Gabby Douglas Comeback Thread (New goal: LA 2028)

[crdubb17]

Regardless of the actual circumstances, it’s definitely one of those things that didn’t need to be public, if it has indeed now been resolved

Agreed. And blame needs to go towards those who caused it, because people love to blame and disrespect Gabby for everything and label her as drama causing. Meanwhile she hasn’t said a word and is minding her business.

 

[Ginger]

Beautiful stalder full +Downie +pak
https://www.facebook.com/share/v/DGfw37wDKtKkJi55/?mibextid=0r8j9z

How old is that video? The girl in blue leo that walks by in the very beginning looks like Claire Pease. But she is in Canada (Gymnix) these days, isn't she?

 

[Laura722]

How old is that video? The girl in blue leo that walks by in the very beginning looks like Claire Pease. But she is in Canada (Gymnix) these days, isn't she?

It does look like her, so I don't think the video is from today.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

She's still training with Valeri and Anna:

https://olympics.com/en/news/gabby-douglas-returns-to-woga-gymnastics-is-targeting-all-around-at-april-national-team-camp

Gutted, I was already looking forward to all the breathless speculation about Evgeny coaching two Olympians 20 years apart.

 

[Ginger]

Gutted, I was already looking forward to all the breathless speculation about Evgeny coaching two Olympians 20 years apart.

He still coaches Skye Blakely and Kaliya Lincoln, doesn't he? So don't lose hope.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

He still coaches Skye Blakely and Kaliya Lincoln, doesn't he? So don't lose hope.

OMG we could have loads of posts about them being half the Olympic team... it really is 2004 all over again!

 

[RedBirdie]

I'm so looking forward to dissecting Valeri and Evgeny's body language at Nationals and trials.

 

[MaryClare]

Definitely one of the best things about nationals is lip reading Anna and Valeri

 

[nog]

Here’s my take. Keep in mind this is just my theory—I have no inside information on this.

Based on her past history of non-payment to previous gyms, I am guessing that she was in arrears a significant amount of what was owed to woga for training/fees/etc and woga laid down ultimatum - pay by x date or we are not taking you to meet. She thought they were bluffing (assuming her name would be important enough to them to overlook money owed) and called the bluff. They weren’t bluffing and refused to take her. She stated well then I’m leaving , but found no one else was willing to train her for publicity alone and came back to woga with what she owed (or at least a portion).

 

[crdubb17]

Here’s my take. Keep in mind this is just my theory—I have no inside information on this.

Based on her past history of non-payment to previous gyms, I am guessing that she was in arrears a significant amount of what was owed to woga for training/fees/etc and woga laid down ultimatum - pay by x date or we are not taking you to meet. She thought they were bluffing (assuming her name would be important enough to them to overlook money owed) and called the bluff. They weren’t bluffing and refused to take her. She stated well then I’m leaving , but found no one else was willing to train her for publicity alone and came back to woga with what she owed (or at least a portion).

Please don’t piss me off.

 

[MaryClare]

Here’s my take. Keep in mind this is just my theory—I have no inside information on this.

Based on her past history of non-payment to previous gyms, I am guessing that she was in arrears a significant amount of what was owed to woga for training/fees/etc and woga laid down ultimatum - pay by x date or we are not taking you to meet. She thought they were bluffing (assuming her name would be important enough to them to overlook money owed) and called the bluff. They weren’t bluffing and refused to take her. She stated well then I’m leaving , but found no one else was willing to train her for publicity alone and came back to woga with what she owed (or at least a portion).

Does Gabby have a history of non payment? Or was it her mother?

 

[Jerkin]

Here’s my take. Keep in mind this is just my theory—I have no inside information on this.

Based on her past history of non-payment to previous gyms, I am guessing that she was in arrears a significant amount of what was owed to woga for training/fees/etc and woga laid down ultimatum - pay by x date or we are not taking you to meet. She thought they were bluffing (assuming her name would be important enough to them to overlook money owed) and called the bluff. They weren’t bluffing and refused to take her. She stated well then I’m leaving , but found no one else was willing to train her for publicity alone and came back to woga with what she owed (or at least a portion).

This is bizarre. Gabby's "past history of non-payment to previous gyms" boils down to one dispute between Excalibur and Gabby's mother back when her family was poor. They say they allowed her to train there at little to no cost which they considered a loan but Gabby's family moved to Chow without attempting to repay.

From what I understand, the rumoured point of contention with Chow was a simple case of neither party being able to agree on financial terms when renegotiating after the 2012 Olympics, when she was earning much more money. A non-issue.

As I said a few pages ago, Gabby has been training at Woga since summer 2022. If there were any financial issues, they surely would have come to light much earlier.

 

[Jerkin]

Judging by that video, it seems Gabby is going for another 8-skill routine:

Healy + Ling + Jaeger 0.2
Stalder full + Downie + Pak 0.3
Chow 1/2
Double Layout

6.4

If she manages to perform this routine at the very best of her ability, it has the potential for an astronomical e-score.

 

[rlayt]

She’s capable of beautiful gymnastics.

 

[makam]

Judging by that video, it seems Gabby is going for another 8-skill routine:

Healy + Ling + Jaeger 0.2
Stalder full + Downie + Pak 0.3
Chow 1/2
Double Layout

6.4

If she manages to perform this routine at the very best of her ability, it has the potential for an astronomical e-score.

Even if she doesn't make the olympic team, I hope we get to see this routine in competition at least once.

 

[makam]

Here’s my take. Keep in mind this is just my theory—I have no inside information on this.

Based on her past history of non-payment to previous gyms, I am guessing that she was in arrears a significant amount of what was owed to woga for training/fees/etc and woga laid down ultimatum - pay by x date or we are not taking you to meet. She thought they were bluffing (assuming her name would be important enough to them to overlook money owed) and called the bluff. They weren’t bluffing and refused to take her. She stated well then I’m leaving , but found no one else was willing to train her for publicity alone and came back to woga with what she owed (or at least a portion).

I think we previously determined it was a vulcan mind meld and not the rules of acquisition. Please return to the great material continuum.

 

[Dex]

I can't keep up anymore. Someone wake me when she shows up in competition.

Same here! Done with the drama

 

[rlayt]

Maybe the drama will get her more sponsors. I’m always for gymnasts making more money.

 

[flappergirl]

The drama is from media, social and otherwise.

 

[KorbutFan]

I wish she would bring out another doll.