Canada WAG talk 2024

[blake]

Canada just released the selection procedure for Paris. I figured it would be useful to have a place to discuss team Canada. Olympic trials will be June 6-9th in Gatineau, Quebec. It looks like they had intended to compete in Cairo but pulled out.

Objectives:
1 individual medal and 2 EFs
Top 8 team
2 in AA final, 1 in top 12

 

[Snowfan]

Sounds realistic for Canada as long as they get over the injuries they've had.

 

[rlayt]

I’m sure they hope Ellie keeps chugging along.

 

[makam]

I’m sure they hope Ellie keeps chugging along.

Only problem is that she can't solo qualify for both AA spots, but I bet they wish she could...

 

[daniTS]

I can't find a good link for it but Nick Ruddock just did a nice interview with Ellie on his gymnastics growth show podcast. Interesting to hear she's always been encouraged to do stuff outside the gym and did (does?) around 20 hours/wk which she partially credits with her longevity in the sport...

 

[blake]

Live Results

https://youtube.com/@CanadianGymFan-oi7vk?si=ZEollWA16kdSiNHJ

Elite Canada was this past weekend. No Ellie Black. Padurariu withdrew from day 2 with a possible foot injury. Olsen did AA with a 9.85 on bars on day. Another bars flub meant Ava Stewart came second to Denommée on day 2. No AA for Aurelie Tran either day.

Even with Black, I don't see where Canada is going to find 2 other 13+ bars options. It's early in the season, but that's something to watch for as we get closer to Paris.

 

[RedBirdie]

Better hope Tran gets healthy and consistent. Maybe beg Emma Spence to give Paris a run, because at least she can consistently score mid-12s.

 

[blake]

Better hope Tran gets healthy and consistent. Maybe beg Emma Spence to give Paris a run, because at least she can consistently score mid-12s.

Apparently Tran landed on her head on beam at some point last weekend. Hopefully concussion protocols were done.

 

[Sasha]

Ana Padurariu has ended her bid to make the Olympic team for health reasons.