British WAG (and MAG!) talk

[ArnoldRimmer]

Do they have anyone left healthy enough to compete now?

Yep. I think it's just Asia who's confirmed out, of the top tier? Usually they like to save the injuries until as late as possible, all the better to lull us into a false sense of security.

 

[RichardL]

Yep. I think it's just Asia who's confirmed out, of the top tier? Usually they like to save the injuries until as late as possible, all the better to lull us into a false sense of security.

They have lots of athletes who could potentially be on the team. Just need to figure out the right combination, likely building around Maggio and Alice D'Amato.

 

[RedBirdie]

Surely Manila Esposito will be on the team after her success at Euros.

 

[Gymfan93]

Isn’t maggio injured? I thought that’s why she skipped euros but may be wrong

 

[RichardL]

oh no lol, I meant Esposito! Sorry about that!

 

[RAFIKI]

Looks like embargo discipline is slipping on the MAG side of things:



Tulloch rather than Hepworth?

 

[Gymfan93]

Interesting. I doubt they’d be any consequences for Whitlock, though.

 

[Puffin]

Becky Downie article

Becky Downie to brave return after abuse at British Gymnastics' home

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: When Team GB name their gymnastics squad for the Paris Olympics on Thursday, Becky Downie must do something she has not done in a while - set foot in Lilleshall.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[Matilda23]

I wonder if Becky would still have been allowed to train at her home gym instead of the national centre, if her spot on GB team was not as secure (if the Gadirova twins and Ondine A were not injured).

 

[Bob]

I wonder if Becky would still have been allowed to train at her home gym instead of the national centre, if her spot on GB team was not as secure (if the Gadirova twins and Ondine A were not injured).

She has been training from her home gym since before they were injured. Post Whyte report effect.

 

[Gymfan93]

PTSD symptoms are no joke, so I hope she’s well supported. I sadly think it’s unlikely, but I’d love to see her take a bars medal in Paris.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Love that they told the world she's on the team two days before the actual announcement. Not that anyone needed to be told, but it's still funny.

 

[Samxo]

Sooo when are they going to announce the teams…

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Might be like WAG Euros where they dropped it a day late with no explanation!

 

[RAFIKI]

 

[RAFIKI]

Luke Whitehouse and Harry Hepworth!

 

[RAFIKI]

“The reserve gymnasts for the Games are James Hall, Courtney Tulloch, Ruby Stacey, Charlotte Booth and Corey Walkes.“

We’re the National Governing Body for gymnastics in the UK.

Supporting our member clubs, coaches and delivery partner..

www.british-gymnastics.org

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Much as I feel for James, that's an interesting, daring MAG team. I like the shit or bust vibe, and they're evidently hoping to maximise their individual medal chances.

 

[RAFIKI]

Luke must be thanking his lucky stars that Max pulled out of Euros.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

And the switch paid off for Charlotte Booth. I'm actually shocked they managed to pick as many as two WAG alternates still capable of competing. Emily Roper got injured in Varna, and we haven't seen Abi Roper or Mali Morgan lately either. Still, you can only beat what's in front of you and it's a great achievement for her.