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USA Gymnastics asked readers to send letters explaining how the Magnificent 7, U.S. Women's Olympic Gymnastics Team, has motivated them. USA Gymnastics received so many great letters, it was difficult picking the winning entries. On page 8 find out who won the contest and how the Magnificent 7 motivated them. USA Gymnastics also pub­lished many other great entries.

VISA AMERICAN CUP . .. ....... . .... .. .. .. . . .. .. 21

USA's Blaine Wilson and France's Elvire Teza won the 1997 Visa American Cup with the largest and smallest margins of victory, respectively, in the history of the event. The event was held in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Above: A happy Blaine Wilson lalks 10 Ihe media al a press (onferen(e following his Visa Ameri(an (up win.

INTERNATIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS ... . .. . . . ... .. .. . . . .... . . . . . . ....... .. 26

The International Team Championships was the first competition of its kind. USA Gymnastics invited powerhouse junior and seni00 eams from China ansi Romania to comRete against the U.S. The U.S. Senior Men and Junior Women were

Above: Lindsay Wing look sixlh all·around in preliminaries al Visa Ameri(an (up.

victorious in their competitions. The U.s . Senior Women and Junior Men took second in their events. China's Junior Men and Romania's Senior Women won the titles.

INTERNATIONAL 3 ON 3 GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

. .. 40 The trio from China won the International 3 on 3 Gynmastics Championships, which uti­lized a unique and fun gymnastics format. A women's artistic , men ' s artistic an d rhythmic gynmast were combined to form a trio and each of the three gymnasts on a team performed a routine.

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GYMNASTICS publi sher

Kathy Scanlan

Editor Luan Peszek

Designer Julie T. Jones

Design Associate Mary Burkhart

Advertising Kim Clayton

Men's Program Director Ron Galimore

Women's Program Director Kathy Kelly

Rhythmic Program Director Nora Campbell

Education and Safety Director Steve Whitlock

USA Gymnastics Board 01 Directors

Chair: Sand~· Knapp; President: Kathy Scanlan; President Emeritus: !vlike Donahue; Constituent Members: Amateur Athletic Unio n: tVlike Stanner; American Sokol O rgani zation: Je rrv iVli lan; American Tu rn ers : Betty He p pner; Co l(ege Gy m na s ti cs Association-M: Rov jolmson; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for '-\'omen: Gail Da\"is; National Association for Girls and ''''omen in SpOlt: Marilyn Strinvbridge; National Association of \I\.'omen'5 Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; National Colleg iate Athletic Association: Chris Voelz, Tom DUlUl; National Federation of State High School Associations: Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: John Scheer; National Hig h School Gymnast ics Coaches Associa ti o n: Jo hn Brinkworth; U.S. Ass oc iati o n of Independent Gym Clubs: Lance Crow l e~"; U.S. Elite Coaches Associ ation for Men's Gymnasti cs: rvlark \Villiams; U.S. Elite Coaches Assoc iation for \I\'omen's Gymnastics: Garv Anderson, Roe Kreu tzer; U.s. Men's Gymnastics Coa"ches Assoc iation: lvlarc Yance\"; U.s. Rhy thmic Gy m nasti cs Coac hes As soci .lt io n: Suz ie DiTull io; Young Men's Christian Association of the USA: Ri ck Dodson; USA Gymnastics National Membership Directors: Men's: Rav Gura, Jim Holt; Rhythmic: Tamara Dasso, Alia Svirskv;"''''omen's: Linda Chencinski, Da\"id Holcomb; Athlete Directors: Tan~'a Service Chaplin, chair; Chris \IValier. ,"ice chair; Kris ten Kenove r VVood land, sec; lvlichelle Dusserre­Farrell , USOc" athlete representati ve; \IVend ~' Hill iard, Vanessa Vande r Plu \"m, Pete r Vid mar, Con rad Voorsanger, Kim Zmes"ka l; Associate Members: Jew is h Community Ce nters: Lori Katz; Sp ec ial Olympics, Inc.: Kate Faber-Hickie; USA Trampoline & Tumbling: VVayne Downing; U.S. Competitive Sports Aerobics Federation: Howard Schwartz; U.s. Sports Acrobatics Federation: Bonnie Davidson.

USA Gymnastics Executive Committee

Chair: Sandy Knapp; Spec ial Advisor to the Chairman of the Board: Roe Kreutzer; Pres ident: Ka th," Scanlan; Secre tary: i'vlike !vl ili don is; Vice Ch air M en : Ti m Daggett; Vice Chair Rhythmic: Candace Feinberg; Vice Chair \rVo m e n: Joan ivloo re Gnat; FI G Exec uti ve Committee Member: Jav .Ashmore; FIG Men's Technical Committee: George Bec"kstead; FI G Rhythmic Technica l Committee: Andrea Schmid-Shapiro; FI G ''''omen's Technical Committee: Jackie Fie; At large Members: Jim Hartung, Susan True; Athlete Directors: Tanya Service Chaplin, \IVendy Hill iard, Peter Vidma r; USOC Athlete Representative: lVlichelle Dusserre-Fa rrell; Pres ident Emeritus: rvtike Donahue.

Unless expressly identified to the contrary, all articles, statements and vie\\·s printed herein are attr ibuted solely to the author and USA G~·mnas tics expresses no opinion and assumes no responsibili ty thereof.

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GYMNASTICS Provides FRIENDSHIPS

By Kathy Scanlan President of USA

Gymnastics

G y mn as ti cs p ro v ides endl ess opportunities for friendships. Most of these friendsh ips w e

experience in our own gyms, among the athle tes, coaches and parents associa ted with our daily lives. As competition begins, friendships also begin to develop w ith other gyms, a thle tes and coaches­in the sta te, in the region and eventually across the nation.

Internationally the same is true. This issue of USA Gymnastics highlights the m ost important United Sta tes interna­tional meets. The VISA American Cup celebrated its 21st year w ith the victories of Blaine Wilson of the USA and Elvire Teza o f Fra n ce . Six tee n n a tio n s we re represented at the Cup and the 3 on 3 Internation a l Gymnas tics Ch ampion­ships w hich followed . Everyone involved had a wonderful time in Fort Worth. With the assistance of the local gymnastics community, we were able to show our international guests a bit of the w ild west. The delegation had fun at a western party prior to the American Cup and following the competition went to a real w orking ranch and enj oyed a hay ride and bonfire.

Three weeks la ter, the CincilU1ati gym­nastics community showed off their hos­pitality to our guests at the International

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THE WORLD They topped off the w eekend by hosting a final party a t a renovated train sta tion, complete w ith gymnastics displays set up for the non-gymnas ts to try out the appara tus. We developed many friend­ships w ith our gymnas tics guests fro m China and Romania.

We hope to make m any m ore friends as USA Gymnastics d evelop s Gym Corps- w here coaches will travel to other countries fo r short periods of time to p rovide coaching instruction. Gym Corps is an idea that the USA Gymnastics Athle tes Ad visory Council has been ·working on for some time. We anticipa te a pilot program w ith the African Union this summer. If you are a t least 18 years of age, have coach ing cre­d entials, and are interes ted in m ore information, please contact Becky Riti at 317-237-5050.

Team Ch ampionships . Fo r th is co mp e titi o n USA Gymnas tics inv ited junior teams as well as senior teams from Romania and China. Man y of the a thl e tes h a d never been out of their coun­try. In fac t, several had never traveled by plane prior to their journey to the United Sta tes. It was a grand ad ven­ture for them, and fo r us.

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rZRSTPLAcE The victory of the 1996 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team was an awesome, head­turning achievement. They are now idolized by many young gymnasts around the world, including me. I was motivated not only by their Gold Medal standing, but by their team-spirit and enthusiasm both before and after the Games. They were constantly cheering for each other and had smiles on their faces. They proved that gymnastics can be fun and rewarding, along with being extremely chal­lenging. The Mag Seven made me want to continue working to do and be the best gym­nast I can and to keep reaching for my goals. Congratulations to them and thank you!

By Erin Brender Lake Mary, Florida

The Mag Seven has inspired me so much. I'm physically chal­lenged. I have two dislocated elbows and a dislocated hip. I had a surgery last year. They put pins through my right leg trying to make it as long as my left leg. Well, I fell down and broke my femur, and the doctors had to put a rod in my right leg. Ever since I had the rod taken out I have wanted to do gymnas­tics. I was told "NO" because my bones are not strong enough yet. I kept dreaming. Then when the Olympics came, I was watching it with my mom and told her I wanted to do gymnastics. She told me no because I would get hurt. Then Kerri Strug fell and hurt herself. The next day I knew for sure that I really, really with all my heart and soul wanted to do gymnastics. I con­tinued to ask my mom and she finally said that we could ask the doctor. The doctor said I could do physically challenged gymnastics! The Mag Seven has made an incredible impact on me and now I'm reading coaches guides and hoping to one day own a gym and teach physically challenged gymnastics.

Cyndi Duvall Baltimore, Maryland

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THIRD PLAcE Almost 30 years ago, I was a gymnast and coach. I eventually gave it all up to become a registered nurse, wife, and mother. I have alWBiYS kept up with gymnastics news and the Olympics. My daughter, Jesse, was 8 years old in 1996 when she and I watched the Mag Seven take the gold. Jesse immediately jumped up and started doing cart­wheels and handstands. She said she wanted to be one of the Mag Seven. I enrolled her soon after in gymnastiCS classes. She has been truly dedicated and in the past seven months, she has worked her wBiY from Levell to Level 4. Watching the Mag Seven not only motivated my daughter, it motivated me as well-I went back to coachingl

Theresa King QUinton, Oklahoma

NOTE: For winning third place, Ther.so has received a poster autograplted by th. W_'s Olympk Gymnastks Team.

The Magnificent Seven has shown me how the . human spirit has prevailed. They ~lessed me W1th seven extraordinary heroines. Durmg the Summer Olympics I witnessed that glorified night when team USA sur~ounted above the entire world. It led me to believe that the impossible drea~ ca~ be the possible reality. It also led me to be~eve m true heroes. A true hero may not be a W1llller eyery . time. What separates a true hero from a W1llller IS a true hero can accept failure as well as success and turn the worst of it to the absolute best. ~'ve. ~een

f the gymnasts fall however the SIgnifIcant some 0 'd f" . h their part to me is to see them rise an mlS . routines. T~ witness the Magnif~cent Seven dim off spotlight and then glisten back mto the heart o~ America is very inspiring. It's not the gold that s influential to me, it's the will to 0:rerco~e all obstacles and find virtual triumph m trymg your very best. That motivates me as a young woman, an athlete, and a human being.

Van Truong San Jose, California

The Magnificent Seven has made a major impact to a lot of gymnasts, former gymnasts, parents, and even the general public. The teamwork and determination of those talented, young women will stay with me for a very long time. The feeling that I had when it was announced the U.S. Women's GymnastiCS Team had won the gold cannot be described in words. When I watched that dedicated group of ladies stand on the first place block, with their heads held high singing our National Anthem, the tears of joy just rolled down my cheeks.

Ginger Dietz North Webster, Indiana

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accomplished with enougd countless hours of reha­NoW nearly five years .an d t get back into wrestling bi1it~tion later, I've deClde ll-~arine CorpS team next and I'll try out for the a year.

Scott E. Crossen Ft. Huachuca, Arizona

MAG 7 LETTER:; The Magnificent Seven has helped me to learn and grow in a variety of ways. I used to think that if you work really hard you will get to the Olympics. Now I know just working hard won't get you to the Olympics . You have to have fun and work hard. You also have to set goals for yourself. After I watched the OlympicS on TV I knew that they had trained hard and fulfilled their dream. I also know that all gymnasts are champions. If you are a beginner or a Level 10, it doesn't matter. If you enjoy gymnastiCS that's all that really matters. '

Nycole Stawinoga Streamwood, Illinois

The MagnT ~;~i;o~~~f~~;:;~~.t~~S g:~~i~a~~~~~ to . e Ieve that m order to reach

your goals it takes dedication Th dedication, thanks to the Mag' S e word has a ne . even, now defi .t. w, Improved definition . My

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I'm a rhythmic gymnast. I will remember the 1996 OlympiCS for the rest of my life, especially the gymnastiCS competition. The seven girls that won the gold medal worked hard and sacrificed a lot to be the best. Sometimes when I'm in the gym, I remember Kerri Strug's brave final vault in the team competition or Shannon Miller's well-deserved gold medal on beam, and it inspired me to work harder. I will be 16 during the 2000 Games. Sometimes I think I should be at a higher level at my age. Then I saw Shannon, who was 19 , and I thought, I can do it . I realize noW that I have to work my hardest, and do my best to win. I also need to have self-confidence, and I have to think I can. The Magnificent Seven helped teach me that .

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"A lot of athletes have the idea that fat is a poor nutrient and feel almost superior if they survive on a fat-free diet," says Dr. Kristine L. Clark, Ph.D., RD., a member of the newsletter's editorial board.

"In reality, fat is an e sse n tial nutrient," notes C lark, coordina tor of the sports nutrition program for Penn State varsity athletes. "If you don't eat some fat, there is a good possibility that total calories will be inadequate. Just as many athletes over­consume carbohydrates, they under-consume fats ."

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calories should come from carbohydrates, meaning starchy carbohydrates such as bread and cereals. However, they fail to realize that carbohydrates also occur in fruits, vegetables and dairy products, and thus they consume more starches than they should.

Athletes also put too much stock in dietary supplements while at the same time over­looking the nutritional value of red meat," Clark told the newsletter. "Supplements may be appropriate but, if an athlete is not getting 100 percent of the Recommended Dietary Allowance for certain food groups, substances such as ginseng, herbs, creatine, and protein supplements are simply not necessary for good nutrition to enhance performance."

Furthermore, athletes make the mistake of not consuming enough fluids. In additio n , they need to remember to eat a balanced meal about four hours before competition and a pre-game snack one hour before.

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Many speculated prior to the event who would be the next Visa American Cup Champion. Would it be up-and-coming U.S. junior Vanessa Atler, Romania's Olympic Bronze Medal winner Alexandra Marinescu, or Pacific Alliance Champion Mohini Bhardwaj from the U.S.? On the men's side, would U.S.'s John Roethlisberger become a three-time American Cup Champion? Perhaps the winner would be U.S. Olympian Blaine

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Wilson or Germany's Valeri Belenki or Russia's Juri Kryukov.

M{N'S PR{UMINARI{s AND {\I{NT fiNALS

The story began to unfold after preliminaries. Wilson won the all-around defeating his closest competitor, Roethlisberger, by 1.7 points.

Ohio State's Wilson said, "I felt good about my perfor­mance in preliminaries. I had to sit and watch finals last year because I didn't make it. I hate to sit and watch!"

Wilson, who added 16 new skills in his routines sin c e the Olympic Games, also won three events, pommel horse, still rings and high bar. He did an entirely new pommel horse routine, new strength sequences on rin s, and a new high bar routine including a layoutTkatchev . .....

Jay Thornton, from the u.S. Olympic Training Cent er in Colorado Springs, Colo., won floor. Thornton mounted ~ with a layout front full to layout front to layout R di. His middle passes were a one-and-a-half twisting one-and-three-quarter saito, and a front handspring layout Rudi. He dismounted with a round off whip back to double full. His floor routine was especially impressive considering he had a torn meniscus in his knee. His doctor told him he could wait until after the Visa American Cup and International Team Championships to have surgery. His surgery was conducted on March 27 to repair his knee and it went very well. The doctor estimates he ' ll be back in action in a couple of weeks.

Thornton said, "I'm real happy to win floor because it's my best event. I've progressed from the Olympic Trials to now and I'm happy with my placement."

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Kryukov won vault and Ukraine's Olympic Gold Medalist on parallel bars, Rustam Sharipov, won his best event, parallel bars.

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On the women's side, things were not nearly as clear cut. Parkettes' Kristin Maloney was leading after the third round of competition but fell on her bar dismount and finished third all-around. France's Elvire Teza moved up to the first place position with a score of 36.525, followed by China's Ji Liya with a 36.388. Atler, from Gliders

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Maloney said, "I'm really excited to make finals. I'll hopefully have as good a day during finals as I had today!'

Atler won two events, vault with a 9.50 and beam with a 9.30.Teza won bars with a 9.375 and Ji won floor with a 9.60.

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The top eight gym­nasts from preliminaries, with a limit of two per country, advanced to the all-around finals.

Wilson, who left last summer's Olympic Games a little early to go home and train and hasn't stopped training since, led throughou the competition. Wilson captured his first inte -national all-around title by a margin of 1.6 points, the largest margin 0

victory in the 21- ea ~ history of the event.

Coach Peter ~ ma n said, "Blaine left out

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lineup and all his team-mates hit before he went up. Blaine does best competing as a team."

Wilson added, "I felt pretty sharp this weekend. This boosts my confidence a lot, but I was also con­servative, so I'll have to upgrade my routines to keep up with the best."

China's Fan Hongbin took second followed by Belenki in third and Roethlisberger in fourth. Kryukov took fifth followed by Belarus' Andrei Kan, Sharipov, and Italy's Giovanni D'innocenzo.

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The women's finals competition was a close race with three differ­ent gymnasts in the lead position throughout the competition.

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China's Ji Liya led the first round with her double twisting Yurchenkos on vault that scored 9.50. Atler, who used a Yurchenko double full and a front handspring layout front, scored a 9.443 for second. Uzbekistan's Oksana Chousovitina was third with a 9.331, and Maloney, who used a Yurchenko one-and-a-half twist and a Yurchenko double twist, was fourth with a 9.281.

Teza's outstanding bar routine moved her into the lead after round two followed by Atler and Ji. Atler moved to the head of the list after her beam routine followed by Teza and Chousovitina.

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Teza said, "I'm really sur­prised to win. I thought the Americans or the Russian would win."

Regarding her thoughts on her last event, floor, when she needed a high score to win the title, Teza said, "I had a lot of pressure on floor and I was really scared, espe­cially on my last pass."

Atler said, "I'm happy with myself. It proved that I can compete with the seniors and my goal was to place

in the top three."

Maloney had a fall on her double front dismount on bars and a break on her full-twisting swing down on beam which dropped her to sixth in the all-around standings. She came back strong on floor to score a 9.30 using a double layout for her first pass and a triple full for her dismount.

China's Ji took third all-around fol­lowed by Chousovitina, Marinescu, Maloney, Belarus' Elena Savko and Canada's Shanyn Maceachern.

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junior and senior teams from China and Romania to compete against the U.S. on a podium in a large arena, which mimics World Championships or Olympic Games environ­ments. The event took place in Cincinnati, Ohio, at the Riverfront Coliseum, March 21-22.

Romanian Coach Octavian Belu, commented, "This event was a very good training ground for the gymnasts. We all needed to compete under the new Code of Points and see how things are going. We can now go home and work on the areas that need attention."

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throughout the first five rounds of competition but came back strong on their last event, high bar, to win the team title by .40 tenths of a point.

The u.s . highest scoring events were vault and high bar and the weakest scoring event was parallel bars.

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Head Coach Ron Brant from the u .s . Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., said, 'We want to carry the momentum trom the 1996 Olympic Games to 2000. These are the guys that are going to make the change. The u .S. is going to be standing on an awards stand in a World Championships or Olympic Games soon. It's coming."

Roethlisberger said, "There's nothing sweeter than winning a team award . I've won my fair share of all-around titles but being a part of a team is great!"

SENIOR WOMEN USA, China and Romania were all in the lead at some point during the competition .

It was a very close race but, in the end, Romania won the title over U.S. by just under a point. Romania's first event, bars, was its lowest scoring event. However, the team rallied back on beam, floor and vault to clinch the title .

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The u.s. team was very consistent in all four events, with the highest score on vault (37.523) and the lowest score (36.375) on bars. In contrast, China's best event was bars and its worst event was floor.

Kristin Maloney was the leader of the u .s . team, earning the highest all-around score. Maloney's best events were beam and floor, where she scored a 9.525 on each. Vanessa Atler was the second­highest score for the u.s. Her best events were vault, 9.562, and beam, 9.50. Atler's teammate Jamie Dantzscher, who was competing in her first international competition as a senior, scored big on vault, 9.337, and floor, 9.20. Newcomer to the National Team Kathleen Shrieves competed vault, bars and floor. Shrieves earned the top u.S. bar score, 9.450. 1996 Olympian Dominigue Moceanu competed on beam and floor, counting both scores toward the team total . Moceanu, who has been training at Karolyi's Gymnastics since the end of February, unveiled a new floor routine and a new look. This routine is a little more serious and sophisticated than the routine she used during the Olympic Games. Moceanu said, " I'm excited to be back in competition , it feels great."

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Maloney, who found out seven days prior to the event that she would be competing, said, "We all did pretty good, but we need to work on consistency."

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AGE 24 16 21 23 26 22

NAME HOMETOWN CLUB AGE 15 14 17 16 15 17

Vonessa Aller Conyon Country, Colil. Gliders (Covino, Colil.) Jomie Dontzscher Polmdole, Colil. Gliders (Covino, CoI~. ) Theresa Kulikowski Colorodo Springs, Colo. Colorodo Aerials (Colo. Springs) Kristin Moloney Pen Argyl, Po. PoriceHes (Allentown, Po.) Dominique Moceonu Hollywood, corr!. Korolyi's (Houston, Texos) Kathleen Shrieves Dayton, Md. Morvateens (Rockvnle, Md.)

USA JUNIOR MEN NAME HOMETOWN Aoron Floyd Mt. Airy, Md. BreH M(Oure Mill Creek, Wash. Jomie Natolie Wilmington, Del. Yewki TomHo Tucson, Ariz. Freddie Umoli Son Jose, Colil. Kris Zimmermon Hubbard WoocIs, III.

USA JUNIOR WOMEN NAME HOMETOWN Monique Chong Foirfox Stotion, Vo. Erinn Dooley GoHhersburg, Md. Christy Roy Germontown, Md. Ei~e Roy Columbio, Md. Kristen Stucky Milwoukee, w~. Undsoy Wing Cypress, Texos

°Age is of flme 01 event.

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CLUB AGE U.S. O~mpi( Troining Center 17 Cos<ode EiHe (Lynwood, Wosh.) 16 Prestige (Hockessin, Del.) 1 B Gymnestics World (Tucson, Ariz.) 17 Top Flight Gym. (Son Jose, Coli!.) 17 Buffolo Grove (Buffolo Grove, III.) 16

CLUB AGE CopHol Gym. (Burke, Vo.) 12 Hill's Angels (GoHhersburg, Md.) 14 Hill 's Angles (Goithersburg, Md.) 15 Hill's Angels (Goithersburg, Md.) 15 Solto Gymnestics (Woukesho, Wis.) 15 Cypress A(odemy (Cypress, Texos) 15

some time. Umali 's fall could have shaken up the young and fairly inexperienced junior team, but the u .S. junior men went to their next event, vault, and posted their high­est apparatus score of a 35.100. They continued the momentum ' throughout the event and held on to the second place standing, even with only five gymnasts.

Head Coach Greg Corsiglia com­mented on the team, saying, "Because of Freddie's injury, we had to put guys on events that hadn't even warmed up those events. They did their one touch and then competed. The guys did a great job."

Jamie Natalie was the top scoring U.S. gymnast in the all-around , followed by Kris Zimmerman and Aaron Floyd . Yewki Tomita scored a 9.10 on pommel horse, the second highest score on this event in the competition . Brett McClure helped the team by posting an 8.70 on pommel horse and an 8.95 on vault.

JUNIOR WOMEN It was a rough start for the u .S.

women. Melinda Baimbridge from Cypress Gymnastics in Cypress, Texas, became sick and had to scratch from the competition. Cory Fritzinger from Gymstrada in Virginia Beach , Va ., fractured her elbow in podium training while vaulting, and also had to scratch from the competition . Kristen Stucky (pro­nounced Stooky) and Christy Ray (no relation to Elise) were called in as replacements one day prior to the event and did an outstanding job for their team.

The strong u.S. team led throughout the competition to win the team title over China and Romania by 1.26 and 6.81 points, respectively. Lindsay Wing and Kristen Stucky were the leaders of the u .S. team, and the competition, posting scores of 36.887 and 36.462 in the all­around . Elise Ray and Monique Change were close behind scoring 36.225 and 35.362. Erin Dooley helped the team on her two events , beam and floor, by scoring 9.15 and 9.10, respectively. Christy Ray earned scores of 9.05 on vault and an 8.20 on bars.

The U.S.'s highest scoring event was floor, 37.050, and the other three events were within .4 tenths of a point from one another.

Head Coach Kelli Hill said, 'They loaked great. They are a focused yet fun group of girls coming up. We obviously need to work hard, but we'll do what it takes come the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games."

Assistant Coach Debbie Kaitschuck said, "Considering a lot of girls were on their first international assignment, they did very well. Plus, we had two kids that came in yesterday and didn't even get to train on the podium. I think we are showing a lot of depth. We'll be there in a couple of years."

RESULTS on page 36

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1997 FREDERICK CLASSIC FREDERICK, MD. MARCH 15-16, 1997 LEVEL 9 TEAM 1. freder ick Gym. 106.B7 5 2. Virginia Gym. 102.17 5 3. Baltimore Counly 75.650

LEVEL 8 TEAM 1. Diamond Gym. 105.100 2. ClosliCl Gym. 103.971 3. freder ick Gym. 103.710

LEVEL 7 TEAM 1. Top flighl Gym. 109.321 2. frederick Gym. 108.421 3. Uniled Gym. 106.710

LEVEL 6 TEAM 1. Top flighl Gym. 141.110 2. freder ick Gym. 143.721 3. Gym. Unlimiled 143.500

LEVEL 5 TEAM 1. Diamond Gym. 141.725 2. frederick Gym. 143.121 3. Top flighl Gym. 143.310

LEVEL 4 TEAM 1. Diamond Gym. 146.900 2. frederick Gym. 143.410 3. Gym. Un limiled 136.700

5TH ANNUAL CHAMPION'S DERBY CLASSIC LOUISVILLE, KY. MARCH 14-16, 1997 LEVEL 4 TEAM 1.Chompion 111.700 2. Cinn. Acod. 106.300 3. Gym. Exprell 106.000

LEVEL 4 ALL-AROUND !'':!~~~~ERS Lauren Kelly flip Cily (6-7 yr. oldl) 31.100 Crilly Woltrip Champion (B yr. oldl) 31.300 lloeie HOICh Chomp ion (9 yr. oldl) 31.\00 Krillen Elder Chomp ion 110·11 yr. oldl} 37.000 Tillony Cromwell Chompion (12 & overl 31.900

LEVEL 5 TEAM 1. MEGA 2. Champion 3. ACROS

LEVEL 5

10B.BIO IOB.300 107.300

ALL-AROUND WINNERS lindloy Bnkon TWIGS II·B) Koylo Weinzolel MEGA (9) Krillen Hemingway five Sior (10) Heidi Orohood Ook Creek (1 1 ) Amondo Kinnoird Chompion (12 & over)

LEVEL 6 TEAM I. Champion 109.850 2. Koleidolcope 107.700 3. MEGA 107.150

LEVEL 6 ALL-AROUND WINNERS

31.450 36.100 35.750 36.000 36.300

Abby Slephens ACROS 17-9} 36.000 Michelle Polloek Chompion (I O) 36.\00 Jelsico Ulz Chompion (1 1) 31.7 10 Kolie Dennilon Champion (12) 36.310 Jennifer Horn Chompion i13 & over} 31.100

LEVEL 7 TEAM 1. Champion 100.300 2. Riling Siorl 97.250

LEVEL 7 ALL-AROUND WINNER Jenny Heaney Glendale (All Ages) 3S.300

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1997 LAS VEGAS GO FOR IT CLASSIC Above left: Special guesls Valeri liukin and Vilaly Scherbo_ Above rig hI: Melissa Goodman, Level 8

LEVEL 8 TEAM 1. Mid Ohio 105.150 2. G·force 104.\10 3. five Sior 104.400

LEVEL 8 ALL-AROUND WINNERS Nikki Brown Champion (9·10) 34.800 Whilney Burlon Champion (111 31.110 Koylin S,hl"hl Mid Ohio (12) 35.700 Meghonn Hammers Bozhi 'l (13) 35.110 Megan Morkel G·force (14·1S) 34.850 Voler ie Hollinger Mid Ohio (16 & over) 33.771

LEVEL 9 TEAM 1. Chompion 2. KGA 3. Glendale

LEVEL 9

104.975 102.050 101.050

ALL-AROUND WINNERS Kelli Dovil Owenlboro (1 0·1 4) 35.975 Gino Auglpurger Chompion 11\ & over) 36.125

LEVEL 10 TEAM I. Bluegroll 10 1.450

LEVEL 10 ALL-AROUND WINNER Shonno Engel KGA (All Ages) 36.BIO

MEET CHAMPIONSHIP 1. Chompion 329.850 2. MEGA 316.600 3. Owenlboro 314.900

THE BLACK JACK NATIDNAL GYMNASTICS MEET lAS VEGAS, NEV. FEBRUARY I, 1997 ELITE I. lzy Mloy Topflighl 50.550 2. Gorry Denk OTC 10.200 2. Brell /.IcOure COlcode Elile 50.200 4. JOlon Gollon Ol( 49.910

JUNIOR ELITE I I. Kevin Agnew 8uffolo Grove 49.000 2. Dorren Moroce Tim Doggell'l 4B.900 3. Kenny Keener Knowville 4B.650

JUNIOR ELITE II 1. Sieri ing Richordl USA Gym. 49.420 2. Brondin Romono Top fligh. 4B.400 3. Joime Houle Tim Doggell's 47 .820

CLASS III 1. Todd Thornlon Gymmollers 2. Jelse Nevin (olcode Elile

48.050 47.375

3. Kenny lin High Sierra 46.750

CLASS IV 1. JOlh Buil LOI Vegol flyers 45.400 2. JullinWollon Gold Cup 44.650 3. Aaron Ziemon Albuquerque 44.050

LAS VEGAS GO FOR IT CLASSIC lAS VEGAS, NEV. FEBRUARY 6-8, 1997 WOMEN'S ARTISTIC OPEN (ELITE/ LEVEL 10) VAULT 1. Michelle Buronich Olhkolh 9.625 BARS 1. MelillO Green Twillorl USA 9.72S BEAM 1. Mino Kim Teom Dynamo 9600 FLOOR 1. Melilso Vilui Kenlwood 9.625

LEVEL 9 VAULT 1. Heolher Deolley Copilol 9.600 BARS 1. Kr illen lIellho Deveou's 9.375 BEAM 1. Arilso Ducoy Airborne 9.350

FLOOR I. Chrilline Robello Copilo l

LEVEL 8 VAULT I. Yuke Kee Ilhikowo Dynomo BARS 1. lindsey Vanden Eykel World BEAM 1. Yuke Lee Ishikawa Dynomo FLOOR

9.325

9.221

9.\00

9.275

1. Lori Winn Teom Dynamo 9.350

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC TEAM RESULTS OPEN (ELITE/LEVEL 10) 1.Teom Dynamo 112.BIO 2. Los Vegos flyerl 112.B25 3. Solto Gym. 112.750 LEVEL 9 1. Airborne Gym. 109.BOO 2. Twislors USA IOB.721 3. LOI Vegol flyerl 10B.700 LEVEL 8 1. Teom Dynamo 10B.900 2. World Olympic Gym. 10B.l00 3. Eric Will Gym. 107.BIO LEVEL 7 1. Ipence Gym. 99.750 LEVEL 6 1. Twillorl USA 113.700 2. Los Vegas fly", 109.6S0 3. So Ito Gym. 106.600 LEVEL 5 I. Twillorl USA-l 112.400 2. Twillorl USA· 2 109.27S 3. World Olympic Gym. 10B.B25 LEVEL 4 1. Dioz Gym. 104.650 2. Los Vegol flyers 103.650 3. Airborne Gym. 9B.700

MEN'S ARTISTIC CLASS 1/ 11 1. Speclrum Gym. 109.300 2. Suncooll Gym. 93.000 CLASS III 1. Speclrum Gym. 102.4 50 2. Gym Coil 79 .950

1997 LAS VEGAS GO FOR IT ClASSIC libby Landgraf, Level 10

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CLASS V FLOOR I. Eri(Wili Gym. 119.200 I. Krislen Slu(ky Salta Gym. 9.600 I. world OIympi( Gym. 119.200 LEVEL 10 1 3·1 4 CHAMPIONS CLASS VI Amber Giorgianni Airborne 37.87S I. Spence Gym. 116.700 Kacey Diness Las Vegas flyers 3B.071 2. World Olympi( Gym. 111.410 MelissaVilui Kenlwaod Gym. 37.000 3. Zia Gym. 132.000 Tiffany Whilney Green Valley 36.971 CLASS VII Laura Nadramia Exper·Tiess 31.010 I. Spence Gym. 121.500 Sarah Hoenig Twisters 34.010

MEN'S ARTISTIC SESSION LEVEL 1 0 9· 1 2 CHAMPIONS

WINNERS-ALL-ARoUND Jamie Burnelle Suncoosl 36.110 Anne Walker Olympi( Acad. 34.610

CLASS I CHAMPION Audra fraim Team Dynamo 36.975 James Oellave((hia Suncaasl 39.110 Niki Bykhovsky Inlernalional 36.671 CLASS II CHAMPION Jordan S(hwikerl Gym Cals 31.971 Guillermo Alvarez Gymnaslica 41.200 Rachel Colon Twisters 3S.S10 CLASS III CHAMPIONS LEVEL 9 14+ CHAMPIONS Oamien Long Gym Cals (16·1B) 41.510 Krislen Neisha DeVeau 's 36.300 tMTerry Speclrum Gym. (1 4·11) 36.600 Tra(y lill Galaxy Gym. 34.210 Sasha Arlemov Gymnaslika (12·13) 47.200 Melinda Marlins Inlernalional 31.050 CLASS IV CHAMPIONS Angela Cosgrove Twislars USA 36.621 Ni(holas Kusludia Gym Cals (14·11) 43.721 Erin Thompson Monarchs Gym. 34.700 Johnalhan Kvilky LA lighls (12· 13) 40.710 Kori Dye GymCals 36.300 GranlOsborne GK's Gym (1 0·11 ) 46.071 LEVEL 9 12·13 CHAMPIONS CLASS V CHAMPIONS Krislen Hunl Capilal 34.500 David ford Elile Performance (14·11) 11.600 Nadia faradi Elile ·La. 31.721 Daniel Sialan Eri( Will Gym. (12·13) 13.400 Nalalie foley Champion 31.210 Curtis Wong Eri( Will Gym. (10·11) 14.BIO Morisa SI. Louis M&MGym. 36.175 Eri( Hergenrader World (B·9) 10.600 lindsey Robinsan Lafleur's 34.600 CLASS V t CHAMPIONS TIffanie Glaser Grand Island 31.421 Danny Anker Spence Gym. (12·13) 11.600 LEV EL 9 8·1 1 CHAMPIONS Taylor Winchesler Eri( Will Gym. (10·11) 49.BIO Chrisli ne Robello Capilal 36.021 Tommy Ishibashi World (7·9) II.BOO Carrie Knepp Las Vegas flyers 36.321 CLASS VII CHAMPION Brillony Talberl World Olympi( 35.021 Riley Essay W. Nebraska 47.700 JenicaWalker Twislors USA 36.725

Mary Saldana Texas Slar 32.471 WOMEN'S ARTISTIC OPTIONAL Kinsie Hughes Team Dynamo 31.410 ALL-AROUND ELITE T 997 LAS VEGAS GO FOR IT ClASSIC I. Krislen Slu(ky Saltos 3B.171 Rhythmi( gymnast LEVEL 10 15+ CHAMPIONS Krislin Parker CenlralCali!. 36.BIO Suzanne Solo Galaxy Gym. 31.910 Melissa Green Twislars USA 37.171 lindsey Miner Champion Gym. 37.010 Ni(ki Arnslad Gym·Kids Gym. 37.300 Melanie Robinson Lafleur's 37.071

OPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL EVENTS VAULT I. Krislen Slu(ky Salla Gym. 9.550 BARS I. Kalie Tefl Twislars USA 9.925 BEAM I. Mina Kim Team Dynamo 9.700

T 997 LAS VEGAS GO FOR IT ClASSIC On left, Sherylan Smith, and on right, lindsay Rye

MAY / JUNE 1 997

LEVEL 8 14+ CHAMPIONS Amy Dean Gym. NW 33.400 Summer Shapay O(loviono's 3J.82S Brill Nalvig LA lighls 32.400 Keri Cornwell Twisters 31.171 Joanne Dikas Twislars USA 31. 100 Anlainelle Vernon Ouke Cily 31.110 Melinda Rohan Green Valley AC 3J.775 Tina Jose Suncaasl Gym. 35.321 LEVEL 8 1 2·1 3 CHAMPIONS Erika Knapp Gym Cals 34.900 Nicale Zabriskie LV flyers 31.200 LoriWinn Team Dynamo 36.210 Allyson Smilh Eri(WiliGym. 31.975 Shelby Griveck forminglan 31.671 Kenzie Nargang Kenlwaod Gym. 34.750 lindsay Eri(ksan Airborne Gym. 35.450 Nicale Celesle Suncaasl Gym. 36.121 LEVEL 8 8·11 CHAMPIONS Jasimine Royalty Gym. NW Annie Pril(hard TAAG Yuke Kee Ishikawa Dynamo Carlene Preece Eri(WiliGym. Gri ffin Glall·Ooud Capilal Gym. Mi(helle Gymnn Kenlwaod Gym. Ciera Kash Airborne Gym. Hollie Vise World Olympi( Gym. LEVEL 7 CHAMPION Melissa Rodriguez Spence Gym. LEV EL 6 CHAMPIO N S Krisly Vanersluis AII·American Kryslal Smilh Tumblelown Shelby Warner Twislars USA Caillin flaurle TRC Gym. Slevie Marshalek Diaz Gym. Tara Bier World Olympi( Gym. Anna li Las Vegas flyers Autumn Houston Gym Cals LEVEL 5 CHAM PIONS Jessie Silver World Olympi( Whilney Snider Diaz Gym. Oanielle Hugg Norlh Slar Oeannn Denmark TumbleloVin Jan Graham Gymmarin Pacifi( Erica Plieffer Twislars USA Capri Morshall Green Valley AC Ericafi(arolla Spence Gym. Showno Reeves LV flyers Becky Palmer Gym Cals LEVEL 4 CHAMPIONS Sara Spinale Julieanne M(Quade

T 997 LAS VEGAS GO FOR IT CLASSIC Stephen Pacini, Closs 6 with Mike Gable, coach

34.BOO 34.450 36.300 36.271 34.325 31.450 35.750 36.271

34.600

34.200 35.910 3B.310 36.121 34.BOO 31.710 36.700 35.600

36.300 34.700 34.950 31.700 34.610 37.621 36.010 36.750 31.675 35.300

Cloire Bou(her AII ·American Gym. 31.400 Brillany Slighl Las Vegas flyers 35.510 Slephonie Howard Spence Gym. 32.500

RHYTHMIC ALL-AROUND LEVEL 1 0 CHAMPION Ellin Kim Club Elile RSG (sr.) 68.710 LEVEL 9 CHAMPIONS Pearl Hsu Club Elile RSG (sr.) 63.000 Jeonna Powell Cola. S(h. 01 RSG (ir.) 64.400 LEVEL 8 CHAMPIONS Erika Planl M & M Gym. (sr.) 27.200 Alexandra Upshur li Ning's Acad. (ir.) 27.900 Koleryno Ivonovo LA lighls (child) 26.900 LEVEL 7 CHAMPIONS Karly Helebrueg Narth Share AC (sr. ) 20.BOO Jessica Kunen Alair RSG (ir.) 23.050 Vinita Strouss li Ning 's Gym. (hild) 24.350 LEVEL 6 CHAMPIONS Tovah Cohen Narlh Share Acad. (ir.) 19.300 Aline Bak(haiian Li Ning 's Acad. (hild) 21.700 Jocelyn Levenberg Gymmarin (novice) 17.700 TEAM RESULTS LEVEL 8 I. Club Elile RSG B7.900 2. Encore RSG Rellecl. 7B.550 3. RSG in Malian 77.200

TUMBLING WOMEN'S LEVEL 10 CHAMPIONS Gino Tropane Oyna·Mile (IB+) 42.B40 Kindyl Keelan Tap afTexas (15·171 43.100 TaraSeViell Upsidedawners (13-14) 46.330 KaIIan Kampas Upsidedawners (11·12) 45.130 Brilee Hills Heber Handspringers

(10 & under) 40.330 MEN'S Mark Griffilh Krisli 's Tumbling (1B+) 44.300 OanielWalker Auaspirils ( 15·171 44.500 Jahnalhan Rains Tumblelawn (13·14) 41.740 Auslin Hills Heber Handspringers

(11 ·12) 46.330 Travis Hasley Power Twistors

(10 & under) 42.670 WOMEN TRAMPOLINE LEV EL 10 CHAMPIONS Crysiol Greene Vanessa Wood Toro Sewell Kelly Swisher Sherylon Smilh

Tumbling Express (IB+) 57.600

MEN Mark Griffi lh

Peler Dodd Hans lIieisen SenilSans Oovid Boker

Upsidedawners (15·17) 60.BOO Upsidedowners (13-14) 63.600 Elile Perlormance (11 ·12) 62.600 S. Col. Tromp. (10 & under) 59.200

Krisli's Trampoline (IB&up) 19.BOO S. Col. Trampoline (15·17) 60.BOO Elile Performance (1 3-141 57 .400 Gleason's Gypsy (11 ·12) 59.BOO Vi(lario Gymogi( (10 & under ) 11.200

DOUBLE MINI TRAMPOLINE LEVEL 10 WOM EN 'S CHAM PIONS Mi(hiko Kowodo N. Texas Gym. (1B+ 1 8.400 Kara Duffin Elile Perlarmonce (15·171 9.200 BelsyPoilorfl Dyno·Mile Tumblers

(1 3-14) 9.700 Kallan Kompus Upsidedowners (11·12) 9.100 Sherylon Smilh S. Col. Trampoline

(10 & under) 8.300 MEN'S CHAMPIONS Eri( M(Affrey Flip Shop (IB+) 10.230 Randy Direen Arlsporls (1 5·171 9.300 Jared Olsen Uni led Sporls Acad.

(15·171 9.300 Chris Eslrodo S. Plains Royal (1 3·14) 9. 200 Johnolhon Rains Tumblelown USA (13-1 4) 9.200 Scali Sons Gleason's Gypsy (11 ·12) 8.600 Oovid Boker Viclario Gymogi(

(10 & under) 7.400

U SA GYM N ASTI C Sm

SYNCHRONIZED TRAMPOLINE LEVEL 1 0 WOMEN'S CHAMPIONS Jen Cole & Nicole feld Elile Performance IIB+I 70.200 Michelle Reubell & Somonlho Bokori Dyno·Mile 115·171 73.B60 Kim Poline & Minn. Twillerl Courlney Smilh J & JTromp. II3-141 79.400 Rachel Adrig & louise lurner So. Col. Tromp. 111 ·121 73.200 Aloino Heberl & Tumbling Exp. lauren Hoffpauir liD & underl 64.200 LEVEL 10 MEN'S CHAMPIONS Nick Morlin NGTC Sky· Surf. & Peler Dodd So. Col.Tromp.1I5·171 76.540 Chril Maguire & Honl Nielsen Elile Performance 113-141 33.B6D Sean McBride & Ryan Sweel So. Col.Tromp. 11 1·121 75.260

USA TEAM TRIALS TUMBLING ELITE WOMEN Amanda lenlz Uplidedown", 6B.B30 MEN Groylon Sieword Sooner Tumbling 71.B70

TRAMPOLINE ELITE WOMEN Jennifer Parillo MEN

So. Col. Tromp. 96.300

Byron Smilh AII·Americon Gym. 96.900

DOUBLE MINI TRAMPOLINE ELITE WOMEN Jennifer Parillo So. Col. Tromp. 16.040 ELITE MEN Byron Smilh All· American Gym. 16.560

SYNCHRONIZED TRAMPOLINE ELITE WOMEN Jennifer Parillo So. Col. Tromp. & Jennifer Sonl Gleolon'l GYPlY 161.0BO

8TH ANNUAL TIM DAGGETT NATIONAL INVITATIONAL SPRINGFIELD, MASS. JANUARY 25-26, 1997 CLASS VI (7·9) 1. Mark Parzych Doggelll 2. Daniel liebowitz Doggelll 3. Michael Phillil Doggelll CLASS VI (1 0·1 1 ) 1. Chril Sullivan Homplhire 2. Joshua Boilord Gym Village 3. Brell Ringie Doggells CLASS VI (1 2.13) I. Alexander Smith Doggells 2. Gorell Snyder Porkelles 3. Michael Griffin Winiger's Cloll VI Team Doggells CLASS V (8·9) 1. Jacob Ornstein Sullon 2. Bernard Quinn Exper·tiess 3. Moll Phelan Spectrum CLASS V (1 0·1 1 ) 1. Billy Poulin Hampshire 2. Donny Willner Sullon 3. Khemero Khirv Wolker's CLASS V (12.13) 1. Horlon Wetmore Gym Village 2. Ryan Castaldo US Gym. Dev. 3. Adorn Conroy Gym Village CLASS V TEAM US Gym. Dev. 145.700 CLASS IV (10.1 1 ) 1. Toqiy Abdullah MoceY'1

52,400 52.200 51.200

51.600 50.200 50.100

4B.700 37.700 37.1 00

157.000

49.000 45.900 44.000

50.900 4B.900 4B.BOO

49.900 4B.900 47.BOO

45.200

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2. SomWils Sullon 3. luke Vexler Hampshire CLASS IV (12.13) I. Alon POllons Doggells 2. Kehinde Andrey Sullon 3. Mork Newberry Sullon CLASS IV TEAM Sullon 131.200 CLASS III (12.13) 1. Steven Goudelle Doggells 2. Allan Ilodov Mocey's 3. Don MacDonald Gymnoslrum CLASS III (14.15) 1. Ashon McNealy Sullon 2. Mike To«hio Ell is 3. Tony Goreio Gymnoslrum CLASS III TEAM Sullon 129.500 CLASS II (14.15) I. ScoliWelierling Macey's 2. Everelle Bierker World Cup 3. Jomey Houle Doggells CLASS I (16.18) I. Andrew leis Doggells 2. Doren lynch Gym·Ken 3. Dorren Moroce Doggells CLASS 1 TEAM Doggells 150.100

Sanjuan Jones

43.BOO 42.500

44.000 43.200 41.B50

46.150 43,400 43.200

41.B50 41.700 41.300

4B.BOO 4B.300 46.900

51.1 00 49.900 49.BOO

JASON WHITFIELD SIXTH INVITATIONAL ANN ARBOR, MICH. FEBRUARY 1-2, 1997 Sanjuan Janes of Gym Force Athletic Tra ining Center won a $2,000 Jason W hitfield Foundation schola rship. Jay Thornton and Garry Denk of the U.S. O lympic Training Center we re al so awarded a Jason W hitfield Foundation scholarsh ip. Thus for, the foundation has awarded a tota l of $17,000 to male gymnasts wi th O lympic aspirations.

TWISTARS INVITATIONAL Zeena McLoughlin of the Victorian Institute of Sport in Australia competing on Beam. Zeena

finished third all -around in the Elite j Open Division with a 37,40.

TWISTARS USA INVITATIONAL lANSING, MICH. JANUARY3-5, 1997 TEAM 1. Twisloll A 14B.375 2. Saito Gym. A 146.925 3. Hill's Gym A 146.900 4. Victorian Inll. A 146.675 5. flytz USA Gym. A 146.625 6. Kentwood Gym. A 146,475 7. Gemini Gym. A 144,475 B. W. Australian Insl. A 140.650 9. Northern Illinois A 140.300 10. Midwest Gym. A 140.200

SENIORS ALL-AROUND I. Melillo Green Twiltors 2. Kristin Sterner Kentwood 3. Zeeno Mcloughlin Victorian Insl.

JUNIORS ALL-AROUND 1. Kotie Taylor Kentwood 2. Trudi Mci ntosh Viclorion Insl. 3. Kristen Slucky Sollo Gym.

LEVEL 10 TEAM 1. SIGS Gym. 2. Rebound", 3. Tumble City

LEVEL 9 TEAM I. Gemini Gymnoslics 2. Twistoll A 3. Twistoll B

LEVEL 8 TEAM CHAMPION SESSION I Twistoll

LEVEL 8 TEAM CHAMPION SESSION II Midwesl Gymnoltics

LEVEL 7 TEAM CHAMPION Midwest Gymnastics

LEVEL B TEAM CHAMPION Northern Michigan Gym.

37.B50 37,400 37.225

37.950 37.300 36.950

LEVEL 5 TEAM CHAMPIONS (BOTH SESSIONS) Twistoll

SAN FRANCISCO RSG INVITATIONAL Elena Sudakova

SAN FRANCISCO RHYTHMIC INVITATIONAL SAN FRANCISCO, CALIF. FEBRUARY 22-23, 1997 SENIOR ALL-AROUND 1. lenoAlmus Germany 69.025 2. lucie Borkovo Czech Republic 67.300 3. KOllY

Schorringhousen Atlonlo Int'1. 66.775 4. Yoko Kodoguchi Jopon 66.275

JUNIOR ALL-AROUND 1. Doni lord Oreg. Gym. 64.350 2. Asomi Wokudo Jopon 63.200 3. Alillo Cold hom Canada 63.025 4. ElenD Sudokovo RUllio 62,475

ARIZONA SUNRAYS SWEETHEART INVITATIONAL ARIZONA STA TE UNIVERSITY FEBRUARY 15-16, 1997 OPEN SESSION 1. Koly Herbert Desertlighls·Ariz. 3B.150 2. laura Moon Desert Devils·Ariz. 37.B25 3. Chelsea Olio Desert lights·Ariz. 37.600 4. Stephanie Co rter Ricochels·Po. 37,475

LEVEL 9 1. Cori Dye Gym COls-Nev. 36.050 2. Korin fenn Emerald City·Wosh. 35.775 3. Jamie Williams Ariz. Sunroys·Ariz. 35.425 4. Erin Thompson Monorchs-Colif. 35.325

LEVEL 8 1. Kris tin Schmidl Gym World·Ariz. 35.500 2. Toro AnderlOn Ariz. Sunroys 35.300 3. Courtney Hibler All Ameri"n Stors·Ariz. 35.250 4. Collyn Brolleit Extreme Team-Ariz. 35.150 4. lilO lonzo Desert Devils·Ariz. 35.150

LEVEL 8 NOVICE 1. lauren Reid Desert lights-Ariz. 34.625 2. Megan Wells Ariz. Sunroys·Ariz. 33. B50 3. Colin fovre Desertlights·Ariz. 33.B50 4. Ashley Miller Ariz. Sunroys·Ariz. 33.700

LEVEL B Allison Knopp Gym Cols·Nev. 37.125 Jennifer Morgan Desert Devils·Ariz. 35.BOO Soroh Beals Desert Devils·Ariz. 35.600 Katie Eberhardt Desertlights·Ariz. 35.325

MAY / JUNE I 997

LEVEL 5 I. Copri Morlholl 2. Toro Olsen 3. Krillin Griffin 4. Brillony Boyer

Green Volley·Nev. Deserllighll-Ariz. Deserl Devill·Ariz. Deserllighll-Ariz.

13TH ANNUAL KAY CANEDY MEMORIAL JUDGE'S OPEN SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY DECEMBER l8, 1996 SESSION 1 LEVEL 5 7·8 YEAR OLDS I. Fronceleo Jocobl NASA 2. Kelsey Wollh NAY 3. Rochel Hom NAY 9 YEAR OLDS I. Donniko Swonlon BIGC 2. Kelli Boles NASA 3. Koleno Cluzel IIAY 10 YEAR OLDS Uenno Hovenl G+ 2. Allilon Robinlon BHG 3. KOlhryn Hovenl G+ 11 YEAR OLDS I. Mollory Nellon BHG 2. Tonyo Brown CEG 3. Alhlee

Husereou-Webb GGC 1 2+ YEAR OLDS Uennifer Wold IT 2. Keslle Riley KG 3. Down WOlner TACY

SESSION 2 LEVEL 8 8·10 YEAR OLDS I. Elizobelh lee NAY 2. Shoino Knudsen NAY 3. Allilon Moore lEGII 1 1· 1 2 YEAR OLDS I. Melonie Bocon NAY 2. Jordon Willioml BHG 3. Elizobelh Sellie BHG 13+ YEAR OLDS I. lindloy Coley CEG 2. J. Schuell-Homes BHG 3. Elizobelh Thomolon lEGN

SESSION 3 PREP I. Veronieo While FGC 2. Alono Rowe KG 3. Bonnie Cole GU

LEVEL 8 8·11 YEAR OLDS I.CorrieChrillensen IT 2. loro Jones IT 3. Krillo Hinlhow lCGC 12·13 YEAR OLDS I.libbySmilh lCGC 2. Aulumn Smilh IT 3. Desliny Perry Dioz 14+ YEAR OLDS I. Bloir Crillenden KG 2. Kelsey Crew FGC 3. Soro Grondllond Dioz

LEVEL 9 JUNIOR I. Mockenzie Mclnlyre IIASA 2. Amondo Holl OGC SENIOR I. Chrillie Penlz OGC 2. Andreo Wolf FGC 3. Coro Brookl Dio, LEVEL 10 I. Denielle Crowley NASA 2. liz GrejeWlki Dioz 3. Kelli Richeson SVDG

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37. 100 8·10 YEAR OLDS 36.300 I.louro Finley IIASA 35.BOO 35.900 2. Roquel Murroy IT 34.600 35.650 3. Michelle McMohon GU 34.400

1 1 ·1 2 YEAR OLDS I. TeslieSogle NASA 35.700 2. Holey Kronmenhoek IT 34.600 3. Koren Sjollrom OGC 34.400 13+ YEAR OLDS I. Soroh Ruggiero OGC 35.000 2. Koryn Cohn OGC 34.500

LEVEL 7 1 1 ·1 2 YEAR OLDS I. Kelly McKoy GU 32.200 2. Koylie Hoy GU 30.700 13+ YEAR OLDS

34.000 I. lesley-Ann Tupper GE 33.600 32.500 2. Soroh Mundohl GE 33.1 00 31.400 KAY CANEDY MEMORIAL

AWARD WINNERS 34.BOO [HIGHEST AA FOR EACH LEVEL) 34.000 LEVEL 5 33.900 Jennifer Wold Tumblelown 35.900

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34.600 lindloy Coley COlCode Elile 36.400

34.500 LEVEL 7 lesley-Ann Tupper Gym. EOII 33.600

34.400 LEVEL 8 34.300 libby Smilh lilm Cily 34.050

LEVEL 9 33.BOO MockenzieMcinlyre NASA 34.900

LEVEL 10 35.900 Denielle Crowley NASA 34.950 35.700 PREP 34.900 Veronieo While Folcon Gym. 32.650

13TH ANNUAL 35.100 NEW ENGLAND 34.300 33.600 INVITATIONAL 35.000 GlASTONBURY, CONN. 34.900 LEVEL 4 TEAMS 34.600 I. Amerieon Gym. 101.300

2. Glaslonbury 103.400 36.400 3. Norlhern Middlesex 100.700 35.100 LEVEL 4 CHAMPIONS 34.600 Elizobelh Sorlell Amerieon Gym. 16-BI 35.900

Amy O'Brien Amerieon Gym. 191 34.BOO 32.650 Amy Dinwoodle Amerieon Gym. II 0·111 35.500 31.650 Kolelyn Bruno Glaslonbury 112+1 34.000 31.200 LEVEL 5 TEAMS SESSION I

I.tI.E.G.X. 105.450 2. Winingm 105.350

31.600 3. Glollonbury 102.400 31.300 LEVEL 5 CHAMPIONS 30.700 SESSION 1

Koylon Show Wininger'II7-BI 35.150 34.050 Monique Dovil Gym. Unlimiled 191 34.400 33.B50 Erieo Forresl N.E.G.X.II O·III 34.550 33.300 JeonnelleMorneou N.E.G.X.II2+1 34.000

32.150 LEVEL 5 TEAMS SESSION 2 I. PoIlY'1 104.950

31.400 2. Soulh Counly 102.750 31.300 3. EOIIBoy 102.050

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34.900 Alono Godel Easl Boy 17-81 33.600 33.600 Emmo Glennon Polly'1191 33.250

Kolie Pi,ono Polly'IIiO-111 34.450 33.600 Shoyno Friedberg Flip Cily 112+1 34.350 33.050 Erin Oonohue EOII Boy 112+1 34.350 33.050 LEVEL 8 TEAMS

I. Gymporl 102.B50 34.9S0 2. Soulh Counly 101100 34.350 3. Polly'l 100.150 30.750

LEVEL 8 CHAMPIONS Jillion Pocheco Gymporill-Ill 33.750

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TIffany Rodrigues EOII Boy 112) 33.950 Melillo Moo American Gym. IIJ.14) 35.600 Debbie Willelll loulh Counly 115+) 32.350

LEVEL 7 TEAMS SESSION 1 1. Gymporl 103.300 2. PoIlY'1 95.700 3. Fairfield Counly 61.200

LEVEL 7 CHAMPIONS SESSION 1 Kolie Ori\[oll Gymporl17 ·11) 34.350 Kerrie MOltriono GymporI1l2-14) 35.200 Toryn Iione Polly'1 1I5+) 29.550

LEVEL 7 TEAMS SESSION 2 1. American Gym. 97.B50 1. Flip Cily 97.B50 2. PoIlY'1 95.B50

LEVEL 7 CHAMPIONS SESSION 2 KrYllie Tomlinlon Amer. Gym. IB·l l) 30.750 Kendal Mainville Flip Cily 112-13) 33.B50 Koro OVer\lrom Glollonbury 114-1 5) 32.100 Jen locoi loulh Counly 116+) 33.500

LEVEL 8 TEAMS l.IU.G.X. 103.550 2. Wininger'l 99.050 3. EOII Boy BO.600

LEVEL 8 CHAMPIONS Allie Murphy II.E.G.X. IB-ll ) Kolie Archocki II.E.G.X. 112-l3) lila Villano IU.G.X. 114-15) Elizobelh Foucher EOII Boy 116+)

LEVEL 9 TEAMS 1. Gymporl 101.500 2. Wininger'l 65.900 3. EOII Boy 56.550

LEVEL 9 CHAMPIONS Ilephonie Kelly GymporI112-13) Angelo Bolzolli Gympor1114-151 Krillen Oliver EOII Boy 116+)

33.700 33.750 33.950 29.700

34.450 33.900 33.700

PENNSYLVANIA COLLEGIATE CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) FEB. 2B AT PENN STATE UNIV I.Pennllole 2. U. Pilllburgh 3. Temple 4. Ind. U. 01 Po. 5. Urlinul Col. 6. WeslChesler

195.225 IB9.600 IBB.375 177.425 176.325 150.550 Inola luilleom)

IVY LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) MARCH I AT YALE UNIV 1. u. PennI. 2. Brown Univ. 3. Cornell Univ. 4. Yale Univ.

IB5.950 IB3.425 IBO.475 144.550 Inola lull learn)

ATLANTIC 10 CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) MARCH 22 AT GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIV 1. U. Mall. 2. George WOlh. 3. Temple 4. U. Rhode III.

194.350 193.350 191.275 190.700

BIG TEN CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) MARCH 22 AT UNIV OF MINNESOTA 1. U. Michigan 2. U. Minnesolo 3. Ohio Iiole 4. Michigan Iiole 5. Penn Iiole 6. U. lllinoil 7. U. lowo

197.150 196.350 195.825 194.475 194.300 194.075 193.725

-t:? EAST ATLANTIC GYM. LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) MARCH 22 AT NORTH CAROLINA STATE I. Wesl Virginia U. 2. N. Corolino Iiole 3. U. lIew Homplhire 4. U. Pilllburgh 5. U. llorlh Corolino 6. TOVllon Iiole 7. U. Morylond B. Rulgerl U.

196.000 195.100 193.100 192.B50 192.325 192.100 191.775 190.050

DIVISION II ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) MARCH 22 AT SOUTHERN CONN. STATE UNIV 1. Univ. 01 Bridgeporl 2. loulhern Conn. 3. Ind. Univ. 01 Po. 4. Wesl Chesler Univ.

lBB.775 IB6.775 lB1.300 105.B75 1nol a luilleom)

DIVISION I ECAC CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) MARCH 22 AT UNIV OF PENNSYLVANIA 1. James Modilon Univ. 2. U. 01 Pennlylvonio 3. William & Mary 4. U. Vermonl 5. Brown Univ. 6. Cornell Univ.

lB9.B75 lB9.775 lB9.600 lB5.625 lB2.300 IB1.900

SEC CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) MARCH 22 AT UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA 1. Univ. 01 Georgia 2. Univ. 01 Florido 3. Louiliono Iiole U. 4. Univ. 01 Alabama 5. Univ. 01 Kenlucky 6. Auburn Univ.

19B.375 196.050 196.025 195.775 195.075 192.550

NATIONAL COLLEGIATE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) MARCH 22 AT UNIV OF WISCONSIN-LACROSSE (4 scores per event for team score)

1. U. l'lilconlin LoCrolle 2. lthoco College 3. Ipringlield College 4. Homli ne Univ. 5. IUIlY·Corllond 6. Rhode Illond College 7. MOII.lnll. 01 Tech. B. Urlinul College

146.800 144.400 144.100 143.550 142.450 140.575 139.375 137.675

PAC 10 CHAMPIONSHIPS (WOMEN) MARCH 22 AT UNIV OF ARIZONA 1. UCLA 2.llonlord 3.Wolhinglon 4. Oregon Iiole 5. Univ. 01 Ariz. 6. Arizono Iiole 7. Colilornio

196.550 196.325 196.025 195.000 194.950 194.925 194.325

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The American Challenge competition , which is used as a bridge between the Junior Olympic Level 10 program and the El ite program, took place in Sacramento, Calif. , April 5-6. The American Cha llenge competitors are part of the Na tiona l Elite Development program. These gymnasts are aspiring el ite international athletes.

JUNIOR NATIONAL 1. Jessica Pelz Gymagic 2. Tasha Schwikert Gymcats 3. Ashley Miles H.U.G.S. 4. Chelsea Hunter Desert Lights 5. Ashley Mi ller North Star 6. Whitney Ferguson Dynamo 7. Cassie Cosg rove Gym Caroli na

SENIOR NATIONAL 1. Katy Herbert Desert Lights 2. Lenna Doolan Capital (Va.) 3. Rhonda Robinette Desert Lights 4. Kristen Fargo Karons 5. Kasie Tamayo Gymagic 6. Leah Mueller Bart Conners 6. Stephanie Kite Capital (Texas) 8. Erin Gettle Berks 9. Erica Tidwell Trevino's 10. To rah Chellevold Desert Lights 11. Elizabeth Kotler Flushing YMCA 12. Kari Muth Desert Lights l lCatie Christensen Buckeye

71.492 71. 278 70.920 70.060 69.134 66 .609 63.880

36.362 36.075 35.562 35.537 34.775 34.762 34.762 34.287 34.075 34.050 32.912 32.025 31.550

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JU-"IOR WOMEN # COUNl RY VT UB BB FX TOTAL 1. Uniled 510les 36.349 36.100 36.550 37.050 146.049 2 Chino 36.136 36.300 36.125 36.325 144.786 . ROmania 35.337 32.900 35.425 35.575 139.237

FX PH SR VT PB HB TOTAL 35.800 35.200 35.700 37.150 34.550 36.050 214.45 33.800 36.500 36.600 38.000 34.550 34.600 214.05 33.950 34.900 36.250 37.250 36.050 35.100 213.50

FX PH SR VT PB HB TOTAL 33.500 34.250 35.550 36.850 35.950 34.900 211.00 33.300 34.300 33.150 35.J 00 32.650 33.J 00 201.60 33.200 33.300 32.150 35.350 29.050 30.500 193.55

1997 AMERICAN CLASSIC NEW HAVEN, CONN. • MARCH 1 S'16

The American Classic is SENIORS ore-ranking compelitian # NAME CLUB VT HB BB FX AA

I Krislin Moloney Porkelles 9.388 8.550 9.500 9.425 36.863 for both the junior and 2 Jamie Donlmher Charier Oak 9.175 9.100 9.450 8.525 36.250 senior U.S. Notional Teams. 3 KO lhleen Shrieves Morvoleens 9.175 9.1 50 8.900 8.825 36.050 Top gymnasts fram across 4 Kelly Parkinson Cypress 9.125 9.275 8.950 8.400 35.750 the country competed in 5 Ashley 51eworl Cypress 9.088 8.475 9.050 8.925 35.538 the first eli te noli anal 6 lIicole Kilpolri(k 1I0rih 510rs 9.075 8.675 8.275 9.025 35.050

~ championships held since 7 Roegon Tomasek Hills B.BBB B.200 9.025 B.B50 34.963

the O lympic Gomes. 8 Koilie Dyson Cypress 8.725 8.925 9.000 8.025 34.675 i' 9 Cory Frilzinger Gymslrodo 8.475 9075 8.050 9.050 34.650 ~ Parkette's Kristin Moloney 10 Krislen 51ucky 50110 8.963 8.650 8.350 8.650 34.613 Ci won the senior all-around II Jenniler Carow 50110 8.650 8.700 8.575 8.625 34.550

! tille wilh a score of 36.863. 12 Annie Campbell Leading Edge 9.11 3 8.325 8.775 8.300 34.513

Moloney, 16, is coached by 13 Chari Hunler Knighl Oregon 510le 9.038 8.475 9.150 7.825 34.488

'" Bi ll and Donna Strauss, and 14 Becky Meldrum Porkelles 8.750 8.950 8.050 8.725 34.475

@ 15 Jeonno Rice Gwinnell 8.988 8.000 9.150 8.200 34.338

'" Jock Corler. 16 Amy Young Gym-Max 8.775 8.250 8.975 8.050 34.050

'" ~ The junior litle was won by 17 Emily Chell Gymcorolino 9.188 7.950 8.100 8.600 33.838 18 50roh Dipasquale Porkelles 8.625 8_200 8.900 8.000 33.725

14-year-old Erinn Dooley 19 Alyssa Beckerman Norlh 510rs 8.550 8.875 7.675 8.600 33.700 fram Hill's Angels. Dooley is 20 Kolie McFarland Gymslrodo 8.750 7.650 7.800 9.275 33.475 coached by Kelli Hil l. 21 Alison 510ner 1I0lionoi Gym. 9.000 8.725 7.950 7.350 33.025

22 Anno Gingri(h CopilollTX) 8.800 7.350 7.850 8.800 32.800 23 Breonne RUlherford Negx 9.000 8.025 8.025 7.600 32.650 24 Aleria Ingram Technique 0.000 0.000 8.675 7.575 16.250

Kristin Maloney 25 Shannon Bowles Allonli( Gym. 0.000 2.000 0.000 0.000 2.000

JUNIORS # NAME CLUB VT HB BB FX AA 1 Erinn Dooley Hills B.863 8.275 9.175 8.675 34.988 2 MoniqueChong CopilollVo) 8.913 8.400 8.350 9.200 34.863 3 Elise Roy Hills 8.888 8.800 8.900 7.975 34.563 4 Olga Menin- Israel 8.863 8.250 8.550 8.675 34.338 5 Chrisly Roy Hills 9063 8.675 7.925 8.350 34.013 6 Morgan While Amer. Twislers 8.600 8.675 8.075 8.500 33.850 6 Krislin Thome Cypress 8.500 8.400 8.300 8.650 33.850 ~ 8 Marline 51ephens Cypress 9.275 7.000 8.975 8.575 33.825 i' 9 8rillony Thome Cypress 8.200 8.375 8.875 8.325 33.775 ~ 10 Annobelh Eberle Gym Nevada 8.775 7.950 8.525 8.425 33.675 Ci

II 51ephonie Corler Rico(hels 8.950 8.250 7.850 8.225 33.275 12 Tiffany Von Dusen Rebound 8.888 8.000 8.250 8.1 25 33.263 13 Dono Pierre Wrighls 9.0BB 7.B75 7.900 B.300 33.163 ~ 14 Taro Phillips Cypress 8.575 7.850 7.950 8.725 33.100 @

15 Sheehan Lemley Porkelles 7.875 8.300 8.625 8.100 32.900 ~ 16 8ecky Bonk - Isroel 8.650 8.000 8.775 7.250 32.675 17 Koro Kopernekos III. Gym Inslilule 8.275 7.825 8.075 8.225 32.400 ~ IB Melissa Fronk Gym Unlimiled 8.075 7.700 7.850 8.000 31.625 19 AmberMelvin (inli Dynamo 9.038 7.175 6.725 7.825 30.763 Monique Chang 20 Chrislino Knox Cols 8.563 7.100 7.900 6.900 30.463 21 8reosho Pruill Auos 8.163 7.850 7.625 6.225 29.863 22 Rochel Glosmire Porkelles 8.313 8.175 0.000 6.400 22.888 23 M Tannenbaum' Israel 0.000 8.050 7.900 0.000 15.950 "goeslnol eligible lorawllrds. Erinn Dooley

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VISA AMERICAN CUP WOMEN'S PRELIMINARY , Name (auntry VT UB BB fX 1. Bvire Tela FRA 8.850 9.375 9.175 9.125 2. Ji Uyo (HN 9.488 8.450 8.850 9.600 3. Kri.t1n Maloney USA 9.288 8.100 9.250 9.175 4. Vanessa Atler USA 9.500 8.800 9.300 8.200 5. Oksono

Chousovilino UZB 9.250 B.450 9.050 8.875 6. Und.ay Wing USA 9.1 00 8.300 9.025 8.650 7. EIi.e Ray USA 8.663 9.1 00 9.100 B.050 8. Alexandra

Morineseu ROM B.238 8.42S 9.225 9.000 9. Shonyn

Moceochern CAN 9.063 8.600 B.300 8.575 10. Mohini

Bhardwaj USA B.750 8.450 8.975 8.075 11. Elena Savko 8LR 8.350 8.37S B.400 8.625

AA 36.525 36.388 35.813 35.800

35.625 35.075 34.913

34.888

34.538

34.250 33.750

12. Elena Dolgopolovo RUS 8.938 8.775 7.775 8.1 50 33.638 13. Riso Sugoworo JPN 8.438 8.175 8.425 8.475 33.513 14. Olgo Teslenko UKR 8.650 8.000 8.825 7.800 33.275 15. Rulh Monil AUS 8.838 8.375 8.000 7.925 33.138 16. Grill Hoffmann GER 9.000 8.250 8.200 7.500 32.950 17. Froncesco Morolli ITA 4.325 8.850 8.025 8.700 29.900

WOMEN'S FINAL , Nom. (auntry VT UB BB fX AA 1. Bvire Tela FRA 8.975 9.412 8.975 9.212 36.574 2. Vanessa Atler USA 9.443 8.900 9.412 8.812 36.567 3. Ji Uyo (HN 9.500 8.550 9.000 9.362 36.412 4. Oksono

Chousovilino UZ8 9.331 8.712 9.162 9.050 36.255 5. Alexandra

Morinescu ROM 9.099 8.512 9.287 9.200 36.098 6. Kri.tin Moloney USA 9.281 8.075 9.075 9.300 35.731 7. Elena Savko 8LR 8.806 7.912 8.875 8.400 33.993 8. Shonyn

Moceochern CAN 8.856 7.887 7.850 8.987 33.580

MEN'S PRELIMINARY # Name 1. Blaine Wil.on 2. John Roethli.berger 3. Juri Kryukov 4. Voleri 8elenki 5. Fon Hongbin 6. Ruslom Shoripov 7. Andrei Kon 8. Jay Thornton 9. Stephen McCain

Country USA USA RUS GER (HH UKR 8LR USA USA

10. Chainey Umphrey USA " . Giovanni D'innocenzo ITA 12. Yoshiro Soilo JPH 12. Seboslien Toyoc FRA 14. 8101 Puljic SLO 15. Don Burinco ROM 16. Diego U,ordi PUR 17. Alexander Jeltkov CAH

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fX 8.500 8.650 8.850 8.400 8.150 8.450 8.900 8.950 8.750 8.200 7.700 7.550 8.100 7.350 7.950 7.300 8.300

PH 9.150 9.050 9.000 8.700 8.300 8.900 9.000 8.750 8.800 9.000 7.950 8.550 7.800 9.050 7.600 7.550 6.950

SR 9.750 8.900 8.150 9.500 9.250 8.050 8.350 7.950 8.450 8.700 8.550 8.150 8.450 7.900 9.250 8.800 6.950

VT 9.400 9.200 9.500 9.150 9.150 9.100 9.100 9.350 9.150 8.900 8.650 9.300 8.900 8.750 8.950 8.800 9.000

PB 9.150 9.000 8.900 9.000 9.050 9.300 8.400 8.700 8.150 7.400 8.850 8.650 8.500 8.050 6.950 7.950 7.800

# Nome (auntry fX PH SR VT PB 1. Blaine Wilson USA 8.850 9.150 9.550 9.650 9.150 2. Fan Hongbin (HH 8.600 8.750 9.600 9.500 9.250 3. Valeri 8elenki GER 8.800 8.900 9.400 9.300 9.200 4. John Roethlisberger USA 8.600 9.150 8.900 9.250 9.050 5. Juri Kryukov RUS 8.800 9.150 8.350 9.500 8.950 6. Andrei Kon BLR 9.000 8.500 8.650 8.800 8.600 7. Ruslom Shoripov UKR 8.150 8.950 8.700 8.750 8.050 8. Giovanni D'innocenlo ITA 7.900 8.750 8.250 8.800 8.350

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HB 9.500 8.950 8.400 7.950 8.700 8.650 8.650 8.650 8.750 8.600

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AA 55.450 53.750

52.400 52.350 52.050 50.800

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48.850 48.750 47.100

HB AA 9.550 55.900 8.600 54.300 8.550 54.150 8.900 53.850 8.450 53.200 8.900 52.450 8.550 51.150 8.700 50.750

INTERNATIONAL 3 ON 3 CHAMPIONSHIPS ROUND 1 1. zhou Xioojing (HH 28.250

Fan Hongbin Ji Uyo

2. Alicia Albe USA 27.450 (hoiney Umphrey Amy (how

3. Hololio Kurino UKR 27.025 Ruslom Shoripov Olga Teslenko

4. Meoghon Muller USA 26.950 John Roelhlisberger Shannon Miller

5. Lauro Zocehilli ITA 26.050 Giovanni D'lnno(enzo Francesco Morolli

6. Yono Botyrchino RUS Juri Kryukov Elena Dolgopolovo

7. Jono Pagenkopf Valeri Belenki Grill Hoffmonn

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Fan Hongbin Ji Uyo

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UKR

3. Meaghan Muller USA John Roethlisberger Shannon Miller

4. Alicia Albe USA Chainey Umphrey Amy Chow

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27.050

26.875

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FOR SALE. Excellent quality hand·crafted mushrooms. Durable enough for a gym, yet affordable. A must for every successful gym· nast! For more information or to order, send $75 plus $20 shipping to: MUSHROOMS, 1583 300th St., Mt. Pleasant, IA 5264l.

CLASS CONTROL Class Management and AIR software. Packed with features and very easy to use. Includes class rosters, auto· mated tuition calculation based on assignments and family dis­counts, retail charges, invoices, payment due reports, collection summaries, instructor schedules, on·line help, and much more. Supports tax on retail items and tuition, alternative payment methods like direct debit and credit cards, and USPS Address Standardization. The price is $400 and includes free training and personal, understandable support at no charge. Call Vaughn Software Services at 1·800·821 ·8516. Address: P.O. Box 1086, Apex, NC 27502. MC/VISA accepted.

CUP ART FOR GYMNASTICS on computer disks. NEW LOWER PRICE!! Now only $59.00 + $3.00 shipping for the five disk set containing over 50 different drawings created by professional illus· trators in a wide range of styles. An affordable way to add visual impact to advertisements, posters, t·shirts, fliers, etc. Versotile and easy to use. Available in Mac (EPS) and PC (TIFF) formats. SATIS· FAGION GUARANTEED! Visa, MC, Discover, AmExpress, check or money order accepted. To order, call 1·800·879·6030 or send ordering info to: ARTline, P.O. Box 5797, Sparks, NV 89432.

GYM FOR SALE. Three·year old, well·established gym in a beauti· ful rural area of Northern California. Attractive facility in 8,000 sq. ft. insulated metal clear span building with high ceilings, with office and mirrored dance studio. Well·equipped with state·of·the· art AAI equipment, computer, and other miscellaneous gymnastics and office equipment. Strong recreation program ranging from preschool to advanced levels. Girls competition team. Easy access off highway, and ample parking. Please direct inquiries to: Gymnastics Center, P.O. Box 161, San Andreas, CA 95249. Phone (209) 754·5665. Owner· agent.

POSITION AVAIlABLE BROWN'S GYMNASTICS seeking full· time and part·time experi· enced coaches for our recreational and team programs at Brown's Gymnastics of Houston and Brown's Gymnastics of Altamonte Springs. Brown's Gymnastics offers the largest and best equipped facilities in the USA. Administrative positions also available. Send resume to: Brown's Gymnastics, 740 Orange Avenue, Altamonte Springs, Fl32714.

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ATLANTA IS THE PLACE TO BE IN 1997! We are looking for qualified coaches to help oversee our expanding programs. We have a com· prehensive gymnastics program which needs an enthusiastic coach who can work well with boys, girls, cheerleading, tumbling, and preschool classes. Salary is negotiable based on experience. Please send your resume to: Gym South Gymnastics, 119 N. 85 Pkwy., Fayetteville, GA 30214. (770) 461·5528 or fax at (770) 461 ·5528.

GYMNASTICS INSTRUaORS. Largest gymnastics program in the Dallas area is seeking professional gymnastics instructors. Immediate openings for preschool, recreational classes, cheer tum· bling as well as COMPULSORY AND OPTIONAL GIRLS TEAM COACH· ES. Salary and benefits top in the nation. Call now and send or fax your resume to: ASI Gymnastics, 1317 E. Hwy. 80, Mesquite, TX 75150. Phone (972) 288·5510, fax (972) 288·4944.

BOSTON. EXPERIENCED GYMNASTICS COACHES AND INSTRUaORS WANTED. Full·time and part·time positions available for our recre· ational and team programs and also boys and girls classes. Salary commensurate with experience and benefits. Contact Jane Keaveney or Janie Murakovskaya at (617) 469·4911 , or send resume to: Charles River Gymnastics, 231 Rivermoor St., West Roxbury, MA 02132.

GYMNASTICS GIRLS COACH/ CLASS INSTRuaOR. Immediate open· ing for coach for girk team up to Levell O. Must have knowledge of compulsory routines and requirements in optional levels. Position also includes recreational boys and girls classes. Full or part·time available. Pay and benefits based on experience. Safety certification necessary. Call or send resume to: Wilton Academy, 2248 Route 9 South, Howell, NJ 07731, attn: Julie. Phone (908) 462·2079.

TEAM MEMBERS needed for fast growing gym in sunny Florida. Must be able to work with strong team of excellent coaches and have strong upper level spotting skills. Call: Sun Country Gymnastics today at (352) 378·8711 , or send resume to 4010 NW 27th Lane, Gainesville, FL32606, or fax to (352) 377·5020.

GYMNASTICS INSTRUaORS NEEDED IMMEDIATElY. Energetic, organized and positive teachers needed to teach preschool through Elite. Full and part·time positions available at all three locations in northern Virginia. Several positions available. Special need for male coach. Please send resume to: Milan Stanovich, 5581 Guinea Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. Call for more information: (703) 323·0088.

GYMNASTICS TEACHER/ COACH. Looking for motivated individual to work with classes and competitive teams for 23·year old gym· nastics school in New Jersey. Salary $15·$16 per hour. Great opportunity for ownership. Send resume to: Monmouth Gymnastics Academy, 600 Campus Drive, Morganville, NJ 07751 . Phone or fax: (908) 591 ·1554.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE: Assistant Director of Activities with coaching responsibilities; Women's Competitive Team Coach; and Preschool/ Recreation Class Coach. Seeking experienced individuals with moti· vation, high energy, and a positive attitude. Located in Clear Lake City near Johnson Space Center. Immediate openings for all posi· tions. Please send resume to: Lobo Gymnastics, 2525 Bay Area Blvd., Suite 690, Houston, TX 77058, or fax: (281) 486·0930. Attention: Katrina Garcia.

PART-TIME BOYS TEAM COACH NEEDED. Come to the Baltimore· Washington, D.C. area to work with our fast growing Boys Team program, ranging from developmental through Class III competi· tive team. Must have caaching experience. Will work up to 29 hours per week. The hourly rate is commensurate with experience. The position is open immediately. If interested, please contact Ping Wang at (301) 953-0030, or send resume to: Fairland Gymnastics, 13950 Old Gunpowder Rd., laurel, MD 20707.

GYMNASTICS COACHES. Full-time gymnastics coach needed to teach preschool, boys and girls recreational gymnastics, and devel­opmental team program. Our friendly staff creates an excellent working environment in a rapidly growing gym. The gym is locat· ed 15 minutes north of Charlotte, in one of the fastest growing counties in North Carolina. Pay is commensurate with experience. Please send resume to: Cabarrus County Gymnastics, 1029 Central Drive NW, Concord, NC 28027, or call (704) 874-3111. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

BOYS PROGRAM DIREOOR/ COACH & DEVELOPMENTAL GIRLS TEAM COACH. The Boys Program Director will have an opportuni­ty to develop a growing boys Class program, and a competitive team of 8. Two years experience teaching and coaching boys. Must be willing to teach and coach girls, where needed. The Developmental Girls Team Coach must hove STRONG technical and spotting skills. Candidates MUST be team players, self starters and be detail oriented with good communication skills. Serious inquiries ONLY! Call (617) 397-0603, or send resume to: Gemini Gymnastics Center, 66 Pleasant St., Malden, MA 02148.

WOMEN'S HEAD COACH. Full-time position would include direct­ing and coaching the Team program, levels 4-8 (compulsory and optional levels) and some recreational classes. Applicant must be an enthusiastic team player and goal oriented. looking for someone with strong technical knowledge, communication and organizational skills. Marketing skills a plus. Experience required. Salary and benefits negotiable. Send resume and ref­erences to: Olympiad Gymnastics Training Centers, 2675 Metro Blvd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043, attn: Scott Cusimano, phone (314) 291-5436.

GIRl5 AND BOYS TEAM COACHING POSITIONS available (Milwaukee area). Wanted: a fun, enthusiastic, positive, reliable coach experi· enced at Girls Optional Levels 8·10. Boys Coach to teach develop­mental teams through optionals as well as oversee progressive class· es. Salaries based on experience. Moving to a new facility. Great for training. Send resume to: M&M Gymnastics, P.O. Box 510474, New Berlin, WI 53151 , or call (414) 789-6885 or (414) 774-2863.

DIREOOR OF OPERATIONS needed. Established gymnastics school in the beautiful state of New Hampshire where there is no income tax or sales tax. One hour from Boston, the seacoast and the mountains. Applicant must possess business skills and have the ability to teach and coach men's and women's artistic gymnastics through optionals teams levels. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Send resume to: Spectrum Gymnastics Academy Inc., 26 Buttrick Rd., Londonderry, NH 03053.

ASSISTANT BOYS COACH. Southern New Hampshire gymnastics school is looking for a qualified person to assist with a rapidly growing competitive boys program. Full·time position with bene· fits for the individual who enjoys working with a professional, cohesive staff in an enjoyable atmosphere. The position will include working with class and competitive boys. Send resume to: Gymnastics Village, 13 Caldwell Dr., Amherst, NH 03031, or call Judy Shenk at (603) 889-8092.

Mountains, lakes and ocean shores are moments away from the fastest growing gym school in the East. Full and part· time dynam­ic personalities are needed with experience in Preschool through Competitive caaching. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Contact: Michelle Chooljian at (508) 463-9090 or fax resume and references to: (508) 465-7510, or send to: NHA Gymnastics, Crossroads Plaza, Salisbury, MA 01952.

PRESCHOOL PROGRAM DIREOOR. Full-time position available in a beautiful, well-established facility in Cincinnati, Ohio. Design and develop gymnastics program for over 600 preschool aged chil­dren. Must have knowledge in early childhood development and good organizational skills. KAT certification a plus. Salary com­mensurate with qualifications. Benefits include medical and den­tal, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays and retirement plan. Send resume to: Hyde Park Gymnastics, P.O. Box 9434, Cincinnati, OH 45209.

Seeking GIRLS TEAM COACH (levels 2-5) to develop young com­petitive program. Great opportunity to run and build your own program. Responsibilities include a few recreational classes, pre· team and team girls. Also seeking BOYS TEAM COACH (Class VI­I) to take over successful boys team. We have had many region· al champions and national qualifiers come through our program. Must be enthusiastic and positive individuals where the kids are #1. We are located in beautiful southern New Hampshire, one hour to the mountains and lakes and 50 minutes from downtown Boston. Salary is commensurate with experience and perfor­mance. Benefits available. Send resume to: Gym-Ken Gymnastics, 184 Rockingham Rd., Windham, NH 03087, or call Paul at (603) 434-9060.

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Kidsport Gymnastics Academy is looking for on enthusiastic full­time instructor to teach preschool and recreational classes as well as boys competitive team Closs VII-V. For more information please contact Sarah or Kim at (910) 538-0073 or send your resume to Kidsport Gymnastics Academy, 2966 S. Church St., Suite 271 , Burlington, NC 27215. Salary commensurate with experience.

INSTRUCTOR/ COACH wonted. We are looking for a qualified per· son to do it all! Must be able to teach preschool, classes and coach team. Experience with boys a plus. Must be a team player and work well with our present stoff. Our gym is located in the Berkshire mountains. lots of outdoor activities and great quality of life. Health benefits and paid vacation time are included for the right individual. Send resume and salary requirements to: Berkshire Gymnastics Center, 1400 East St., PiMsfield, MA 01201, attn: Marybeth Turner.

An outstanding career opportunity is available for a full·time RECREATIONAVPRESCHOOllNSTRUCTOR at a fast growing club in beautiful litchfield County, Connecticut. As a valued member of Top Flight Gymnastics, you can enjoy a top salary, five day work week, four weeks vocation, comprehensive medical plan, and many opportunities for advancement. Employees can look for­word to working in a state·of-the·art facility with small closs sizes and on ongoing, on-site training program. To qualify you must have a background in gymnastics along with experience working with children or a college degree in teaching. You must also demonstrate a high level of enthusiasm and professional integri­ty. Send or fox resume to: Top Flight Gymnastics, 17 Pickett District Rd., New Milford, CT 06776, fox: (860) 350-9121; phone: (860) 350-9123.

COACH NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. EAST TENNESSEE AREA. Full/part­time position for outgoing, highly motivated, enthusiastic coach. Must be able to teach from preschool to optional levels. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume to: Atomic City Academy of Gymnastics, 237 E. Main Street, Oak Ridge, TN 37830. Phone (423) 482-7535.

Nestled in the splendor of the majestic Big Horn Mountains, where skiing, hunting, fishing and wildlife abound is Kidnastics Academy. We are a brand new program with on immediate opening for on enthusiastic PROGRAM DIRECTOR/TEAM COACH for developmen· tal through level 7 gymnastics. USAG and safety certification nec­essary. Be on integral port of our rapidly growing organization. Send resume to: Kidnastics Academy, 1030 N. Main #5, Sheridan, WY 82801 , or call April at (307) 672-5712.

GYMNASTICS COACH/TEACHER for well·established, rapidly grow­ing USAG club. Must be positive, upbeat, energetic and versatile. Duties include teaching boys and girls classes, cheerleading, and assisting girls and boys team coach. Excellent spoMing skills required. School located in central East Coast of sunny Florida. Salary negotiable with regard to experience. Applicant should be USAG professional member and safety certified. Resumes should be sent to: South Brevard Academy of Gymnastics, attn: B.S. Peters, owner, P.O. Box 501406, Malabar, Fl32950-1406. Phone (407) 676-4429.

GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTORS NEEDED IMMEDIATELY. Energetic, orga· nized and positive teachers and coaches needed immediately to teach preschool through level 7. Great opportunity for someone to develop programs that produce successful and happy gymnasts at fast growing new facility. Salary commensurate with experience. Contact: Debbie lamontagne at (508) 688-6683, or send resume to: No. Andover School of Dance & Gymnastics, 100 Belmont St., No. Andover, MA 01845, or fox (508) 683·7784.

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BOYS TEAM COACH. Gymnastics club in northern California (45 minutes north of Son francisco) is seeking on enthusiastic individ­ual to assist our boys head coach with our expanding boys pro­grams and teams. Full-time position available in fall of 1997. Must be able to spot level optional skills, to be a team player and to work with developing younger gymnasts. Position includes bene­fits . Send resume with salary requirements to: Steve Klotz, Redwood Empire Gymnastics, 434 Payran St., Petaluma, CA 94952. Phone (707) 763-5010, fox (707) 763-5542.

GYMNASTICS GIRLS COACH/ CLASS INSTRUCTOR. Qualities needed: be able to coach levels 4-10, strong spoMer, good technique, pos­itive, motivated and energetic, and strong leadership qualities. Must be able to teach recreational classes. Salary and benefits based on experience. Call or send resume to: Gymnastics Center of the lehigh Volley, 995 Postal Rd., Allentown, PA 18103, phone (610) 264-7302.

PRESCHOOL DIRECTOR/ TEAM COACHES. Eastern Notional Academy is expanding into another facility and needs coaches. We are looking for directors for preschool and general program, team coaches qualified in choreography and dance at a high level and knowledgeable in the compulsory division. ENA is in a perfect loca­tion for any lifestyle, we are located centrally between the Metropolitan New York area and the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains. First aid/ safety certification a plus. Salary commensurate upon qualifications and experience. Contact Rich at (201) 835-1665 or fox resume to (201 ) 835-6225 or e·mail us at ena@ena.com

GYMNASTICS COACH/ INSTRUCTOR . Girls levelS to elite . Experience necessary. Competent spaMing skills and choreography. Works well with kids (positive reinforcement). Works well with stoff (llexible). Must have CPR and safety certification. Port-time or full-time. Pay based on experience. Send resume to: Pro Gymnastics Training Center, 404 TImber lone, Marlboro, NJ 07746, aMention: Maureen & Bill Balogh, or call (908) 780·2543.

TEAM COACH WANTED. Expanding gymnastics program seeking enthusiastic, experienced instructors to coach our girls level 8·10 competition team. Competitive salary commensurate with experi­ence. Send references and resumes to: Gymnastics Academy of St. Cloud, 777 Anderson Ave., St. Cloud, MN 56303. Phone (320) 251-4777, fox (320) 252·0014.

COACHES/ INSTRUCTORS. Sunrise Gymnastics Academy is looking for enthusiastic, motivated instructors who love children. We need positive instructors to work with instructional classes and competi· tive teams. Sunrise has on established program with over 1,400 students in a 29,400 sq. h. state-of-the-art facility. Sunrise has on excellent boys and girls competitive program with over 100 com­petitors at girls levels 5·10 and boys Closs VI-I. Salary and bene­fits commensurate with experience. Send resume, references and picture to: Sunrise Gymnastics Academy, P.O. Box 69, Sylvania, Ohio 43560, or call Yusaku or Sherry at (419) 841 -8694.

TEAM COACH WANTED. Home of the 1995, 1996, 1997 level 5 & 6 Compulsory State Champions. Coaching position now available for on energetic, professional individual. Qualifications to include the following: develop and instruct a new level 4 program for girls, assist in compulsory and optional team levels, and have a dance background to provide movement/ dance/ choreography. We are located in beautiful southern New Hampshire, 45 minutes from the ocean, mountains and Boston. Contact TIm Madore, owner and head coach at New England Gymnastics Training Center, Hudson, NH at (603) 880·8482, fox (603) 880·1800, email: NEGTC@AOLCOM

RECREATION DIRECTOR. Full-time position with teaching and administrative duties. Salary commensurate with experience. Please send resume to: Paul O'Neill, Dakota Star Gymnastics, 205 2nd Ave. N.W., Mandan, NO 58554. Phone (701) 663-2357.

GYMNASTICS COACH. Indiana University of Pennsylvania invites applications for HEAD WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS COACH . Responsibilities include coaching, scheduling, budgeting, recruit­ing and conditioning of the gymnastics team. Additional duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Director of Athletics at IUP. BS degree required. Prior coaching (college or high school) and/ or intercollegiate athletic experience preferred. Must con­duct the program with a high degree of integrity and within the rules and regulations of IUp, PSAC, and NCAA at all times; must

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POsmoll WIIITED Russian husband and wife coaching team with green cards seeking head coach/ compulsory/ instructor positions. Will relocate. Previous experience includes coaching two Junior Russian Notional Team members, and five years coaching in a gymnastics club in the U.s. For more information, please call Suzanne at (203) 972-2183.

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