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THE 1993 COCA-COLA NATIONAL

GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

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ships. Shannon Miller and John Roethlisberger were crowned all-around champions.

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HILTON CHALLENGE The tide turned at the 1993 Hilton Challenge in Los

Angeles, Calif. on July 21. The U.S. women's team defeated the Republics from the former Soviet Union-Belarus and Ukraine. The competition was tremendous. Ten of the competitors were 1992 Olympians and 13 athletes competed at the '93 World Championships.

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1993 u.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL

Shannon Miller, Richard Grace and Jessica Davis won the 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival for women, men and rhythmic gymnastics, respectively. Rhythmic coverage on page 11, women's and men's coverage on pages 18-19.

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EDITORIAL USA GYMNASTICS

W£R£MAD 701/1£ by Mike Jacki I

I What would happen I

if the same structure I that organizes gymnastics world- L __ wide took over a sport like baseball? Here would be some of the things that we could expect to take place when the next new season opened in the spring of 1994:

1. All of the fences would be moved back 20 feet (more difficult for batters to hit a home run),

2. There would be five bases instead of four (more difficult for the runners to score).

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CHANGED 3, There would be ten I

l:tmings, two strikes I and your out and _____ _

we might even Consider making the baIl even smaller.

Isn't it fascinating that most sports have basically kept the same fundamental rules intact for years and years, Sports like baseball and football, while changes have been made, are very similar to the way they were conducted at the beginning of the century. While they may have made changes in the rules, the basic integrity of the game has not been altered and even the same principles of scoring are used today muck like they were more than 50 years ago,

Is it ever possible that such a situation would take place in the sport of gymnas­tics? Considering our current structure, it is hard to imagine that this would ever be the case, Every four years, our sport completely changes, While I will admit that we still do use the same basic

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BROKEN I apparatus that we might have for a

I number of years, the rules that apply

I to the perfonnance of an exercise on

these apparatus change more quickly I than political candidates, Is this good

for our sport? Granted, perfonnances do get better and consideration must be given to new skills and developments. However, it is hard to understand why we must continue to write a new set of

rules every time the Olympic Games are over.

Is it not possible to create a universal code and scoring system that tan be adapted to the level of the exercise and whatever skills are perfonned? Why is it that gymnas­tics is the only sport that completely

changes its rules and regulations every four years? Our sport is difficult enough

to explain to the press and media, 1 television audience and spectators '1 without rewriting the rule book the

day after every Olympic Games.

I Here is an interesting fact to con­I sider; is a double back any more I difficult or any easier because it is

I rated as a C element or a D element? Do we rate the difficulty of a skill

I based on the inherent physical I characteristics of the skill or the I number of athletes that are able to

perfonn this skill? Unfortunately, I I feel that the latter is the determining I factor. A double back somersault on

the floor is a difficult skill, Just

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Why is it that gymnastics is the only sport that completely changes its rules and regulations every four years? Our sport is difficult enough to explain to the press and media, television audience and spectators without rewriting the rule book the day after every Olympic Games.

ments upgraded so that the technical evaluation was more critical. This would mean that if the legs were apart, feet were flat and the landing was not just right, the deductions

would be severe enough to offset the credit received from doing this difficult skill. Unfortunately, our rules still do not make

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will reflect. Unfortunately, this system has also given us the quadrennial dilemma of rewriting our rule books. Every four years, the Code of Points is modified to deal with the increased difficulty and the ability of the athlete to perform up to the levels of expectations set forth by the respective technical committees. It seems bewildering that the basic system cannot remain intact with small modifications made for the new skills that have been added during the previous four years. Unfortunately, this is never the case and we continue to try to play "catch up" with the scoring system

and the evaluation process and the performance of our athletes.

because more and more athletes are capable of performing this skill does not diminish the biomechanical characteristics that are associated with the performance of a double back somersault. Let's take a similar feat in another sport; hitting a home run in baseball. It is interesting to note that the single season home run record was established by Babe Ruth in 1927 when the Babe hit 60 home runs (although in the 154 game schedule, Roger Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961. Regard­less, we are still looking at the same basic achievement, hitting a home run and the simple fact that this achievement has changed little in the entire history of the game of baseball. It is fascinating that this particular feat has maintained its position and the integrity of the game has been structured so that hitting a home run 70 years ago is just as great an accomplish­ment as it is today. But then again, can not the same be said for the performance of a double back somersault or any other difficult skill that is performed in gymnas­tics? Is not the accomplishment of a double back somersault just as significant a feat today

such deter­mina­tions.

Per­haps the

RETRACTED It seems to me it is time

for a change. Somehow we need to create a basic set of rules that will remain as

as it was when it was first performed 30 or 40 , , ,

most significant problem associated with I our evaluation system is the fact that the I judges (or in the FIG, the technical I committees) are the individuals who are responsible for making the interpreta- I tions on how performances are evalu- I ated. The complexity of this environment I is created by the fact that the evaluation

r----------J I process needs to be defenseable which I tends to make the process more restric­

tive than permissive.

I The rules that govern sport also I determine the development of the sport.

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FORGOTTEN Rules changes must be given great consideration in order to maintain the sport's integrity but also to provide the opportunity for the sport to grow and

" years ago? And why has it

the core of the evaluation process. Considering the complexity of judging gymnastics, it is impossible to think that anyone judge can be respon­sible for the infinitive number of evalua­tions that would be necessary to properly critique a complete gymnastics perfor­mance. This is also something that will be necessary to change in the future. The human mind is only capable of processing certain amounts of information in certain time periods. We have far exceeded that capability in the judging process.

, worked in baseball but not in , gymnastics?

develop in a natural and symbolic manner with the increased capabilities of the performers. The technical committees that create the rules on behalf of the International Gymnastics Federation have one basic function; they are responsible for the development of the criteria that determines the numerical evaluation of a particular gymnastics performance. Their goal is to

Wasn't it Mark Twain that said, "overtone's always talking about judging gymnastics, but no one ever does any­thing about it." Well, it is now time to do something about it and create a system that can be used, with little modification, for years and years to come. It would be nice, for once, to go to an event and not have to spend the majority of the time Simply trying to explain to the press, media, spectators and television audience what the new rules are and why they were changed again! More importantly, it would be nice to think that, out of respect for the athlete, the difficulty of a skill is not determined by the number of athletes that can perform the skill. After all, a lot of baseball players have hit home runs.

, , , , While much of this discussion can be

termed paradoxical, it does have a relevance when we consider rules and regulations. Granted, the home run is still a great feat. One must also consider the fact that the defense has changed as much in the game as the offense has. While there is no defense or offense in gymnas­tics, there are rules whose interpretation can be used to offset the specific value of different skills. For example, perhaps a double back could maintain the same difficulty level regardless of how many people perform it. The way this could be done is to have the mechanical require-

turn the gymnastics perfor­mance into a numerical equiva­lent. Unfortunately, this is done based on the specific rules and criteria that these individuals have set forth. Their criteria and rules are the determining factor of what the sport actually looks like and what the performances

It seems to me it is time for a change. Somehow we need to create a basic set of rules that will remain as the core of the evaluation process.

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Dear Mary Lou, I am 13 years old and I just recently switched gyms. I am a Level 8 gymnast and everyone at my gym is really nice. Most of the optional girls can do a series on high beam. I can do it on low beam but when I go to high beam I always hesitate. I am so close and very scared. I want to do it so bad but my body doesn' t follow my brain. What should I do? Danielle Maurone Tucker, Georgia

Dear Danielle, When I was 14 years old, I was the only elite gymnast in the state of West Virginia. But when I made the move to Texas, to train with Bela Karolyi, I wasn't the best anymore. Being in a gym with great elite gymnasts pushed me to become better. Seeing the other girls do difficult skills made me want to do those same skills. If you're ready to do your series on the high beam, ask your teammates and coach for support. I promise you, they want to see you excel.

Dear Mary Lou, I am 11 years old and competing Modified Optionals. When I'm in a gymnastics meet and I don' t do as

Send your questions to: USA Gymnastics, Ask Mary Lou, Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225.

well as I expect, I get frustrated with myself. Then I don't do as well as I could on the next event. How can I keep my cool? Sharon Casola Port Charlotte, Fla.

Dear Sharon, I know it's easier said than done, but try to forget it! You must go on! I had the same problem when I first started competing. I always had trouble on beam (until I went to Karolyi's) and usually fell off. I would then take my negative attitude to floor. AliI can say is what's done is done. You can't go

back and change it. If you didn't do well on one event, that should make you want to try extra hard on the next one. Keep a positive attitude.

Dear Mary Lou, I'm 11 years old and a Level 6 gymnast at National Academy. Ever since I was five years old being an Olympian was my dream and goal in life. Do you think I could ever have a chance to go to the Olympics? Jami Fielding Lexington, Kentucky

Dear lami, I was seven when I first dreamt of going to the Olympics. I really believe that through hard work, determination, dedication and sacrifice, dreams and goals, no matter what they are, can come true. I have never seen you work out, so I don't know your talents and abilities. But, if you have it in your heart, anything is possible. Good Luck!

Dear Mary Lou, I wrote this to thank you. In March, one of my English assignments was to write an essay on my mentor and I chose you. The paper was titled, "The Medalist." It was based on your performances in 1984, a t the Olympics, and how much you inspire people to exercise and stay fit. I entered it into a contest, and won $50. I also made an "A" in English! Sabrina Bosarge Biloxi, Mass.

Dear Sabrina, CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm honored that you did a paper on me and my performances at the 1984 Olympics. I'm also delighted that you won a prize and received an A in English. Super lob! Keep up the excellent work.

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RESEARCH SllJDlES CAN MAKE NUIRmON A NIGHTMARE.

by Melanie Morrissey

Fed up with nutrition advice? You're not alone.

In the last five years, nearly everything in the food chain has been under attack-from milk and margarine to eggs, chicken, beef and oat bran.

A few months ago, a prominent physician called for everyone to stop drinking milk. He maintained cow's milk causes allergic reactions and is linked to iron defi­ciency. Many prestigious groups countered that milk is perfectly nutritious for most people over age one.

Now, margarine, which most people use instead of butter, is under fire. Studies suggest its partially hydroge­nated vegetable oils can raise the LDL ("bad" cholesterol) in the blood.

As a result, most Americans no longer trust what they eat. "Overwhelmed by conflicting advice, most Americans have thrown in tlle napkin on healthy eating," Newsweek Claimed last year.

Yet, despite distrust consum­ers feel, American Dietetic Association spokesperson Gail C. Frank says there is an up side to all the confusion: It makes us think.

"Research reports reinforce the fact that we need to make wise food choices and think about them in relation to our health," Frank says. "It's not bad to know a lot about what we're putting in our bodies-that makes good sense."

Frank concedes that today's consumers have a lot of nutrition advice to sort through. But eating wasn't always this confusing, nor did it always instill so much worry and guilt.

"Twenty years ago, when I was graduating from college, individuals took many things for granted in terms of what they ate," Frank says. "The basic factor people used to choose foods 20 years ago was taste and pleasure."

Today, she says, people are more aware of and concerned about nutrition. "They think about calories and energy just as they did 20 years ago, but they also think about things like cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium- things that affect their health."

The problem is people often only receive bits of informa­tion, Frank says, adding she is concerned about the way the media sometimes relays nutrition information. "When

there is a new observation by a re­searcher that is contrary to ;,opular belief, that gets as much exposure as 10 or 20 years of research and development," she says.

"The person who is knowl­edgeable about nutrition-

such as a dietitian or nutritionist-knows (the report) has to be weighed against everything else. But the average consumer may not be aware of all that went into it."

She suggests consumers not immediately embrace the results of anyone study. "A small amount of knowledge does not answer all the questions," Frank says, adding she hopes more Americans willtmderstand nutrition basics.

She suggests starting with children. "It would be great if all our schools had updated courses on nutrition," she says. "And adults need it, too.

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u.s. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL Tracey L. Callahan Molnar

Held before an Olympic Festival record breaking crowd for rhythmic gymnas­tics, this year's competition served as the qualifier to the World Championships Trials for the senior competitors. San Antonio's Virgil Blossom Arena hosted the two day competition in which the seniors competed in five events, the juniors in four.

It was the top three senior finishers from this year's National Championships who once again contended for the first, second and third place spots at this event. However, the outcome varied slightly­Jessica Davis from Gymmarin Pacific in San Rafael, Calif. defeated national champion Tamara Levinson from Rhythmflex Gymnastics in Rockville, Md. illinois Rhythmics' Caroline Hunt

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Davis said, "1 wasn't thinking about first. My main goal was to make it into the

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World Championships Trials. After the first day when I was in second place, my goal was to finish in the top three."

DAY ONE Levinson, a 1992 Olympian,

placed first in two of the first days' events for seniors­hoop, and balI, while tying with Davis for first place in the rope event with an 8.975. Levinson exhibited upgraded body movements in coordina­tion with apparatus work such as over-split leaps with laybacks and 720 degrees attitude turns with an arch on the second pivot, bringing a spark to some standard elements. Levinson scored an 8.875 in the hoop event and a 9.025 with her balI routine.

Davis, finishing just .10 behind Levinson after the first day, executed clean routines. She showed precision work in her hoop routine with a toss sit-spin, shoulder roll catching the circling hoop on her foot

while laying on

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Her rope routine was performed to a toe tapping "Get Happy" in which she performed exciting tempo changes with the

In third place after day one, Brooke Bushnell caught the crowds attention with her hoop routine when, early on, she performed very fast exchanges with her hoop on her feet in rhythm with the music. Bushnell executed a unique catch of the hoop while sitting on the ground, following a horizontal toss, to catch the hoop simultaneously on the back of her neck and

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one foot raised into the air. The audience was appreciative for Bushnell's toss, double illusion, catch during a third illusion. An 8.850 earned her third place in that event.

In close proXimity to third place after round three, were Carmit Bachar and Hunt. Bachar hit her mark on the first day, having a strong

Jessi(a Davis finish in her rope

routine which earned an 8.90 and

third place. Bachar showed strong switch

leaps and turning switch leaps in her routines. Bachar also displayed clean pivots; a triple pivot (720 degree in front attitude plus 360 degree in passe) in her balI routine and an almost completed

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quad turn in passe during her rope routine! Bachar' s choice of music for many of her routines along with her dance ability to coordinate the movement and music really enveloped the crowd and kept their attention during her routines.

Hunt, only .175 out of third place after day one, kept tight reigns on that spot. In Hunt's ball routine she performed a clean triple attitude turn, toss double illusion catch during a toe fall in arch position and a very clean free balance to backscale.

DAY TWO During day two of competi­

tion, performing to Bolero, Davis' club routine included a 720 degree pivot in an extension along with a well executed leap layback and balance to backscale. Davis' club routine earned her a 9.250, the highest score awarded at this year's Olympic Festival.

I 'Ne Despite an out-of- It was Illy ~It fa

bounds deduction in QStt ~v 'bbO~ the clubs r.outine ~d two talli-rything (in mY rJ [Jtl drops dunng her nbbon I ill Ine and the last rO [Jf· routine (toss, double roll drop St 'NO t d 0 all 0 and toss illusion roll drop) n e to 9 Levinson held on for a second drops and place finish with an all-around mis-tosses. Along with some of 45.00 just .20 behind gold other unfortunate inconsisten-medal winner, Davis. cies in that event, both

Finishing third (8.925) in the clubs event and tying for first with Christi Tucay in the ribbon event with a 9.225 on the second day of competition, pulled Hunt up two places, from fifth to third to take the bronze medal in the all­around.

Regarding her ribbon routine, Hunt said, "I went for everything. It was my last routine and the last routine of the meet. I just wanted to go all out."

Tucay finished fourth all­around. Both Bushnell and Bachar suffered out-of-bounds deductions in their club routines due to apparatus

gymnasts dropped in the all­around placement to finish fifth and sixth respectively.

The juniors came on strong at the Festival with the Evanston Gems coached by Lana Lashoff, taking two of the top three junior all-around finishes. Sara Sieber (Gems) had the highest junior placing followed by Kelsi Kemper of Metro Gymnastics and Natalie Lacuesta from the Gems.

The senior gymnasts finishing in the top eight will be invited to the World Championships Trials. The Trials will be held at Emory University on September 12 at 1:00 p.m. in Atlanta, Ga. at the

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close of this year's USA Gymnastics Congress. The gymnasts placing in the top four from that competition will represent the USA in Alicante, Spain in November.

NCAA ALERT As we enter a new

competitive season, we would like to take the

opportunity to make athletes, their parents, and their coaches aware of some rules and regulations of the NCAA regarding events and prize money. The goal of many of our athletes is to be awarded a full scholarship at an NCAA institution based on their gymnastics skills. In order to maintain one's eligibility, an athlete must stay in compli­ance with the NCAA's numerous and detailed rules and regulations regarding amateur status and eligibility.

Several state, regional or even national level competi­tions are held during the course of the year where, as an incentive to participate, prize money may be made avail­able. Before you accept any

remuneration in any form, please be made aware of the following NCAA rules:

Regulation 12.1.3 (J)­"Any payment, includ­ing actual and necessary expenses, conditioned on the individual's or team's place finish or performance or given on an incentive basis, or receipt of expenses in excess of the same reasonable amount for permissible expense given to all individuals or team members involved in the competi­tion" constitutes a violation.

Regulation 12.1.3(L).. "Cash, or the equivalent thereof, as an award for participation in competi­tion at any time, even if such award is permitted under the rules govern­ing an amateur non collegiate event in which the individual is participating {consti­tutes a violation). An award or cash prize that an individual could not receive under NCAA legislation may NOT be forwarded in the indi­viduals name to a different individual or agency."

Per the regulations above, you can see it is not pennis­sible to have the club, booster dub, or coach be paid instead of the athlete. We wanted you to be aware of these regula­tions so that you do not inadvertently jeopardize your NCAA eligibility because an NCAA scholarship is too important to forfeit by mistake. If you should have any questions regarding these or other NCAA issues, please do not hesitate to call or write the NCAA at the following address:

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The women's team competi­tion was July 10 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. The athletes and coaches had all agreed that their first priority was wiIming a team medal. With this in mind the coaches utilized the new five-man rule, which allows five athletes to make up the team with any four of the five competing on each event. Because of this the U.S. had only two all-arounders, and all five athletes competed.

The U.S. competed in the final session, starting on floor and followed Ukraine on vault. TI1e only other team in this late session was Great Britain. Stephanie Woods started for the U.S. She went

out of bounds two times and scored a 9.025. Aimee Trepanier followed with an energetic and solid 9.5 floor routine. Tammi Marshall began her floor routine with an incredible double Arabian front and continued to push the scores up with a 9.75. Hope Spivey-Sheeley was the last competitor. She had incredible tumbling and a clean floor routine, however she was lacking in combina­tion bonus so her start value was a 9.8. She earned a score of 9.50.

Wymer led off the U.S. team on vault. She had encoun­

tered a serious heel bruise during warm-ups ona bar dismount, but

one would have never known it with the performances she had that evening. Her vault was a nice solid handspring frortt that earned a 9.45. Marshall followed with a good half on half off front (9.575). Woods was next with a nice Yuerchencho layout full (9.675), and Spivey-Sheeley finished with a sky high handspring front tucked with a half twist (9.675). After two events the U.S. led Ukraine 57.675 to 57.125.

Starting the U.S. team on uneven bars, Woods had a rough set missing her release move and touching her hands on her dismount (S.O) .

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Chainey Umphrey, Scott Keswick, Jail' Lynch and Dennis Harrison were the team members with Jim Knopp and Bill Roth qualify­ing as alternates to the World University Games team. Mas Watanabe oversaw the training plan while Art Shmlock and Yefim Fmman were the head and assistant coaches, respectively.

The U.S. men's team received the last spot in the draw for the final group that would compete in the team championships, July 9.

The U.S.'s first event was parallel bars with Harrison leading off. He performed a very good routine scoring 9.025 for the U.S. The other gymnasts followed suit, hitting their routines while trying to build momentum going into high bar.

Harrison also started the team off on high bar. He missed his release move and only scored an 8.425, putting a little exh'a pressme on the U.S. team. Keswick followed with one of his best routines, scoring a 9.3. Lynch had a rough set but pushed his way through only to put his hands down on the dismount for a score of 8.675. Umphrey was last and needed a hit to get the U.S. going. A 9.375 was given for his fine performance with a step on the landing.

On floor, the team needed to pick up the pace and that is exactly what they did,

averaging 9.183. The first two performers (Harrison and Umphrey) scored 9.2 followed by Keswick and Lynch with 9.15. Harrison and Umphrey's scores were good enough to make finals.

It was great going to pommels with a little momentum because the horse wasn't very friendly and the U.S. gym­nasts had to fight to stay on. Umphrey was consistent with rough spots (8.95), Harrison performed very well (9.20), Keswick fell (8.475), and Lynch was on the edge a couple of times but made it through (9.025). The U.S. was in fifth place after pommel horse and needed a good team average to pull back into medal contention.

Above: Scott Keswick, shown at the 1993 WorlHhampionships, took

the silver on still rings. Below: Representatives for the U.S. men's gymnastics team at the 1993

Summer World University Games held in Buffalo, NY.

Harrison was the first performer on rings. Early dming the week, he smprised all by pulling out of a cross during a set but appeared to have injmed his elbow while doing so. There was a question as to which routine he would do. The decision was made to go back to his old routine in order to give a good consistent performance for the team. His routine earned an 8.925.

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STRUG SWEEP 1993 U.s. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL HONORS

1993 World Champion Shannon Miller of Edmond, Okla., and 1992 Olympian Kerri Strug of Tucson, Ariz., dominated competition at the '93 U.S. Olympic Festival, capturing 11 medals between them, including six gold. The women's competition took place in San Antonio's HemisFair Arena July 30 and August 1.

Miller, a member of the Festival's East team, dazzled more than 11,400 spectators with her nearly flawless performance during the first day's competition. After earning scores of 9.950 on the uneven bars and 9.900 on floor exercise, she waved to the Arena crowd, drawing long ovations. The '92 Olympian set an Olympic Festival record with an all-around score of 39.375, topping the old score of 39.025 set by Brandy Johnson in 1990.

Below: Gold medal winner Richard Grace shown at the 1992 U.S. Championships, hopes to continue his climb toward the '96 Olympics.

USA Gymnostics photo e Dove Block

enthusiastic response from the crowd when

"This is important to me because it helps me get ready for our National Championslrips, but it's also a lot of fun," said Miller.

Strug, competing for the North team, earned the all­around silver with a score of 38.825. She received marks of 9.400 on vault, 9.900 on W1even bars, 9.775 on balance beam and 9.750 on floor exercise. Bronze medalist Marianna Webster of Joplin, Mo., (East) completed a sweep by Dynamo Gymnastics. Miller, Strug and Webster are

on all four events.

all coached by Steve Nwmo and Peggy Liddick.

"I expected to perform successfully at this competi­tion because I worked really hard, but it was a s/llPrise to be in the top three,;' said Webster.

East team member Jennie Thompson (Houston, Texas) of Dynamo Gymnastics topped all juniors by finishing in a tie for seventh place with Mohini Bhardwaj (37.375). Bhardwaj, a member of the North team, is fro~ Cincin-

nqti, Ohio and trains at Brown's Gymn~tics .

The East captured the team gold medal with a score of 190.725. The North team was secpnd with 185.875, and the West earned the bronze with 185.850. The South finished with 185.025.

Miller won three gold medals in the event finals before an estimated crowd of 14,500, winning the vault with a score of 9.775, the balance beam with a 9.900 and the floor exercise with a 9.975, which was the highest score of the competition. She also earned a silver medal on the uneven bars with a 9.875.

"I feel really good about how I performed today," said Miller. "It makes me feel really confident going into nationals."

Strug captured the gold on the uneven bars with a score of 9.900. She also earned

silver medals on the balance beam (9.750), and floor exercise (9.900).

"I was really happy with my bar performance because it was one of the best routines I've ever done in competition - I was really happy," said Strug.

Referring to Miller and Strug, Nwmo said, "They are probably the best one-two punch the U.S. has ever had because they're the most experienced we've ever had. The difficulty level of their routines is so much greater because of their experience."

Below: Dynamo gymnast Marianna Webster completed the club's winning sweep by earning the bronze medal. •

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heard that and I didn't believe it when they told me at the end."

111ere was a tie for the bronze medal between the East's Mike Masucci (Matawan, N.J.) and the South's Kyle Asano (Sunny-vale, Calif.). Both recorded a 52.65.

Looking ahead to Atlanta, Grace said, "I just hope I stick with what I'm doing, with consistency, and continue to climb tl1e ladder to the '96 Olympics. I don' t want to have any mental mistakes."

The North squad won tl1e gold witl1259.55 points. The East earned the silver (258.35) wIllie the bronze went to the West (256.55) . The SoUtl1 registered 256.100 points.

In the event finals July 31, Gregg Curtis (Carmel, N.Y.), representing the Nortl1, and Steve McCain (Los Angeles, Calif.) of the East each earned a pair of gold medals.

Curtis won the floor exercise gold witl1 a 9.15. He mounted his routine with a difficult half-in, half-out, punch front start. He panned his second gold on vault with a 9.40 after a high-flying leap that included a Katsamatzu layout dismount.

Curtis, who announced his retirement from gymnastics following tl1e competition, earned the silver on still rings when he tied Asano (9.30).

"111is meet really wasn' t about medals for me," said Curtis, who plans to take his skills into tl1e circus world. "It was more

Left: Kyle Asana, shown at the 1992 U.S. Championships, tied Mike Masucti for the bronze medal with a 52.65.

to show my appreciation to the fans who have supported me over the years."

111e 25-year-old has been in gymnastics for 13 years and hopes to become a Hollywood stunt man. He will join a Montreal circus this summer and tour North America.

McCain took the gold on pommel horse with a 9.25, nipping Grace, who won tlw silver witl1 9.20. McCain finished the night by striking gold on high bar with the event's highest score, a 9.8.

"This was kind of a practice meet for me," MGCain said. "It was time to get some experience in front of the big

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Above: Kerri Strug's gold medal bar routine was, according to the gymnast, " ... one of the best routines I've ever done in competition ... "

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crowds and good to do the routines I'll have to do in the serious competition down the road."

Garry Denk of Northbrook, TIl., a member of tl1e West team, captured the gold with a near flawless 9.45 perfor­mance on tl1e still rings.

North team member Drew Durbin (Columbus, Ohio) won the silver on vault with a 9.30 mark and Tom Meadows (Norman, Okla./South) won the bronze with a 9.25.

Macready took the silver on floor exercise wIllie David Kruse (Tallal1assee, Fla./West) earned the bronze.

"11us was a simulation of the Olympics," said North team coach Ron Brant. "The dormitory life with other athletes, the uniforms, the way tl1e events were handled; when tl1e kids get to the Olympics, they'll have the feeling of having been there before."

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TI,e Coca-Cola National Gymnastics OlBmpionships took place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake Oty, Utah. August 25-28. Shannon Miller earned the all-around title which she can now add to her oHter medals, including lli, five she earned at llie 1992 Olympic Games and tl,e three golds she earned at llie 1993 World Olan'\pionships.

"We did things in reverse order:' said coacll Steve Nwmo. "First she won five medals in llie Olympic Games, tllel'l she won the all-around and two events at the World Ouunpionships and now she's won the all-around title at llie national champion-hips."

When asked, after being the World Olampion, how important Uris event was, Miller replied, "It was very important to me. Last year I was injured and could only compete compulsories. nus year I was very prepared."

Dynamo Gymnastics' Miller and Kern Strug took first and second respectively after th compulsory round of competi­tion. Miller, 16, vron all four vents and Strug placed

second on each event but ault. where she took third.

Cincinnati Gymnastics' Amanda Borden took third all-around and tied Strug for second place on floor.

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Miller posted tl,e highest score of the competition on bars with a 9.825 and llie second highest score of the competition on vault with a 9.75.

Hill's Angels' Dominique Dawes, coamed by Kelli Hill, finished fourt1, willi her top score, 9.675, on vault. Pozsar's Michelle Campi, coamed by Rick Newman, Geza Pozsar and Lisa Poard'\, finished fifth, even witll a fall on beam.

American Academy's Larissa Fontaine finished fifth followed by American Twisters' Kellee Davis, Cincinnati Gymnastics' Samantha Muhleman, American Twisters' Jessica Washburn and West Valley's AmyOlOw.

TI,e women performed modified routines on bars, beam and floor. On bars the did the first half of the routine, without the mount, then jwnped down and remounted witll llie last half of the routin including the dismount. On beam tl,e dismount. front handspring front. was don on piled up mats and on floor there was a four second pause in the music so llie athletes could hold a balance.

"TIlese modified routines were a one shot deal," xplained Nwmo. "We

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routines technicall. correct. These were progressions. Next year we'll do the entire routine."

TI,e compulsory portion of tl,e event accounted for 30 percent of the total score and tl,e optional portion was 70 percent.

Miller continued her streak by winning the all-around witll a 78.410- nearly one point above her nearest competitor.

"fm very happy since last year I couldn't compete in optionals due to an injury," said Miller.

Miller scored 9.75 on her Yurcilenko layout full, a 9.90 on bars, 9.875 on beam and a 9.80 on floor. She added a new skill on her middle tumbling pass-roundoff flip flop, tluee whip backs, double full punm front.

During event finals Miller won bars and floor witll a 9.837 and 9.712. respectivelj . Miller also won the silver medal on vault with a 9.562 and, due to a fall on her beam mount. she scored 9.362 on this event for tl,e bronze.

Dawes grabbed second witll a 77M-again nearly a full point above her nearest competitor. Dawes, 16, scored a 9.825 on her Yurcl1enko one­and-a-half vault, 9.825 on bars, 9.675 on beam and 9.80 on her new floor routine.

............. , .. , . ..... "Dominique ~. ~~ is known for her sassy style, smiles, and waves during her floor routine and this one is more grown up," said coam Hill. "It was her moice, iliis is what she wanted."

Dynamic Dawes went on to win the gold medals on vault and beam, tl,e silver medal on bars and tl,e bronze on floor during event finals.

Despite a fall on beam, Strug earned the bronze with a 76.570- a full point above Borden with a 75.145. She used a new vault, Yurcl1enko half twist layout front, and scored a 9.925- the highest score of llie entire men's or women's competition.

Strug placed fourUl on vault during event finals and won llie silver on bars and tlle bronze on floor.

Borden, from Cincinnati Gymnastics, took fourlli all­around scoring third overall on floor with compulsory / optional scores of 9.625 and 9.55. Borden, 16, is coamed b Mary Lee Tracy and Kevin . Brown.

"TIlis meet has been tl,e light at llie end of Ule tul'lInel for me," said Borden. "I've been focusing on Uus all year." Regarding her future, Borden said, "My main goal right now

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Campi finished fifth and is the first American to use a standing full twist on beam, unfortunately she missed her layout series and only scored an 8.80. Campi has increased difficulty on each event. Her tumbling passes include a whip to full twisting double back, a layout/ pike double back with a stylish split on the first flip and she dismounts with a triple full.

Campi took fifth on beam and floor and sixth on vault during event finals.

Larissa Fontaine, 15, leaped into the arena of high level gymnastics by placing sixth all-around. Fontaine finished second in the junior division in the 1990 Championships.

She had a rough time adjusting to the senior

ranks and finished 20th in

1991 and 17th in 1992. This year she's upgraded

her routines and looks to be a force to reckon with. She throws four release moves on bars and uses an Arabian double front and Rudi on floor. Unfortunately, she fell on her front handspring front full and scored 9.125 on floor, whicl1 may have pulled her down in the rankings.

Fontaine, coacl1ed by Leonard Isaacs, took fourth on bars and fifth on beam during event finals.

"We've had a lot of meets recently and I think that helps me get in competition mode," said Fontaine.

A new face, lS-year-old Kellee Davis from American Twisters in Pompano Beach, Fla., took seventh place. Davis, coached by Tim and Toni Rand, went Level 9 last year and decided to try elite this year. The elite level sure agrees with her. She's originally from New York and now lives with her coacl1es in Florida. Davis qualified into two event finals, scoring 9.237 on bars for sixth and scoring 9.437 on beam for the silver medal.

Anotl1er fresh new face who finished eighth all-around is Jenni Beatl1ard, 16, from Brown's Gymnastics in Altamonte Springs, Fla. On making the national team, Beathard said, ''I'm totally overwhelmed! I never thought in a million years I would be in this position. I am pleased

with my overall perfor­mance."

Cypress Academy's Rachel Rocl1elli, 15, went from nintl1 all-around in last year's Junior National Championships to nintl1 this year in the senior division. Rochelli, from Houston, Texas, is coached by Debbie Kaitschuck and placed fourth on beam during event finals.

Another newcomer from Brown's Gymnastics, Mohini Bhardwaj, 14, placed 10tl1 all­around in her first National Championships.

''I'm really looking forward to competing in international meets. I did well but could have done better."

National team veteran Summer Reid, 16, earned lltl1 all-around. Reid, coached by Neil Resnick, trains at Flips Gymnastics in Sparks, Nev., and moved up 14 positions from her finish in 1992.

Cincinnati Gymnastics' Samantha Muhleman, 16, took 12tl1 all-around.

Desert Devils' Kim Arnold was an alternate to Champion­ships and replaced injured Heather Brink from Dynamo Gymnastics. Arnold, coached by Stormy Eaton, placed 13th all-around and scored a 9.625 on vault to earn a trip to event finals. During finals Arnold won the bronze medal with a score of 9.556.

Queen City's Katie Fitzpatrick took 14th, making the national team for the first time. Fitzpatrick, 16, is from Dayton, Ohio and is coacl1ed by Gary Warren and Pat Jones.

Rounding out the last five positions were North Stars' Lisa Gianni, Colorado Aerials' Kim Young, Queen City's Wendy Ellsberry, Cincinnati Gymnastics' Karen Lichey, Karon's Elizabeth Reid and Parkettes' Kara Fry.

Reid placed fourth on floor during the event finals with

left: Women's Senior National Team

her unique choreography and dynamic tumbling.

Arizona Sunrays' Heidi Hornbeek, who had othroscopic surgery on her knee this summer, scratched after compulsories. Parkettes' Kristin McDemlOtt and Sarah Balogach also scratched. Balogach broke a bone in her hand. All three gymnasts are previous members of the women's senior national team.

Grand Island Twisters' Sarah Cain, who was tied for 10th all-around after compulsories, scratcl1ed from the event after she hit her head on a beam dismount during the first round of optionals.

Colorado Aerials' Laura French also withdrew from the competition early due to injury.

Other competitors to watch for in the future include Jessica Washburn, Amy Chow, Marianna Webster, Heidi Harriman, Lanna Apisukh, Stacy Kocourek; Deboral1 Mink, who placed fifth on vault during event finals, Traci Sommer, Martha Grubbs and Amber Erdos.

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"1 had an unexpected miss on floor on my last pass, a double back," said Umphrey. "1 know 1 can do better. We had the World University Games competition right before the Hilton Challenge and it was tough doing both events. The Hilton Challenge was a stepping stone for the Coca-Cola National Gymnas­tics Championships."

Eight of the athletes compet­ing at the Hilton Challenge also competed in Buffalo, N.Y. at the World University Games just days prior to the Los Angeles event.

Regarding the USA team performance, Umphrey said, "We all had a tough day on floor. It was great to see that in every other event we were very close to Belarus and Ukraine. If we would have all hit floor 1 think the event would have been very close and could have gone either way."

The USA and Ukraine tied for the highest team score on rings with a 27.80. As Um­phrey indicated, floor exercise is the event in which the USA men have the most work to do. Belarus scored 27.60 to Ukraine's 27.50 and USA's 25.85-a 1.75 difference.

Ukraine's Yuri Yermakov, 22, finished sixth. Yermakov is the all-around gold medalist from the 1992 Cup of Ukraine. His best event was parallel bars with a 9.30

Belarus' Andrei Kan, 21 , finished seventh followed by the USA's John Roethlis­berger. Roethlisberger, from the University of Minnesota, scored a 9.30 on vault, his highest score of the event. He had problems on floor and scored an 8.55 which hurt him in the all-around standings.

Rounding out the all-around were the USA's Dennis Harrison, from the University of Nebraska, Ukraine's Alexander Svetlichniy, UCLA's Chris Waller, and Belarus' Alexander Shostak.

The event was a great success and USA Gymnastics

Far Left: John Roethlisberger, eighth pla[e, had problems on the floor whi[h hurt his all-around standings.

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~ estlvaf WOMEN MEN # Name Vault Bars Beam Iloor A.A. # Name Iloor Horse Ring. Vault PB", H-Bor A.A. I. Shannon Miller 9.800 9.950 9.725 9.900 39.375 I Richard Grace 8.70 8.85 8.75 9.05 9.30 8.80 53.450 2. KerriStrug 9.400 9.900 9.775 9.750 38.825 2 John MaCleady 9.10 7.40 8.65 9.05 9.10 9.55 52.850 3. MorionnoWebsler 9.550 9.675 9.600 9.500 38.325 3. Mike Masucci 8.25 8.95 9.00 8.75 8.80 8.90 52.650 4. lorissoFonloine 9.600 9.800 9.475 9.100 37.975 3. Kyle AIDna 8.70 8.55 9.05 8.70 9.25 8.40 52.650 5. JessicoWoshburn 9.400 9.750 8.900 9.450 37.500 5. Garry Oenk 8.20 7.75 9.35 9.25 8.60 9.45 52.600 6. Troci Sommer 9.550 9.525 9.575 8.750 37.400 6. Sieve McCain 8.45 8.65 8.35 9.00 8.30 9.70 52.450 7. Jennie Thompson 9.300 8.900 9.500 9.675 37.375 7. Orew Durbin 8.25 9.15 8.15 9.20 8.95 8.60 52.300 7. Mahini8hardwaj 9.575 9.600 9.500 8.700 37.375 8. Gregg Curtis 9.05 6.75 8.80 9.55 9.15 8.80 52.100 9. Kim Arnold 9.800 8.850 9.400 9.200 37.250 9. 5con Foster 8.40 8.30 8.75 8.60 8.45 9.15 51.650 9. KarinUchey 9.525 9.800 8.700 9.221 37.250 10. J.D. Reive 9.00 8.50 9.00 9.15 7.75 8.20 51.600 II. AmandaBorden 9.625 9.850 8.550 9.150 37.175 10. Rick Kieffer 8.40 8.50 8.50 9.35 8.15 8.70 51.600 12. Oominique Maceanu 9.250 9.200 9.150 9.500 37.100 12. KeilhWiley 9.10 7.70 8.15 9.10 8.60 8.80 51.450 13. Tanya Maiers 9.150 9.225 9.500 9.175 37.050 13. Tom Meadows 8.60 8.10 8.40 9.25 8.45 8.25 51.050 14. lummerReid 9.625 8.750 9.300 9.350 37.025 14. David Kruse 9.00 8.35 8.35 8.55 8.50 8.10 50.850 15 Eileen Di" 9.400 9.650 8.600 9.225 36.875 15. Jeff lovollee 8.55 7.65 8.45 8.85 7.95 8.80 50.250 16. Ashley Kever 9.450 9.200 8.950 9.150 36.750 16. PelerMosu«i 8.60 7.95 8.50 8.35 8.00 8.65 50.050 17. UID Gianni 9.775 9.075 8.900 8.850 36.600 17. Mike DUlka 8.70 7.65 7.35 8.85 8.45 8.90 49.900 18. Amber Erdos 9.425 9.125 8.300 9.42536.275 18. Gewin linchoroen 8.80 8.15 8.25 8.50 7.40 8.60 49.700 19. MonicoFlommer 9.100 9.100 9.200 8.750 36.150 19. Aaron Vexler 8.35 7.90 8.55 8.45 7.65 8.25 49.150 20. lomieMortini 9.300 8.350 9.250 8.750 35.650 20. lindsey Fang 7.60 7.85 7.90 8.30 7.95 8.80 48.400 21. hinJohnson 9.400 8.925 8.850 8.325 35.500 21. Robert NesbiH 8.15 7.60 7.80 8.60 7.20 8.55 47.900 22. Healher 8rink 9.650 9.375 8.900 0.000 27.925 22. Joseph Dudo 7.60 7.10 7.45 8.45 9.05 7.50 47.150 23 Heidi Hornbeek 0.000 9.575 0.000 0.000 9.575 23. ChrisAnderIDn 8.50 5.85 7.25 8.85 8.10 7.55 46.100 24. lonna Apisukh 0.000 0.000 0.000 7.950 7.950 24. Robert Kieffer 0.00 8.20 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 8.20

1993 COMMONWEALTH

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Several American athletes took part in the 1993 Common­wealth Showcase June 25-27 in British Columbia, Canada. Doni Thompson and Jamie Martini competed for the U,S, women's

team while Jeremy Killen and Jeff Lavallee competed for the men, Coaches for the U.S. delegation were Lori Forster and Terry Walker for the women and Mike Naddour, Greg Corsiglia and Tim Daggett for the men. The U.S, delegation also included judges Steve Butcher, Scott Morrow and Sandy Thielz,

The U.S, women made a strong presence in Victoria. In the all-around, Thompson took third place while Martini placed 10th. Thompson qualified for the finals in every event and Martini made bars and beam. During the finals, Thompson captured the gold on bars with a 9,762. She also placed

fifth on vault (9.268), seventh on beam (8.675) and fifth on floor (8.775)_ Martini tied for fifth on bars with a 9.35 and placed fifth on beam with an 8.90.

For the men, Killen captured the gold medal in the all-around and qualified for each of the final events. Killen tied for fifth on floor (8.35) and placed third on pommel horse (8.45). He also tied for third on rings (8.35) and placed fifth on vault (8.725). The silver medal on parallel bars went to Killen with a score of 8,80, while he took the bronze medal on high bar (9.00). Teammate Lavallee placed 11th all­around, tied for seventh on floor (8.25), and placed eighth on pommel horse (7.25), Lavallee also placed sixth on vault (8,70) and earned the bronze medal on parallel bars (8_65),

In addition to the Commonwealth Garnes, the USA and Canadian men competed in a dual team competition, USA athletes included John Macready, Chris Toy, Sean Juguilon, Jean Marc Michel, and Andrew Pileggi. This up-and-coming group of men fell just short of Canada in the team competition,

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1993 U.S. QASSIC by Rachele Harless

Many stars shined brightly in Austin, Texas, site of the 1993 U.S. Classic. This meet, from August 6-8, was hosted by the Capital Parents Association, which was guided by Jim and Cheryl Jarrett and Sonja Kever.

ll1e international elites used the Classic as a qualifying meet for the USA Champion­ships.

Dominique Dawes of Hill's Gymnastics took first place in the senior division with 38.100. Dawes did not win easily though, falling off of beam and taking an extra swing after her Tkatchev on bars. However, dynamite Dawes hit a pair of excellent vaults (Yurchenko with one and a half twists), debuted a double tum on beam and a new floor routine to grab the title by .025 over Michelle Campi. Dawes' new floor captivated the crowd with a new pass that was simply sensational: roundoff, whip­full, two back handsprings,

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Championships Team Member Paul O'Neill to the 1993 Kosice Cup Open competition in the repubic of Slovakia. O'Neill, who is a three-time NCAA rings champion (1987, '88, '89) scored a 9.60 on rings in the 40-participant competition, earning the gold medal. O'Neill, 27, managed to edge out 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist on rings Vitaly Scherbo and 1993 World Championships Bronze medalist on rings, Ivan Ivankov.

double twist, punch front, roundoff, three back hand­springs, two-and-a-half twist, punch front. Dawes was the only gymnast with a start value of 10.0 on all four events.

Campi, who recently dominated the Puerto Rico Cup, was strong to finish second. Campi's beam was supreme, with a standing tucked full; a back hand­spring, layout to in1mediate half turn; and a back hand­spring, layout, layout; and excellent dance to connect all of tl1ese gymnastics skills. Campi, who has developed into a beautifully polished and elegant gymnast, sold her floor routine with a layout/ pike double in her middle pass, witl1 her legs split during the layout saito.

The junior division was won by the talented Kristi Lichey, who is coached by Mary Lee Tracy and Kevin Brown of Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy. Lichey, just 13, already has an impressive array of skills on all events. On vault, she powers tlnough a Tsukal1ara Arabian; bars include a giant-full to Gienger and double layout dismount; her beam routine showcases a back handspring, layout, layout, layout; and on floor exercise, which is her favorite event, her routine includes two triple fulls. Lichey scored a 37.575, which would have placed her third in the senior division!

Above: Michelle Campi, shown at the 1993 McDonald's American Cup, proved to be a tough competitor and claimed the silver medal.

For the athletes at the national level, the U.S. Classic served as a qualifying meet for tl1e National Team and consequently an all-expense­paid trip to a national training camp in Colorado Springs. ll1e senior division was won by Colorado Aerials' Missy Leopoldus. Heidi Prosser of Puget Sound Gymnastics Academy took the junior title, repeating her success from tl1e American Classic earlier in March. ll1e juniors competed compulsory element testing as opposed to the modified compulsory routines being used this year by the other elite gymnasts.

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, 91 H INlERNAnONAL RSG COMPEl I I ION CORBEIl,. FRANCE by Hana Christie

The 19th International Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Competi­tion Memorial was held on May 14-16 in Corbeil, France.

The USA was well represented by Caroline Hunt from illinois Rhythmics and Christi Tucay from LA Lights. AHa Svirsky was the designated coach and Hana Christie the judge.

The winner of the all-around was Larisa Lukianenko from Belarus. Second place went to Maria Petrova from Bulgaria. Petrova also earned all four gold medals in finals. Lukianenko received two gold, one silver and one bronze.

Hunt scored 34.225 for 35th place in the all-around competition and Tucay scored a 33.40 for 48th place.

JUNE 24-27 BURUNGTON, ONTARIO

This dual meet was an age group corttpetition between Canada's top six, 16 and under male gymnasts and USA's 1993 age 14-15 Junior National Team. USA Team members were selected from the 1992 Olympic Development National Evaluation. The USA won with a team score of 249.50 to Canada's 244.85.

All-around results are shown below:

L Steven Bruyea CAN 51.60

2- Mike Dutka USA 51.25

3. Lindsey Fang USA 50.15

4. Jason Katsampes USA 49.70

5. Freddie Umali USA 49.00

6. Justin Gerson CAN 48.90

7. LeoOka CAN 48.85

8. Jay Nardelli USA 47.55

9. DarrinGood CAN 47.45

10. David Ludlow USA 47.40

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12. Aaron Akeson CAN 37.05

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On August 12-14 the citizens of Kansas City joined hands and hearts with the gymnas­tics community to raise over $30,000 for the Christy Henrich Benefit Fund. Christy is a five time national team member and World Champi­onships uneven bar finalist (fourth in 1989). Christy is suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia. She is currently receiving medical treatment and is in need of financial assistance to pay for treatment expenses.

A sold out crowd of over 300 people attended a luncheon at the Kansas City Club where Olympians Kim Zmeskal, Bart Conner, Nadia Comaneci and Nancy Thies Marshall (current USA Gymnastics Vice-Chair for Women) shared words of hope and encouragement. Christy attended with her

entitled, "A Celebration of Healthy Sport." Friday afternoon, Kim and six area gymnasts performed an exhibition (with Nancy as MC) at Worlds of Fun Amusement Park. The theater was packed with enthusiastic spectators. Kim was on hand afterward to sign autographs.

On Saturday, several area coaches donated time to share their expertise at a clinic for over 300 athletes. A parents seminar ran simultaneously during which experts relayed information on proper nutrition, physical therapy, keeping balance in children's lives, eating disorders and the new Code of Points. Kim and Nancy were available throughout the day to offer advice, sign autographs, make media appearances and interact with athletes and parents.

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Above from left to right: Dena DeSimnu, Kim Zmeskal and Nadia (omaneci

gymnastics community, many Kansas City citizens stepped forward to assist the Henrich family. Dr. Gail Vaughn, an eating disorder special­ist is providing therapy for Christy at no cost. Karen

family and briefly but emotionally addressed the audience saying, "I want to thank everyone for their kindness and support."

The luncheon was the kickoff event for a weekend

Kornacki, sports reporter for TV9, hosted the luncheon and continues to inform the community of ChriSty'S condition and needs in a sensitive yet professional manner. The Greater Kansas City Sports Commission

assisted the fundraising committee with much needed contacts. The owners of the famous "Steamboat Arabia" museum declared August 12th "Christy Day" and contributed half of the proceeds to ChriSty'S fund . These are just a few examples of the many concerned people who gave so unselfishly toward this cause.

This could not have been a successful event without the support and encouragement from USA Gymnastics. Through financial and emotional support, Kathy Kelly, her staff and the Executive Committee made it clear that the governing body of our sport is concerned for all athletes . .. not just Olympi­ans. Everyone involved in sport should take pride in the camaraderie exemplified by the gymnastics community.

Those of us in Kansas City will never forget the genuine unity and sense of caring felt as we celebrated healthy sport! Thank you Kansas City and thank you USA Gymnas­tics!

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However, Trepanier picked up the pace with an excellent bar routine (9.325) and Wymer finished incredibly strong, earning a 9.525 which put her in first place on bars going into the event finals.

The Ukraine team only trailed the U.S. by .1 tenth of a point going into the final event. For the U.S. it was balance beam and for Ukraine, floor exercise. Marshall started the U.S. on beam. The routine was very clean and had tremendous difficulty throughout, but her layout gave her some problems, causing her to fall (9.125). The next competitor was Wymer who gave an absolutely solid routine (9.45). Spivey­Sheeley was next and her routine again seemed to be consistent, but she went a little too hard for her dismount and over­rotated (8.775). Woods was the last competitor for the U.S. She was solid, graceful, and nailed her set (9.65). However, Wood's routine was still not enough to regain the .5 lead the Ukraini­ans had built during floor exercise.

Ukraine won the gold with a 115.520, the U.S.A. took the silver with a 115.350 and the Japanese took the bronze with a 108.725. The U.S. continued to medal with Spivey-Sheeley winning a bronze on vault and Marshall winning a silver on floor exercise. The highest American all­around finish was Woods, who placed fourth.

(Men's World University Games continued from page 17)

Lynch needed to do one of his best routines. He made sure he received credit for his strength parts and finished on his feet for an 8.80. Expectations were high for Umphrey and Keswick, who rose to the occasion by hitting their routines and scoring 9.350 and 9.475 respectively. Both qualified for finals on rings. The team averaged 9.25 on rings and moved back to third place going into the last event.

Vault was the final event for the men's team, and the excitement was thick. With the team starting off in third place, dropping to fifth place and moving back

to third with a chance to medal, there were no holds barred. A medal would mean a lot to the men's program in the U.S. Success would mean even more to this team, who sacrificed, planned and stayed focused for three weeks in preparation for this event. Umphrey had great workouts on vault prior to the competition and performed one of his best for a 9.10. Keswick followed with a handspring double front, landed short, and scored 8.95. The team needed good vaults from Harrison and Lynch in order to hold onto third place. Harrison performed a nice layout Kasamatsu for 9.275 and Lynch's Cuervo stretched earned him a 9.325. A 9.23 vault average gave the U.S. a third place finish.

Italy was first with 165.80, China placed second with 165.562 and the U.S. was third with 165.050-the best finish in 10 years for the American men in the World University Games.

In the men's all-around competition, the American finalists, Umphrey, Keswick and Lynch, had consistent performances. Umphrey, who was the highest U.S. qualifier in the all-around finals, had a consistent night. Minor errors kept him out of the top six spots as he placed 13th. Lynch came up a little short on rings and dropped down a couple of spots to finish 11th. Keswick had great performances on all six events. His eighth place finish was the highest among American men.

Below: Jair Lynch, pictured here at the 1992 Olympics, performed consistently during the event

to finish 11th.

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Dear Kim, I'm a Level 6 gymnast and I go to Lakes Region Gymnastics. No matter how high I am on my back tuck, it's still really low. What could help me? Kara Gibson Tilton, N.H.

Dear Kara, Learning a good high bock tuck is very important. This skill is the backbone for many other skills. On the take-off, lift your arms straight up by your ears, keep your head straight forward, and stretch your legs completely before tucking. Doing this along with leg­strengthening exercises should help improve your back tuck.

Dear Kim, I am 12 years old and will be a Level 8 next season. I love gymnastics and working out. I'm having trouble communica ting with my coach. Did you ever fight with Bela Karolyi? Do you have any advice? Jennifer Stone Naples, Fla.

Dear Jennifer, Communication between coaches and athletes is crucial. My relationship with

Bela has always been a positive one. If he gets mad at me because I'm making mistakes, I remind myself that he is just trying to better my performance. Talk to your coach ami make sure that you have the same goals.

Dear Kim, I'm 11 years old and a Level 7 gymnast. I want to be an Olympic gymnast in the 1996 Olympic Games. What level were you in when you were my age? Kendall Cangelosi Raleigh, N.C.

Dear Kenda/~ When I was 11 years old, I was a Class One, which is about the same as a

Level 9. Work hard. I hope to see you in Atlanta.

Dear Kim, What have you been up to lately? Betty Scherr New Braunfsfels, Texas

Dear Betty, I just returned home from a quick trip to Los Angeles. I was there filming a new show called XUXA. It is a very popular Brazilian show that is coming to the United State on cable TV.

Dear Kim, I'm 16 years old and love gymnas­tics. However, I'm not a gymnast­I'm a soccer player. Right now, I'm at a very elite level but sometimes

Kim Zmeskal won three consecutive U.S. Championship titles, two McDonald's American Cup titles and contributed to the U.S: s bronze medal in the team competition at the 1992 Olympic Gomes.

my confidence is wavering and I can' t handle the pressure. What d o you do to become mentally tougher? Erin Aubry Perrysburg, Ohio

Dear Erin, I have found that confidence comes from several places. My coaches and family have given me confidence, but most of a/~ successful preparation for competitions makes me less aware of the pressure. Also, while I'm performing I try to stay focused on what I am doing at that very moment.

Dear Kim, I'm a Level S and I'm scared to dea th to go from the low bar to the high bar. Do you have any suggestions? Christy Lapin Orlando, Fla.

Dear Christy, Moving from the low bar to the high bar can be a big step. You're not the only one who has been afraid of this change. Having your coach assist you and placing mats around the bar area can help calm your nerves. Once you've worked an the high bar for awhile, you won't be scared anymore.

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MEN SENIOR NA110NAL RAM

1. John Roethlisberger c Minnesoto

2. Choiney Umphrey UCLA

3. Scan Keswick UCLA

4. Chris Woller UCLA

5. Jorrod Honks Oklo homo

6. Bill Roth Temple

7. Mihoi Bogiu Gold Cup

8. Kerry Huston Minnesoto

9. Richord Groce Nebrosko

10. Kip Simons Ohio Stote

11. Mike Mosucci Penn Stote

12. Tom Meodows Oklohomo

13. Drew Durbin Columbus

14. Dennis Horrison Nebrasko

FX

9.20 9.20

9.25 9.20

8.95 8.85

8.95 8.95

9.45 9.35

9.30 9.15

9.15 8.95

9.45 9.65

9.30 9.35

9.25 9.05

8.80 8.90 9.20 9.15

8.00 8.75

9.00 8.85

PH

9.15 9.45

8.60 9.00

8.65 9.15

8.80 9.45

9.05 9.35

8.35 8.75

8.75 8.60

7.00 8.80

8.20 8.65

7.20 8.50 8.70 9.20 7.45 8.35

8.85 9.05

8.15 9.35

SR V PB HB A.A. Total

9.65 9.40 9.15 9.50 56.05 9.45 9.10 9.10 8.95 55.25 lll.300

9.35 9.50 8.90 8.95 54.55 9.65 9.05 9.30 9.45 55.65 110.200

9.20 9.60 8.90 8.80 54.10 9.70 9.10 9.05 9.25 55.10 109.200

9.40 9.10 8.95 7.55 52.75 9.40 9.00 9.10 9.60 55.50 108.250

8.60 9.10 8.35 8.10 52.65 8.70 9.15 9.25 8.80 54.60 107.250

7.70 9.45 8.20 9.05 52.05 8.70 9.40 8.75 9.70 54.45 106.500

8.90 9.25 8.15 9.50 53.70 8.55 9.10 8.75 8.25 52.20 105.900

9.40 9.25 8.15 9.00 52.25 8.25 9.1 0 9.30 8.50 53.60 105.850

9.30 9.25 7.30 8.75 52.10 8.90 9.60 9.50 7.15 53.15 105.250

9.35 9.40 8.20 8.40 51.80 9.20 8.95 8.75 8.60 53.05 104.850

8.70 9.50 8.20 7.45 51.35 9.00 8.65 8.90 8.75 53.40 104.750 8.35 9.60 8.10 8.55 51.25 9.40 8.85 9.05 8.65 53.45 104.700

8.70 8.90 7.50 9.10 51.05 8.40 9.10 9.20 9.05 53.55 104.600

9.45 9.60 8.30 6.20 50.70 9.io 8.80 9.15 8.50 53.75 104.450

SENIOR EUII DEVELOPMENT RAM

1. Steve McCoin UCLA

2. Josh Stein Stonford

3. Brion Yee Minnesoto

4. Mike Denuco UCLA

FX

B.85 8.90

B.25 9.15

9.05 9.30

8.60 8.85

PH SR V PI HI II Total

7.45 7.90 8.50 7.80 8.80 49.30 8.65 8.95 9.00 9.10 9.50 54.10 103.400

8.70 8.65 8.45 8.80 9.05 51.90 9.10 7.40 8.25 9.00 8.55 51.45 103.350

8.90 8.70 9.55 7.70 8.70 52.60 9.20 8.10 9.10 7.45 7.45 50.60 103.200

8.65 8.85 9.15 6.95 8.00 50.20 8.90 8.60 8.15 9.05 8.95 52.50 102.700

JUNIOR EUII NA110NAL RAM

1. Cosey Bryon USA Gym.

2. Joy Thornton Iowa

3. Brent Klaus International

4. Doug Slibel Conrod's Gym

5. Don Kinison Ariz. Sunro}'5

6. Jean More Michel International

7. Jeff Stein Houston

8. Sean Juguilon lowo

FX PH SR V PB HB A.A. Total

9.20 7.65 9.30 9.00 8.40 5.65 49.20 8.85 8.00 B.20 B.60 8.40 7.90 49.95 99.15

8.45 7.25 8.50 B.85 7.30 6.15 46.50 9.45 9.40 6.60 8.65 8.50 7.65 49.25 95.75

8.70 7.90 8.15 B.90 6.40 7.40 47.45 8.45 7.80 7.65 8.45 7.50 6.75 46.60 94.050 7.65 6.60 7.90 8.60 7.30 7.40 47.45 7.65 8.15 7.45 B.20 8.20 B.OO 47.65 93.100

7.40 4.70 8.50 B.95 6.20 7.10 42.85 8.25 8.20 7.50 8.40 7.BO B.05 48.20 91.050

8.80 4.65 8.15 8.90 7.00 6.30 43.60 8.20 6.50 8.20 8.45 7.10 7.15 45.60 89.400

7.70 5.50 7.20 9.25 6.75 4.65 41.05 7.80 6.85 6.70 7.95 7.B5 7.B5 45.00 86.050

8.25 7.30 8.40 0.00 6.45 5.25 35.65 B.20 B.20 7.30 8.40 6.95 6.75 45.BO 81.450

WOMEN SENIOR NA110NAL RAM

Vault Floor Total

Shannon Miller 9.750 9.825 9.650 9.700 38.925 Dynomo 9.750 9.900 9.875 9.800 39.325 78.410

2. Dominique Dawes 9.675 9.575 9.175 9.350 37.775 Hill's Angels 9.825 9.825 9.675 9.BOO 39.125 77.440

3. Kerri Slrug 9.600 9.725 9.300 9.625 3B.250 Dynomo 9.925 9.8SO 8.B50 9.675 38.300 76.570

4. Amonda Borden 9.375 9.625 9.175 9.625 37.800 Gnonnoti Gym. 9.450 9.125 9.350 9.550 37.475 75.145

5. Michelle Compi 9.525 9.450 8.625 9.525 37.125 POlSOr's 9.550 9.775 8.800 9.500 37.625 74.950

6. Larissa Fontoine 9.450 9.575 8.625 9.1 SO 36.800 Amerkon Amd. 9.350 9.425 9.250 9.l25 37.150 74.090

7. Kellea Davis 9.500 9.525 8.250 B.975 36.250 Amer. Twislen 9.350 9.425 9.200 9.2SO 37.225 73.865

8. Jenni Beathard 9.075 9.175 8.425 8.675 35.350 Brown's 9.300 9.400 9.125 8.800 36.625 72.4B5

9. Rochel Rochalli 9.250 9.400 8.375 8.550 35.575 Cypress 9.3SO 9.1 SO 9.225 8.700 36.425 72.340

10. Mohini Bhardwaj 9.150 9.5SO 8.250 8.450 35.400 Brown's 9.300 9.400 9.050 8.725 36.475 72.305

ll.Summer Reid 8.400 9.275 B.850 8.975 35.500 Rip's Gym. 9.200 9.325 B.900 8.975 36.400 72.260

12. Samantha Muhleman 9.175 9.3SO B.475 9.175 36.175 Gndnnoti 9.300 B.900 B.900 8.775 35.875 71.930

13. Kim Arnold 9.400 B.l00 8.225 8.675 34.400 Desert Devik 9.625 9.1 25 9.000 8.B75 36.625 71.915

14. Katie rlfzpatri<k 9.050 9.375 B.075 9.150 35.6SO Queen Gty 9.250 9.225 9.100 8.500 36.075 71.895

15. Usa Gionni 9.450 9.475 7.100 B.900 34.925 North Stars 9.325 9.100 9.100 B.750 36.275 71.740

16. Kim Young 9.175 B.OOO 7.800 8.875 33.850 Colo. Aeriok 9.300 9.000 9.075 9.300 36.675 71.655

16. Wendy Elisberry B.575 9.275 B.900 8.850 35.600 Queen Gty B.B50 9.225 8.775 9.075 35.925 71.655

18. Korin limey 9.075 8.900 8.425 9.225 35.625 Gnonnoti 9.400 8.700 9.025 8.775 35.900 71.635

19. Elizobeth Reid 9.000 9.200 7.9SO 8.700 34.850 Korans 9.200 8.475 8.875 9.525 36.075 71.415

20. Koro Fry 9.175 7.1SO 8.350 B. 97 5 33.650 Parkenes 9.200 9.175 8.725 9.400 36.500 71.290

JUNIOR NA110NAL RAM Vault

1. Jen nie Thompson 9.175 Dynomo 9.300

2. Tonyo Moiers 9.025 Dynomo 9.300

3. Soni Meduno 9.225 Dynomo 9.275

4. Kotie Teh 9.375 Greot lokes 9.250

5. Do ni Thompson 8.400 Colo. Aeriols 9.525

6. Kristi lichey 9.400 Gncinnoti 9.325

7. Dominique Moceanu 9.200 Korolyi's 9.150

7. 81aan Diol 9.1 50 Cypress 8.500

9. Susie Kinkaid 9.450 Amer. Twisters 9.575

10. Thereso Kullikowski 9.175 Colo. Aeriols 9.250

11. Andree Pickens 9.100 Cypress 9.375

12. Jomie Mortini 8.975 Cypress 9.025

Bars

9.625 9.600

9.550 9.600

9.275 9.700

8.950 9.425

9.625 9.725

9.150 9.150 8.900 8.750 9.475 9.625

8.450 8.900

8.900 9.200

9.300 9.125

8.850 9.325

Beam

9.200 9.475

8.900 9.475

8.800 9.450

8.150 9.400

9.075 9.175

8.325 9.050

8.800 9.425 8.200 9.275

8.625 9.300 8.425 9.025

7.725 9.375

8.675 9.325

Floor AA Total

9.350 37.350 8.975 37.350 74.700

9.050 36.525 9.100 37.475 74.380

9.125 36.425 8.825 37.250 74.005

8.850 35.325 9.475 37.550 73.765

8.900 36.000 8.275 36.700 72.980

8.625 35.500 9.350 36.875 72.925

9.250 36.150 9.250 36.575 72.895

8.800 35.625 9.400 36.800 72.895

8.900 35.425 9.075 36.850 72.845

8.575 35.075 9.350 36.825 72.600

8.375 34.500 9.050 36.925 72.395

8.575 35.075 8.975 36.650 72.355

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i 5. Richord Groce Nebrosko 9.025 5. Choiney Umphrey 6. Choiney Umphrey UCLA B.725 6. Tom Meodows

Pommel Horse Parallel Bars

I , 1. Chris Woller UCLA 9.275 1. Choiney Umphrey

C 2. Brian Yee Minnesoto 9.250 2. Scoll Keswick 3. Scoll Keswick UCLA 9.050 3. John Roethlisberger 4. John Roethlisberger Minnesoto 8.850 4. Jorrod Honks

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Vault 1. Dominique Dowes 2. Shonnon Miller 3. Kim Arnold 4. Kerri Strug 5. Deboroh Mink 6. Michelle Compi

Uneven Bars 1. Shonnon Miller 2. Kerri Strug 3. Dominique Dowes 4. Larissa Fontoine 5. Michelle Campi 6. Kellee Dovis

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M OLYMPIC FESTIVAL

T:he Mexican Olympic Festival was held May 21-23 in Monterrey, Mexico. The U.s. delegation included gymnasts Erin Johnson, from Desert Devils and

coached by Stormy Eaton, and John Macready from South Cal Gymnastics and coached by Steve Butcher. Liz Holey was the judge and delegation leader.

Johnson took second all-around, first on beam and second on floor in her first international competition. Macready was first all-around and earned the gold medals on pommel horse and parallel bars. In addition, he won the silver medal on floor and the bronze on high bar.

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