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RHYTHMIC WORLD

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Theresa Kulikowski competed in her first international com­petition at the 1995 World Championships in Japan. She helped the u.s. team earn a bronze medal.

Blaine Wilson made his first World ChampionshiRs team and traveled to Sabae, Japan. He finished 25th all-around and was the top finisher for the U.S. men in the all-around competition.

GYMNASTICS CONGRESS

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publisher Kathy Scanlan

Editor Luan Peszek

Assistant Editor Ramonna Robinson

Designer Julie T. Jones

Men's Program Director Ron Galimore

Women's Program Director Kathy Kelly

Rhythmic Program Director Nora Campbell

Director of Educational Services Steve Whitlock

USA Gymnastics Board of Directors

Chair: Sandy Knapp; President. Kathy Scanlan; Pres ident Emeritus: Mike Donahue; Amateur Athletic Union: Stan Atkinson; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milan; American Trampoline & Tumbling Association: Wayne Downing; American Turners: Betty Heppner; Jewish Community Centers: Lori Katz; National High School Gymnastics Association for Men: Roy Johnson; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Women: Gail Davis; National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: YVOlU1e Hodge; National Collegiate Athletic Association: Chris Voelz, Lou Burkel; National Federation of State High School Associations: Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Harry Bjerke; National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association: John Brink,vorth; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kate Faber-Hickie; U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches Association: Suzie DiTullio; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Clubs: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Men's Gymnastics: Peter Kormann; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics: Tony Gehman, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. Men's Gymnastics Coaches Association: Marc Yancey; U.S. Sports Acrobatics Federation: Bonnie Davidson; Young Men's Christian Association of the USA: Rick Dodson; USA Gymnastics National Membership Directors: Men's: Jim Holt, Ray Gura; Women's: Julia Thompson­Arelz, Mark Webber; Rhythmic: Alia Svirsky, Ute Alt­Carberry; Athlete's Advisory Council: Karyn Lyon Glover, chair; Chris \'Valler, vice chair; Kristen Kenoyer Woodland, sec; Tanya Service Chaplin, Kim Zmeskal, VVendy Hill iard, Peter Vidmar, Conrad Voorsanger; usoe Athlete Representative: MicheUe Dusserre.

USA Gymnastics Executive Committee

Chair: Sandy Knapp; Special Advisor to the Chairman of the Board: Roe Kreutzer; President: Kathy Scanlan; Secretary: Mike Milidonis; Vice Chair Women: Nancy Marshall; Vice Chair Men: Tim Daggett; Vice Chair Rhythmic: Candace Feinberg; FIG Women's Technical Committee: Jackie Fie; FIG Rhythmic Technical Committee: Andrea Sdunid·Shapiro; FIG Men's Technical Committee: Bill Roetzheim; At Large Members: Jim Hartung, Joan Moore; Athlete Directors: Tanya Service Chaplin, Karyn Lyon Glover, Peter Vidmar; USOC Athlete Representative: Michelle Dusserre; President Emeritus: Mike Donahue.

Unless expressly identified to the contrary. all articles, statements and views printed herein are attributed solely to the author and USA Gymnastics expresses no opinion and assumes no responsibility thereof.

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FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD TASK FORCE by Kathy Scanlan

In the fall of 1994, USA Gymnastics created a Task Force to examine its response to the Female Athlete

Triad (disordered eating, amenorrhea and osteoporosis). This Task Force was created because USA Gymnastics recog­nizes its responsibility to w1derstand the Female Athlete Triad and to actively pur­sue policies that will provide a healthy environment in which gymnasts can pursue their goals.

The purpose of the Task Force is to recommend improved programs for administrators,

of opinion on the Female Athlete Triad. It includes sport psychology consul­tants, nutritionists, medical experts, Olympic athletes, coaches, judges and parents of athletes.

The Task Force began by examin­ing the Female Athlete Triad and trying to determine to what

extent it affects gymnasts. Young female athletes are at risk of developing disor­dered patterns of eating which may lead to menstrual dysfunction (amenorrhea) and subsequent premature osteoporosis or bone loss. Disordered eating refers to

This task force was

created because USA

Gymnastics recognizes

its responsibility to

a thletes, coaches, judges and parents . To our knowledge, this is the first time a governing body of a sport has so aggres­sively pursued an understanding of the Triad and asked so openly for guide­lines and recom-

the spectrum of abnormal pat­terns of eating, including behav­iors such as bingeing and purg­ing or both; food restriction; pro­longed fasting; use of diet pills, diuretics or laxatives; and/ or thought patterns such as: preoc­cupation with food, dissatisfac­

understand the Female tion with one's body, fear of

mendations.

The Task Force is chaired by Nancy Thies

Marshall, 1972 Olymp­ian and Vice-Chair for Women for USA Gymnastics, and repre­sents a broad spectrum

Athlete Triad and to

actively pursue poli·

cies that will provide a

healthy environment

in which gymnasts can

pursue their goals.

becoming fat, and a distorted body image.

The number of gymnasts affected by disordered eat­ing or Triad related prob­

lems is unclear. But, the Task Force concludes that the few studies available indicate enough of a prevalence that it is impor­tant to address the issues involved with the Triad.

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A t its root, disordered eating is a psychological problem, not a nutritional problem. In

making that recognition, the Task Force concluded that all efforts must be made to ensure that all gymnasts participate in an environment that leads to positive self-esteem as the best prevention for dis­ordered eating and potential subsequent health problems.

Many steps have been taken by USA Gymnastics to ensure a positive environ-

ment for gymnasts and to decrease the incidence of disordered eating and triad­related problems. Such measures include, but are not limited to: educa­tional information on nutrition and psy­chology being made available to mem­bers through USA Gymnastics magazine, Technique magazine and our merchan­dise department; educational sessions provided to professionals at the state, regional and national Congresses of USA Gymnastics; a sport psychology consultant and nutritionist on staff to work with our female National Team Members; and parent education dissem­inated through the National Team meet­ings and TOPs camps.

A dditional steps were recom­mended by the Task Force to help athletes, coaches, judges,

parents, club administrators and USA Gymnastics administrators.

Suggestions for athletes include: providing role

. models to further develop self-esteem and encourage communi­cation; creating a video that includes athlete testimonies; providing athletes the opportunity to discuss their con­cerns with professionals; providing assistance in the transition from gym­nastics competition to retirement; and providing information for athletes on how to address their coaches and par­ents with concerns.

Suggestions for coaches include: creating additional educational programs on how

to create a positive environment in the gym and recognize the signs and symp­toms of disordered eating; providing assistance to coaches in utilizing the ser­v ices of sport psychology consultants

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Many steps have been

taken by USA

Gymnastics to ensure

a positive

environment for

gymnasts and to

decrease the incidence

of disordered eating

and

triad·related

problems.

and nutritionists; and providing guide­lines to coaches about positive ways to discuss weight and strength issues .

The following sugges­tions were made for iudges: providing education

on Triad-related topics; including arti­cles in Technique on the impact of authority figures on the develQI2ment of adolescent and athlete self-esteem; encouraging interaction of judges and gymnasts on a non-competitive basis; continuing to educate judges on perfor­mance judging versus appearance judg­ing; and developing guidelines and appropriate terminology to assist judges in discussing routines w ith gym­nasts, parents and coaches.

Suggestions for the par­ents include: increasing the membership options that

would include a periodic newsletter for parent members; providing information on what to look for in selecting a coach or club and on ways to discuss problems with a coach; providing parent sessions at regional, state and n ational USA Gymnastics Congresses; and publishing a book for parents that includes general information about the sport, governing body, athlete psychology and parenting the elite gymnast.

Recommendations for club administrators include: instituting a policy

of periodic and frequent open practices at

clubs; working with parents to develop a parent's club; ensuring that periodic ses­sions occur between the coaches and par­ents; and providing for group education sessions for parents to include athlete psychology and nutrition.

These suggestions were made for USA Gymn­astics administrators:

developing a club certification program that will identify those clubs that provide an excellent program and positive envi­ronment for gymnasts; and seeking sup­port from sports scientists and others in researching issues related to the Female Athlete Triad. ---

I f you would like to receive the full copy of the report, write to USA Gymnastics Magazine, "Female

Athlete Triad Report," Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225, or fax your request to 317/237-5069.

USA GYMNASTICS.

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Atlanta Olympic organizers

released their Top 10 list of ticket requests for the 1996

Olympic Games and it's heavy

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S E P TE MB E R / OC T O BE R 1995

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WOMEN Julianne McNamara 1980 & 1984 Kathy Johnson 1980 & 1984 Tracee Talavera 1980 & 1984 Kim Chase May 1972 & 1976 Linda Metheny Mulvihill 1964, 1968

& 1972 Cathy Rigby McCoy 1968 & 1972 Muriel Davis Grossfeld 1956,1960

&1964 Doris Fuchs Brause 1956,1960

&1964 Marian Twyning Barone 1948 & 1952 Dorothy Dalton 1948 & 1952 Meta Neumann Eiste 1948 & 1952 Clara Schroth Lomady 1948 & 1952

MEN Dominick MinIcucci 1988 & 1992 Lance Ringnald 1988 & 1992 Scott Johnson 1984& 1988 Bart Conner 1976,1980

&1984 Jim Hartung 1980 & 1984 Peter Vidmar 1980& 1984 Marshal Avener 1972 & 1976 Steve Hug 1968 & 1972 Makoto Sakamoto 1964 & 1972 Larry Banner 1960 & 1964 Armando Vega 1656 & 1964 Jack Beckner 1952,1956

&1960 Able Grossfeld 1956 & 1960 Charles SImms 1952 & 1956 Bill Roetzhelm, Jr. 1948 & 1952 Edward Scrobe 1948 & 1952 Vincent D'Autorio 1948 & 1952 Frank Cumlskey 1932,1936

&1948 Frank Haubold 1928,1932

&1936 Alfred Jochim 1924,1928,

1932 & 1936 Frederick Meyer 1932 & 1936 Herman Witzig 1928 & 1932 Frank Krlz 1920,1924

&1928 John Atareon 1924& 1928 ~ul Krempel 1920 & 1928

RHYTHMIC Michelle Berube 1984&1988

For information call the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Gamea at 404-224-1996.

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 1995

OLYMPIC TOP TEN TICKETS 1. OPENING CEREMONIES, July 19

2. GYMNASTICS. July 25. Women's Individual all-around finals.

3. GYMNASTICS. July 29. Men's vault, paralle! bars and high bars finals: women s balance beam and fioor exercise finals.

4. GYMNASTICS. July 23. Women's team optionals.

5. DIVING. July 26. Women's platform preliminaries.

6. GYMNASTICS. July 21. Women's team compulsorles.

7. BASKETBALL. August 3. Men's bronze and gold medal games.

8. GYMNASTICS. July 28. Men's fioor exercise, pommel horse and rings finals: women's vault and uneven bars finals.

9. BASEBALL. August 2. Gold medal game.

10. DIVING. August 1. Men's platform preliminaries.

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

DEAR MARY LOU: I'm a Level 8 gymnast at Sunrise Gymnastics Academy. I read the book "Little Girls in Pretty Boxes," and it made me sick. I was wondering if you've read the book, and what do you think about it?

,eanette Ables Wicilita, Kansas

DEAR JEANETIE: No, I did not read the book, and don't ever intend to. I have noth· ing but positive and terrific things to say about gymnastics and my coach Bela Karolyi. Maybe that's why I wasn't asked to be inter· viewed,' that doesn't sell books!

DEAR MARY LOU: I'm 14 years old and will be competing Level 9 this year. In the middle of August I had arthroscopic surgery on my left knee. I was wondering if you have ever had surgery? If so, how long d id it take you to fully recover?

' el7lln Protilers Amherst, Massacilusetts

DEAR JENNA: Yes, I had arthroscopic surgery on my right knee six weeks before the 1984 Olympics! Make sure you listen to your doctor and do all of your rehabilitation. You'll be back in the gym in no time!

DEAR MARY LOU: I'm from Fliptastic Gynmastics. I'm 11 years old and a Level 6 gymnast. On beam I get nervous and shake. I can' t get tight so I falloff or have big wobbles. Then I get a low score. What could help me?

Allly Kistler Escalon, California

DEAR AMY: There's no substitute for preparation. When I was training at Kara/yi's, we spent more time on beam than any other event. I suggest you do the same. The more comfortable and prepared you are, the less nervous you'll be.

DEAR MARY LOU: I used to be a Level 5 gymnast, but I quit because my gym was always changing coaches. The last coach we had always yelled at us . I real­ly like doing gymnastics. What should I do?

Mallory Calla/lnll Tualatin, Oregon

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DEAR MALLORY: Try another gym or your local Y. W CA. Keep looking until you find a place you are happy with. Gymnastics is such a fun sport, I'd hate to see you quit because of a bad experience.

DEAR MARY LOU: I'm 12 years old and a Level 8 gymnast. I'm work­ing out 30 hours a week. Do you think that is too much for me, con­sidering I have lots of school work? When I was back in West Virginia I went to your old gym called Aerials. It is still pretty nice.

Brittany Mayer La Canada, California

DEAR BRITTANY: How are your grades? If the 30 hours in the gym is not interfering with your school work, then it's okay. Many gymnasts are able to apply the discipline that they learn from their sport to their schoolwork. However, if your school­work is suffering, you may want to cut back your hours in the gym.

DEAR MARY LOU: I'm a Level 5 gynmast. Our gym has been going through some rough tinles. A lot of gymnasts left. My coach asked me if I wanted to be a Level 6, but I'm not sure I want to be a Level 6 because I don' t think I'm ready. All

of my teanmlates are pressuring me to move up. I want to be a Level 6, but I don't think I'm ready. Help?

COllfused Miciligan

DEAR CONFUSED: You should do what you think is best. If you're not ready to be a Level 6, stay and compete Level 5 for one more year to get more confidence. Only you can make that decision.

DEAR MARY LOU: I'm 10 and a Level 6 gynmast. I'm scared of a back handspring on beam. I had it once but fell on the beam and got a strawberry. It hurt! Now I'm scared to do it. I've tried everything. Can you give me some advice? Also, do you think your baby will ever do back handsprings on the beam?

Betil Fowler Madisonville, Tellnessee

DEAR BETH: Every gymnast has had a strawberry from falling off beam at one time or another. And believe me, I know it hurts! Take yourself back down to the low beam, and keep practicing there until you feel safe enough to go back up to the high beam. My new daughter Shayla is not even walking yet, but maybe one day, if she wants, she will be a gymnast too.

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DEAR KIM: I'm 11 and a Level 6 gynmast. How old were you when you were a Level 6 gynu1ast? How much conditioning do you do?

Lallren Van Cleave Worthillgton, Ohio

DEAR LAUREN: In 1986, I started com· peting just days before my tenth birthday. At that time there was a different level system. I competed as a Class /I which is about equal to a Levell or 8. I do about an hour of conditioning every morning. That is one of the most impor' tant parts of my training.

DEAR KIM: I'm 14 years old, and I was in Level 8 before I quit. When you quit how did you get enough courage to get back into gynmas­tics? I still love the sport, but I do not know how to get enough courage to go back.

Jaime Miller Spring Hill, Florida

DEAR JAIME: As long as you still love gym· nastics, you shouldn't worry about anything

Send your questions to: USA Gymnasti(s, Chalk Talk, Pan Ameri(an Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225.

else. That is what brought me back into the gym. I knew that I missed working out, and I wanted to learn more. You really have nothing to lose if you enjoy what the sport gives you.

DEAR KIM: I'm 11 years old and a Level 5. I'm having trouble with my handstand on the beam. No matter how hard I try I just can' t get all the way to the top. Sometimes I even get a little scared when I'm on the high beam. Do you think you can help?

Lisa Vierra Los Banos, California

DEAR LISA: Don't give up. Perfecting a handstand, especially on the beam, takes a lot of patience and repetition. Practice hold­ing your handstand on the floor as often as possible. Kick up against a wall if you need a little help keeping your balance. Once these handstands start to improve, it will be much easier on the beam.

DEAR KIM: I'm having trouble with my giants on the single bar. I just barely make it around and bend my arms. My coach says it is because I don' t have a cast hand­stand before I go into it. Do you have any pointers?

Kristin Wesley Lakelmld, Florida

DEAR KRISTIN: Your coach is correct. Starting in a stretched handstand will give you more power to go over the bar. Then fall with

a hollow body position until you reach where the low bar would be. Open your shoulder and hip angle as you swing through the bottom so that you can give 0 strong kick through the upswing. Be sure to switch or flip your wrists when you reach the top to help you keep your arms straight.

DEAR KIM: I'm 9 years old and a Level 5. I just moved to Vermont. At my oId gym, we didn't have to circle our arms before doing a handspring vault. At my new gym, my coaches want me to circle my arms before vau lting. Is there any­thing that would help me get used to this?

Kelly Stll rgis Middlesex. Vermont

DEAR KELLY: When you learn a skill one way, it is always going to feel a bit awkward at first to change your technique. The more times you practice vaulting with an arm circle, the eas· ier it will get. Vaulting onto stacked up mats rather than the horse may be beneficial for awhile to help you get used to the arm circle.

DEAR KIM: What are you doing for the holidays this year?

Jessica Roberts Rolling Meadows, Illinois

DEAR JESSICA: For me, the holidays are for spending and apprecioting time with my family. Since I will be training, my Grandma and the rest of my family will probably come to my house.

ASK THE MEN Do you hove a question for one of the members of our men's Senior National Team? Write to USA Gymnastics, "Ask the Men," and we'll have the gymnast you request answer your question, Here 's a sample leller:

DEAR JOHN ROETHLISBERGER: I'm 12 years old and a big fan of yours. I train at Olympic Bound Gymnastics in Los Angeles. I was wonderin g when you started gynu1astics and what advice do you have for someone my age who wants to be on the Olympic Team when I get older?

Tim Tmmer Los Angeles, Cnlif

We'll send the letter to John, or any other male National Team Member, and print the letter and his respanse. You can get advice from the top men in the country! Write to USA Gymnastics, U Ask the Men," Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225. We'll do our best to get your questions answered.

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By Robert C. Deutz and Elizabeth w. Cranston Graduate Research Assistants, Laboratory for Elite Athlete Performance, Center fo r Sports Medic ine and Sport Sciences, Georgia State University

Under the direction of Dr. Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD National Team Nutri tionist, USA Gymnastics

M any people associate the holiday season with fatten­ing foods and weight gain,

but this doesn't have to be the case. Everyone can enjoy the season with friends and family without experiencing fear of weight gain. All it takes is a little planning for everyone to enjoy the holi­days without guilt or fear of eating unhealthy foods. It's also important to consider that what you do most of the time is the critical fac tor in determining performance and health. If you eat prop­erly most of the time, then you should feel very good abou t enjoying a slice of apple pie with members of your family. Your goal for most of the time should be the consumption of lots of carbohydrates (plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains and cereals), moderate protein (don't be afraid to have meat occasionally), and food that is low in fat (avoid foods that are fried or high in visible fat, as much as pOSSible). Also, as a priority, consume small amounts frequently enough (about every 2.5 hours) that you never let your­self get hungry.

These days, most supermarkets carry many reduced fat and fat-free products that have just as much flavor as their high fat counterparts. Some convenience items that can be purchased in lower fat vari­eties include: cheese, ice cream, tortilla

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chips, margarine, dressings and dips, frozen entrees and even cookies. It is also possible to significantly reduce the amount of fat in recipes without sacrific-ing flavor. Examples of recipe substitu-tions include the following:

Nonfat yogurt or applesauce in place of oils in baked goods Nonfat yogurt in place of mayonnaise in salad dressings and sour cream in vegetable dips Two egg whites or 1/4 cup commer-cial egg substitute in place of one whole egg Skim or low fat milk instead of whole milk, half and half, or cream White meat in place of dark meat, when consuming poultry Lean ground turkey in place of ground beef

Another way to reduce the fat in a meal is to change the cooking method. Cooking methods that limit added fat to a meal can help keep dietary fat levels low. Look for recipes that use cooking methods such as steaming, broiling, roasting, grilling, or baking. Methods such as frying or sauteing will increase the fat content in a recipe and should be used infrequently. Cutting visible fat off red meat and removing skin from poul-try before cooking will also help decrease fat levels. These ideas can help you adapt a favorite recipe, which may be typically

TYPICAL FOODS FOOD ENERGY FAT

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Turkey, dark meat, 3.5 oz. 203 8.3

Stuffing, Stove Top, 1 oz. 105 2.1

Mashed potatoes w/buffer, 1 cup 226 9.6

Gravy, homemade, 4 T 164 14.0

Mixed vegetables w/buffer, 1 cup 227 5.5

Pumpkin pie, homemade, 1 slice 317 16.8

Egg Nog (non·alcoholic), 1 cup 342 19.0

Totals 1584 75.3

*SEE PAGE 33 FOR LOW FAT, GOOD TASTING HOLIDAY RECIPES!!

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Keep in mind that a few indulgences during the season are not going to affect performance. Don't be concerned with every single item that is consumed. Instead, look at food intake over time, remembering that eating a few foods high-er in fat can be balanced by consuming other foods lower in fat during the day. Be aware of substitutions, low fat preparation methods, and healthy options in restau-rants, and enjoy the holiday season to its fullest with family and friends.

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Totals 934 20.1

Total Energy Savings by Consuming Preferred Foods=6S0 Calories

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By Luan Peszek

The 1995 Rhythmic World Championships took

place in Vienna, Austria, September 19-24. This

event was the qualifying competition for the 1996

Olympic Games for individual competitors. The

top 35 gymnasts from this competition (limit two

per country) earned a berth for their country in

the Olympic Games.

USA's Jessica Davis, 17, from San Anselmo,

Calif., took 24th (Competition 1) in the all -around

and earned the U.S. a spot in the 1996 Olympic I.!:=========~ Games in Atlanta, Ga. Davis trains at Gymmarin Pacific with her coach Jan Exner.

Davis summed up her experience at the World Championships by saying, "1 was

happy that I went out and did what I wanted to accomplish by earning a spot for the

U.S. in the '96 Olympics. However, I was a little bit disappointed in my performance

because I wanted to make all of my routines."

Tina Tharp from Jacksonville, Fla ., took 55th in the all-around in her first World

Championships. Tharp trains at International Rhythmic Gymnastics and is

coached by Efrossina Anguelova and Mila Marinova.

USA Gymnastics Rhythmic Program Director Nora Campbell said, "In

1992 there were 50 qualifiers to the individual competition at the Olympic

Games. This year there are only 35 plus five wild card invitations. We feel

very good to have qualified one athlete to the 1996 Olympic Games. The

competition was very intense and difficult. The technical level of all the

gymnasts was the highest it has ever been."

There were 97 competitors in the world Championships representing

43 countries. Only 15 countries qualified two athletes to the 1996

Olympic Games.

The 1996 Rhythmic National Championships is tenta­

tively set for June 1-3. The 1996 Olympic Trials for

Rhythmic Gymnastics is scheduled for June 25-26 in

Boston, Mass. This event will determine the one athlete

that will compete for the U.S. in the individual rhythmic

competition at the 1996 Olympic Games.

The U.S . Rhythmic Group w ill also participate in

the 1996 Olympic Games. This Olympics will be

the first time that the Rhythmic Group competition

will be a part of the Games .

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 1995

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1. Maria Petrova

1. Ekaterina Serebrian,kaya

3 . Larissa Lukyanenko

3. Yana Batyrchina

5. Amino Zaripova

6. Elena Vitrichenko

7. Diana Popova

B. Magdalena Brze,ka

9. Eva Serrano

10. Eugenia Pavlina

11 . Almudena Cid To,tado

12. Alina Stoica

13. Katia Pietro,anti

Viktoria Frater

Irene Germini

Kri,tin Sroka

Maria Pangalou

Andree Sebe,tova

Miho Yamada

Alba Caride·Co,tas

Kry,tyna Le,kiewicz

zhou Xiaoqing

Anna Kwitniew,ka

Akane Yamao

Erika Leigh Stirton

Jessica Davis

Kristina Kliukevichute

Wu Bei

Lenka Oulehlova

BUL

UKR

BLR

RUS

RUS

UKR

BUL

GER

FRA

BLR

ESP

ROM

ITA

HUN ITA

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CZE

JPN

ESP

POL

CHN POL

JPN

CAN

USA

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39.800

39.700

39.700

39.575

39.550

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38.850

38.475

38.025

38.000

37.950

37.900

37.450

37.400

37.350

37.350

37.225

37.225

37.200

37.125

37.025

36.825

36.575

36.400

36.375

36.325

36.250

35.900

18.225

These results are from Day 2 of com­petition and determinea tkeall-around champion . Day 1 of competition deter­mined the athletes who qualified to the 1 996 Olympic Games.

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 1995

~ (These teams qualified to the

Olympic Games)

1. Bulgaria 39.575

2. Spain 39.400

3. Belaru, 39.075

4. Russia 38.750

5. France 38.600

6. Germany 38.600

7. Italy 38.550

Note: Because the group event is included in the 1996 Olympic Games for the first time, the home country (USA) receives an automatic berth into the Games. Therefore, the U.S. group will compete in the 1996 Olympic Games.

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(Based on teom grade point average)

1. University of Nebrosko 3.561

2. Southern Utoh University 3.488

3. Colifornio Stote University-Fullerton 3.430

4. University of 8ridgeport 3.400

5. Texos Womon's University 3.372

Western Michigon University 3.360

George Woshington University 3.357

University of Illinois 3.335

Yole University 3.330

10. University of Michigon 3.315

11 . Cornell University 3.281

HOLASTIC 12. Oregon Stote University 3.276

TOP 20 13. University of Woshington 3.275

COLLEGE 14. Son Jose Stote University 3.270

TEAMS 15. 80wling Green Stote

University 3.260

1995 NATIONAL 16. University of Denver 3.257

ASSOCIATION OF 17. University of Alobomo 3.241

COLLEGE 18. Stonford University 3.180

GYMNASTICS 19. Lpuisiono Stote University 3.173

COACHESIWOMEN 20. University of Pittsburgh 3.159

USA GYMNASTICS STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIp,

MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION (Act of August 12, 1970: Section 3685; Title 39, United States Code) Title of Publication: USA Gymnastics, Publication No.: 07486006. Date of filing: October 2, 1995. Frequency of issue: bimonthly. Number of issues annual: six. Annual subscription price: $15.00 Complete mailing address of known office of publication: 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, Ind. 46225. Complete mailing address of headquarters of the general business offices of the publish­er: 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, Ind. 46225. Publisher: Kathy Scanlan, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, Ind. 46225. Editor: Luan Peszek, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, Ind. 46225. Owner: USA Gymnastics, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, Ind. 46225.

Extent and Nature of Circulation Average* Actual*' Total No. of copies 63,983 71,700 Paid circulation

Paid circulation: Moil subscription 62,658 70,001 Total Paid circulation 62,658 70,001

Free Distribution by moil Carrier 175 169 Samples, complimentary and other free copies 45 45

Total distribution 62,878 70,215 Copies not distributed 1,105 1,485 Return from News Agents 0 0 TOTAL 63,983 71,700 *Average no. copies each issue during preceding 12 months

**Actual no. of copies of single issue published nearest to filing dote.

I certify that the statements made by me above are correct and com­plete. John Hewett, USA Gymnastics Controller.

USA G'YMNASf'CS

1995 NATIONAL ACADEMIC TOP 15 GYMNASTICS TEAMS Declared the national academ­ic team champion for men's gymnastics by the College Gymnastics Association, the University of Oklahoma mas­tered an excellent 3.30 team grade point average. Brigham Young University, the City College of New York, Syracuse Universi ty and the University of New Mexico rounded out the top five with team grade point averages above 3.20.

ALL­AMERICA SCH0 LA.R­ATHLETE

The (GA's academic top 15 are:

1. Oklohomo 3.300 2. BYU 3.268 3. CCNY 4. Syrocuse 5. New Mexico 6. Air Force 7. Jomes Modison 8. Temple 9. Nebrosko 10. Penn Stote 11. Iowa 12. Mossochusetts 13. Williom & Mory 14. Illinois 15. Sonto Borboro

3.244 3.243 3.228 3.182 3.161 3.0ll 3.039 3.009 2.994 2.993 2.975 2.886 2.795

AWARDS FOR MEN·S GYMNASTICS

Forty·nine gymnosts, honored os 1995 AII-Americo scholor-othletes, eorned ot leost 0

3.50 grode point overoge while fulfilling 0 minimum NCAA scoring overoge of 8.5 during the 1995 seoson. NCAA still rings chompion, Dove Fronk of Temple, ond NCAA high bor chompi­on, Rick Kieffer of Nebrosko, eorned ocodemic AII-Americo designotion. Kieffer ond Jomes Modison's Todd Mercer hove been declo red ocodemic AII-Americos for four consecutive yeors. The ten gymnosts ottoining perfect 4.0 grode point overoges were:

Danny Akerman

Jon Corbitt Andy Fulmer Steven Goldman Ted Harris

Michael Jenks

Jeremy Killen Peter Lomard Peter Masucci

Greg McGlaun

Temple

Illinois Massachusetts Massach usetts

Nebraska

James Madison Oklahoma

Navy Iowa Illinois

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LISA HARLAN GANDY SELECTED FOR HALL

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Fame announced its second class of inductees. The TWU Hall of Fame recognizes former student-athletes, coaches, administra­tors and others who have excelled in athletics, sportsmanship, and integrity. One of the three former student-athletes honored this fall included Lisa Harlan Gandy.

Harlan Gandy, currently a physical therapist in Paris, Texas, earned All-America honors and was the first Pioneer to win a national championships title. She was a three-time Division IT All-American, Division II Regional Floor Exercise Champion, and a Division II all-around individual national qualifier. In 1982, Harlan Gandy was presented the Division III Gymnast of the Year and the Gymnastics Association of Texas Honor Award for her gymnastics achievements.

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ATHLETE'S COOKBOOK

USA Gymnastics and editor Michelle Dusserre, R.D., recently completed a book entitled, Athlete's Cookbook, published by Masters Press. This book has excellent

information on meeting basic nutritional guide­lines for athletes, under­standing your nutritional needs, getting proper nutrition on the road, learning about and deal­ing with eating disor­ders, preparing great­tasting recipes and much, much more. This book will be available soon through the locl~er rooDl-USA Gymnastics Merchandise Department.

Here are a few recipes from some of your favorite gym­nasts that are fea­tured in the Athlete's Cookbook:

BANANA-NuT MUFFINS Dominique Dawes

2 cups Bisquick ™ pancake mix 2 egg whites 1 cup skim milk 2 bananas, overripe 2 cups chopped walnuts 2 tsp. sugar

Preheat oven to 375-4WF. In a large mixing bowl, add Bisquick™, egg whites, milk and sugar. Stir until lumps are gone. Add mashed bananas and walnuts until they are mixed thoroughly. Pour boNer into muffin tin and bake for 15 minutes, or until golden brown. If you don't like bananas and walnuts, blueberries con be substituted. Yield: 12 muffins TIps from Mi(helle: The muffin itself is low in fat, but adding the walnuts inueases the fat (ontent quite a bit. To de(rease the fat, use 1/2 (UP of walnuts (or don't use at all) or substitute blueberries (2 (Ups).

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RANCHERO EGG WHITE OMLETTE Mary Lou ReHon

5 egg whites 1/2 cup green peppers 1/2 to 1 cup piconte sauce dash of onion powder dash of garlic powder dash of block pepper

1/2 cup onion 1 whole new potato 1 cup tomato

Chop onion, green pepper, potato and tomato. Separate egg yolks from whites, and place whites in a bowl. Spray non-stick skillet with cooking spray. Heat skillet over medium-high heat. Pan fry onions, green peppers, potatoes

and 1/ 2 cup of tomatoes until warm but crisp (approximately 3-4 minutes). Beat egg whites with a fork, and put egg whites into skillet with the vegetables. Add garlic powder, onion powder and black pepper. Stir egg whites in pan until they are completely cooked. Top with piconte sauce and the remaining 1/2 cup of tomatoes. Yield: 1 omelette Note: This dish (an be prepared either as an omelette or mambled, and you (an use as little or as mu(h of the seasonings as you like. By adding whole wheat toast to the meal, you (an also in(rease your (arbohydrates!

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Add all ingredients together in a bowl and mix. Heat waffle iron, spray with non-stick cook­ing spray, and pour mix into iron. Cook until golden brown. Serve with raw honey, jams, fresh fruit or maple syrup. Yield: 6 waffles , Fresh ground whole wheat flour, sea salt, and non-aluminum baking powder can be found at health food stores. However, the whole wheat flour, salt and baking powder you find in your super market will also work.

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GARLIC AND BROCCOLI PASTA Valerie Zimrlng

2 bunches broccoli 1/ 2 cup olive oil 4 large doves garlic 1/ 2 cup parmesan cheese black pepper to taste 1 lb. uncooked pasta, any style

Boil water in a large stock pot, 2/3 full . Cut broccoli into large florets and wash. When water comes to a full boil, add pasta and stir. Add broccoli and cover. Stir occasionally. On stove, saute garlic in olive oil' until garlic just begins to brown. Set aside. Test pasta for desired tenderness and drain, with broccoli, and return to pot or serving bowl. Pour garlic and oil mixture onto broccoli and pasta and stir (broccoli will crumble and mix with pasta). Add parmesan cheese and mix (drizzle extra olive oil if too dry). Add pepper to taste and serve. Yield: 4 servings 'Always heat pan slightly before adding olive oi( and heat oil slightly before adding garlic.

TIps from Mi(helle: As Valerie said, this dish is very adaptable, and you (an use more or less of any of the ingredients. This dish does turn out well with less olive oil and parmesan (heese, thereby redudng the fat (alories and letting you enjoy the taste of the garli( and bro((oli.

Instead of: 1 /2 (UP olive oil

1 /2 (UP parmesan

CHICKEN MOZZARELLA

Use: 1/4 (UP olive oil 1 /3 (UP parmesan

4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz. each) 2 cups corn flakes, crushed 2 egg whites, slightly beaten 16 oz. jar low fat spaghetti sauce 1 cup fat-free mOllarella cheese, shredded 1/4 cup water

Kerrl Strug

Preheat oven 350°F. Dip chicken breasts in egg whites, roll in corn flakes and place in large skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Brown on both sides. Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray and place chicken breasts in dish. Mix water with spaghetti sauce and pour over chicken breasts. Cover top with shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese and bake for 35-40 minutes. Yield: 4 servings.

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The World Team Trials took place in Austin, Texas, at the Frank Erwin Center, Septemoer 8-9. For the men, 40% of their National Championships score combined with 60% of their World Team Trials score to deter· mine the World Championships Team. For the women, 30% of their National Championships score combined with 70% of their World Team Trials score to deter· mine the World Championships Team.

Both Dominique Moceanu and Shannon Miller were near flawless in both the compulsory and optional competition. Moceanu outscored Miller in compul­sories 39.349 to 39.312, while Miller outscored Moceanu in optionals 39.461 to 39.336. Jaycie Phelps injured her knee and withdrew from the World Team Trials competition, however, using 100% of her score from the National Championships, she remained in third place in the final ranking.

Kerri Strug, Dominique Dawes, Amy Chow, and Doni Thompson rounded out the top seven. However, Dawes, who had been

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competing with a stress fracture in her wrist, declined to compete at the World Championships due fo the injury. Chow sprained her ankle during practice just prior to her departure to Japan, and was also unable to make the trip. This opened the door for eighth place Theresa Kulikowski and ninth place Mary Beth Arnold to join the World Championships team. Andree Pickens, who finished tenth, was the traveling alternate for the World Championships.

M ihai Bagiu won the compulsory competition scoring 56.025 to John Roethlisberger's 55.7B7. Blaine Wilson was in third with a 55.300 and Josh Stein was in fourth with 54.962. The men's compulsory pommel horse routine proved to be a challenge for the men. Bagiu was the only athlete to score above a 9.00 scoring a 9.325. Roethlisberger won the aptional competition with a 56.425 to Wilson's 56.050 and Kip Simons, 55.325.

T he men's World Championships team includes Roethlisberger, Wilson, Bagiu, Simons, Jair lynch and Josh Stein. John Macready and Brian Vee traveled to the men's training camp in Japan. The seventh team mem­ber was determined at the training camp prior to the competition, adding Macready to the team.

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Fifteen-year-old Theresa Kulikowski competed in her first international competition at the 1995 World

Championships in Sabae, Japan. After placing eighth in the all-around at the World Team Trials, Theresa was prepared to travel with the team as the alternate. However, one week prior to the trip to Japan, she learned that Dominique Dawes was injured and unable to compete at the World Championships- so Kulikowski was placed on the team. "I got nervous when I found out because I had never competed internationally before or in such a big meet," said Kulikowski. "But it was very exciting I" When asked about the best part of the tr,ip, Kulikowski said, "I liked trying on kimonos and contributing to the U.S. teams bronze medaL" The worst part for Kulikowski was the stress of such a high level competition and trying to adjust in a foreign country. "It IVas also difficult being away from my family for so long" she added. '

Kulikowski began gymnastics when she was two-and-a-half years old. "During my sister's gymnastics classes, I'd run .in and try to do stuff," she said. "My par­ents decided to enroll me also, I started gymnastics at a YMCA program in Germany where my father was stationed in the Army." Although she spent four years in Germany, she now trains at Colorado Aerials in Colorado Springs, Colo. She's coached by Tom and Lori Forster. "I like the altitude at my gym," explained Kulikowski. "It's very positive, and the coaches care about us as people, as well as gymnasts." C,oach Lori Forster said, "Theresa is espe­clOily fun to choreograph routines for because she has beautiful lines and she's extremely flexible. She can do almost anything I ask her to do." As for her future, Kulikowski would like to become a sports psychologist. Perhaps she can share her experiences about her first World Championships with athletes she counsels in the future .

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EVENT: Uneven bars

SKILL: Depends on the day and how things are going

TV SHOW: fllen

MOVIE: Forrest Gump

ROLE MODEl: Mary Lou Retton

SUBJECT IN SCHOOL: Math

CLI1THES: Jeans and a T-shirt

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Blaine Wilson began the sport of gymnastics at age four. like most of the members on the U.S. National Team, he was flipping around the

house, so his parents put him in gymnastics. "I did a lot of sports when I was young," explained Wilson . "Especially soccer- I played soccer up until seventh grode, and then I hod to decide which sport to stick with. I almost chose soccer, but I decided to stay with gymnastics because it is on individual sport, plus you could go to the Olympics." The Olympics have been on Wilson 's mind for a long time, but he said that it wasn't until he was a junior or senior in high school that he realized they might become a reality. Wilson is certainly on track to make the 1996 Olympic Team. He took third all-around at the 1995 Coco-Colo Notional Championships and second all-around at the

1995 World Team Trials. His top finishes at these two competitions placed him on his first World Championships Team. In Japan at the 1995 World Championships, Wilson finished 25th all-around and helped his team to a ninth place finish . "It was my first time to compete at a World Championships, and it was very exciting," said Wilson. "The competition was intense, but it's only bod if you let it get to you. We (the U.S. men's team) turned the intensity into a positive." When asked about the '95 World Championships Team, Wilson said, "I think our team was very good. We were a close knit team. We all got along and worked as a unit, which is what you have to do. We come to Japan two weeks early for a training camp prior to the competition. It was a long trip, but it was also very good. There were not distractions, just gym­nastics. It really got the team unified ."

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For athletes: This video sets the stage for better com­munication between you and your coaches/parents so that your sport experience can be maximized. Learn how ath­letes stay motivated and confident.

For parents and coaches: Learn how you can create an environment that fosters high self esteem and positive body image among young athletes.

First two parts of this video series are available for $4.95 each from USA Gymnastics Merchan­dise Department, P.O. Box 5562, Indianapolis, IN 46255-5562. Tel: 317-237-5060

NUTRITIONAL READINESS VIDEO A video with the healthy athlete in mind ... featuring Dr. Dan Benardot, USA Gymnastics National Team Nutritionist, and Mary Lou

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1995 CEREMONY OF HONORS~ USA Gymnastics Ceremony of Honors is a special

time where outstanding achievements and contri­butions of athletes, coaches and other distin-

guished representatives of our sport are honored. The Ceremony of Honors is held in conjunction with the nation-

Above: Nicole Sengslock

RighI: John Roelhlisberger

Below (from 110 r): Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, ond Dominique Dawes

Below righl: Jessica Davis

al Congress, so receiving awards is even more memo­rable because many of the gymnastics family attends.

USA Gymnastics is pleased to share with our readers, the

notable individuals who were recognized at the '95

ceremony.

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Master of Ceremonies: Mike Milidonis

AWARD RECIPIENTS SERVICE/STAR AWARDS

Rhythmic Program: Lynn and Ron Sievers Events: Pat Shane

Men 's Program: Bill Roetzheim Women's Program: Audrey Schweyer

1994- 95 Club of the Year: Maverick Gymnastics (Billy Bob and Barbara Taylor)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION National Preschool Committee:

Barbara Davis, Patti Komara, Jeff Lulla, and Sharon Scherr

HALL OF FAME Ron Barak, Steve Hug, Peter Kormann, Garland

0' Quinn, and Marcia Frederick Blanchette Salute to Erna Wachtel (deceased)

ATHLETES/COACHES OF THE YEAR Men's Athlete of the Year: John Roethlisberger

Men 's Coach of the Year: Peter Kormann Women's Athletes of the Year:

Dawes, Shannon Miller, and Dominique Moceanu

."..\,."" , ...... Coach of the Year: Mary Lee Tracy I~U tl!J 1"' ;I#: Athlete of the Year: Jessica Davis

of the Year: Efrossina Anguelova

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fi ~~~i~~~-: • USA GYMNASTICS CONGRESS

by Steve Whitlock

The 1995 Congress was held in New Orleans at the Hilton Riverside and Towers, August 17-19, in conjunction with the Coca-Cola National Gymnastics Championships held at the

New Orleans Superdome. This combination, along with the city of New Orleans as a great tourist site, attracted record breaking atten­dance at this annual Congress.

Over the three-day period, Congress provided more than 100 pre­sentations in topic areas including alternative programming, business, men's technical and judging, preschool/ developmental, rhythmic technical and judging, sport science, USA Gymnastics, as well as women's technical and judging sessions.

In addition to the regular Congress sessions, special" add-ons" included Safety Certification, PDP I and II, ASEP Coaching Principles course, and other certification and testing opportunities. Congress marked the inauguration of the new USA Gymnastics PDP I Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) program. The KAT Pilot Workshop received an enthusiastic response from the 76 participants.

Once again, the Congress Exhibition Hall proved to be a popular gathering place between sessions. The United States Gymnastics Suppliers Association (USGSA) reports 70 companies were repre­sented this year. The wide range of nastics products and services makes the premier gymnastics show of the

The 1996 Congress will be conjunction with the 1996 U Team Trials in Boston. T H· llSj{e.Q'I1rt'lpe1tm~1~JlqV·.

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Far left: Efrossina Anguelova

Below: Geoff and Jessica Eaton

Below left: Tina Tharp

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Blaine Wilson, O'nio State Universit'j 10 'nave C'nristmas in m'j ?arents' new 'nouse t'nat is 'oeinQj 'ouilt. It's su??oseo. to 'oe o.one 'o'j t'nen.

Svetlana BO/3uinsl<.aia, Belarus (.trainin/3 at Brown's in Houston)

I want ?resents. I want a 'oiQj 0.011. I collect o.olls, 'out I left m'j 'oiQj 0.011 collection 'oacK in Russia . I've starteo. a new collection 'nere in t'ne \..l.S. \\-\ouston,lexas).

Jo'nn Macreac\'j, U.S. Ol'jm?ic Irainin/3 Center I o.on't reall'j neeo. an'jt'ninQj for C'nristmas, 'out I 0.0 lOOK forwaro. to s?eno.inQj a nice, relaxinQj C'nristmas wit'n m'j famil'j.

f>...nc\ree ?icl<.ens, C'j?ress f>...cac\em'j 1'0. liKe a 'oa'o'j 'orot'ner or sister.

Ooni l'nom?son , Colorac\o f>...erials I want snow. We never 'nave snow on C'nristmas in

Colorao.o S?rinQjs, ano. it woulo. 'oe Qjreat to 'nave a w'nite C'nristmas\

Ki? Simons, O'nio State Universit'j f>... vacation to florio.a.

Mar'j Bet'n f>...rnolC\, Fli?s G'jmnastics Stuffeo. animals\

l'neresa Kulil<.owsl<.i, Colorac\o f>...erials ferfumes, lotions, 'oat'n 'oeao.s ano. ot'ner Qjooo. smellinQj stuff. I also collect furniture for m'j wooo.en 0.011 'nouse

t'nat I ?ut tOQjet'ner. 1'0. liKe some furniture to 13.0.0. o m'j collection.

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(see Amanda's sh List at right!)

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AMANDA's CHRISTMAS LlSy.

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some ,ot the thin~~g I,~r hmUCh this year but . HeaVenly Teddie";,,ng to get a~e:

ones). (The Christmas 2. Dream . 3 C s'cle Angels 4 . ompUler sam." . . Clothes (L .k are.

5. My B/GG~;T any teenager). IS TO HAVE WISH THOUGH BODy ANo A HEALTHY • REPRESEN/i ABLE TO THE 1996 OLyHE USA IN

MPICS!

We asked some of tbe USA

G]mnastics National Team MemlJells to semi in tbeill favOIlite holilla] Ilecipes and tbeir holida] wish lists. (We even talked tbeill pallents into semling some bolida] jlbotos.) Til] some of the Ilecipes fOIl ]oUllselves and bave a glleat bolida] season!

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 1995

SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE

Amanda Borden loves 10 wake up to this favorite holiday breakfast!

(low fat substitutes are in parenthesis) 1 lb. bulk sausage (turkey sausage) 6 slices of white bread, crust removed 1- 11/2 cups of shredded cheese (fat-free cheese ) 5 eggs (equivalent in Eggbeaters) 2 cups half and half (skim milk) 11. salt 1 I. dry mustard

Cook sausage over medium heat until done, stir­ring to crumble well. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Cut bread into cubes. Place bread cubes in a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan; sprinkle with sausage and top with cheese. Combine remaining ingredients; beat well and pour over mixture in baking pan. Chill at least eight hours; remove from refrigerator. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-40 minutes. Yields six servings.

disguised as one of Santa's elves-

~ Kerri Strug revels in the holiday spirit!

and Elizabeth W. Cranston Assistanls, Laboratory for Elite Athlete

'''pe:itOfalance. (enter for Sports Medicine and Sport Sciences, Georgia State University Under the diredion of Dr. Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD National Team Nutritionisl, USA Gymnastics

FRESH FRUIT CRISP 6 peaches, nectarines, or plums, unpeeled, pitted, and sliced 1/4 tsp. cinnamon 1 tbsp. flour 3 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. margarine 1/2 cup rolled oats

Prepare fruit and place slices in 8 x 8 baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Mix remaining ingredients and sprinkle over fruit. Bake at 350 degrees E for 25-30 minutes. Serve with plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt. (Serves 6 at approximately 140 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving) To microwave: Prepare as above. Microwave uncovered on high for 12-14 minutes.

Low-FAT EGG NaG 6 cups 2% milk 10 oz. commercial egg substitute 1/2 cup sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt

Mix milk, egg substitute, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a blender or mixer for about one minute. Pour into individual cups. Sprinkle with ground nutmeg and cinnamon. (Makes 10 8 oz. servings at approximately 140 calories and 4 grams of fat per serving)

FAT-FREE GRAVY 2 tbsp. cornstarch or arrowroot 2 cups broth or bouillon 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup minced onion (optional) 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (optional) 2 tbsp. minced parsley (optional)

Add cornstarch or arrowroot to 1/2 cup broth or bouillon and mix well. Heat remaining liquid in saucepan. Add cornstarch mixture to heoting liq­uid. Add salt, pepper and, if desired, optional ingredients. Simmer until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. (Makes 16 2 tbsp. servings at approxi­mately 10 calories and no fat per serving)

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scarf from side to side like o roinbow. Hove the children toss ond cotch their scorves like shooting stors. (Hond·eye coordinotion)

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BALLOON KICK

Hove the children support themselves on the floor parollel bors with stroight orms ond then kick the bolloon.

TICKLE THE TEACHER

Hove the closs ploce their feet under 0 folded ponel mot ond bend their knees. The teocher should lie down on the motto help keep the children's feet under the mol. The children do their situps ond tickle the teocher every time they sit up. (Abdominol conditioning)

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Place a large bell inside a sock (or felt sleeve) and tie to the bar. Tell the children to lift one or two feet up to ring the bell with their toes. Help if needed. (Abdominal conditioning)

Using the parallel bars, tie many ropes from one bar to the other, allowing the ropes to hang about 2 inches from the ground. Place stuffed animals under the ropes and have the children hold onto the bars and step from one rope to the other without falling on the animals. (Balance and coordination)

A WALK IN THE JUNGLE

GO FISH

Put the children in a front support on the bar and place their feet under the surgical tubing. (The surgical tubing should be tied at each end of the bar bases and should be taunt. The tubing should be placed parallel with the children's feet when they are in a front support.) Have them cast with straight arms and try to get their hips and stomach away from the bar while casting. The children should be kicking the tubing as hard as they con while casting. (Timing and strength)

Tie one end of a rope to the middle of a lummi stick. Add a soft weight (ie., sand filled weights) on the opposite end with a foam shope (pretend it is a fish). Have the children roll the weight up using the overhand grip until they catch

~ the "fish ." Then have them put the fish back in the "water" by unrolling the weight. (Forearm and grip development)

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1995 SUMMER WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES

FUKUOKA. JAPAN AUGUST 23-SEPTEMBER 3

Gymnasts from all three disciplines, men's, women's and rhyth­mic, traveled to Fukuoka, Japan, to compete in the 1995 Summer World University Games, where approximately 316 U.S. athletes competed in 12 different sports.

The 1995 Rhythmic National Championships served as the qualifier for the U .. S. ~hythmic team which competed at t~e Summer World University Games. Brooke Bushnell , Gymmann Pacific; Vanessa Vander Plu),m, California Breeze; and Irina Top, California Academy of RSG, comprised the Rhythmic Summer World University Games Team.

The U.S. Women's Team was selected during the World University Games Trials at the 1995 U.S. Classic Nationals in Birmingham, Ala . Representing the U.S. were : Karin Lichey, Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy; Amy Murakami, NEGX; Kristen Guise, University of Florida; Heidi Hornbeek, Arizona Sunrays; and Katy Maty, Desert Devils. Julie Ballard, University of Georgia, was the traveling alternate.

The World University Games team for men was selected in rank order from the optional all-around scores of all divisions at the 1995 Coca-Cola National Championships. The following male gymnasts represented the U.S. at the Summer World University Games: Joshua Birckelbaw, Byers Gymnastics Center; Jason Christie, University of Nebraska; Brent Klaus, International Gymnastics Club; Jay Thornton, University of Iowa; and Keith Wiley, Stanford University. Rick Kieffer, Gold Cup Gymnastics, was the traveling alternate.

RHYTHMIC BALL 1 Maria Pelrovo 8UL 10.000

RE S U 'LTS 2 Diona Papova BUL 9.800 2 Inesso Gizikovo RUS 9.BOO

ALL·AROUND 2 Olga Mikholskoio RUS 9.800 1 Moria Pelrovo 8UL 39.825 CLUBS 2 Inesso Gizikovo RUS 39.275

I Moria Pelrova BUL 10.000 3 Diona Popovo BUt 39.250 17 8roo~e Bushnell USA 35.925 2 Oiono Popovo BUL 9.900

22 Va nessa Vander Pluym USA 34.400 3 Inessa Gizikovo RUS 9.850

ROPE RIBBONS

1 Moria Pelrova BUt 9.975 1 Moria Pelrovo BUL 10.000

2 Diona Popovo BUt 9.850 2 Diona Popovo BUL 9.825

3 Inesso Gizikovo RUS 9.775 2 Inesso Gizikovo RUS 9.B25

GYMNAST'CS

WOMEN'S RESULTS TEAM 1 Russia 114.925 2 USA 113. 925 3 Chino 113.575 ALL·AROUND 1 OIessa Shulga UKR 2 Karin Uchey USA 3 Guan Yuqing CHN 12 Heidi Hornbeek USA 22 Krislen Guise USA

VAULT 1 ESller Ovary HUN 2 IIdika Oroganer HUN 3 Oxsono Sivaval RUS 8 Heidi Hornbeek USA UNIVEN BARS 1 Ding Von CHN 2 Heidi Hornbeek USA 3 Irina Galoub RUS

BALANCE BEAM I Oxsono Sivavol RUS 2 Yuan Kexio CHN 3 Heidi Hornbeek USA 8 Karin lichey USA

FLOOR EXERCISE 1 Olga Vurkino 8LR 2 Eszler Ovary HUN 3 OIessa Shulgo UKR 3 N. Ko liniino UKR 6 Koty Moly USA

MEN'S RESULTS TEAM I Japan 169.975 2 Chino 169.850 3 Russia 169.550 9 USA 163.825

ALL·AROUND 1 Evgeni Chaba" RUS 2 Jung Jin Faa KOR 3 Chrislion Leric ROM 3 Viloly Scherbo 8LR 19 Keilh Wiley USA

(lie) 21 Joy Thornlon USA

FLOOR EXERCISE 1 Evgeni Chaba" RUS 2 Hiromaso Masuda JPN 3 Jung Jin Foo KOR 4 Keilh Wiley USA

POMMEL HORSE I Zolton Supolo HUN 2 Morius Urzico ROM 3 Yoshioki Halakedo JPN 3 Han Yoon Soo KOR

STILL RINGS 1 Aleksej Oemjanov CRO 2 Wang Xun CHN 3 Hiromoso Masuda JPN 3 Hikoru Tanaka JPN

VAU LT I Vilaly Scherbo BLR 2 Chrislion Leric ROM 3 Wong Xun CHN 7 Keilh Wiley USA

PARALLEL BARS I Jun~ Jin Sao KOR 2 Vilay Scherbo BLR 3 Dong Zhong CHN

HIGH BAR 1 Dong Zhon~ CHN 2 Vilaly Scher a 8tR 3 Hikoru Tanaka JPN

3B.187 3B.100 38.087 36.962 35.562

9.562 9.506 9.456 8.450

9.725 9.675 9.575

9.725 9.612 9.537 8.500

9.650 9.550 9.487 9.487 9.300

56.725 56.550 56.500 56.500 54.100

54.050

9.600 9.512 9.487 9.475

9.687 9.675 9.650 9.650

9.687 9.637 9.575 9.575

9.687 9.662 9.500 8.925

9.687 9.675 9.662

9.725 9.687 9.637

Above: Heidi Hornbeek

Left: Brooke Bushnell

Below: Keith Wiley

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WOMEN'S RESULTS # !lome Club VT U8 88 FX AA 1. Dominique Mo<eonu Karolyi's 9.900 9.687 9.900 9.862 39.349

9.962 9.687 9.737 9.950 39.336 78.686

30% Chompionships (78.450) + 70% Triols (78.686) 78.615 2. Shonnon Miller Oynomo's 9.825 9.812 9.775 9.900 39.312

9.812 9.837 9.91 2 9.900 39.461 78.742

30% Chompionships (78.250) + 70% Triols (78.742) 78.594 3. Joyde Phelps Cindnnoti 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

8-9 0.000 100% Chom ionshi s 77.730

4. Kerri Sirug Colo. Aeriols 9.850 9.475 9.575 9.812 38.712

AUSTIN, 9.850 9.775 9.725 9.887 39.237

77.843 30% Chompionships (77.060) + 70% Triols (77.843) 77.608

TEXAS 5. Dominique Dowes Hill's Angels 9.800 9.687 9.575 9.700 38.762

9.925 9.775 9.812 9.250 38.762 77.523

30% Chom ionshi s (77.520) + 70% Triols (77.523) 77.522 6. Amy Chow Wesl Volley 9.775 9.712 9.475 9.462 38.424

MEN'S RESULTS 9.837 9.837 9.662 9.412 38.748 77.106

# Nome School FX PH SR VT PB HB AA 30% Chompionships (75.520) + 70% Triols (77.106) 76.630 1. John Roelhlisberger Minnesota 9.425 8.775 9.487 9.425 9.175 9.500 55.787 7. Doni Thompson Colo. Aeriols 9.425 9.650 9.512 9.475 38.062

9.475 9.500 9.500 9.000 9.150 9.800 56.425 9.462 9.737 9.150 9.637 37.986 112.0B4 76.062

40% Chomps. (113.420) + 60% Triols (112.0B4) = 112.618 30% Chom ionshi s (75.750) + 70% Triols (76.062) 75.968 2. 810ineWilson Ohio Siole 9.300 8.625 9.375 9.600 8.975 9.425 55.300 8. There" Kulikowski Colo. Aeriols 9.525 9.450 9.662 9.625 38.262

9.525 9.175 9.600 9.300 8.750 9.700 56.050 9.537 9.787 9.612 9.537 38.473 111.200 76.692

40% Chom s. (11 0.420) + 60% Triols (111.200) = 110.888 30% Chompionships (74.110) + 70% Triols (76.692) 75.917 3. Mihoi Bogiu Gold Cup 9.325 9.250 8.900 9.600 9.300 9.650 56.025 9. Mory 8elh Arnold Flips Gym. 9.612 9.675 9.250 9.425 37.962

8.750 9.550 8.925 8.450 8.775 9.587 54.037 9.787 9.750 8.700 9.362 37.599 110.459 75.633

40% Chomps. (110.560) + 60% Triols (110.459) = 110.499 30% Chompionships (75.870) + 70% Triols (75.633) 75.704 4. Kip Simons Ohio Siole 9.400 7.825 9.500 9.400 9.075 9.300 54.500 10. Andree Pickens Cypress 9.600 9.512 9.237 9.037 37.386

9.100 9.325 9.400 9.300 9.125 9.075 55.325 9.950 9.625 9.437 9.500 38.512 109.660 75.672

40% Chom s. (109.620) + 60% Triols (109.660) = 109.644 30% Chompionships (74.770) + 70% Triols (75.672) 75.401 5. Joir Lynch Sionford 9.400 8.625 8.875 9.500 9.025 9.275 54.700 11. Aledo Ingram Dynomo's 9.387 9.325 9.337 9.575 37.624

9.575 9.475 8.800 9.125 9.350 7.550 53.875 9.61 2 9.212 9.500 9.387 37.711 108.740 75.316

40% Chom s. (110.400) + 60% Triols (108.740) - 109.404 30% Chom ionshi s (73.870) + 70% Triols (75.316) 74.882 6. Josh Siein Sionford 9.250 8.B50 9.225 9.562 9.025 9.050 54.962 12. Monico Flommer Cypress 9.612 8.987 9.150 9.512 37.261

9.300 9.150 8.725 8.450 9.050 9.200 53.875 9.762 8.900 9.675 9.337 37.674 109.054 74.852

40% Chom s. (109.020) + 60% Triols (109.054) = 109.040 30% Chompionships (74.860) + 70% Triols (74.852) 74.854 7. John MOHeody USOTC 9.250 8.100 8.850 9.500 9.375 9.525 54.600 13. Mohini 8hordwoj Brown's 9.487 9.237 9.225 8.762 36.711

8.950 7.725 8.350 9.525 8.475 9.500 52.525 9.775 9.700 9.587 9.400- 0-;18.462 '-- - --107.540 74.822

40% Chom s. (109.540) + 60% Triols (107.540) = 108.340 30% Chompionships (74.080) + 70% Triols (74.822) 74.599 8. 8rion Vee Minnesolo 9.250 8.850 8.800 9.575 9.000 9.175 54.650 14. Roegon Tomosek Hill's Angels 9.487 9.275 9.325 9.412 37.499

8.275 9.450 8.775 8.950 9.150 8.900 53.500 9.600 8.162 9.400 9.012 36.174 108.380 73.937

40% Chom s. (108.080) + 60% Triols (108.380) = 108.260 30% Chompionships (74.260) + 70% Triols (73.937) 74.033 9. Mark Boolh Sionford 8.925 8.350 8.550 9.650 9.050 9.075 53.600 15. Kotie Teh Greol Lokes 9.500 8.862 9.387 9.600 37.349

9.250 9.350 8.100 9.450 9.150 9.475 54.775 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 108.140 44.818

40% Chomps. (108.160) + 60% Triols (10B.140) = 108.148 30% Chompionships (75.170) + 70% Triols (44.818) 53.923 10. Rob Kieffer Gold Cup 9.225 8.725 9.025 9.300 8.925 9.050 54.250 16. Heolher 8rink Oynomo's 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

9.175 9.125 8.875 9.025 9.000 9.475 54.675 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 108.840 0.000

40% Chom s. (107.040) + 60% Trio ls (108.840) = 108.120 30% Chompionships (75.090) + 70% Triols (0.000) 22.527 10. Sieve McCoin UCLA 9.350 B.400 9.150 9.725 9.175 8.750 54.550

9.050 8.450 8.475 9.525 9.1 25 8.700 53.325 Nole: Kalie Teft and Healher Brink were injured and did nol (amplele Ihe (ompelilian.

108.120 100% Triols = 108.120

12. Cosey Bryon Oklohomo 9.450 8.175 9.000 9.375 8.750 9.300 54.050 9.450 9.000 8.700 8.850 8.675 9.475 54.150

108.180 40% Chomps. (107.440) + 60% Triols (108.180) = 107.884

13. Chris Woller UCLA 8.800 8.350 9.125 9.525 9.100 9.175 54.075 8.825 9.600 8.400 8.575 8.925 9.375 53.700

107.850 100% Triols = 107.850

14. Jorrod Honks Oklohomo 9.375 7.250 8.275 9.475 8.925 8.850 52.150 9.300 9.200 9.400 9.375 8.550 9.200 55.025

106.600 40% Chom s. (109.460) + 60% Triols (106.600) = 107.744

15. Mike Maron Doggell's 9.275 8.125 9.025 9.400 8.550 9.050 53.425 9.075 8.075 9.475 9.400 9.050 9.200 54.275

107.530 40% Chomps. (107.800) + 60% Triols (107.530) = 107.638

16. Choiney Umphrey UCLA 9.100 7.250 9.150 9.575 9.075 8.675 52.825 8.900 0.000 8.525 0.000 0.000 0.000 17.425

77.330 40% Chomps. (107.800) + 60% Triols (77.330)- 89.518

·Alhlele. who (ompeled in only Molorola World Team Trial •. Their score. (ounll00% from Trial •.

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(Look for complete coverage of the 1995 World Championships in the January/February 1996 issue of USA Gymnastics magazine!)

MEN'S TEAM RESULTS (The lOp 12 men's and women's leams qualified for Ihe 1996 Olympic Games in Allanla, Ga.)

COUNTRY FX PH SR V PB HB RANK TOTAL China la 46.575 47.100 46.7 12 46.800 47.462 47.399 282.048 (2) CHN Ib 46.775 47.874 46.862 47.237 47.9 12 47.911 284.571 11) 566.619

Japan la 47.087 46.475 46.675 47.225 46.712 47.886 282.060 III JPN Ib 46.000 47.462 47.062 46.425 47.662 46.887 28 1.498 (6) 563.558

Ramania la ROM Ib

Russia la RUS Ib

Ukraine la UKR Ib

Belarus la 8lR Ib

Germany la GER Ib

Korea la KOR Ib

USA la USA Ib

10 Bulgaria la 8Ul Ib

11 Italy la ITA Ib

12 France 10 FRA Ib

46.775 46.475 47.062 47.687

46.400 45.600 47.749 47.900

46.812 45.550 46.612 46.800

45.975 45.825 47.137 46.712

46.787 45.675 45.925 46.625

45.625 45.650 45.762 47.062

46.675 45.925 46.425 47.174

46.900 45. 150 45.712 46.350

46.425 45.250 46.100 46.650

45.800 46.175 44.975 46.912

WOMEN'S COUNTRY Romania la ROM Ib

V UB 48.199 48.048 48.323 49.174

46.125 47.075 46.100 47.424 279.974 (4) 46.612 46.700 46.725 47.187 281.973 (4) 561.947

45.850 47.362 46.150 45.175 276.537 111) 46.762 47.474 47.712 46.837 284.434 (2) 560.971

46.200 47.350 46.325 47.037 279.274 (5) 46.937 46.550 47.737 47.024 281.660 (5) 560.934

46.075 47.362 46.437 46.387 278.061 (8) 46.637 46.787 47.674 47. 150 282097 (3) 560.1 58

46. 199 46.675 46.087 47.199 278.622 (6) 47.262 46.450 46.825 47.237 280.324 (8) 558.946

46.550 47.037 46.400 46.399 277.661 (9) 46.975 47.112 47.187 47.062 281.160 (7) 558.821

46.687 47.162 46.700 47.187 280.336 (3) 46.312 45.800 45.850 46.887 278.448 111) 558.784

46.637 46.925 46.375 46.187 278.174 (7)

46.350 46.500 47.362 46.837 279.111 11 0) 557.285

46.625 47.075 44.150 46.724 276.249 112) 46.850 45.850 47.287 47.375 280.112 (9) 556.361

46.350 47.250 45.325 46.325 277.225 110) 45.725 46.125 46.937 45.625 276.299 112) 553.524

TEAM RESULTS BB FX RANK TOTAL

47.374 48.949 192.570 11) 48.649 49.149 195.295 (2) 387.865

USA GYMNASTICS

China la CHN Ib

USA la USA Ib

Russia la RUS Ib

Ukraine la UKR Ib

France la FRA Ib

46.673 ~7.649

49.023 49.023

47.450 48.462 47.865 48.525

47.624 48.087 48.149 48.998

47.261 46.824 47.449 48.762

46.361 46.512 46.698 48.299

48.224 48.874

47.612 48.336

47.561 48.098

46.536 48.236

46.586 47.712

48.273 190.819 48.737 195.657

48.198 191.722 48.137 192.983

48.136 191.408 48.036 193.281

48.312 189.033 48.524 192.971

48.024 187.483 48.011 190.720

(4) 11)

(2) (4)

(3) (3)

(5) (5)

(7) (6)

Spain la 46.348 47.242 46.373 48.349 188.494 (6)

386.476

384.705

384.689

382.004

378.203

ESP Ib 46.412 48.386 45.700 48.011 189.509 (8) 378.003

Belarus la 8lR Ib

Hungary la HUN Ib

10 Japan la

46.148 46.060 45.712 47.973 185.893 (8) 46.923 48.324 47.248 47.124 189.619 (7) 375.512

46.536 46.211 44.937 47.061 184.745 (9) 46.574 47.475 45.523 47.224 186.796 111) 371.541

45.773 45.335 45.211 47.111 183.430 (10) JPN Ib 46.086 47.423 47.299 47.274 188.082 (9) 371.512

11 Greete la 46.249 46.162 43.635 46.811 182.857 112) GRE Ib 46.123 47.374 46.949 46.960 187.406 110) 370.263

12 Australia la 44.875 45.336 45.048 46.661 181.920 114) AUS Ib 45.536 47.537 46.299 47.011 186.383 (12)

MEN'S RESULTS FLOOR EXERCISE

ATHLETE Vilaly Scherbo li Xiooshuong Grigory Misutin Ivan Ivankov Ivon Ivanov Jordan Jovlchev Alexei Nemov Evgeni Podgorni

COUNTRY 8lR CHN UKR 8lR RUS 8UL RUS RUS

POMMEL HORSE ATHLETE COUNTRY li Oanghua SUI Huang Huadang CHN Yoshiaki Halokeda JPtj Marius Urzico ROM Hikaru Tanaka JPN Mihai 8agiu USA Eric Poujade FRA Fan 8in CHN

STILL RINGS ATHLETE Yuri Chechi Dan 8urinco Jordan Jovlchev Marius Toba Andreas Wecker li Xiaoshuang Hikaru Tanaka John Roelhlisberger

VAU LT ATHLETE Alexei Nemov Grigory Misutin Vilaly Scherbo Alexei Voropoev Crislianleric

Yeo Hong·chul li Xiaoshuong Adrian laneulescu

PARALLEL ATHLETE Vilaly Scherbo Huong liping Hikoru Tonoko Ruslam Charipov

COUNTRY Iialy ROM 8Ul GER GER CHN JPN USA

COUNTRY RUS UKR 8lR RUS ROM KOR CHtj ROM

BARS COUNTRY 8lR CHN JPN UKR

SCORE 9.812 9.775 9.762 9.662 9.625 9.575 9.500 9.400

SCORE 9.762 9.737 9.737 9.725 9.650 9.650 9.575 9.125

SCORE 9.850 9.762 9.750 9.700 9.687 9.~50

9.562 9.550

SCORE 9.756 9.756 9.662 9.637 9.606 9.550 9.412 9.312

SCORE 9.812 9.750 9.725 9.700

368.303

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Ivan Ivankav Li Xiaoshuang Yoshioki Halokedo Jung Jin ·soo

HIGH BAR ATHLETE Andreos Wecker Yoshioki Halokeda Krosimir Dounev IhongJinjing Vilaly Icherbo Nislor londro Boris Preli

BLR CHN JPIl KOR

COUNTRY GER JPN BUL CHN BLR ROM ITA

Dmilri Karbonenko RUI

9.687 9.675 ~.600

7.050

SCORE 9.012 9.7 5' 9150 9.750 9.725 9.l00 9.650 8.925

WOMEN'S RESULTS VAU LT

ATHLETE COUNTRY limona Amanor ROM Lilia Podkopayeva UKR Gino Gogeon ROM Mo Huilon CHN Ivellano Chorkina RUI Oksano Chusovilina UIO Elena Grosh,va RUI Meng Fei CHN

UNEVEN BARS ATHLETE COUNTRY Ivellona Chorkina RUI Mo Huilan CHN Lilia Podkopayeva UKR Alexandro Morinescu ROM Lavinia Milosovid ROM Dina Kochelkova RUI Ihannan Miller UIA Jayde Phelps UIA

BALANCE BEAM ATHl!TE- " COUNTRY Mo Huilan CHN Lilia Padkapayeva UKR Dominique Moceonu USA Alexondro Morinescu ROM Shannon Miller UIA Dina Kochelkovo RUI Oioo Yo CHII Eleno Grosheva RUI

FLOOR EXERCISE ATHLETE COUNTRY

11 Gino Gogean ROM Ji Liya CHN Ludivine Furnon FRA Mo Huilan CHll

SCORE 9.781 9.701

9.293 4.B31

SCORE 9.900 9.837 9.837 9.BOO 9.775 9.737 9.712 9.687

SCORE 9.900 9.837 9.837 9.762 9.762 9.725 9.625 9.562

SCORE 9.825 9.675 9.625 9.600

Joana Juarez EIP 9.462 limona Amanor ROM 9.437 Dominique Moceanu UIA 9.0B7 Lilio Podkopoyevo UKR 9.0B7

MEN'S ALL·AROUND ATHLETE

Han Yoon·soo 10 Andreas Wecker 11 Cri~ian Leric

COUNTRY FX PH

CHN 9.612 9.700 8LR RUI RUI GER JPN

ITA CHN KOR GER

ROM

9.650 9.500 9.562 9.600 9.487 9.425 9.487 9.612 9.537 9.675 9.250 9.450 9.425 9.125 9.125 9.612 9.150 9.450 9.500 9.512

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SR

9.662

V PO

9.675 - 9.712 9.375 9.562 9.700 9.437 9.425 9.587 9.625 9.625 9.550 9.587 9.562 9.600 9.375 9.100 9.662 9.837 9.100 9.587 9.425 9.587 9.650 9.425 9.325 9.625 9.675 9.215 9.450 9.250 9.425 9.300

HB AA

9.637 57.998 9.712 57.499 9.637 57.248 9.500 57.212 9.350 57. 198 9.650 56.999 9.637 56.861 9.587 56.799 9.650 56.762 9.662 56.612 9.575 56.562

12 Alexandre Ivellichnyi UKR 13 Hikoru Tanaka JPN 14 Oaisuke Nishikawo JPN 15 Palrice Casimir FRA 16 lollan Supola-" HUN 17 Ruslam Choripov UKR 18 Ivan Ivankov BLR 19 Vladimit Chomenko UKR 20 Vilaly Rudnilski BLR 21 Jordon Jovlchev BUL 22 80ris Preli ITA-23 Omilri Korbonenko RUS 24 Jesus Corballo EIP 25 Blaine Wilson 26 Krosimir Dounev '27 Andrei Krolsov 28 Jung Jin·soo 29 lergei Fedorchenko 30 John Roelhlisberger 31. Jair Lynch 32 Izilveszler Csollony 33 Oimilor Lunchev . 34 Nislorlondro 35 Li Donghuo 36 Adrian'l~nculescu

USA OUL AUS KOR KAl USA USA

HUN OUL

ROM SUI

ROM

WOMEN'S ATHLETE

Lilio Podkopoyevo Iveilono Chorkino Lovinio Milosovici

COUNTRY

UKR RUI

ROM Simono Amonor ROM Dominique Moceanu USA Mo Huilon ' CHN Kerri Sirug USA Dina Kochelkova RUI Moo Yonling CHN

- 10 Eleno Piskun OLR 11 Irina 80ulakhova UKR 12 Shonnon Miller USA 13 Loelilio Oegue FRA 14 Gina Gogean ROM 15 Vosiliki Tsovdoridou GRE 16 Svellono Boguinskoio BLR 17 Joono Juorez EIP 18 Elvire Tezo FRA 19 Oksono Chusovilino 20 Mercedes Pocheco 21 Eleno Grosheva 22 Monico Morlin 23 Adrienn IIyesle 24 Anno Mirgorodskaio 25 Nikole" Krousz 26 Olgo Yurkino 27 Meng Fei 28 Riso lugo"oro 29 Isobelle leverino 30 Kyrioki Firinidou 31 Miho Hoshiguchi 32 Joanno Hughes 33 Yvonne pioch 34 Virginio Korenlzou 35 Soroyo Corvolho 36 Irino Evdokimova

Ul8 ESP RUI ESP

HUN UKR HUN 8LR CHN JPN FRA GRE JPN AUI GER GRE ORA KAZ

9.537 9.537 9.300 9.350 9.350 9.000 9.300 9.600 9.375 9.650 9.475 ' 9.275 9.400 9.400 9.375 9.000 9.662 9.300 9.425 9.475 9.175 9.587 9.325 9.225 9.425 9.225 9.425 9.537 9.300 9.700 9.250 9.625 9.475 9.425 9.575 9.525 9.325 9.350 9.350 9.437 9.525 9.625 9.500 9.300 9.175 9.407 9.350 9.675 9.000 9.475 9.100 9 . 200~ 9.425 9.200 9.487 9.337 0.900 9.300 9.050 9.662 9.275 9.200 9.300 9.100 9.325 9.350 9.025 9.100 9.250 9.512 0.825 9.050 8.925 8.750 9.050 9.000 8.525

9.350 9.225 9.375 8.625 9.537 9.425 9.500 9.375 9.200 8.825 9.650 8.750

9.575 9.050 9.275 9.425 9.300 9.425 9.125 9.575 9.125 9.400 9.050 8.025

9.375 9.462 9.175 9.150 9.350 9.150 9.150 8.725 9.100 9.200 0.850 8.675

8.725 9.375 9.325 9.537 9.200 9.375 8.900 8.825 9.487 8.775 9.000 8.600

9.462 56.536 9.600 56.525 9.450 56.375 9.475 56.337 9.587 56.324 9.125 56.312 8.950 56.300 9.l75~ 56:162 9.025" 56.150 9.125 56.112 9.612 56.024 9600 55.849 9.600 55.800 9.375 55.750 9600 55.737 9.350 55.600 9.425 55.412 8.450 55.349 9.100 55.300 9.537 55.262 9.300 54.725 0.350 54.012 8.725 53.975 8.375 53.925 8.325 50.900

ALL·AROUND V UO BB FX AA

9.799 9.812 9.767 9.850 39.248 9.756 9.912 9.775 9.687 39.130 9.662 9.062 9.737 9.825 39.086 9.862 9.775 9.637 9.775 39.049 9.737 9.800 9.637 9.712 38.886 9.818 9.062 9.312 9.762 38.754 9.600 9.762 9.612 9.775 38.749 9.449 9.775 9.750 9.712 38.686 9.306 9.787 9.812 9.725 38.630 9.656 9.825 9.262 9.787 38.530 9.475 9.800 9.625 9.562 38.462 9.712 9.362 9.687 9.625 38.386 9.362 9.700 9.587 9.662 38.311 9.706 9.037 9.700 9.837 38.280 9.393 9.725 9.612 9.537 38.267 9.475 9.787 9.387 9.6 12 38.261 9.368 9.737 9.337 9.775 38.217 9.150 9.800 9.687 9.562 38.199 9.381 9.662 9.325 9.812 38.180 9.343 9.775 9.387 9.662 38.167 9.593 9.775 8.875 9.712 37.955 9.418 9.637 9.125 9.687 37.867 9.531 9.600 9.112 9.612 37.855 9.362 9.712 9.650 9.075 37.799 9.293 9.387 9.350 9.675 37.705 8.918 9.687 9.550 9.512 37.667 9.618 9.087 9.675 9.187 37.567 9.324 9.487 9.012 9.612 37.435 9.306 9.225 9.287 9.387 37.205 9.250 9.025 9.300 9.525 37.100 9.287 9.175 9.237 9.387 37.086 9.318 8.937 9.237 9.462 36.954 9.181 9.300 8.962 9.325 36.768 9.031 9.037 9.187 9.450 36.705 8.968 9.037 9.112 9.175 36.292 9.143 9.475 7.800 8.750 35.168

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DANIELLE GRAHAM NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Danielle, 8, is coached by Faye Campana and trains at the Harpeth School of Gymnastics in Franklin, Tennessee. She recently won the Tennessee level 6 all· around title, winning gold medals on floor, vault and bars and silver on beam. Danielle is excited to be competing level8!

Katie, 8, is a member of the Palatine Gymnastics Team. She is coached by Sam and luda 8luymin. At the level 6 State Meet, Katie scored a 36.025, placing her seventh all·around. She took second on bars with a score of 9.4. She has qualified to level 8.

RYAN SIMMONS GLENDALE, ARIZONA

Ryan is 12 years old ond ottends Arizona Aeriols. He 's coached by 8rian Carey and is a Class VI. He just finished his first year competing and has been to regionols. He placed in four of the six events. He earned second place on high bar and took fihh all· around.

STEVEN YU STRICKLER DAVIS, CALIFORNIA

Steven, 8 1/2, is a Class VI gymnast who troins nine hours per week with his team at the City of Davis Recreational Boys Gymnostics Program. The boys team was storted four years ago and is coached by Roger Harrell and Perry Siu. Steven's best eve nts are rings, parallel bars and high bar. He hopes to qualify for the California finals this year.

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MICHAEL PETERS JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE

Michael, 10, trains at Appalachian Gymnastics Academy and is coached by Hermon Rary. This year he competed as a Closs V 17-9 age group) at the Tennessee State Championships. He hod to move up to the 10-12 age group to qualify for region­als. He won the all-around and placed first on floor, pommel horse, rings, va ult and parallel bars and was third on high bar. He qualified for his first regional meet where he took fourth place on pommel horse.

ALICIA AND NICOLE VELA-BAILEY

KAILUA, HAWAII

Alicia, 13, and her sister Nicole, 10, train at Ha waii Gymnastics Academy in Honolulu. They are coached by Joe Rapp. At the State Championships, Alicia took first all-around, won beam and floor, and took second on bars and vault. She competed in the 12-13 age group. Nicole competed in the 8-11 age group and won first all-around, vault, beam, and floor, and took second on bars. Their little sister Marissa, 8, storts level 5 in the fall of 1995.

KRISTIN NICHOLS ALTUS, OKLAHOMA

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