Gymternet Weekly: NCAA awards, Social Challenges, & more (April 13-19, 2020)

It’s never a dull week around the gymternet! Here’s our weekly round-up of news, videos, and more from your favorite gymnasts… who are all social distancing right now!

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1. Utah’s Hunter Dula medically retired

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“The decision to medically retire has been one of the hardest decisions I have ever had to make… I want to thank my team, coaches, staff and entire support system for being there for me and easing the burden of a decision like this. Lastly, I would like to thank the amazing fans. You have shown me so much love over the past two years and I’ll forever be grateful. Go Utes!” -Hunter Dula

A post shared by Utah Gymnastics (@utahgymnastics) on Apr 13, 2020 at 11:03am PDT

 

2. Brown Gymnastics founder, and pioneer of the Title IX movement, Jackie Court passed away

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It is with great sadness that we inform our Brown Gym family that our founder, fearless leader, biggest supporter and pioneer of the Title IX movement, dear Jackie Court passed away yesterday. She not only left a legacy on Brown Gymnastics, but all women's sports across the country. We will miss her wise words, kindness and passionate spirit.

A post shared by Brown University Gymnastics (@brown_gymnastics) on Apr 13, 2020 at 2:40pm PDT

 

3. Dominick Cunningham had a bit of an accident…

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Well today I did a jump went sideways and did a front flip off the bike into a pile of horse poo ? Who wants to see the video? ?? #poowork

A post shared by Dominick Cunningham Gymnast (@domcunn) on Apr 13, 2020 at 12:14pm PDT

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This is how I landed in the horse poo ??Glad I’m a gymnast to be able to fall of a bike and get out of it ? #poowork

A post shared by Dominick Cunningham Gymnast (@domcunn) on Apr 14, 2020 at 11:40am PDT

 

4. Georgia Godwin debuted a… twist on the handstand challenge!

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Quarantine = Autumn clean ?. Found my old sumo suit and figured I’d do @talia_folino handstand challenge in it ✌️#headshoulderskneestoes #toomanyeastereggs ??

A post shared by Georgia Godwin (@georgia_godwin) on Apr 13, 2020 at 3:17am PDT

 

5. David Belyavskiy did this challenge, but we won’t even call it a challenge, because he wins. No question.

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New challenge от @andrey_myzuka_gymnastics ❗️ повторяем и отмечаем меня и трёх своих друзей! Давайте сделаем его популярным) @nikushkarus @themarcelnguyen @verniaiev13 не забываем ставить #попейводички Баста/Ёлка #поприколу

A post shared by Давид Белявский (@belyavskiydavid01) on Apr 14, 2020 at 5:16am PDT

 

6. Pretty sure Chellsie Memmel won the handstand challenge outright…

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Well this was the best I had in me and you all voted to see it so here it is….wish it was a little better at the end. Oh well ?‍♀️ #handstandchallenge #pantschallenge #handstand

A post shared by Chellsie Memmel (@cmemmel23) on Apr 14, 2020 at 9:46am PDT

 

7. Nestor Abad is using what he has on hand to keep the momentum up in his training!

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Utilizando buen material para progresiones de gimnasia. Gracias @proyectofer @evergyfitness

A post shared by Nestor Abad (@nestorabad1) on Apr 14, 2020 at 11:26am PDT

 

8. Just an LOL for your day…

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Remember when we used to be able to be in the gym, learning new skills? That was fun…Or, in some cases, funny. Right, Yul? ?

A post shared by Mark Williams (@wellsgymn) on Apr 14, 2020 at 11:13am PDT

 

9. Laurie Hernandez slayed this TikTok challenge… and Shawn Johnson continues to WOW after just having a baby!

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inspo from @arthurnory ! can you complete this handstand challenge???

A post shared by Laurie Hernandez (@lauriehernandez) on Apr 14, 2020 at 4:11pm PDT

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Holy crap! Hahahahaha actually surprised myself. Didn’t think I could do it! Follow me on the @tiktok ? trying it out. #tiktok

A post shared by Shawn Johnson East (@shawnjohnson) on Apr 15, 2020 at 11:24am PDT

 

10. Rebeca Andrade shared her wonderful singing voice with the world

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Solução?❤️

A post shared by Rebeca Andrade☁️ (@rebecarandrade) on Apr 15, 2020 at 5:21am PDT

 

11. Shania Adams officially signed with Alabama

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IT’S OFFICIAL!!❤️ I am so beyond grateful for this opportunity and I especially want to thank my parents and coaches for supporting me and making this all possible. I can’t wait to start the next chapter in my life.❤️ #bamagymnastics #rolltide?

A post shared by Shania Adams (@shaniaadamss) on Apr 15, 2020 at 1:46pm PDT

 

12. Peng-Peng Lee did a WILD split challenge

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I like this challenge! Try and go all the way down to the ground with a cup on your forehead without using your hands! Inspo by @littletfitness . . . #splitchallenge #redsolocup #getdownchallenge #nohands #bluetooth #splitslide #socialmediachallenge you guys are up! @janayhonest @katelyn_ohashi @savi_shay @kalykool @simonebiles @lauriehernandez

A post shared by PENG (@pengpengclee) on Apr 15, 2020 at 10:43am PDT

 

13. Kyla Ross won the 2020 Honda Sport Award for gymnastics

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The WINNER of the 2020 Honda Sports Award for gymnastics is none other than our boss @kyla_ross96! Congratulations, Kyla!

A post shared by uclagymnastics (@uclagymnastics) on Apr 15, 2020 at 3:01pm PDT

 

14. SAME!

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おはようございます☀ 本日も全力で?向き合いたいと思います‼︎ 最近、私がストレッチなどを紹介しているのを見ているみたいで…逆立ちを真似してチャレンジしていました。 すごく悔しそうな表情??? いい顔してます。 皆さま、体調気をつけてくださいね！ #自宅トレーニング #理恵トレ #二歳

A post shared by RIE TANAKA 田中理恵 (@riiiiiie611) on Apr 15, 2020 at 5:18pm PDT

 

15. Heath Thorpe might be bringing back his Arabian double full out!

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Think I might bring this back for the next competition season (whenever that may be)… #GYMVID #gym #gsvideo #gymnastics

A post shared by Heath Thorpe (@heaththorpe) on Apr 16, 2020 at 2:15am PDT

 

16. Stephen Nedoroscik became the first specialist to ever win the Nissen Emery Award! Read our feature on him here.

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The 2020 Nissen Emery Award Winner is Stephen Nedoroscik!! Congratulations @stephen_nedoroscik #NCAAMGym presented by @flipfestlf

A post shared by College Gymnastics Association (@collegemgym) on Apr 16, 2020 at 4:15pm PDT

 

17. Cayman Islands gymnast Raegan Rutty will be attending Florida in the fall! (She will not be joining the UF gymnastics team and will continue to train and compete internationally.)

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once a gator, always a gator ? #classof2024

A post shared by raegan rutty (@raeganrutty) on Apr 16, 2020 at 3:51pm PDT

 

18. Gage Dyer was named Team Captain for Oklahoma’s 2020-2021 season

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‪? ?????? ?????? – Gage Dyer has been selected to lead the 2021 #GymU squad as team captain! ‬

A post shared by Oklahoma Men's Gymnastics (@ou_mgymnastics) on Apr 16, 2020 at 4:21pm PDT

 

19. Chalk gymnastics became a trend, and we’re loving it!

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???NEW SKILL ALERT???Who says you can’t get a “new skill” while in quarantine ? ❓Who can name the skill Isabelle is doing in this video❓_______________________________________________ ◾️Leotard from @saluteleos ◾️Band by @blingbandsport #10yearoldgymnast #topsgymnast #getit #gymnast #gymnastics #gasg #newskill #thisis10 #quarantine #quarantinegymnastics #beamqueen

A post shared by ✨Gymnast Isabelle✨ (@_gymnastisabelle_) on Apr 16, 2020 at 1:10pm PDT

 

20. Vanessa Ferrari is all of us RN

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#iorestoacasa ? e questa sera sono curiosa di provare il nuovo gusto Italpizza, salsiccia e patate.?? Per poterlo provare anche voi guardate le mie stories? #italpizza #italpizzalover #adv #vanessaferrari @italpizzaofficial

A post shared by Vanessa Ferrari (@ferrarivany) on Apr 16, 2020 at 11:23am PDT

 

21. McKayla Maroney and John Orozco both dropped new music–check it out!

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new music in bio. tbh i wrote covid lockdown as a joke, but everytime i listen to it, it makes me laugh, and i think we could all use a laugh right now ?… i love u guys sm!! wish i had words to make things better. hopefully music helps a little ?!!

A post shared by McKayla Maroney (@mckaylamaroney) on Apr 16, 2020 at 11:10pm PDT

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“FOMO” is out now on all streaming and social media platforms! • ?FOR THE FULL SONG CLICK THE LINK IN MY BIO? • Couldn’t have done it w/ @muyinza + @itsmedrip ? + @adnlewis ?

A post shared by John Orozco (@johnworozco) on Apr 19, 2020 at 12:07am PDT

 

22. Laney Madsen’s eyeing Paris 2024

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⛽️ pumped & working my… honestly everything off?to get ready & come up & back for when they tell us we can go again! pushing for the next euros & everything within the years until 2024. originally i had planned to finish my career this year in 2020, but i feel that God holds my best days still ahead of me! looking to extending my gym career to 2024 & fighting to combine that crazy little laney with the lil ballerina bun? with the older version of myself today that has been able to learn SO many different LIFE lessons! eager & excited to blend pieces of who i was when i was just a little cheerleader that walked into a gymnastics gym on day 1 & all the best of who i can become ahead!❤️??

A post shared by Laney Madsen (@laneymadsen) on Apr 18, 2020 at 10:59am PDT

 

23. Rhys McClenaghan got by with a little help from a friend… (Hint: It was Madsen!)

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Today was a bad day. I was not motivated, making excuses in my head, and doubting myself. It was 9pm and a friend called. She asked if I was doing training today. I came up with a lame excuse and continued to say it’s too late to train now. She brought up some harsh realities and told me to get off my ass. I put on some rap music and had one of the best sessions in isolation yet… surround yourself with people that will push you further. My mentality is on another level now ??

A post shared by Rhys McClenaghan (@rhysmcc1) on Apr 18, 2020 at 2:56pm PDT

 

24. Some of the 2008 Olympic team members got together… on Zoom, of course!

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Had an entertaining Zoom call with this motley crew today. ? #olympicteam

A post shared by Jonathan Horton (@jhorton11) on Apr 19, 2020 at 4:10pm PDT

 

25. And finally, will gymnastics jump rope become an Olympic sport? Stay tuned!

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. Skipping rope?? . ?: @ryosu0915 and @t.hiroki0421 ?: @ryoyades0714 . #skippingrope#doubledutch #gymnastics#gym#tumbling#acrobat#parkour#freerunning#tricking#martialarts#bboy#flip#twist#performer#artist#circus #circusinspiration#circusaroundtheworld#circusinternational #cirquedusoleil#cirque#cirqueway

A post shared by Kazuki Nakao (@kazuki__0528) on Apr 19, 2020 at 5:05am PDT

 

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