Seems like a long shot to qualify elite, let alone be in serious contention for 2028.
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Me too!I think we all knew there would be some crazy attempts at LA. But when I first read this, I assumed she had dual nationality
Other than US nationals, elites from other countries can compete at domestic meets.She intends to do elite in the US so she must be going for the US team, since elites who intend to compete for another country cannot compete in domestic meets. At least that is what I am reading since she intends to compete the Kentucky Winter Classic and Elite National Qualifier.
I am excited for her, her NCAA career is over and she's not ready to give up gymnastics.
That said she can try elite in US for 2026 and maybe if she has an opportunity elsewhere switch nationalities. She competed a 1 1/2 Yurchenko performed extremely well and has elite level tumbling. More than enough if she can get bars and beam to a level 10ish set to qualify as an individual. But from that interview it's hard to tell if she aims for AA or just as a specialist on VT/FX.
How does that work? Because if someone is a US national and has the qualifying score, then they are surely eligible. They don’t become “not American” until they have a FIG licence for another countryI think USAG changed the rules again regarding foreign elites.
If she isn't going to train bars and beam, which seems to be her plan, then there is literally zero chance of her making any major teams, especially when you consider who else might be coming back to try for a spot. But I love humans with goals, it's very healthy to have them as we age.How cool. I like seeing gymnasts aim high and continue after college.
Looking at her chance, I unfortunately think they are low. Even if her aim is as a VT/FX specialist, USAG love all rounders so she will likely need to get those events to a decent difficulty to be seen as a team option.
I'm also ancient, I was hoping the joke came acrossOkay, I feel ancient now.