This is the follow-up edition to the segment where I introduce some of the best Level 10's/Elites that will be going to college this year.
Jessica Howe - California, Berkeley
Jessica is an ex-Elite gymnast from WOGA in Texas. She won the 2010 JO National Championships and came 12th in the 2011 U.S National Championships. Look out for Jessica on beam but she's won the JO title on Floor before.
Hallie Mossett - UCLA
Hallie doesn't need an introduction. From 2011 to 2012, she was a National Team member. However, she's competed in a wide variety of Level 10 competitions. Since 2007, she's competed in the US Nationals every single year until 2011. She'll join her brother, Mack, who is a current student at UCLA.
Ashlyn Broussard - Georgia
Another gymnast from WOGA making their tracks into college, Ashlyn is a Level 10 gymnast. This year at the JO Nationals, she placed 17th in the all-around. She's placed as high as 8th in that competition.
Mikaela Gerber - UCLA
Mikaela is an Elite gymnast, descending from Canada. In 2011, she competed at the 2011 World Championships in Tokyo. Later in the year, she won two silver medals at the 2011 Pan American Games in Guadalajara. She was in the final Olympic trial but didn't make the cut for the Olympic team.
Ashleigh Gnat - LSU
Gnat follows the footsteps of her dad by going to LSU. She's been to the Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup and many other Level 10 competitions.
Claire Boyce - Florida
Elite gymnast, from Texas Dreams, Claire Boyce is travelling down to Gainesville to try her hand at Collegiate gymnastics. In 2011, she placed 2nd in the WOGA Qualifier. The year before, she made the U.S Nationals, placing 25th.
Silvia Colussi - Florida
The first Spanish gymnast to compete in the states. The International elite gymnast has competed in Gymnix, World Cups, European Championships and the Olympic test event. Hopefully, her light touch on beam will help the gators.
Friday 17 May 2013
Tuesday 14 May 2013
THE YOUTH OF GREAT BRITAIN
Great Britain have become stronger and stronger in the last quad but now, are we seeing European and World medal challengers?
Last year, the Great British junior team placed 4th in the Team final at the European Championships, however, no girls being mentioned today were part of the team but it still shows the evolution of the team. The youth of last year are now flying the flag in the Senior division, like Ruby Harrold, Gabrielle Jupp and Charlie Fellows. Now, turn your attention to the Junior girls.
Tyesha Mattis
Arguably, Tyesha is the best junior gymnast in Britain, currently. Just a few months ago, she was crowned British National Champion but she's also competed on the International stage in Australia and other various competitions. She can pull off a DTY and has a difficult floor routine, including a full in back out and a triple twist. Look out for her in the near future, as she'll be a senior in 2015.
Amy Tinkler
From the popular, Pink Ladies gym in South Durham, Tinkler trains 25 hours a week under the eye of head coach Nicola Preston. She's placed well in British Championships. Her international resume is still pretty big, being crowned AYOF floor champion and bronze medalist at the Olympic Hopes competition last year.
Teal Grindle
From the same gym as Gabrielle Jupp, Teal has made her mark on the National scene. She's helped Great Britain to results in Australia and Czech Republic. Interestingly, she's one of few Espoir girls that perform a FTY. Her beam stands out with beautiful skills and a tricky double pike dismount.
Catherine Lyons
AYOF competitor, Catherine Lyons is known for her graceful and flexible choreography on floor and beam and they're her best events. She'll just be eligible for the Rio 2016 games, being 16.
Georgia-Mae Fenton
From the same club as Catherine, Georgia-Mae is nationally ranked for consistency and grace. She's reigning Espoir Champion. Look out for her on bars and beam.
Other Mentions
Ellis O'Reilly (Europa, Senior in 2014)
Jade Stedford (CMIG, Senior in 2015)
Chantelle Halford (East London, Senior in 2014)
Imogen Chan (The Academy, Senior in 2014)
Polina Polyakova (Norfolk Academy, Senior in 2014 but may compete for Russia)
Louise McColgan (Largs, Senior in 2017)
Maisie Methuen (Phoenix, Senior in 2017)
Last year, the Great British junior team placed 4th in the Team final at the European Championships, however, no girls being mentioned today were part of the team but it still shows the evolution of the team. The youth of last year are now flying the flag in the Senior division, like Ruby Harrold, Gabrielle Jupp and Charlie Fellows. Now, turn your attention to the Junior girls.
Tyesha Mattis
Arguably, Tyesha is the best junior gymnast in Britain, currently. Just a few months ago, she was crowned British National Champion but she's also competed on the International stage in Australia and other various competitions. She can pull off a DTY and has a difficult floor routine, including a full in back out and a triple twist. Look out for her in the near future, as she'll be a senior in 2015.
Amy Tinkler
From the popular, Pink Ladies gym in South Durham, Tinkler trains 25 hours a week under the eye of head coach Nicola Preston. She's placed well in British Championships. Her international resume is still pretty big, being crowned AYOF floor champion and bronze medalist at the Olympic Hopes competition last year.
Teal Grindle
From the same gym as Gabrielle Jupp, Teal has made her mark on the National scene. She's helped Great Britain to results in Australia and Czech Republic. Interestingly, she's one of few Espoir girls that perform a FTY. Her beam stands out with beautiful skills and a tricky double pike dismount.
Catherine Lyons
AYOF competitor, Catherine Lyons is known for her graceful and flexible choreography on floor and beam and they're her best events. She'll just be eligible for the Rio 2016 games, being 16.
Georgia-Mae Fenton
From the same club as Catherine, Georgia-Mae is nationally ranked for consistency and grace. She's reigning Espoir Champion. Look out for her on bars and beam.
Other Mentions
Ellis O'Reilly (Europa, Senior in 2014)
Jade Stedford (CMIG, Senior in 2015)
Chantelle Halford (East London, Senior in 2014)
Imogen Chan (The Academy, Senior in 2014)
Polina Polyakova (Norfolk Academy, Senior in 2014 but may compete for Russia)
Louise McColgan (Largs, Senior in 2017)
Maisie Methuen (Phoenix, Senior in 2017)
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