Gymternet Weekly: Back in the gym, transfers, and more (May 18-24, 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. Many athletes got back in the gym… including a certain GOAT!

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Our WOGA team athletes back in action this morning. We sure have missed your smiling faces ? So happy to see you all back in the gym, while of course, we continue to practice social distancing ??‍♀️

A post shared by WOGA Gymnastics (@wogagymnastics) on May 18, 2020 at 7:34am PDT

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no greater feeling…gymnastics is back?

A post shared by Annie Beard (@anniecbeard) on May 18, 2020 at 9:36am PDT

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The countdown has begun! We're excited to announce that we will be reopening the gym on Monday, May 18th with several guidelines to ensure everyone's health to the best of our ability. The first two weeks will be open to only our competitive team athletes. *Athletes are not required to wear masks during practice* To register for classes or to reserve a private with a coach, please visit our website. #gymnastics #wcc #wccproud #trampoline #reopening #sports #gymagain

A post shared by World Champions Centre (@worldchampionscentretx) on May 16, 2020 at 8:08pm PDT

 

2. Shawn Johnson designed a line of Vera Bradley bags that are super cute!

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So excited to finally be announcing my collab with @verabradley !! Spent a year trying to figure out how to design a thousand pockets into one shoulder bag ? Seriously, I love pockets. Made from recycled water bottles and profits go back to @blessingsinabackpack CHECK IT OUT and get yours now before they sell out! #verabradleyxshawnjohnson

A post shared by Shawn Johnson East (@shawnjohnson) on May 18, 2020 at 11:46am PDT

 

3. While many returned to the gym, Sunisa Lee’s still at home and missing the gym.

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miss u ?

A post shared by Sunisa Lee (@sunisalee_) on May 19, 2020 at 9:05am PDT

 

4. The Lord of the Rings is back on the grind.

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One dream , one goal ! I'll be better than ever ! #roadtotokyo #stoiximan #startedfromthebottom

A post shared by Eleftherios Petrounias (@eleftherios_petrounias) on May 19, 2020 at 8:37am PDT

 

5. Aly Raisman turned 26 (on Memorial Day) and showed off her green thumb!

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Kale, arugula, spinach & bok choy ? Last photo: the left side is bok choy regrown (took the root end and replanted after eating & the right side is grown from seed) Bok choy isn’t ready yet but some of the lettuce is! What should I make with the lettuce?? ????

A post shared by Alexandra Raisman (@alyraisman) on May 19, 2020 at 8:17am PDT

 

6. The Japanese women’s team made us a smile with this sweet video.

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みんなで平井大のSlow&Easyを踊ったよ（o∀n）五輪の時めっちゃ聴いてたよね?みんなが揃ったらまた一緒に踊ろうね！#リモートダンス #平井大

A post shared by 寺本明日香 TERAMOTO Asuka,OLY (@teramoto_asuka) on May 19, 2020 at 7:15am PDT

 

7. The Nastia Liukin Fund is giving $100,000 to gyms in need during the pandemic.

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A little over 11 years ago, I had this idea / crazy (big) dream that has come to life in ways bigger than I could have ever imagined. That little idea was the Nastia Liukin Cup. While most of you know all about that, perhaps some of you might not know the reasons behind the idea, and the passions that fueled it to become what it is today. Creating a gymnastics competition for the next generation of young gymnasts was incredibly important to me, but even more important was my drive to give back to the gymnastics community—a community that I am forever indebted to and grateful for. And so, the Nastia Liukin Fund was established. There have been 11 Nastia Liukin Cups, and ALL net proceeds from each Cup have gone back to the Nastia Liukin Fund. Today, I’m so thrilled to announce that the Nastia Liukin Fund is giving $100,000 to gyms in need during this global pandemic. It is with incredible sorrow that we recognize, due to the impact of the COVID-19 global pandemic, many gyms are facing extreme financial hardship, including difficulty paying the expenses necessary to continue operations. We want to help. Gyms who have had a Nastia Cup qualifier or participant over the course of the Cup are able to apply for the COVID-19 Hardship Grant from the Nastia Liukin Fund of The National Gymnastics Foundation using the link in my bio. We are here for you, and you are not alone. Xo, Nastia

A post shared by Nastia Liukin (@nastialiukin) on May 19, 2020 at 1:04pm PDT

 

8. This Counter Kim release was INCREDIBLE!

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A MUST WATCH ??? The Counter Kim release move done by Liv Petrović, A (13!) years old Junior gymnast of Croatia! ?? ? *** Liv trains at GK Vita-Rijeka club. Her current top goal is making the Criatian Euros team for next year's Junior Europeen Championship! @gkvita @____petrovicc____ @crogymnastics אלמנט העזיבה 'קאונטר קים' נחשב לאחד האלמנטים המרהיבים בהתעמלות הנשים. עד היום ראינו מספר מתעמלות אמריקאיות שמבצעות את האלמנט הקשה ועכשיו, ממש בהפתעה, מגיחה מתעמלת קרואטית בשם ליב פטרוביץ' עם האלמנט הזה! וואו! המטרה של ליב – אליפות אירופה לג'וניור בשנה הבאה. בהצלחה! . . . . . #gymnastics #handstand #gymnast #acro #acrobatics #tumbling #gymnastic #beam #rhythmicgymnastics #vault #gymnasts #gymnastique #gymnasticsrings #gymnasticslove #nationalgymnasticsday #gymnasticstrengthtraining #gymnasticszone1 #aerobicgymnastics #gymnasticsshoutout #adultgymnastics #mensgymnastics #parallelbars #acrobatica #ilovegymnastics #gymnasticscamp

A post shared by gymnasticszeal (@gymnasticszeal) on May 19, 2020 at 3:30pm PDT

 

9. Bart Deurloo cheated death with this awesome Yamawaki + Kolman connection.

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Cheated death today ? •••••••••••••••••••••••• #fail #crash #wipeout #highbart #tokyo #olympics #olympicgames #tokyo2021 #olympicgames #gymnastics #pro #athlete #sport #sports #teamnl #sportsman #fit #lifestyle_miami

A post shared by Bart Benjamin Deurloo ⚡️ (@bartdeurloo) on May 19, 2020 at 1:46am PDT

 

10. Maggie Nichols is nominated for Big 12 Conference Female Athlete of the Year!

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For the second time in her illustrious career, @callmeswags is our nominee for the @Big12Conference Female Athlete of the Year!

A post shared by Oklahoma Women's Gymnastics (@ou_wgymnastics) on May 20, 2020 at 8:12am PDT

 

11. The OU alum/Team USA guys returned to the gym as well!

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‪Great to see these guys in person again after almost two full months—the longest time I’ve been out of a gym in 50 years. Thank you to Bounce Gymnastics Academy for your hospitality. The Olympics are delayed, but Olympic dreams remain.‬

A post shared by Mark Williams (@wellsgymn) on May 21, 2020 at 12:17pm PDT

 

12. Nile Wilson slayed the #wipeitdownchallenge.

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Knew I’d forgotten something ? #wipeitdownchallenge hehehehe ? LEOTARD or SUIT ?

A post shared by Nile Wilson (@nilemw) on May 21, 2020 at 7:25am PDT

 

13. Laney Madsen showed off another talent.

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look what i learned:))

A post shared by Laney Madsen (@laneymadsen) on May 22, 2020 at 3:36am PDT

 

14. Many high school gymnasts graduated, including Texas Dreams’ Abi Walker!

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So long high school, thanks for the wild ride✌??

A post shared by Abi Walker (@abi_walker01) on May 22, 2020 at 11:03am PDT

 

15. Kim Zmeskal, Liang Chow, and more announced the launch of The National Gymnastics Curriculum.

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Repost from @nationalgymnastics_ig • The National Gymnastics Curriculum is a course providing uniformed education to instill certain philosophies, principles, standard gymnastics etiquette, and general curriculum. We have partnered up with some of the country's most renowned gymnasts and coaches including Liang Chow, Kim Zmeskal, Yin Alvarez, and Jake Dalton to bring the gymnastics community auxillary education to standard USAG material. @kimzb @jake_dalton @tumblebees_gymnastics_miami @coachyinsanity @zander_arthur_ig Click the link in our bio to learn more! #gymnasticsquotes #gymnasticseverywhere #gymnasticcoach #gymnasticsteam #gymnasticsvideo #gymnastics #gymnasticslife #gymnasticsvideos #gymnasticscoach

A post shared by kimzb (@kimzb) on May 22, 2020 at 10:50am PDT

 

16. Bailey Ferrer announced her transfer from LSU to Auburn.

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Super excited to announce my transfer to Auburn University to continue my athletic & academic career! I could not be more blessed & excited to join such an amazing program? WAR EAGLE:)

A post shared by @ bailey_ferrer on May 23, 2020 at 3:13pm PDT

 

17. And Bailey celebrated two years of NED! (No Evidence of Disease.)

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On October 13th, 2017 we adopted @forever_bailey_ to our team. Exactly 2 years ago today, Bailey “Rang the Bell” on her last day of chemotherapy!? Today, we celebrate 2 years of NED!!? (No Evidence of Disease). We are so grateful for and proud of Bailey! ??? #ForeverBailey #FOJ #NED #NOW

A post shared by Florida Gators Gymnastics (@gatorsgym) on May 23, 2020 at 8:09am PDT

 

We’re trying to stay positive during the pandemic. How are you spending your days at home? Comment below and let us know!

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