Fail Friday: 10 fails that show even the top gymnasts are struggling post-lockdown

Gymnasts around the world are returning to training, and while there are plenty of signs that the extended time off was good for many of the world’s elite, you’ve got to get back in the swing of things to get there. For this week’s fail Friday, we’re going on a little trip around the world to show the not-so-perfect moments of getting back at it post-lockdown!

1. Dominick Cunningham (GBR)

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The Comeback Is Painful! But We’re Athletes, We Won’t Give Up! #gymnastics #comeback #olympics

A post shared by Dominick Cunningham Gymnast (@domcunn) on Jun 24, 2020 at 11:41am PDT

2. Maddie (World Champions, USA)

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Perseverance pays off! *Maddie was not hurt in the first video* #gymnastics #wcc #wccproud #bars #failfriday

A post shared by World Champions Centre (@worldchampionscentretx) on Jun 26, 2020 at 9:41am PDT

3. Rhys McClenaghan (IRL)

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What happens when one toe touches the Pommel ?

A post shared by Rhys McClenaghan (@rhysmcc1) on Jun 24, 2020 at 4:18am PDT

4. Joshua Nathan (GBR)

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So fortunate to be back training, of course, with social distancing regulations in place. I was swiftly reminded of what day it is today ⚠️?⚠️ #failfriday

A post shared by JN | Joshua Nathan (@josh_nathan1) on Jun 19, 2020 at 12:31pm PDT

5. Georgia Godwin (AUS)

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Relearning skills is just like riding a bike. Except the bike is on fire. Your body is on fire. Everything is on fire ??. BUT! It’s all so worth it in the end and it feels absolutely amazing to be flying between the bars again! ??? #TA

A post shared by Georgia Godwin (@georgia_godwin) on Jun 15, 2020 at 3:28am PDT

6. Victory Gymnastics (USA)

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When you realize it’s Monday!!!?? #victory #gymnastics #victorystrong #fail #gymnasticsfails #crash #ouch #faceplant #funny #monday #extremesports #fitness #fitnessmotivation #vault #tumbling #flip #flipping #mensgymnastics #iowagymnastics #freerunning #parkour #yogaball #letsgo #iowa

A post shared by Victory Gymnastics (@victory_gymnastics_iowa) on Jun 15, 2020 at 6:03pm PDT

7. Eythora Thorsdottir (NED)

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"I'm okay….." ??

A post shared by Eythora Thorsdottir?❤ (@eythora) on Jun 19, 2020 at 11:34am PDT

8. Sam Mikulak (USA)

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If the games were next month I would have been so screwed lol ? First circles in a looooong time ?

A post shared by Samuel Mikulak (@samuelmikulak) on Jun 16, 2020 at 11:13am PDT

9. Becky Downie (GBR)

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“You can’t calm the storm ….. so stop trying. What you can do is calm yourself. The storm will pass ? Couldn’t be more grateful for the people in my team who are always there to listen and know exactly what to say.

A post shared by Becky Downie (@bdownie92) on Jun 22, 2020 at 11:11am PDT

10. And Donnell Whittenburg (USA)

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1 week back in the gym and this happens awesome ?

A post shared by ??????? ??????????? (@donnell_whittenburg) on Jun 16, 2020 at 11:13am PDT

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