Insanely Premature 2028 Olympics Predictions Thread

[Matilda23]

If Jade wasn’t a World Cup Individual Qualifier for Tokyo, a strategy for the Tokyo Olympic team composition may have include Jade on VT & FX and Riley on UB & BB. Simone & Suni AA. Jade AA backup.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

I think it would've been pretty hard to leave Jordan out of Tokyo, with those domestic results in 2021.

 

[irichluck21]

Jade was able to coast along and pace herself for Tokyo because she was qualified.

However, back in 2018 when the decision was made to go individual route, she was still BAD on bars. She really got much better on them during the pandemic and into 2021 season.

I wonder if she had to go all out from the get go what would have happened. It would have been close between her and Skinner and McCallum for the last spot for sure.

 

[KristyJ]

Jade was able to coast along and pace herself for Tokyo because she was qualified.

However, back in 2018 when the decision was made to go individual route, she was still BAD on bars. She really got much better on them during the pandemic and into 2021 season.

I wonder if she had to go all out from the get go what would have happened. It would have been close between her and Skinner and McCallum for the last spot for sure.

She certainly seemed to want that team experience in the long run. I imagine that and the vault finals mishap were big parts of why she came back.

 

[OnlyBeansOnToast]

Becky Downie returns at the age of 36 as British Gymnastics are terrified of headlines and court cases if they drop her again.

I wasn't joking...

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

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But you know, next year is the best one for a specialist. And there are so many question marks at the moment, such an open year. I can see why it would be an attractive proposition to someone in Becky's position, which may or may not end up including her.

 

[CameliasFingerpaint]

As much as Becky has always been my number one sentimental favorite, I'm not sure my blood pressure can handle her staying around any longer. As predictable as the Paris EF fall was, it still stings that she absolutely could have come away a double Olympic medalist.

 

[RAFIKI]

It hurts a lot. I’m not surprised she’s rethinking retirement having come so close.

 

[JoseM]

WAG: Hezly Rivera.

MAG: Vincent Canales (son of Dominique Moceanu).

José M.

 

[Mthegymqueen]

Vincent Canales (son of Dominique Moceanu).

What level is Vincent? I know he is training elite, but I wasn't sure if he actually was an elite yet.

 

[JoseM]

What level is Vincent? I know he is training elite, but I wasn't sure if he actually was an elite yet.

I dunno Vincent’s level, but he seems to be headed to the next Olympics.

Jose M.

 

[RedBirdie]

Vincent did level 9 this past year.

 

[Rich]

I am hoping my friends son, Ian lasic ellis can make it.

 

[Iminhanoi]

What venue will host artistic gymnastics in LA 2028?

 

[RedBirdie]

Gymnastics will be at Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as the Staples Center. It's the arena the Lakers, Clippers, and Kings play at.

 

[Passion]

Crypto.com Arena

That is the saddest name I've ever heard.

 

[CameliasFingerpaint]

That is the saddest name I've ever heard.

Right? They have to rename it though for the Olympics.

 

[Matilda23]

I found it odd when US gymnasts would refer to their national championships as “Visas” or “Visa Championships”.

 

[Hatsumomo]

Gymnastics will be at Crypto.com Arena, formerly known as the Staples Center. It's the arena the Lakers, Clippers, and Kings play at.

I wonder if Angelenos still call it Staples Center like Capital One Arena is still MCI or Verizon Center to some here.

 

[OnlyBeansOnToast]

Right? They have to rename it though for the Olympics.

It's been 12 years now but I still get caught out when I read some historical account of gymnastics taking place at the North Greenwich Arena rather than the O2.