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There's also an ick about how the commentators already knew the result going into the broadcast and they really embellished everything to arrive at that moment.

I think with the guaranteed spot on the table, everyone present was in the running for Worlds. But agreed that Hardie was a long shot going in.

I also just realized how much Hardie upgraded for this meet from Nationals beyond floor (which was extensive). She also added the second layout to her flight series and tripled her wolf turn, and did a double full instead of a 1 1/2 (which feels minor lol but just mentioning it). I think her...

Might get Perotti into more finals, though! But yes, so silly to not go when you're in that shape.

She delivered a great floor routine at this year's Jesolo and made event finals. The only problem was the triple wolf, which she has improved on. And of course she has since made the middle pass iconic with the punch front, which admittedly she has now only done well once in competition (plenty...

If you were in the western STL suburbs, then it's certainly possible! I worked at All Star and then at GymQuarters!

Yes. This post is a good explainer:

The facility was really laughable. The gym where I coached years ago in suburban Missouri would have been a better choice. But I'm glad no one got injured during the selection process.

On a team with Blakely, the line-ups have written themselves. I think there's a world in which Caylor could sneak into BB and FX finals on a really good day. Wong and Roberson should make vault finals, and Blakely should make both of her attempted finals if she hits. We'll see what Roberson is...

I should say, zero surprises after yesterday's!

Zero surprises. Skye Blakely Dulcy Caylor Joscelyn Roberson Leanne Wong Non-Traveling Replacement Athletes: Jayla Hang & Ashlee Sullivan

This afternoon!

With the floor upgrades, she was really going for it!

I was very shocked by some upgrades and changes from Nationals. Roberson downgrading FX makes sense, but Simone Rose upgraded her opening pass to a whip-double back-punch front, and Hardie completely upgraded her tumbling passes across the board: 2 1/2-front full, front layout-front double full...

Am I weird for liking the post-Olympic Worlds? I know it's taken a turn since three decades ago but 1993 and 1997 are among my favorites. I'll never forgive the sport for not having Worlds in 1998.