Heath Thorpe Non-Selection

[Denn]

The endo full is simply an error nowadays — it’s not a skill. It’s two skills, so he’s repeating the endo and then doing a late front full to pick up deductions. Take it out.

 

[rlayt]

I think Heath Thorpe has a future as a journalist. One of the nicest things about him is how he relates to other gymnasts and interacts with them.

He gave credit to Simone for this interview:

https://x.com/thorpeheath/status/1711071548533055876?s=46

And in the midst of his own disappointment as well as pain he rose above the BS.

https://x.com/thorpeheath/status/1708165926183485543?s=20

 

[rlayt]

 

[mnesiptolema]

According to his instagram, Misha Koudinov (NZ) is injured and out for a year. What a huge disappointment for him and NZ.

He was the frontrunner for the Oceania spot, so this could be an opportunity for Heath.

 

[OnoNoKomachi]

Judging on the way Australian Gymnastics is raking their athletes, who knows.

 

[RedBirdie]

Oh no, poor Misha! What a huge blow.

 

[BB12]

That really sucks for NZ. Makes them getting a spot that much harder.

Now it's a wait and see if Moore has his difficulty back because if he does, he'd probably be considered the favourite now.

 

[Matilda23]

Disappointing news for NZ, though Ethan Dick was up there at Oceania Champs so could be a chance still.
It will be a challenge for Heath to qualify for Paris, with James Hardy training a Dragulescu vault and (if) Jesse Moore healthy.

 

[Matilda23]

Heath, Jesse Moore, James Hardy and Jack Hall have all been selected for DTB Cup in March.

 

[irichluck21]

Who is to say that AUS won't let Heath do AA at Oceania

 

[Matilda23]

Depends how they’re all looking in the run up to Oceania

 

[irichluck21]

I wouldn't be shocked if they kept him off one event just to be obnoxious.

Is there a team event or is this just specifically AA?

 

[Matilda23]

Can’t find much info except the Olympic qualifier will be the top placer from quals, it’s a 2 day event (possibly 25-26 May) in Auckland. Aust Champs for MAG 10-12 May on the Gold Coast again.

 

[Matilda23]

Who is to say that AUS won't let Heath do AA at Oceania

Oceania Team was announced: Jesse Moore, James Hardy, Heath Thorpe, Clay Mason-Stephens. Jack Hall was not selected (Jack finished ahead of Heath Thorpe at DTB last month). Oceania Continental Champs 25-26 May 2024 in NZ.

 

[irichluck21]

What is the format is it 4-4-3 or is it 4-3-3?

 

[Matilda23]

It’s an All Around comp only (no quals, no team event, no event finals), on 26 May. Whoever wins the AA is offered the Olympic qualification spot.
2023 Oceania Champs in Australia was live-streamed with commentary, hopefully that will happen in Auckland too

 

[hmmmm]

It’s an All Around comp only (no quals, no team event, no event finals), on 26 May. Whoever wins the AA is offered the Olympic qualification spot.
2023 Oceania Champs in Australia was live-streamed with commentary, hopefully that will happen in Auckland too

NZ has had (paid?) live streams for their nationals in the past - so you would hope so if they can do it for level fives.

 

[irichluck21]

14.333 is a decent number! (add back the .3 OOB)

 

[rlayt]

Nice!