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Gymnastics: Mother doesn't always know best

Jul 29 2012 Published by under Gymnastics

LONDON (Reuters) – If Jordyn Wieber's mother had freaked out and followed her maternal instincts after reading Joan Ryan's grim expose on gymnastics, she would never have been on her "mom vacation" to see her daughter chase Olympic glory. Ryan's book was published in 1995, the same year Jordyn was born, and set off alarm bells for Rita Wieber the moment she realized her girl wanted to add her …

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Gymnastics: Mother doesn't always know best

Jul 29 2012 Published by under Gymnastics

LONDON (Reuters) – If Jordyn Wieber's mother had freaked out and followed her maternal instincts after reading Joan Ryan's grim expose on gymnastics, she would never have been on her "mom vacation" to see her daughter chase Olympic glory. Ryan's book was published in 1995, the same year Jordyn was born, and set off alarm bells for Rita Wieber the moment she realized her girl wanted to add her …

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2012 Olympics TV Schedule: Artistic Gymnastics

Jul 26 2012 Published by under Gymnastics

Gymnastics is one of the most popular sports in the Summer Olympics, so NBC will be broadcasting most of its coverage from London in primetime for U.S. audiences. With iconic Olympic gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi predicting that the U.S. women's team will take the gold medal in team gymnastics at the 2012 Summer Olympics, and 2008 silver medalist Jonathan Horton looking to take the next step for …

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Bronx native an unlikely gymnastics star

Jul 26 2012 Published by under Gymnastics

Gymnastics wasn't a popular pursuit for a kid from the Bronx. But John Orozco may be the best hope for a U.S. gold medal in gymnastics.

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Olympics Television Schedule: Artistic Gymnastics

Jul 26 2012 Published by under Gymnastics

With the Games kicking off on Friday, July 27, everyone is getting excited to watch their favorite events. Ever since I was a little girl, I loved watching the Olympic artistic gymnastics. If you love gymnastics as much as I do, set your alarms because the Games are about to begin.

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Gymnastics still searching for right formula: Patterson

Jul 26 2012 Published by under Gymnastics

LONDON (Reuters) – Just when it appeared that residents in Dallas would have an Olympic gymnastics champion cleaning and polishing their teeth, making their all-American smiles sparkle brighter, Carly Patterson made a frightening discovery. "Chemistry was so scary!" the 2004 Athens all-around gold medalist exclaimed before flashing her own megawatt smile. "I started off with intentions of going …

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Olympics Television Schedule: Rhythmic Gymnastics

Jul 25 2012 Published by under Gymnastics

The 2012 Summer Games in London are starting on Friday, July 27, and one of my favorite Olympics events is rhythmic gymnastics. If you love gymnastics like I do then we don't have to wait much longer before the Games begin.

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Chinese no longer only show in men's gymnastics

Jul 25 2012 Published by under Gymnastics

LONDON (AP) — For years, the Chinese men's training sessions were can't-miss performances, gymnastics and coaches from pretty much every other country cramming into the stands to gawk at the world's best team.

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Chinese no longer only show in men's gymnastics

Jul 25 2012 Published by under Gymnastics

LONDON (AP) — For years, the Chinese men's training sessions were can't-miss performances, gymnastics and coaches from pretty much every other country cramming into the stands to gawk at the world's best team.

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Nastia Liukin Helps Fisher-Price Introduce New, Interactive Fantastic Gymnastics Dora Doll to Adventure-Seeking Dora …

Jul 25 2012 Published by under Gymnastics

Just in time for the excitement in London this summer, five-time Olympic medalist and role model, Nastia Liukin, is teaming up with Fisher-Price, Inc., a subsidiary of Mattel, Inc. , to help introduce the new, interactive Fantastic Gymnastics Dora doll to adventure-seeking children everywhere.

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