2024 US Olympic Trials WAG Day 1 (6/28)

[BB12]

Rivera is so unreliable though. Sumanasekera has hit every routine so far through classics, nationals and trials

I dont think Classics is taken into account, or at least is given very little weighting in the decison.

But Rivera outscored Tiana on beam both days of nationals and got within 0.2 with a big mistake on her dismount yesterday. And also has a higher score potential on bars with multiple routines over 14.

 

[MaryClare]

I dont think Classics is taken into account, or at least is given very little weighting in the decison.

But Rivera outscored Tiana on beam both days of nationals and got within 0.2 with a big mistake on her dismount yesterday. And also has a higher score potential on bars with multiple routines over 14.

I hope you are right. Since I did predict hezly making the team about 2 years ago!

 

[Memphisgym]

This is awful. Someone go get Gaby.

I was thinking the same thing. This would have been a HUGE opening for Gaby.

 

[MaryClare]

Hmmm. I’m wondering if USAG might regret this very rigid “transparency and fairness” approach

 

[BB12]

I hope you are right. Since I did predict hezly making the team about 2 years ago!

Thats a big flex if she does end up making it.

 

[Laura722]

I am so heartbroken for Shilese.

I think Hezly Rivera makes the most sense. Can she handle the pressure on night 2?

 

[lovegymnasts]

I was thinking the same thing. This would have been a HUGE opening for Gaby.

The same Gabby that hadn't hit a bar routine before quitting? That Gabby?

 

[MaryClare]

I am so heartbroken for Shilese.

I think Hezly Rivera makes the most sense. Can she handle the pressure on night 2?

That's something that hadnt occured to me. What will be impact on the other athletes, with the loss of an almost certain lock. There is a huge opportunity that will mean the athletes going into day 2 thinking differently than day 1, no matter how much they might try not to

 

[JaJa]

The same Gabby that hadn't hit a bar routine before quitting? That Gabby?

4 more years . . . . . . . . . .

 

[Laura722]

Of the gymnasts who didn't make Trials, Madray Johnson and Jayla Hang could have factored in here given the rash of injuries.

 

[MaryClare]

Of the gymnasts who didn't make Trials, Madray Johnson and Jayla Hang could have factored in here given the rash of injuries.

Things really aren't THAT critical. Both are wildly inconsistent and unlikely to make the top 3 on any apparatus

 

[Lisaelaine80]

Then, WHY hasn't Chelsie said anything? GAH!

This

 

[Laura722]

Things really aren't THAT critical. Both are wildly inconsistent and unlikely to make the top 3 on any apparatus

I mean theoretically, as if they had done well enough at Nationals. I mentioned them because Jayla is strong on beam and uneven bars and Madray on beam. Who is consistent outside of Simone, out of the gymnasts that are left?

 

[MaryClare]

I mean theoretically, as if they had done well enough at Nationals. I mentioned them because Jayla is strong on beam and uneven bars and Madray on beam. Who is consistent outside of Simone, out of the gymnasts that are left?

No one that can do bars, although Hezly's consistency has improved

 

[MaryClare]

Then, WHY hasn't Chelsie said anything? GAH!

Because all Chellsie does is make suggestions. And there are definitely some coaches who just ignore her, as there is no consequence to them nor their athletes in terms of selection etc

 

[Lisaelaine80]

I’ve been saying for months that Jordan’s floor music is a huge risk internationally

At some point, Chellsie should be like, “it’s the OLYMPICS. Take out the vocals or you’re out”. Like, wtf.

 

[MaryClare]

At some point, Chellsie should be like, “it’s the OLYMPICS. Take out the vocals or you’re out”. Like, wtf.

Yes, but that so is not NU-USAG

 

[makam]

I mean theoretically, as if they had done well enough at Nationals. I mentioned them because Jayla is strong on beam and uneven bars and Madray on beam. Who is consistent outside of Simone, out of the gymnasts that are left?

Trinity for the fifth!

 

[cats]

Well, either that or Chellsie the brevet judge has actually had someone check out Jordan’s music and it’s okay.

 

[irichluck21]

Anyone seeing a Hezly Rivera/Tasha Schwikert 2000 style glow up?
Very similar in being inconsistent at the start of the year but gradually hitting and peaking at the right time amongst injuries to the favorites.