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FEATURES 12 World Championships The USA earned six medals at the 2006 World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, Oct. 14-21, including five silver and one bronze. The U.S, women earned the team silver medal; Jana Bieger (shown at right) won the all-aroW1d and floor silver medals; Alicia Sacramone won the silver medal on vault; Nastia Liukin earned silver on bars; and Alexander Artemev(shown at right) earned the bronze medal on pommel horse,

22 Junior Pan American Championships The Junior Pan American Championships took place in Gatineau, Quebec, immediately following the Visa Championships in August. The U.S, men's, women's and rhythmic teams won the titles and many of the athletes also did well individually, In fact, the three teams earned a total of 30 medals!

34 Pan American Championships -Trampoline The Pan American Championships for Trampoline took place in Mexico in August. The U.S. earned one gold, three silver and two bronze medals,

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42 EVENT RESULTS

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THE ARTISTIC WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS WERE recently held in Aarhus, Denmark. Heading into the event as the odds-on favorites is never an easy task, and following the performances of the 2003 Worlds, the 2004 Olympic Games, and the 2005 Worlds, there was no question our women's team was the one to beat. Every country has been fine-tuning its elite program to prepare for the run to the 2008 Beijing OlympiC Games, and the 2006 Worlds was the first major test for international standing.

We are very proud of the performances of all of our athletes at the 2006 World Championships, and the accomplishment of winning 6 medals - 5 silver and 1 bronze.

The women's team competed through a variety of challenges, including unfortunate injuries to two of our

reigning World Champions, Chellsie Memmel, and Nastia Liukin. Following the qualifying round, few thought the u.s. team would be defeated, but our hat goes off to China, who performed cleanly in the team finals to take the gold medal. A great showdown is developing among the top countries, as our women are determined to recapture the #1 position.

As her teammates supported her from the sideline, it was heartwarming to see Jana Bieger step up and rise to the occasion in the all-around. Her second-place performance was uplifting for the entire team, and set the stage for even more medal performances in the individual all-around. It was also impressive to watch Ashley Priess and Natasha Kelley step onto the world championship stage and deliver solid performances following Chellsie's withdrawal from the finals. The three silver medals that followed in event finals for Alicia Sacramone on vault, Nastia Liukin on bars and Jana on floor were a testament to the determination of the U.S. women and the depth of our talent.

For the men, the World Championships was an invaluable learning experience. The men's team featured an entirely fresh group of faces, competing in their first team world championships. Their team result was less than hoped for, as they sat on the bubble of teams qualifying to the team finals. The U.S. was one of few teams without any returning Olympians or former team World Championship participants, and we are certain that the men gained tremendous insight into the challenge ahead.

Sasha Artemev was not to be denied, however. Sasha showed great grit, coming back from disappointing performances in the team and all-around to earn a bronze medal on the pommel horse, USA's first world medal on that event in 29 years. It was one of the most crowd-pleasing performances of the competition and provided an uplifting moment as the men look ahead to Stuttgart in 2007 and beyond.

USA Gymnastics finished second in the total medal count. We are committed to keeping our own bar set high and are now refining training plans for the reminder of the quadrennium. We feel confident we are on the path to success for both 2007 and 2008.

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"We are excited about returning to the city of Jacksonville;' said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. ''The 2007 Tyson Amer­ican Cup will showcase the world's top gymnasts as they travel the road to Beijing in earnest. This will be a great opportunity for sports fans to see our sport's future stars in person."

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Reigning uneven bars and balance beam world champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, won the women's title at the 2006 Tyson American Cup, with Jonathan Horton of Houston defeating Japan's Hisashi Mizutori, ranked second in the world in the all-around, in the men's competition. Shayla Worley of Orlando was second in the women's event. Since the 2006 Tyson American Cup, Liukin has gone on to win her second straight u.s. all-around title and Horton won the men's 2006 NCAA all-around title. The athletes compet­ing in the 2007 Tyson American Cup will be announced closer to the event.

The list of former American Cup all-around gold medalists includes many of the best-known and loved names in gymnastics: men-­Jason Gatson, Blaine Wilson, John Roethlisberger, Vitaly Scherbo (Belarus), Tim Daggett, Peter Vidmar, Mitsuo Tsukahara (Japan), Kurt Thomas and Bart Conner; and women -- Carly Patterson, Elena Zamolodchikova (Russia), Kerri Strug, Dominique Dawes, Shannon

Miller, Kim Zmeskal, Kristie Phillips, Mary Lou Retton, Julianne McNamara, Stella Zakarova (USSR) and Nadia Comaneci (Romania). In 2005, the American Cup was a World Cup event and its format named individual event champions; the USA's Alexander Artemev, Alicia Sacra­mone, Chellsie Memmel and Liukin won gold medals.

The American Cup was first held in 1976. Past sites include: New York City (1976-80,1982-84,2004); Ft. Worth Texas (1981, 1996-98); Indianapolis, Ind. (1985); Fairfax, Va. (1986-90, 2003); Orlando, Fla. (1991 -94, 2000-02); Seattle, Wash. (1995); St. Peters­burg, Fla. (1999); Uniondale, NY. (2005); and Philadelphia (2006).

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The strong U.S. team started on vault and hit f ive for five, scoring the highest team score of the meet on t his event with a 59 .925. Moving to bars the U.S. gymnasts nailed five for fi ve clean routines to win this event with a score of 62 .975. Beam proved to be the most challenging event for the team, yet they secured a score of 59.975 . On floor, the gymnasts hit f ive for five routines to earn the highest team score on this event with a 60.450.

Memmel scored an incredible 61 .350, the top all-around score during prelim competition . Bieger also had an amazing day of competition, scoring 60.625 for the third-best score during prelims. Priess had a fall on beam but still scored an impressive 59.075 for the ninth best score of prelims. Kelley also had a fallon beam but scored 58.975 for 11th place, showing the amazing depth of the U.S . team . Sacramone competed in vault, beam and floor, scoring a 15.550 on her first vault and a 15.30 combined average on both vaults. She also nailed beam, but a disputed sequence in her floor routine resulted in only a 14.875. Apparently she lost a half a point when she didn't connect a leap series.

Liukin, who only competed bars due to a sprained ankle, received a record-high score of 16.20 on the event during the prelim competition and secured a spot in the event finals.

Team Finals The format for team finals was three gymnasts compete on

each event and all three scores count. A tough format with no room for error! Unfortunately, team USA had two errors during team finals, finishing just behind China in the final rankings, 182.200 to 181.350. China won its first ever team gold medal at a world championships.

"Certainly we are proud to win a silver medal," said Martha Karolyi, the women's national team coordinator. "Unfortunately we had two unexpected mistakes, which are unexplainable. We beat ourselves today."

"It 's always a great accomplishment to win any medal , " said Liukin . "We are a little disappointed but very proud of one another."

The USA got a rough start on vault when Bieger had an uncharacteristic fall on her Yurchenko one-and-a-half twist. Both Memmel and Sacramone hit strong vaults for a team total of 44.600, just behind Romania with a 45.225 . China was third with 44.250. The U.S. squad then moved to bars, where this time Memmel had an uncharacteristic miss on a release move. Bieger and Liukin hit solid routines for a team score of 45.275 . This was still enough to pull the U.S. into the lead with 89.875, followed closely by China with 89.550. The U.S. women were solid on the beam, but their 45 .575 was not enough to hold off a charging China, who totaled 136.325 to the USA's 135.45 . The U.S. women had their best performances on the floor exercise, and despite having the best team score for the event, it was not enough to catch China.

"China did their job," said Memmel, "We had some mistakes and you can't make mistakes."

Sacramone said, "We did a good job. We had a few mistakes. We're happy with the results. We had a great finish and we worked hard."

All-Around Finals Memmel and Bieger finished first and third during the

team preliminary round of competition and therefore earned a spot in the all-around finals . However, Memmel withdrew from the all-around competition due to a shoulder injury she sustained during the team finals competition on bars. Priess stepped up to represent the USA in the all-around competition, along with Bieger. ~

"This is a difficult decision for me to make, but it is the right one for me physically," said Memmel. "I would not be able to go out and do what I want to do, and I believe the right thing is to give my teammate, Ashley, the opportunity to go out and show what she can do."

Sieger and Priess started on vault, where they scored a 14.725 and 14.450, respectively, putting Sieger in eighth place and Priess in 13th after the first rotation. On bars, both U.S. gymnasts had solid performances with Sieger scoring a 15.350 and Priess a 15.425. Italy's Vanessa Ferrari was first at the end of the second rotation, followed by Panpan Pang of China .

Sieger made her move to third after the third rotation. Sieger earned a 15.300 for her beam routine, which includes her front tuck with a half twist. Priess' exceptional beam routine included an impressive front aerial to flip flop layout series, posting 15.325. Ferrari's fall on beam allowed Pang to move into first with 45.650. Ferrari was second, with Sieger and Australia's Daria Joura tied for third . Romania 's Sandra Raluca Izbasa was sixth and Priess was seventh .

At the start of the fourth rotation, Pang fell on her Yurchenko double full, opening the door for the top slots. Izbasa was the last to vault, earning a 15.025. The drama was on floor, where the last three to go were Sieger, Ferrari and Priess. Sieger nailed her floor routine, receiving a 15.375 . Ferrari answered with a 15.500, clinching her all-around title. Priess was the last to go, but missed her second tumbling pass scoring a 13.60 for 10th place.

"It feels great (to win the silver medal)," said Sieger. "It was wonderful just being out there and representing the United States. I was having so much fun, especially on my floor routine .

"I felt horrible for Chellsie , but I am excited to be in the meet," said Priess. "I am happy with how I did. It is an honor to be one of the best gymnasts in the world ."

"We are so proud of Jana and Ashley for their performances and how well they stepped up," said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. "We also respect Chellsie for making a difficult decision and providing this great opportunity for Ashley."

"She (Jana) did a great job," said Jana's coach and mom Andrea Sieger, who was a three-time gymnastics Olympian for West Germany. "It is great to have someone that close to you, that you coach, and know that you can count on them to give you 100 percent."

Event Finals Sacramone, Liukin and Sieger won silver medals during event

finals on vault, bars and floor, respectively. Sieger and Kelley both moved into the event finals for bars and floor, respectively,

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when Memmel withdrew. Sacramone competed a front handspring Rudi and a

Yurchenko double twist to receive a 15.325 average. China's Cheng Fei performed a Yurchenko double twist and a Yurchenko half-on, one-and-a-half-off to score a 15.712 average for the gold medal.

"I felt it is one of my better vaults, and I am really pleased. Cheng Fei was unreal (on her vaults), really," said Sacramone, who was a bronze medalist on vault at the 2005 World Championships.

Sacramone became just the second U.S. woman to win a world silver medal in vault. Srandy Johnson finished second at the 1989 World Championships. Sacramone's bronze in 2005 was the USA's first vault medal since Johnson.

Sieger, who was first to compete on bars, did not hit her routine as well as she did earlier in the competition and only earned a 14.550. Liukin was next and received a 16.050 for her routine, which featured her usual clean body lines and immaculate form. Great Sritain's Seth Tweddle earned a 16.20 to win the gold medal. Italy's Vanessa Ferrari was third, and Sieger placed fifth .

"I feel really good because I did the best performance I could do because I couldn't do my dismount for two weeks due to my injury," said Liukin.

Sieger earned her third silver medal of the World Championships on floor complete with a powerful double layout, front full through to a triple twist, double Arabian and pike double back. She scored a 15.550 just behind China's Cheng Fei, who competed a double twisting double back for her first pass.

Kelley hit a solid routine and scored 15.30 to finish seventh. "I had a blast," said Kelley. "I trained the last two days so I

would be prepared just in case. It was awesome (to be in the finals) . I was excited to compete, and I went out did a great routine . It was so much fun, one of the most fun routines I have ever done." ~

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2006 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A young and talented u.s. Men's Team including Guillermo Alvarez, Alexander Artemev, Jonathan Horton, David Sender, Clay Strother, Kevin Tan and alternate David Durante started out strong in the preliminary competition of the 2006 World Championships in Aarhus, Denmark, but struggled on the last two events.

The U.S. men finished in 13th place after prelims with a team score of 358.100, just missing finals by 1.075. After prelims China was in the lead followed by Japan and Russia .

"We are very proud of our team and how hard they trained and hung in there," said Ron Brant, the men's national team coordinator. "This was a learning experience for a young team, but it is hard to watch and live through. We are the only country here with all new members. This may have accelerated the learning process for these guys. I think in any sport, if you take a winning or charnpionship level team and change all of the athletes, you are going to be at a different level. We understand that. We are going to change some things in our training philosophy to help them as we move forward ."

During prelims Alvarez hit all six of his routines, posting a 6-event total of 88.650. Artemev scored big on pommel horse, 15.45, to place sixth in his best event and earn a spot in the event finals. He had some problems on parallel bars and high bar and earned an all-around score of 88.625. Horton competed on all six events for an 84.500 all-around total. Strother had a solid meet, scoring a 15.275 on floor and a 15.625 on vault. Sender competed on five events, with his 16.050 on vault as his highest score. Tan did well on three of his four events.

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"When you look at some of the better teams like Japan , they have almost their entire team back and have tremendous experience (competing) together," said head coach Mark Williams. "They are seasoned veterans. For our entire team, this was the first time for all of them to compete in a team World Championships. They just need to be out there and gain the confidence so that they can do well in that atmosphere."

Team Finals The top eight teams from preliminary competition advanced to finals. China won its seventh world team title with a score of 277.775. Russia and Japan changed positions from prelims with Russia earning the I silver medal (275.400) and Japan the bronze (274.800).

All-Around Finals China's Wei Yang became World Champion, followed by Japan's Hiroyuki Tomita in second and Germany's Fabian Hambuechen in third . Alvarez finished in 18th place, with Artemev in 22nd place.

Alvarez was very consistent on all six events, despite a small problem on the pommel horse.

"Guillermo did great," said Ron Brant, men's national team coordinator. "He had a good meet. His routines need a little more difficulty, but he was very poised. He handled himself well for competing in his first World Championships."

"I was fairly pleased," said Alvarez. "I didn't let my nerves get to me too much . My (pommel) horse routine was rocky, but I stayed on. I was very happy to be out there and take in the whole the experience (of the Worlds) ."

Artemev got off to a good start on his first two events, vault and parallel bars, scoring 15.075 and 15.525, respectively. In fact, after two rounds of competition, Artemev was in the lead. However, disaster struck on high bar and Alexander fell, which dropped him in the ran kings. He came back strong on two of his three remaining events and ended with an all-around score of 87.225.

Artemev said, "This meet has shown me that I need to do some work and improve. It was very disappointing to fall on the high bar when I was leading . I learned that everyone makes mistakes, and I've got to improve and stay on the equipment."

Event Finals Artemev was the only U.S. male gymnast to make an event final

and he completed a near flawless pommel horse routine to score a 15.550 and earn the bronze medat. He became the first U.S. gymnast to earn a world pommel horse medal since Kurt Thomas was second at the 1979 World Championships.

Artemev's pommel horse routine is very diverse and interesting . He uses a unique flair to handstand and back down to the horse in the middle of the routine, which distinguishes his routine from others. It's very dynamic, which enabled him to medal at the World Championships.

China's Xiao Qin won the gold medal with a 16.025, followed by Australia's Prashanth Sellathurai at 15.700.

"It feels awesome (to get the USA's first pommel horse medal in 27 years)," said Artemev. "It felt great and is certainly a big confidence booster. I can always do better, but I didn't hold back. I gave it everything I had, and I am very happy." ~Continued on page 46

Guillermo Alvarez 15. 100 14.525 15.450 15.425 12.675

David Sender 15.225 14.900 16.050 14.275 14.300 74.750 evin Tan 14.015 13. 5 J5325 14.600

Clayton Strother 15.275 14.875 15.625 TOTAL 61.025 58.475 59.050 63.225 59.2

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The USA women's jtmior team of Shawn Johnson, Bianca Flohr, Samantha Peszek and Rebecca Bross swept the medals at the Jtmior Pan American Championships at the Palais des Congres in Gatineau, Que., Aug. 25-27, winning 11 out of 11 possible medals. The strong squad won the team competition scoring 179.500 to Brazil's 171.950 and Canada's 171.350.

Gymnastics Academy won the all-around silver medal with Brazil' s Jade Barbosa claiming the bronze. Although only two gymnasts per country could factor into the all-around rankings, Peszek, 14, from DeVeau's School of Gymnastics scored 59.450 for the fourth top score while Bross, 13, from WOGA scored 57.750 for the fifth top score.

gold medal for the balance beam and silver medals in the uneven bars and floor exercise. Flohr won uneven bars and was second on the balance beam. Peszek won the floor exercise and was second on vault. Bross was the champion on vault.

The Jtmior Pan Am Championships is held every two years and this year's women's competition included teams from 10 countries.

Fourteen-year-old Johnson from Chow's Gymnastics earned the all-around title with a score of 60.250. Flohr, 15, from Cincinnati

The U.S. gymnasts went 1-2 on all four individual events and each of the women won an event gold medal. Johnson won the most medals for the women, claiming the

We talked to the women's team about their experience and upcoming events. Here's what they had to say! ~

Shawn Johnson Jlrth Pate: Jatt. 19, 1992 Residence: West Ues Moittes, Iowa Club: Chow~ (}ytMttastics Coaches: Liattg <liao attd Liwett Zhattg 'egan ty,"nastlcs: 1995 at age ~ Most thankful for. My fatMily attd the titMe I get to spettd with thetM.

Q: Tell me about your experience at the Jr. Pan American Championships? Shawn: It was so much fun! Coming off of the Visa Championships made it a little harder, but being with all ofthe girls, we had a blast. Q: Which was your best event and why?

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Shawn: Beam. Because of all of the numbers I had been putting in, I had the most confidence in this event. Q: What was the best part ofthe trip? Shawn: Being with all of the girls and getting to know each other better. We all bonded well and became really good friends. Q: Tell me about school and your schedule? Shawn: I'm in 9th grade. My favorite class is Language and Literature. A normal day for me is school from 8 a.m. until 2 30 p.m. and then straight to gym. When I get home from gym, it's shower, dinner and homework. I enjoy school and always have! Q:What's next? Are you preparing for any camps or competitions? Will you be getting new routines for 2007? Shawn: Training is going good so far and getting better. I'm learning all of my new skills and getting prepared for camp. No new routines, just altered. Q: What level will you compete in 2007 and what are your goals? Shawn: I will be competing as a senior in 2007 and can't wait. My biggest goals for next year are making the Tyson American Cup Team, Great Britain TourTeam, and, of course, the World Championships Team! For 2008 my biggest goal is the Olympics, and when it comes to beyond, I'm not quite thinking that far ahead yet.

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'ianca Flohr Jlrth Pate: Feb. 9, 1991 Resldet1ce: Crestot1, Ohio Club: Cit1cit1t1ati G-ymt1astics Academy Coach: Mary lee fracy Jegat1 tY"'t1astlcs: 1991 at age 6 Most that1kful for. Everyot1e who has helped me become who I am today.

Q: Tell me about your experience at the Junior Pan American Championships?

~ial1ca: The experience was amazing. Just being able to represent the USA was so much fun!

Sallta)ttha Peszek Jlrth Pate: Vec. 1 ~ 1991 Resldet1ce: McCordsville, 't1diat1a Club: VeVealil School of G-ymt1astics Coaches: Peter Zhao at1d fom Strat1ge Jegat1 tY"'t1astics: 1995 at age 2 Most that1kful for. My family, friet1ds at1d coaches at1d all the support I get with my gymt1astics career.

Q: Tell me about your experience at the Jr. Pan American Championships? Sam: I had a blast! The meet was a new experience for me because it was my first Jr. Pan American Championships. Q: Which was your best event and why? Sam: My best event was floor, which is also my favorite event, so I'm really glad I did well on it. I love showing off my floor routine and adding difficult tumbling passes. Q: What was the best part of the trip? Sam: My favorite part of every meet is the competition. I love to compete and I love the feeling I get when I hit my routines. Q: Tell me about school and your schedule? Sam: I'm in the 9th grade. My favorite subject is Spanish. A normal day for me is waking up around 5:45 a.m., going to school from 7:30 a.m.-l :30 p.m. and then straight to the gym. After gym, I go home, eat and do homework. Q: How's training going? What's next? Sam: Training is going great. I have so much fun in the gym when I get to learn new skills. I'm also looking forward to getting a new floor routine this fall. I have training camp in November. Q:What level will you compete in 2007 and what are your goals? Sam: I will be a senior in January! My goals for next year are to compete in the Tyson American Cup, Great Britain Tour, Pan Am Games and World Championships and gain competitive experience from every trip. In 2008 my dream is to make the Beijing Olympics. I'm working one day at a time, but that goal is always in the back of my mind. Later, I would like to participate in collegiate gymnastics.

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Q: What was it like going straight from Visa Championships to Jr. Pan Ams?

~ial1ca: It was helpful going straight from the Visa Championships to the Pan Ams, because we were already prepared to go out there and hit.

Q: What was the best part of the trip?

~ial1ca: The whole trip was just amazing! The competition and all the girls were so awesome!

Q: Tell me about school and your schedule?

~ial1ca: I'm a sophomore. Three days a week I go to the gym from 7-10:30 a.m.; then I go to school from 11 :15 a.m.-2:25 p.m.; and then I go back to the gym from 3-6 p.m. On Wednesday I'm done with practice after school. Saturday I have practice from 8 a.m.-noon.

Q: How's training going? What's next?

~ial1ca: Training has been going really well! It's so much fun being able to go into the gym and work on fun, new skills. We have camp in November.

Q: Will you be getting new routines for 200??

~ial1ca: I'm planning on adding a few new things to each of my routines on every event.

Q: What level will you compete in 2007 and what are your goals?

Jial1ca: I will be a senior in 2007 and my goals are to make the World Team in 2007, then the Olympics in 2008.

Rebecca 'ross Jlrth Pate: July 1 t 1995 Ho",etowt1: At1t1 Arbor, Michigat1 Resldet1ce: Plat1o, fexas Club: WOG-A Coaches: Valeri liukit1 at1d Natalya Marakova Jegat1 tY"'t1astlcs: 1999 at age 6 Most that1kful for. My family at1d their support. Also, for the ability to compete for the USA at1d my gym.

Q: Tell me about your experience at the Jr. Pan American Championships? Rebecca: We had six workouts in Ottawa and the workouts went well. The competition was fun and exciting. Q: Which was your best event and why? Rebecca: My best event was vault. I won vault during event finals. Q: Did you get to do anything unique or special at Jr. Pan Am Championships? Rebecca: We got to go on a boat for the banquet. The junior girls hung-out together and we talked and ate. The music was loud. The boat ride was about three hours. It was a very fun trip. Q: Tell me about school? Rebecca: I am home-schooled. My favorite subject is math. A normal day for me is gym in the morning, then three hours of schooling and then three more hours of gym. When I get home, I have supper and relax, then do more homework. I do more schooling and homework on the weekends because gym is only Saturday morning. Q: How's training going? What's next? Rebecca: Training has been going good. My coaches and I have been upgrading some skills. I'm not sure when these skills will be ready to compete. I'm looking forward to November camp. Q: What level will you compete in 2007 and what are your goals? Rebecca: I just turned 13, so I have two more years in the junior division. I hope to do well at nationals. When I turn senior, I would be very honored to be selected for Worlds. I would like to try for the 2012 Olympics but that is still pretty far away. Also, receiving a college scholarship would be really cool. ~

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Q: Tell me about your experience at the Jr. Pan American Championships? Ryan: My experience was amazing! Winning the team and all-around gold medals was one of the best feelings I've ever had. Q: Which was your best event and why? Ryan: Pommel Horse. I hit one of my best sets during the team competition. Q: Did you get to do anything unique at the event? Ryan: We had an afternoon of sightseeing where we saw the Canadian Parliament buildings in Ottawa and took a boat tour on the river. Q: Tell me about school and your training schedule? Ryan: I'm a senior in high school where I take five core classes and get out of school at 12:30. I have a few hours to study and finish my homework before I go to the gym. I train 22 hours a week. I work ahead in school so I don't fall behind when I attend camps and competitions. Q: How's training going now? Ryan: Training is going great. I just returned with six other guys from Berlin where we attended a training camp with the German National Team. Right now I'm trying to consistently hit some new skills so I can add them to my routines. Q: What are your gymnastics goals? Ryan: My goals for 2007 are to make the jump to the senior level and continue to compete internationally. I'd also like to some day make a World Championship and/or Olympic team. ~

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USA Men Win Medals

The junior men's team of Ryan Lieberman, Philip Onorato, Miguel Pineda and Tun Gentry won the team title at the Junior Pan American Championships, scoring 259.595 over Brazil's 246.462 and Canada's 241.594. The competition took place at the Palais des Congres in Gatineau, Que., August 25-27.

The U .S. gymnasts went 1-4 in the all­around. Lieberman, 17, of Buffalo Grove Gymnastics won the all-around title with a score of 86.598. Onorato, 17, ofWOGAfinished second all-around with a 85.698. Although only two scores per country count in the all­around rankings, Pineda of Hocking Valley Gymnastics Center was the third highest score with a 84.965 followed by WOGf!{s Gentry with 84.665. Pineda is 17 and Gentry is 18 years old.

The U.S. qualified two competitors to each event final and earned at least one medal on all six events. The U.s. picked up an additional eight medals during event finals, grabbing 1-2 in both rings and high bar. Gentry won the gold medal on the horizontal bar and was second on vault and still rings. Onorato was the champion on the still rings and was second on the floor exercise. Lieberman was second on the high bar and parallel bars, as well as third on the pommel horse.

Ryatt Lieberlltatt Jlrth Pate: August 16, 1989 l{esldet1ce: Lake Forest Illinois Club: Juffalo c.rove c.ytMnastics Coach: Pon Osborn Jegat1tY"'t1ast!cs: 1993 Most that1lcful for. l'tM tMost thankful for a great fatMily and friends.

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Q: Tell me about your experience at the Jr. Pan American Championships? Philip: It was a great time. Being in another country is always a great experience, some better than others! Q: Which was your best event and why? Philip: My best event was rings. I took gold. Q: What was the best part of the trip? ,.. Philip: The best part was winning team gold and hearing our National Anthem on the platform! Q: How's training going now? What's next? Philip: Training is going great. I'm probably in better shape now than I've ever been due to more strength and flexibility workouts. The Valeri Liukin Invitational is next and then on to Winter Cup. Q: Tell me about school and your training schedule? What grade are you in and how do you manage school and training? PhiUp: Right now I'm a Junior at Spring Creek Academy which helps me to train in the morning and travel. I have a lot of school work to make up, but somehow the job always gets done with the help of tutors. Q: What are your gymnastics goals? PhiUp: My goals for 2007 are to train hard and stay healthy, and then the "beyond" will take care of itself. I do have plans to attend college and compete NCAA.

fitlt tentry Jlrth Pate: Vec. 2, 1988 Resldettce: Plano, fexas Club: WOG-A Coach: Sergei Pakanich 'egatt tYIMttastlcs: 1995 Most thattkful for. My health.

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iguel Pineda Jlrth Pate: Sept. 22, 1989 Resldettce: G-alloway, Ohio Club: Hocking Valley G-ytMnastics Center

Coaches: Mike Serra 'egatt tYIMttastlcs: 1994-Most thattkful for. Having a loving, healthy fatMily.

Q:Tell me about your experience at the Jr. Pan American Championships? Miguel: It was a lot of fun. It was exciting to compete for my country! Q: Which was your best event and why? Miguel: Pommel horse. I was last up for the U.S. and nailed my routine. Q: Tell me about school and tra ining schedule and how you manage both? Miguel: I train four hours each day after school, and on Saturdays. I'm a Junior in high school. I manage school by using my study halls and keeping school separate from home and training. Q: How's training going now? What's next? Miguet Training now is mainly skill development. My next meet is Winter Cup. Q: What are your gymnastics goals? Miguel: My goals for 2007 are to make the jump to senior team. Beyond that is to become senior national champion and represent the u.s. at the Olympics.

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Q: Tell me about your experience at the Jr. Pan American Championships? fi",; It was great. It was fun competing with the guys for Team USA.

Q: Which was your best event and why?

fi",; High Bar. I hit a solid routine both days of competition.

Q: Did you get to do anything unique or special at the event?

fi",; We took a river tour of Ottawa and were able to see the Parliament buildings and Supreme Court buildings.

Q: What was the best part ofthe trip?

fi",; Our team winning

Q: Tell me about school and your training schedule?

n",; I train in the morning from 8-11 a.m., go to school from 11 :30 a.m.-3 :15 p.m., and train at night from 4:45-8:00 p.m. I also take some home school courses so I don't have to have a full day of school. I study a lot at night.

Q: How's training going now?

fi",; Training is going very well. I'm learning several new skills that I plan to put into my routines for next year.

Q: What are your goals in gymnastics?

fi",; Next year, I hope to make the Senior National Team. The years following, I want to go to college and compete NCAA, as well as try to maintain National Team status. ~

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the Team Gold The USA won the team title at the 2006 Pan American Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Toronto, Ont., August 27-29, finishing ahead of Canada and Mexico. The USA won a total of four gold, two silver and two bronze medals.

and Mexico's 127.700 and 126.650. 13.325. In hoop, Marmer posted a 14.175 for the gold medal, easily outdistancing Canada's Demetra Mantcheva at 13.550. Brazil's Natalia Gaudio and Kvieczynski tied for the bronze medal, finishing just short of Mantcheva at 13.500. Marmer's third individual event gold medal came in ribbon, with Kvieczynski and Gaudio finishing second and third, respectively. Torba was seventh.

The US. team included 2006 US. junior all-around champion Rachel Marmer who trains at Hollywood Academy of Gymnastics in Los Angeles, Marlee Shape of North Shore Rhythmic in Buffalo Grove, rn., and Anastasia Torba of Alegro Rhythmic in Orinda, Calif. The US. Team won the gold medal with a score of 130.125 over Canada

Brazil's Angelica Kvieczynski took the gold medal in the all-around by posting a 54.625. Marmer scored 53.675 for the silver medal and Mexico's Sofia Sanchez claimed the bronze with 51.950. Shape and Torba finished sixth and seventh, respectively.

During event finals, Marmer won the rope, hoop and ribbon titles, finishing second behind Kvieczynski in clubs. Marmer decisively won both the rope and hoop gold medals. In rope, Marmer's 14.400 was a complete point better than Kvieczynski's 13.400. Shape was third with

Kvieczynski won clubs with her 14.475. Marmer was second with a score of 14.100, and Shape claimed her second bronze medal with her 13.725 total.

Rachel Marllter Making her Mark! Jlrth Pate: Oct. 22, 1991 Reslde"ce: Los At1geles, Califort1ia Club: Hollywood AcadetMy of ~ytMt1astics Coach: Yelet1a Chshukareva Favorite color. ~reet1 Favorite Music: Mostly hip hop at1d m Favorite Class: Math

Rachel Marmer, turned 15 on October 22, and has already won four Junior National All-Around titles in rhythmic gymnastics. She also won the 2004 and 2006 Pacific Alliance Championships title and took second at the 2006 Junior Pan American Championships.

USA Gymnastics talked to Rachel about the big goals she has set in her sport and how she hopes to achieve them!

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Q: What was it like to win your fourth junior title at the Visa Championships? Rachel: It felt really good. I was really happy to win!

Q: Was there added pressure since you've won in the past? Rachel: Yes, I felt like it was a lot more pressure. I tried not to worry about what others were thinking and just do well. Q: What was your best event and why? Rachel: My best event was ribbon during finals because I had no mistakes. I think it was the best routine I have ever done.

Q: What was it like winning four gold and two silver medals at the Jr. Pan Am Championships? Rachel: It felt good to do well. My best event at Jr. Pan Ams was rope because I nailed all of my elements and tosses. I didn't mess up on anything.

Q:What are your rhythmic goals for the future? Rachel: To make the 2008 Olympic Games. I will turn senior this year so I'll need to win nationals and hopefully make the World Championships team in 2007, and then qualify the u.s. for a spot to the Olympics. This is my goal. Q: Are you looking forward to turning senior in 200??

Rachel: Yes. I think it will be really exciting. I've been a junior for so many years. I think there will be a little less pressure at first as a senior, but then probably more pressure later on - I don't really know what to expect.

Q: What do you think will be the difference with competing senior vs. junior? Rachel: In senior competition you get to qualify and compete at a lot more important competitions like World Championships and Olympic Games. There are more opportunities. ~

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Q: How is training going now? Are you planning for any upcoming meet or camp? Rachet Right after Visa Championships I went home for four days and then went to Canada for the Junior Pan American Championships, then immediately to Netherlands for a competition. So, I just got back from some time off. I will still practice my junior routines because I go to Japan in November for a competition. When I get back from that trip I'll get my senior routines and start working toward senior competitions.

Q: Tell me about school? Rachel: I'm in the 10th grade and I started school the day I returned from the Netherlands, so I've been busy getting caught up. I do school each day from 9 a.m.-2:40 p.m., then gymnastics from 4-8:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 10-2 p.m. On Tuesdays I leave school early and do gymnastics from 1 :30-8 p.m.

Q: How do you handle school and training and traveling? Rachet I go to a small school with about 30 other kids. They give me work ahead of time and let me make it up when I get back.

Q: Do you know what type of career you might wantto pursue? Rachet I want to go into psychology/therapy. Q:Tell me about your family? Rachet I live with my mom and step dad. I have a sister, three half sisters and one half brother. I see my dad and his family on the weekends. I have a dog - a Russian Terrier. 13

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All-AnIIIId 1. Angelica Kvieczynski 2. Rachel Marmer 3. Sofia Sanchez

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Clubs 1. Angelica Kvieczynski 2. Rachel Marmer 3. Marlee Shape

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Searl 130.125 127.700 126.650

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Top Row: Chris Estrada; USA Delegation. Bottom Row: (L to R) Nani Vercruyssen and Dakota Eamest; Philip Devine; Ryan Weston

USA Trampoline Wins The USA Trampoline Team won the men's competition and finished second in the women's event at the 2006 Pan American Championships in Monterrey, Mexico in August. This top placement secured two men and two women to compete in h"ampoline at the 2007 Pan American Games, July 13-29, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In addition, the USA garnered one gold, three silver and two bronze medals in individual competition.

USA's Chris Estrada of Lafayette, La. /Trampoline & Tumbling Express, was first after prelims, but ended up earning the silver medal in men's trampoline, just two-tenths behind Jason Burnett of Canada. Ryan Weston of Chubbuck, Iowa /E.P. Athletics, earned the bronze medal.

For senior women, Brittany Dircks of Orland Park, Ill. / Midwest Training and Ice Center, won a silver medal, finishing second behind Karen Cockburn of Canada. Amada Bailey of Levelland, Texas / Acrospirits, just missed the medal stand and finished fourth.

Competing in the junior women's competition, Nani Vercruyssen of Honolulu / Hawaii Academy easily won the gold medal over Kailey McLeod of Canada. USA's Dakota Earnest of Levelland, Texas, won the bronze medal.

Canada's Philip Barbaro edged out Philip Devine of Pecatonica, ill.1J&J Tumbling and Trampoline, for the junior men's top spot. i3

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196.4' 2. Canada 195.1' 3. Brazil 190.2' 4. Mexico 179.6 ' Qualifies two athletes to 2007 Pan American Games

Senior Country 1. Jason Burnett Canada 2. Chris Estrada USA 3. Ryan Weston USA 4. Rafael Andrade Brazil 5. Martin Myers Canada 6. Adrian Salas Mexico 7. Dario Arias Argentina 8. Rodrigo Lima Brazil

Jiinior 1. Philip Barbaro Canada 2. Philip Devine USA 3. Kyle Sohen Canada 4. Vinicius Oliveira Brazil 5. Rodrigo Pacheco Brazil 6. Victor Reyes Mexico 7. Fernando Cajigas

Score 38.9 38.7 36.7 36.1 35.4 21.6 13.6 13.1

36.4 34.7 33.2 33 32.8 31.5

Medals Score 192.2' 185.6' 161.5'

4. Argentina ! 158.9 5. Brazil 99.2 ' Qualifies two athletes to 2007 Pan American Games

Senior Country Score Canada 37.3

2. Brittany Dircks USA 35.7 3. Rosannagh

Maclennan Canada 35.5 4. Amanda Bailey USA 34.9 5. Giovanna Matheus Brazil 33.6 6. Ma. Fernanda

Reynaud Mexico 29.8 7. Viviana Ramirez Mexico 28.6 8. Veronica lorenzo . Argentina 16.1

Junior 1. Nanl Vercruyssen USA 34.5 2. Kailey Mcleod Canada 32.8 3. Dakota Earnest USA 31 .8 4. Joana Perez Brazil 31 .7 5. Samantha Sendel Canada 30.7 6. Taissa Garcia Brazil 29.5 7. Karen Guerrero Mexico 28.9

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For hungry gymnasts and coaches, a gift of holiday food is always welcome. Here are a few recipes that are tried and true favorites, taken from Nancy Clark's Sports Nutrition Guidebook, Third Edition (www.nancydarkrd.com).

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3 large well-ripened bananas 1 egg or 2 egg whttes 2 tablespoons oil, preferably canola 1/3 cup milk 1/3 to 1/2 cup sugar

1. Preheat the oven to 350°. 2. Mash bananas with a fork.

1 teaspoon san 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1-1/2 cups ftour, preferably ha~ whole wheat and half whtte

3. Add egg, oil, milk, sugar, salt, baking soda, and baking powder. Beat well. 4. Gentiy blend the ftour into the banana mixture and stir for 20 seconds, or until moistened. 5. Pour into a 4" x 8" loaf pan that has been lightiy oiled, treated with cooking spray, or lined with wax paper. 6. Bake for 45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted near the middle comes out clean. 7. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Toml calories: 1,600. Calories per slice: 135· Carbohydrate: 24g • Protein: 3g \

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These muffins are a favorite of Evelyn Tribole, RD, sports nutritionist and author of Healthy Homestyle Cooking. I can understand why she enjoys these muffins ... they're tasty warm from the oven, and even tastier on the second day, when the ftavors have blended. Note: n you prefer a fat-free muffin, replace the canola oil with 1/3 cup of applesauce and use 6 egg whites instead of the whole eggs. Yield: 12 muffins

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v,,: 1 cup whole wheat flour 2 cups finely shredded carrots 112 cup buttermilk (or 112 cup milk : 1 cup white ffour 1 medium apple

J peeled and mixed with 112 teaspoon vinegar and

- - ---: 3/4 cup sugar shredded let stand for 5 minutes) "Tbanksg'iving/is one of my " : 2 teaspoons baking powder 112 cup raisins 113 cup oil (preferab/y canola)

., : 2 teaspoons cinnamon 112 cup chopped nuts 2 teaspoons vanilla extract favorite holidays because /: 112 teaspoon baking soda 3 eggs orsubstitute 1 teaspoon salt

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turkey, /drLessing, mashed ,, / 1. Preheat the oven to 350°. Prepare 12 muffin tins with papers or vegetable spray. d 2.ln a large bowl, stir together the ftours, sugar, baking powder, cinnamon and baking soda.

pqta~~ gravy. <, ___ I 3.ln a separate bowl, stir together the egg (white), buttermilk, oil and vanilla. Add the liquid ingredients all at -Phillip Onora(~\ ~OGArin]eJano, Tdta~: once to the ftour mixture and stir until blended.

Jr.~t':i);(aI Tearn MemlJe5-.. [l U~ 4. Spoon the batter into the muffin cups. Bake about 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center Onorato, age 17, won rings at both I~ Ii comes out clean. the 2006 Pacific Alliance and Junior ::J II: Total calories: 2,750· Calories per muffin: 230 • Carbohydrate: 37g • Protein: 5g • Fats: 7g Pan Am Championships. L - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - --- - - - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- - -- -- - - - - --

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Shannon Weiderho~, RD found this recipe on the American Heart Association's website www.deliciousdecisions.org. She says it's a perfect snack for calming the afternoon munchies. Keep this in a ziplock bag in your backpack or gym bag and you'll have energy to enjoy your day! ~'s sweet, but not too sweet. Yield: 10 servings

3 cups Oat Squares cereal 3 cups mini-pretzels, salted or salt-free, as desired 2 tablespoons tub margarine, melted

1. Preheat oven to 325°.

1 tablespoon packed brown sugar 112 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup dried fruit bits or raisins

2. In a large plastic Zip-lock bag or plastic container with a cover, combine the oat squares and pretzels. 3.ln a small bowl, stir together the me~ed margarine, brown sugar and cinnamon. Pour over the cereal mixture. 4. Seal the bag or container and shake gentiy until the mixture is well coated. Transfer to a baking sheet. 5. Bake, uncovered for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring once or twice. 6. Let cool, then add the dried fruit. 7. Store in an airtight container or smaller single-serving baggies.

36 USA GYMNASTICS NOVEMBER· DECEMBER 2006 \~ Toml calories: 2, 000 • Calories per serving: 200 • Carbohydrate: 40g • Protein: 5g • Fats: 2g CJj---------------------------------------------------------------------- -_.

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"We are very proud of Yuliya's accomplishment," said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics, "and we wish her success at the World Cup Final.

This is a great accomplishment in itself, and we look forward to seeing her compete in Birmingham."

In addition to Hall, several other U.S. gymnasts competed on the final day at the World Cup in Salzgitter. In synchronized trampoline, Erin Blanchard of Lafayette, La., and Amanda Bailey of Levelland, Texas, finished seventh in women's competition, while the men's pair of Ryan Weston of Chubbuck, Idaho, and Chris Estrada of Lafayette took eighth place. In individual trampoline, Blanchard missed

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Women's Team Finals

1. China 2. USA 3. Russia 4. Romania 5. Ukfiline 6. Australia 7. Brazil 8. Spain

Women's All-Around

1. FERRARI Vanessa 2. BIEGER Jana 3. IlBASA Sandra Raluca 4. NISTOR Stelian, 5. JOURA Daria 6. PANG Panpan 7. DYKES Hollie 8. TWEDDLE Elizabeth 9. CHUSOVITINA Oksana 10. PRIESS Ashley 11. SEVERINO Isabelle 12. lHOU lhuoru 13. KOlICH Alina 14. CAMPOS Laura 15. KURODA Mayu 16. HOPFNER-HIBBS Elyse 16. DE SIMONE Lenika 18. KAESLIN Ariella 19. PAVLOVA Anna 20. LlNDOR Katheleen 21. HYPOUTO Daniele 22. ZGOBA Dariya 23. HONG Su Jong 24. PRAVDINA Kristina

Vault 1. CHENG Fei 2. SACRAMONE Alicia 3. CHUSOVITINA Oksana 4. SOUZA Lais 5. PAVLOVA Anna 6. ZAMOLODCHIKOVA Elena 7. HONG Su Jong 8. IZBASA Sandra Raluca

Bars 1. TWEDOLE 8izabeth 2. LlUKIN Nastia 3. FERRARI Vanessa 4. KURODA Mayu 5. SIEGER Jana 6. JOURA Daria 7. NISTOR Steliana 8. KRASNIANSKA Iryna

ITA USA ROM ROM AUS CHN AUS GBR GER USA FRA CHN UKR ESP JPN CAN ESP SUI RUS FRA BRA UKR PRK RUS

CHN 15.712 USA 15.325 GER 15.100 BRA 14.987 RUS 14.975 RUS 14.962 PRK 14.650 ROM 14.562

GBR 16.200 USA 16.0S0 ITA 15.775 JPN 15.400 USA 14.550 AUS 14.375 ROM 13.975 UKR 13.475

VT 44.250 44.600 45.325

UB BB FX Total 45.300 46.775 45.875 182.200 45.275 45.575 45.900 181.350 42.300 45.750 43.950 177.325

44.450 41.550 45.225 44.225 175.450 42.800 43.950 44.325 43.175 174.250 43.050 43.550 43.875 42.750 173.225 43.650 42.800 42.425 44.100 172.975 42.450 43.900 42.025 42100 170.475

VT 14.800 14.725 15.025

UB BB FX AA 15.825 14.900 15.500 61.025 15.350 15.300 15.375 60.750 14.225 15.475 15.525 60.250

14.275 15.275 15.800 14.600 59.950 14.500 15.100 15.000 15.275 59.875 14.025 14.350 14.550 15.000 14.450 14.600

15.425 14.800 15.425 59.675 14.975 15.625 14.550 59.500 14700 14.950 15.250 59.450 14.700 14.375 14.875 58.950 15.425 15.325 13.600 58.800 14.100 14.925 15.000 58.625

14.300 15.150 14.425 14.700 58.575 14.500 13.875 15.175 14.650 58.200 14.825 14550 14.575 14.150 58.100 13.400 15.550 15.100 13.925 57.975 13.950 14.325 15.125 14.300 57.700 13.725 14.900 14.650 14.425 57.700 13.575 14.675 15.075 14.350 57.675 14.925 13.900 14.225 14.575 57.625 14.450 14.125 14.725 14.300 57.600 13.750 14.150 14.575 14.700 57.175 13.650 15.600 14.075 13.600 56.925 15.700 13.350 13.275 13.750 56.075 13.675 13.275 14.850 13.725 55.525

Beam 1. KRASNIAN5KA Iryna 2. IZBASA Sandra Raluca 3. HOPFNER-HIBBS 8yse 4. PAVLOVA Anna 4. ZHANG Nan 6. FERRARI Vanessa 7. NISTOR Steliana 8. SHCHERBATYKH Olga

Floor 1. CHENG Fei 2. BIEGER Jana 3. FERRARI Vanessa 4. DOS SANT05 Daiane 4. TWEDDLE Elizabeth 6. IZBASA 5andra Raluca 7. KELLEY Natasha 8. SOUZA Lais

UKR 15.575 ROM 15500 CAN 15.475 RUS 15.275 CHN 15.275 ITA 14.675 ROM 14.575 UKR 14.325

CHN 15.875 USA lS.550 ITA 15.450 BRA 15.425 GBR 15.425 ROM 15.375 USA 15.300 BRA 14.750

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Men's Team Finals

China Russia Japan Romania Belarus Canada Gennany Switzerland

Men's All -Around

1. YANG Wei 2. TOMITA Hiroyuki 3. HAMBUECHEN Fabian 4. CHEN'r1bing 5. DEVIATOVSKI Ma~m 6. NAKA5ETakuya 7. YANG Tae-Young 8. SELARIU Dorin Razvan 9. WONG Adam 9. MARTINEZ Rafael 11 . SAVITSKI Dimitri 12. JEFFERI5 Joshua 13. lOZULYA Roman 14. POTRA Dan Nicolae 15. KARBANENKO Dimitri 16. RYAlANOV Yury 17. GAfUlK Nathan 18. ALVAREZ Guillermo 19. LYMPANOVNOS Christos 20. VARGAS Luis 21 . KUKSENKOV Mykola 22. ARTEMEV Alexander 23. CAPELLI Claudio

Floor 1. DRAGULESCU Marian 2. HYPOLITO Diego 3. SHEWFELT Kyle 4. DEFERR Gervasio 5. JOVTCHEV Jordan 6. ZOU Kai 7. SHATILOU Alexander 8. BOTELLA PEREZ Isaac

Pommel Horse 1. XIAO Qin 2. 5ELLATH URAI r 3. ARTEMEV Alexander 4. KRYUKOV Nikolai 5. FENGJing 6. KOCZI Flavius 7. TOMITA Hiroyuki 8. SELIGMAN Robert

Still Rings 1. CHEN 'r1bing 2. JOVTCHEV Jordan 3. VAN GELDER Yuri 4. YANG Wei 5. IVANKOV Ivan 6. SAFOSHKIN Alexander 7. COPPOUNO Andrea 8. ANGIOLml Maneo

CHN JPN GER CHN RUS JPN KOR ROM CAN ESP BLR AUS UKR ROM FRA RUS CAN USA GRE PUR UKR USA SUI

FX PH SR VT PB HB Total 44.575 44.775 47.625 48.900 47.115 4iZJ5 277.715_ 44.1 25 45.350 46.325 47.900 46.900 44.800 275.400 44.425 44.775 47.150 47.175 46.225 45.050 274.800 46.175 44.700 45.175 48500 44.975 42.700 272.225 45.325 44.125 46.450 47.000 46.100 43.050 272.050 46.050 42.725 44.575 48.825 44.725 43.450 270.350 44.625 44.450 45.300 47.375 44.975 43.300 270.025 44.750 42.875 44.550 47.675 43.875 44.300 268.025

FX PH SR VT PB HB Total 15.125 15.350 16.450 16.625 16.000 14.850 94.400 15.275 14.975 15.900 15.850 15.725 15.450 93.175 15.725 14.575 15.250 16.400 15.350 15.675 92.975 15.225 14.925 16.500 16.200 15.050 14.725 92.625 15.250 15.250 15.375 16.225 15.550 14.900 92.550 15.525 14.475 15.700 15.350 15.175 15.425 91.650 15.300 14.650 15.050 14.975 15.900 14.825 90.700 15.250 14.375 15.400 16.175 14.700 14.700 90.600 15.225 14.650 15.125 15.625 14.975 14.725 90.325 15.150 15.300 15025 15.025 15.050 14.775 90.325 14.650 15.050 15.150 15.775 14.975 14.500 90.100 14.875 14.075 15.175 15.500 14.925 14.700 89.250 15.050 13.625 15.950 15.325 15.225 13.925 89.100 15.200 14.225 15.575 15.825 13.600 14.575 89.000 15.400 14.475 14.575 15.300 15.050 14.125 88.925 14.525 13.725 14.925 15.725 14.975 15.025 88.900 15.150 13.925 14.325 16.150 14.350 14.350 88.250 15.375 13.775 14.550 15.725 14.525 14.225 8.8.175

14.850 14.475 15.025 15.625 14.000 14.025 88.000 15.125 13.625 14.300 15.650 15.225 13.525 87.450 14.225 14.775 14.350 15.700 14.950 13.425 87.425 15.075 14.475 14.2S0 15.750 15.525 12.150 87.225 14.650 12.525 14.100 15.875 13.875 14.225 85.250

Vault ROM 16.250 1. DRAGULESCU Marian ROM 16.487 BRA 16.150 CAN 15.700 ESP 15.675 BUL 15.600 CHN 15.550 ISR 15.525 E5P 14.600

CHN 16.025 AUS 15.750 USA 15.500 RUS 15.450 CHN 15.375 ROM 15.350 JPN 15.225 CRO 14.750

CHN BUL NED CHN BLR RUS ITA ITA

16.525 16.325 16.300 16.275 16.225 15.850 15.625 15.500

2. KASPIAROVICH Dimitri 3. HAMBUECHEN fabian 4. YERIMBETOV Yernar 5. HYPOUTO Diego 6. BLANIK Leszek 7. SAPRONENKO Evgeni 8. WIGNANITZ Raphael

Parallel Bars 1. YANG Wei 2. TOMITA Hiroyuki 2. YOO Won Chul 4. TSOLAKIDIS Vasileios 5. IVANKOV Ivan 6. YANG Tae-Young 7. MORlTakehito 8. FOKIN Anton

High Bar 1. RIZZO Philippe 2. PEGAN Aljaz 3. MARAS Vlasios 4. TOMITA Hiroyuki 5. KRYUKOV Nikolai 6. MORI Takehito 7. KIM Seung II 8. DRAGULESCU Marian

BLR 16.312 GER 15.825 KAZ 15.712 BRA 15.662 POL 15.650 LAT 15.412 FRA 15.237

CHN JPN KOR GRE BlR KOR JPN UZB

16.075 15.950 15.950 15.925 15.850 15.725 15.700 15.450

AUS 16.125 SLO 15.900 GRE 15.800 JPN 15.550 RUS 15.525 JPN 14.875 KOR 14.375 ROM 11.325 ~

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22 • JUNIOR PAN AM CHAMPIONSHIPS

1. Rebecca Bross 2. Samantha Peszek USA 3. Jade Barbosa BRA 4. Nansy Damianova 5. Yesenia Estrada 6. Brittany Rogers 7. Daniela De Leon 8. Ayelen Tarabini

Uneven Bars 1. Bianca Flohr 2. Shawn Johnson 3. Nansy Damianova 4. Brittany Rogers 5. Khiuani Dias 6. Ethiene Franco 7. Yesenia Estrada 8. Virginia Deluzio

CAN MEX CAN MEX ARG

USA USA CAN CAN BRA BRA MEX ARG

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15.300 15.175 15.000 14.450 14.400 13.975 13.375 12.175

Country 1. Shawn Johnson USA 2. Bianca Ftohr 3. Charlotte Mackie 4. Nansy Damianova 5. Jade Barbosa 6. Sidney Sanabria 7. Yesenia Estrada 8. Khiuani Dias

Floor Exercise

USA CAN CAN BRA PUR MEX BRA

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FlOOr Exercise 1 . Marcos Barros 2. Philip Onorato 3. Jackson Payne 4. Ryan Lieberman 5. Joaquin Ramirez 6. AJ Rayment 7. Francisco Barreto 8. Daniel Corral

Pommel Horse 1. Daniel Corral 2. Joaquin Ramirez 3. Ryan Lieberman 4. Mynor Oliva 5. Adicxon Trejo 6. Jackson Payne 7. Miguel Pineda 8. Sergio Eras

Still Rings 1. Philip Onorato 2. TIm Gentry 3. Marcos Barros 4. Sergio Eras 5. AJ Rayment 6. Daniel Corral 7. Jayd Lukenchuk 8. Mynor Oliva

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14.575 14.200 13.975 13.700 13.200 12.850 12.825 12.475

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1. Joaquin Ramirez 2. TIm Gentry 3. Tomas Siqueira 4. Ryan Lieberman 5. Mynor Oliva 6. Francisco Barreto 7. Jayd Lukenchuk 8. AJ Rayment

Parallel Bars 1. Joaquin Ramirez 2. TIm Gentry 3. Tomas Siqueira 4. Ryan Lieberman 5. Mynor Oliva 6. Francisco Barreto 7. Jayd Lukenchuk 8. AJ Rayment

High Bar 1. TIm Gentry 2. Ryan Lieberman 3. Francisco Barreto 4. Daniel Corral 5. Adicxon Trejo 6. Nicolas Cordoba 7. Tomas Siqueira 8. Jackson Payne

Country MEX USA BRA USA GUA BRA CAN CAN

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15.362 14.875 14.675 14.575 14.400 14.362 13.737 13.725

14.575 14.350 14.100 13.900 13.700 13.650 13.250 11.100

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.a. JOSH DILWORTH O verland Park, Missouri Josh Dilworth is a Level 10 gymnast. In addition to his gym workouts at Great American Gymnastics Express, Josh got in extra workout time this summer in his backyard on his in-ground pommel horse.

T CAITLYN WEBB Plymouth, Michigan Caitlyn, 10, is a LevelS and scored a perfect '10' on her floor routine at the 2006 Graffiti Invitational in New York. She trains at Euro Stars Gymnastics and is coached by Peter and Tania

as well as the owners of the club. Her other scores included: Bars 9.650, Beam 9.575, Vault 9.350; Webb's all-around score totaled 38.055

GYMNASTICS NOVEMBER · DECEMBER 2006

.... KAYLA HALL & LAURA AMES Mount Airy, Maryland Kayla Hall, 11, and Laura Ames, 15, compete as a Level 9 women's pair in Acrobatic Gymnastics. The pair won the 2006 Region 7 Championships and placed third at the Acrobatic National Championships in their level and age group. They also participated in the 2006 Visa Championships and won a gold medal. They train at Skyview Gymnastics and are coached by Diane Floyd and Leeann Lenhart.

~ NAn-lAN KHAW Beaverton , Oregon

~ LAUREN MARIE MARTINEZ Albuquerque, New Mexico Lauren, 9, is a three-time consecutive State Champion. She placed first in the 2004 Level S State Championship with a score of 36.35, first in the 2005 Level 6 State Championship with a score of 37225, and first in the 2006 Level 7 State Championship with a score of

.... SKYLAR KELLUM Warsaw, Virginia Skylar Kellum, 10, is a Level 8 Trampoline and Tumbling Gymnast. She was the 2005 Region VI champion on Double Mini. She was also a National Finalist at the 2005 T& T National Championships in Houston, and took ninth on trampoline and eighth on double mini. She tra ins at the Northern Neck Athletic Center with coach Janice Col lins.

37.375. She and her twin sister, Meaghan, train at Gold Cup Gymnastics and are coached by Gymnastics Hall of Fame Coach Ed Burch and his wife, Kay .

.... JOSH BULFORD Georgia Josh, a Level 6 gymnast from Paulding Gymnastics, is pictured with his coach, Charlie Johnson. At the 2006 Flipfest Meet held in Knoxville, Tenn., Josh placed first in floor, rings, parallel bars, high bar and all- around. He's now training for Level 7 for the 2006-2007 meet season.

Nathan trains at Oregon Gymnastics Academy with his coach Leonard Spivey. He fi nished the in top 10 in the nation to qualify for Future Stars training. Hundreds of OGA gymnasts turned out for Nathan's Send-Off Party on July 25, 2006.

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INCLINE MATS 30" wide x 72" long working surface. Inclines from 1" up to 12" in height. Folds in half for versatility and easy storage. Firm polyurethane foam core. Available in red/It. grey or . blue/ It. grey heavy duty vinyl fabric.

YOUR CHOICE OF RED/LT. GREY or BLUE/LT.GREY

4' X 8' HOME USE

FOLDING MATS Our best 4'x 8' xl 3/8"folding mat. 1 3/8" Crosslink foam core. Velcro on each end to join mats end-to-end. Available in heavy duty red or blue vinyl fabric.

4' X 12' HOME USE

FOLDING MATS Made from the same great materials as the 4' x 8' folding mats. This 12'Iong mat allows you to combine individual. skills into a tumbling series. Velcro on each end to join mats end-to-end. Available in heavy duty red or blue vinyl fabric.

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