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The tide turned at the 1993 Hilton Challenge in Los Angeles, Calif. on July 21. The U.S. women's team defeated the Republics from the former Soviet Union-Belarus and Ukraine. The competition was tremendous. Ten of the competitors were 1992 Olympians and 13 athletes competed at the '93 World Championships. c >

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THE 1993 COCA-COLA NATIONAL GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS Salt Lake City, Utah was the site of the 1993 Coca-Cola National Gymnastics Championships. Shannon Miller and John Roethlisberger were crowned all-around champions.

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1993 u.S. OLYMPIC FESTIVAL Shannon Miller, Richard Grace and Jessica Davis won the 1993 U.S. Olympic Festival for women, men and rhythmic gymnastics, respectively. Rhythmic coverage on page 11, women's and men's coverage on pages 18-19.

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that organizes gymnastics worldwide took over a sport like baseball? Here would be some of the things that we could expect to take place when the next new season opened in the spring of 1994:

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Rhythmic Program Administrator Nora Nitzel USA Gymnastics Boarel of Directors President Mike Jacki; Chair. Sandy Knapp; President Emeritus: Bud Wilkinson, Mike Donahue; Athlete Directors: Wendy Hilliaro, chair; Jim Hartung, vice chair; Michelle DusseiTe, sec; Sheryl Dundas; Tim Daggett; Karyn Lyon Glover; Tanya Service; Chris Waller; Kevin Davis, USOC Athlete's Advisory Council; Linda Kardos, Admin. Advisor; Amateur Athletic Union: Stan Atkinson; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milan; Ameri'can Trampoline & Tumbling Association: Wayne Downing; American Turners: Betty Heppner; Junior Boys Gymnastics Coaches Association: Marc Yancy; Ments Elite Coaches Association: Peter Kormann; National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Men: Abie Grossfeld; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Women:Gail Davis; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; National Collegiate Athletic Association: Jane Betts, Fred Turoff; National Federation of State High School Associations: Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Harry Bjerke; National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association: John Brinkworth; Jewish Community Centers: Courtney Shanken; Rhythmic Coaches Association: Suzie DiTullio; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kate Faber-Hickie; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Clubs: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women: Tony Gehman, Roe Kruetzer; U.S. Sports Aerobatics Federation: Bonnie Davidson; Young Men's Christian Association: Rick Dodson; USA Gymnastics National Membership Directors: Men's: Jim Holt, Ray Gura; Women's: Joan Moore, Julia Thompson-AIetz; Rhythmic: Alla Svirsky, Ute Alt-Carberry.

USA Gymnastics Executive COnlnllHee Chair: Sandy Knapp; Secretary: Mike Milidonis; Vice Chair Women: Nancy Marshall; Vice Chair Men: Jim Howard; Vice Chair Rhythmic: Norma Zabka; President: Mike Jacki; FIG Women's Technical Committee: Jackie Fie; FIG Rhythmic Technical Committee: Andrea ScJunid-Shapiro; FIG Men's Technical Committee: Bill Roetzheim; At Large Members: Jim Hartung, Roe Kreutzer; Athlete Directors: Tim Daggett,Michelle Dusserre, Wendy Hilliard; President Emeritus: Bud Wilkinson, Mike Donahue.

Associate Content Eelltors Sports Science Advisory COnlnllHee William Sands, Ph.D., Chair, Sports Advisory Committee Patty Hacker, Ph.D., Chair, Education Su\H:ommittee Stephen W. Whitlock, liaison Unless expressly identified to the contrary, all articles, slatements ana views printed henein are attributed solely to the author and the United Slates Gymnastics Federation expresses no opinion and assumes no responsibility thereof.

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1. All of the fences would be moved back 20 feet (more difficult for batters to hit a home run), 2. There would be five bases instead of four (more difficult for the runners to score).

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CHANGED 3, There would be ten I l:tmings, and yourtwo outstrikes and I_ _ _ _ _ _ we might even Consider making the baIl even smaller. Isn't it fascinating that most sports have basically kept the same fundamental rules intact for years and years, Sports like baseball and football, while changes have been made, are very similar to the way they were conducted at the beginning of the century. While they may have made changes in the rules, the basic integrity of the game has not been altered and even the same principles of scoring are used today muck like they were more than 50 years ago, Is it ever possible that such a situation would take place in the sport of gymnastics? Considering our current structure, it is hard to imagine that this would ever be the case, Every four years, our sport completely changes, While I will admit that we still do use the same basic GYMNASTICS

apparatus that we might have for a number of years, the rules that apply to the perfonnance of an exercise on these apparatus change more quickly than political candidates, Is this good for our sport? Granted, perfonnances do get better and consideration must be given to new skills and developments. However, it is hard to understand why we must continue to write a new set of rules every time the Olympic Games are over.

Is it not possible to create a universal code and scoring system that tan be adapted to the level of the exercise and whatever skills are perfonned? Why is it that gymnastics is the only sport that completely changes its rules and regulations every four years? Our sport is difficult enough to explain to the press and media, television audience and spectators 1 ' without rewriting the rule book the day after every Olympic Games.

I Here is an interesting fact to conI sider; is a double back any more I difficult or any easier because it is rated as a C element or a D element? I Do we rate the difficulty of a skill I based on the inherent physical I characteristics of the skill or the I number of athletes that are able to perfonn this skill? Unfortunately, I I feel that the latter is the determining I factor. A double back somersault on the floor is a difficult skill, Just

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ments upgraded so that the technical evaluation was more critical. This would mean that if the legs were apart, feet were flat and the landing was not just right, the deductions would be severe enough to offset the credit received from doing this difficult skill. Unfortunately, our rules still do not make such 1996 VERSION determinations.

Why is it that gymnastics is the only sport that completely changes its rules and regulations every four years? Our sport is difficult enough to explain to the press and media, television audience and spectators without rewriting the rule book the day after every Olympic Games.

will reflect. Unfortunately, this system has also given us the quadrennial dilemma of rewriting our rule books. Every four years, the Code of Points is modified to deal with the increased difficulty and the ability of the athlete to perform up to the levels of expectations set forth by the respective technical committees. It seems bewildering that the basic system cannot remain intact with small modifications made for the new skills that have been added during the previous four years. Unfortunately, this is never the case and we continue to try to play "catch up" with the scoring system and the evaluation process and the performance of our athletes.

because more and more athletes are capable of performing this skill does not diminish the biomechanical characteristics that are associated with the performance of a double back somersault. Let's take a similar feat in another sport; hitting a home run in baseball. It is interesting to It seems to me it is time note that the single season home run for a change. Somehow we record was established by Babe Ruth in Perneed to create a basic set of 1927 when the Babe hit 60 home runs haps rules that will remain as (although in the 154 game schedule, Roger the the core of the evaluation Maris hit 61 home runs in 1961. Regardmost significant problem associated with I process. Considering the complexity of less, we are still looking at the same basic our evaluation system is the fact that the I judging gymnastics, it is impossible to achievement, hitting a home run and the think that anyone judge can be responjudges (or in the FIG, the technical I simple fact that this achievement has sible for the infinitive number of evaluacommittees) are the individuals who are changed little in the entire history of the responsible for making the interpretaI tions that would be necessary to properly game of baseball. It is fascinating that this tions on how performances are evaluI critique a complete gymnastics perforparticular feat has maintained its position mance. This is also something that will be ated. The complexity of this environment I and the integrity of the game has been is created by the fact that the evaluation necessary to change in the future. The structured so that hitting a home run 70 human mind is only capable of processing years ago is just as great an accomplishcertain amounts of information in certain ment as it is today. But then again, can time periods. We have far exceeded that I process needs to be defenseable which not the same be said for the performance capability in the judging process. I tends to make the process more restricof a double back somersault or any other tive than permissive. Wasn't it Mark Twain that said, difficult skill that is performed in gymnasI The rules that govern sport also "overtone's always talking about judging tics? Is not the accomplishment of a determine the development of the sport. gymnastics, but no one ever does anydouble back somersault just as significant thing about it." Well, it is now time to do Rules changes must a feat today something about it and create a system be given great as it was 1992 VERSION that can be used, with little modification, consideration in when it was for years and years to come. It would be order to maintain the first nice, for once, to go to an event and not sport's integrity but performed also to provide the have to spend the majority of the time 30 or 40 , Simply trying to explain to the press, opportunity for the media, spectators and television audience sport to grow and what the new rules are and why they develop in a natural and symbolic manner with the increased were changed again! More importantly, it " years ago? And why has it capabilities of the performers. The would be nice to think that, out of respect , worked in baseball but not in technical committees that create the rules for the athlete, the difficulty of a skill is , gymnastics? on behalf of the International Gymnastics not determined by the number of athletes While much of this discussion can be Federation have one basic function; they that can perform the skill. After all, a lot termed paradoxical, it does have a are responsible for the development of the of baseball players have hit home runs. relevance when we consider rules and criteria that determines the numerical regulations. Granted, the home run is still evaluation of a particular gymnastics a great feat. One must also consider the performance. Their goal is to fact that the defense has changed as much turn the gymnastics perforin the game as the offense has. While mance into a numerical equivaIt seems to me it is time for a there is no defense or offense in gymnaslent. Unfortunately, this is done tics, there are rules whose interpretation change. Somehow we need to based on the specific rules and can be used to offset the specific value of criteria that these individuals create a basic set of rules that will different skills. For example, perhaps a have set forth. Their criteria and double back could maintain the same remain as the core of the rules are the determining factor difficulty level regardless of how many of what the sport actually looks evaluation process. people perform it. The way this could be like and what the performances done is to have the mechanical require-

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Dear lami, I was seven when I first dreamt of going to the Olympics. I really believe that through hard work, determination, dedication and sacrifice, dreams and goals, no matter what they are, can come true. I have never seen you work out, so I don't know your talents and abilities. But, if you have it in your heart, anything is possible. Good Luck!

Dear Mary Lou, I am 13 years old and I just recently switched gyms. I am a Level 8 gymnast and everyone at my gym is really nice. Most of the optional girls can do a series on high beam. I can do it on low beam but when I go to high beam I always hesitate. I am so close and very scared. I want to do it so bad but my body doesn' t follow my brain. What should I do? Danielle Maurone Tucker, Georgia

Dear Danielle, When I was 14 years old, I was the only elite gymnast in the state of West Virginia. But when I made the move to Texas, to train with Bela Karolyi, I wasn't the best anymore. Being in a gym with great elite gymnasts pushed me to become better. Seeing the other girls do difficult skills made me want to do those same skills. If you're ready to do your series on the high beam, ask your teammates and coach for support. I promise you, they want to see you excel. Dea r Mary Lou, I am 11 years old and competing Modified Optionals. When I'm in a gymnastics meet and I don' t do as

Send your questions to: USA Gymnastics, Ask Mary Lou, Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225. well as I expect, I get frustrated with myself. Then I don't do as well as I could on the next event. How can I keep my cool? Sharon Casola Port Charlotte, Fla.

Dear Sharon, I know it's easier said than done, but try to forget it! You must go on! I had the same problem when I first started competing. I always had trouble on beam (until I went to Karolyi's) and usually fell off. I would then take my negative attitude to floor. AliI can say is what's done is done. You can't go

back and change it. If you didn't do well on one event, that should make you want to try extra hard on the next one. Keep a positive attitude. Dear Mary Lou, I'm 11 years old and a Level 6 gymnast at National Academy. Ever since I was five years old being an Olympian was my dream and goal in life. Do you think I could ever have a chance to go to the Olympics? Jami Fielding Lexington, Kentucky

Dear Mary Lou, I wrote this to thank you. In March, one of my English assignments was to write an essay on my mentor and I chose you. The paper was titled, "The Medalist." It was based on your performances in 1984, a t the Olympics, and how much you inspire people to exercise and stay fit. I entered it into a contest, and won $50. I also made an "A" in English! Sabrina Bosarge Biloxi, Mass.

Dear Sabrina, CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm honored that you did a paper on me and my performances at the 1984 Olympics. I'm also delighted that you won a prize and received an A in English. Super lob! Keep up the excellent work.

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A few months ago, a prominent physician called for everyone to stop drinking milk. He maintained cow's milk causes allergic reactions and is linked to iron deficiency. Many prestigious groups countered that milk is perfectly nutritious for most people over age one. Now, margarine, which most people use instead of butter, is under fire. Studies suggest its partially hydrogenated vegetable oils can raise the LDL ("bad" cholesterol) in the blood. As a result, most Americans no longer trust what they eat. "Overwhelmed by conflicting advice, most Americans have thrown in tlle napkin on healthy eating," Newsweek Claimed last year. Yet, despite distrust consumers feel, American Dietetic Association spokesperson Gail C. Frank says there is an up side to all the confusion: It makes us think.

"Research reports reinforce the fact that we need to make wise food choices and think about them in relation to our health," Frank says. "It's not bad to know a lot about what we're putting in our bodies-that makes good sense." Frank concedes that today's consumers have a lot of nutrition advice to sort through. But eating wasn't always this confusing, nor did it always instill so much worry and guilt. such as a dietitian or nutritionist-knows (the report) has to be weighed against everything else. But the average consumer may not be aware of all that went into it."

"Twenty years ago, when I was graduating from college, individuals took many things for granted in terms of what they ate," Frank says. "The basic factor people used to choose foods 20 years ago was taste and pleasure." Today, she says, people are more aware of and concerned about nutrition. "They think about calories and energy just as they did 20 years ago, but they also think about things like cholesterol, saturated fat and sodium- things that affect their health."

there is a new observation by a researcher that is contrary to ;,opular belief, that gets as much exposure as 10 or 20 years of research and development," she says.

The problem is people often only receive bits of information, Frank says, adding she is concerned about the way the media sometimes relays nutrition information. "When USA

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She suggests consumers not immediately embrace the results of anyone study. "A small amount of knowledge does not answer all the questions," Frank says, adding she hopes more Americans willtmderstand nutrition basics. She suggests starting with children. "It would be great if all our schools had updated courses on nutrition," she says. "And adults need it, too.

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Held before an Olympic Festival record breaking crowd for rhythmic gymnastics, this year's competition served as the qualifier to the World Championships Trials for the senior competitors. San Antonio's Virgil Blossom Arena hosted the two day competition in which the seniors competed in five events, the juniors in four. It was the top three senior

finishers from this year's National Championships who once again contended for the first, second and third place spots at this event. However, the outcome varied slightlyJessica Davis from Gymmarin Pacific in San Rafael, Calif. defeated national champion Tamara Levinson from Rhythmflex Gymnastics in Rockville, Md. illinois Rhythmics' Caroline Hunt L won the bronze medal.

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DAY ONE Levinson, a 1992 Olympian, placed first in two of the first days' events for seniorshoop, and balI, while tying with Davis for first place in the rope event with an 8.975. Levinson exhibited upgraded body movements in coordination with apparatus work such as over-split leaps with laybacks and 720 degrees attitude turns with an arch on the second pivot, bringing a spark to some standard elements. Levinson scored an 8.875 in the hoop event and a 9.025 with her balI routine.

one foot raised into the air. The audience was appreciative for Bushnell's toss, double illusion, catch during a third illusion. An 8.850 earned her third place in that event. In close proXimity to third place after round three, were Carmit Bachar and Hunt. Bachar hit her mark on the first day, having a strong

Davis, finishing just .10 behind Levinson after the first day, executed clean routines. She showed precision work in her hoop routine with a toss sit-spin, shoulder roll catching the circling hoop on her foot while laying on .,Iit/! ojJjJorohfs Work. the yr' â&#x20AC;˘ ground. Her rope routine was performed to a toe tapping "Get Happy" in which she performed exciting tempo changes with the

Jessi(a Davis finish in her rope routine which earned an 8.90 and third place. Bachar showed strong switch leaps and turning switch leaps in her routines. Bachar also displayed clean pivots; a triple pivot (720 degree in front attitude plus 360 degree in passe) in her balI routine and an almost completed

In third place after day one, Brooke Bushnell caught the crowds attention with her hoop routine when, early on, she performed very fast exchanges with her hoop on her feet in rhythm with the music. Bushnell executed a unique catch of the hoop while sitting on the ground, following a horizontal toss, to catch the hoop simultaneously on the back of her neck and

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quad turn in passe during her rope routine! Bachar' s choice of music for many of her routines along with her dance ability to coordinate the movement and music really enveloped the crowd and kept their attention during her routines. Hunt, only .175 out of third place after day one, kept tight reigns on that spot. In Hunt's ball routine she performed a clean triple attitude turn, toss double illusion catch during a toe fall in arch position and a very clean free balance to backscale.

DAY TWO During day two of competition, performing to Bolero, Davis' club routine included a 720 degree pivot in an extension along with a well executed leap layback and balance to backscale. Davis' club routine earned her a 9.250, the highest score awarded at this year's Olympic Festival.

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Despite an out-ofbounds deduction in the clubs r.outine ~d two drops dunng her nbbon routine (toss, double roll drop and toss illusion roll drop) Levinson held on for a second place finish with an all-around of 45.00 just .20 behind gold medal winner, Davis.

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drops and mis-tosses. Along with some other unfortunate inconsistencies in that event, both gymnasts dropped in the allaround placement to finish fifth and sixth respectively.

Finishing third (8.925) in the clubs event and tying for first with Christi Tucay in the ribbon event with a 9.225 on the second day of competition, pulled Hunt up two places, from fifth to third to take the bronze medal in the allaround.

The juniors came on strong at the Festival with the Evanston Gems coached by Lana Lashoff, taking two of the top three junior all-around finishes. Sara Sieber (Gems) had the highest junior placing followed by Kelsi Kemper of Metro Gymnastics and Natalie Lacuesta from the Gems.

Regarding her ribbon routine, Hunt said, "I went for everything. It was my last routine and the last routine of the meet. I just wanted to go all out."

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The senior gymnasts finishing in the top eight will be invited to the World Championships Trials. The Trials will be held at Emory University on September 12 at 1:00 p.m. in Atlanta, Ga. at the

Tucay finished fourth allaround. Both Bushnell and Bachar suffered out-of-bounds deductions in their club routines due to apparatus

close of this year's USA Gymnastics Congress. The gymnasts placing in the top four from that competition will represent the USA in Alicante, Spain in November.

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s we enter a new competitive season, we would like to take the opportunity to make athletes, their parents, and their coaches aware of some rules and regulations of the NCAA regarding events and prize money. The goal of many of our athletes is to be awarded a full scholarship at an NCAA institution based on their gymnastics skills. In order to maintain one's eligibility, an athlete must stay in compliance with the NCAA's numerous and detailed rules and regulations regarding amateur status and eligibility. Several state, regional or even national level competitions are held during the course of the year where, as an incentive to participate, prize money may be made available. Before you accept any

remuneration in any form, please be made aware of the following NCAA rules:

Regulation 12.1.3 (J)"Any payment, including actual and necessary expenses, conditioned on the individual's or team's place finish or performance or given on an incentive basis, or receipt of expenses in excess of the same reasonable amount for permissible expense given to all individuals or team members involved in the competition" constitutes a violation. U SA

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Regulation 12.1.3(L).. "Cash, or the equivalent thereof, as an award for participation in competition at any time, even if such award is permitted under the rules governing an amateur non collegiate event in which the individual is participating {constitutes a violation). An award or cash prize that an individual could not receive under NCAA legislation may NOT be forwarded in the individuals name to a different individual or agency."

Per the regulations above, you can see it is not pennissible to have the club, booster dub, or coach be paid instead of the athlete. We wanted you to be aware of these regulations so that you do not inadvertently jeopardize your NCAA eligibility because an NCAA scholarship is too important to forfeit by mistake. If you should have any questions regarding these or other NCAA issues, please do not hesitate to call or write the NCAA at the following address: NCAA Legislative Services 6201 College Boulevard Overland Park, KS 66211-2422

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The women's team competition was July 10 at the Niagara Falls Convention Center. The athletes and coaches had all agreed that their first priority was wiIming a team medal. With this in mind the coaches utilized the new five-man rule, which allows five athletes to make up the team with any four of the five competing on each event. Because of this the U.S. had only two all-arounders, and all five athletes competed. The U.S. competed in the final session, starting on floor and followed Ukraine on vault. TI1e only other team in this late session was Great Britain. Stephanie Woods started for the U.S. She went

out of bounds two times and scored a 9.025. Aimee Trepanier followed with an energetic and solid 9.5 floor routine. Tammi Marshall began her floor routine with an incredible double Arabian front and continued to push the scores up with a 9.75. Hope Spivey-Sheeley was the last competitor. She had incredible tumbling and a clean floor routine, however she was lacking in combination bonus so her start value was a 9.8. She earned a score of 9.50. Wymer led off the U.S. team on vault. She had encountered a serious heel bruise during warmups ona bar dismount, but

one would have never known it with the performances she had that evening. Her vault was a nice solid handspring frortt that earned a 9.45. Marshall followed with a good half on half off front (9.575). Woods was next with a nice Yuerchencho layout full (9.675), and Spivey-Sheeley finished with a sky high handspring front tucked with a half twist (9.675). After two events the U.S. led Ukraine 57.675 to 57.125. Starting the U.S. team on uneven bars, Woods had a rough set missing her release move and touching her hands on her dismount (S.O) .

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by Ron Galimore, Team Leader Chainey Umphrey, Scott Keswick, Jail' Lynch and Dennis Harrison were the team members with Jim Knopp and Bill Roth qualifying as alternates to the World University Games team. Mas Watanabe oversaw the training plan while Art Shmlock and Yefim Fmman were the head and assistant coaches, respectively. The U.S. men's team received the last spot in the draw for the final group that would compete in the team championships, July 9.

The U.S.'s first event was parallel bars with Harrison leading off. He performed a very good routine scoring 9.025 for the U.S. The other gymnasts followed suit, hitting their routines while trying to build momentum going into high bar. Harrison also started the team off on high bar. He missed his release move and only scored an 8.425, putting a little exh'a pressme on the U.S. team. Keswick followed with one of his best routines, scoring a 9.3. Lynch had a rough set but pushed his way through only to put his hands down on the dismount for a score of 8.675. Umphrey was last and needed a hit to get the U.S. going. A 9.375 was given for his fine performance with a step on the landing. On floor, the team needed to pick up the pace and that is exactly what they did,

averaging 9.183. The first two performers (Harrison and Umphrey) scored 9.2 followed by Keswick and Lynch with 9.15. Harrison and Umphrey's scores were good enough to make finals. It was great going to pommels with a little momentum because the horse wasn't very friendly and the U.S. gymnasts had to fight to stay on. Umphrey was consistent with rough spots (8.95), Harrison performed very well (9.20), Keswick fell (8.475), and Lynch was on the edge a couple of times but made it through (9.025). The U.S. was in fifth place after pommel horse and needed a good team average to pull back into medal contention.

Harrison was the first performer on rings. Early dming the week, he smprised all by pulling out of a cross during a set but appeared to have injmed his elbow while doing so. There was a question as to which routine he would do. The decision was made to go back to his old routine in order to give a good consistent performance for the team. His routine earned an 8.925. (contmued page 36)

Above: Scott Keswick, shown at the 1993 WorlHhampionships, took the silver on still rings. Below: Representatives for the U.S. men's gymnastics team at the 1993 Summer World University Games held in Buffalo, NY.

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all coached by Steve Nwmo and Peggy Liddick.

1993 World Champion Shannon Miller of Edmond, Okla., and 1992 Olympian Kerri Strug of Tucson, Ariz., dominated competition at the '93 U.S. Olympic Festival, capturing 11 medals between them, including six gold. The women's competition took place in San Antonio's HemisFair Arena July 30 and August 1.

Miller, a member of the Festival's East team, dazzled more than 11,400 spectators with her nearly flawless performance during the first day's competition. After earning scores of 9.950 on the uneven bars and 9.900 on floor exercise, she waved to the Arena crowd, drawing long ovations. The '92 Olympian set an Olympic Festival record with an all-around score of 39.375, topping the old score of 39.025 set by Brandy Johnson in 1990.

Below: Gold medal winner Richard Grace shown at the 1992 U.S. Championships, hopes to continue his climb toward the '96 Olympics.

"I expected to perform successfully at this competition because I worked really hard, but it was a s/llPrise to be in the top three,;' said Webster. East team member Jennie Thompson (Houston, Texas) of Dynamo Gymnastics topped all juniors by finishing in a tie for seventh place with Mohini Bhardwaj (37.375). Bhardwaj, a member of the North team, is fro~ Cincin-

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Referring to Miller and Strug, Nwmo said, "They are probably the best one-two punch the U.S. has ever had because they're the most experienced we've ever had. The difficulty level of their routines is so much greater because of their experience."

Below: Dynamo gymnast Marianna Webster completed the club's winning sweep by earning the bronze medal.

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The East captured the team gold medal with a score of 190.725. The North team was secpnd with 185.875, and the West earned the bronze with 185.850. The South finished with 185.025.

Strug, competing for the North team, earned the allaround silver with a score of 38.825. She received marks of 9.400 on vault, 9.900 on W1even bars, 9.775 on balance beam and 9.750 on floor exercise. Bronze medalist Marianna Webster of Joplin, Mo., (East) completed a sweep by Dynamo Gymnastics. Miller, Strug and Webster are USA

"I was really happy with my bar performance because it was one of the best routines I've ever done in competition - I was really happy," said Strug.

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"This is important to me because it helps me get ready for our National Championslrips, but it's also a lot of fun," said Miller.

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silver medals on the balance beam (9.750), and floor exercise (9.900).

Miller won three gold medals in the event finals before an estimated crowd of 14,500, winning the vault with a score of 9.775, the balance beam with a 9.900 and the floor exercise with a 9.975, which was the highest score of the competition. She also earned a silver medal on the uneven bars with a 9.875. "I feel really good about how I performed today," said Miller. "It makes me feel really confident going into nationals." Strug captured the gold on the uneven bars with a score of 9.900. She also earned

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111e 25-year-old has been in gymnastics for 13 years and hopes to become a Hollywood stunt man. He will join a Montreal circus this summer and tour North America.

heard that and I didn't believe it when they told me at the end."

McCain took the gold on pommel horse with a 9.25, nipping Grace, who won tlw silver witl1 9.20. McCain finished the night by striking gold on high bar with the event's highest score, a 9.8.

111ere was a tie for the bronze medal between the East's Mike Masucci (Matawan, N.J.) and the South's Kyle Asano (Sunnyvale, Calif.). Both recorded a 52.65.

"This was kind of a practice meet for me," MGCain said. "It was time to get some experience in front of the big

Looking ahead to Atlanta, Grace said, "I just hope I stick with what I'm doing, with consistency, and con tinue to climb tl1e ladder to the '96 Olympics. I don' t want to have any mental mistakes."

crowds and good to do the routines I'll have to do in the serious competition down the road." Garry Denk of Northbrook, TIl., a member of tl1e West team, captured the gold with a near flawless 9.45 performan ce on tl1e still rings. North team member Drew Durbin (Columbus, Ohio) won the silver on vault with a 9.30 mark and Tom Meadows (Norman, Okla./South) won the bronze with a 9.25. Macready took the silver on floor exercise wIllie David Kruse (Tallal1assee, Fla./West) earned the bronze.

The North squad won tl1e gold witl1259.55 points. The East earned the silver (258.35) wIllie the bronze went to the West (256.55) . The SoUtl1 registered 256.100 points. In the event finals July 31, Gregg Curtis (Carmel, N.Y.), representing the Nortl1, and Steve McCain (Los Angeles, Calif.) of the East each earned a pair of gold medals.

Curtis won the floor exercise gold witl1 a 9.15. He mounted his routine with a difficult half-in, half-out, punch front start. He panned his second gold on vault with a 9.40 after a high-flying leap that included a Katsamatzu layout dismount.

Above: Kerri Strug's gold medal bar routine was, according to the gymnast, "... one of the best routines I've ever done in competition ... "

Curtis, who announced his retirement from gymnastics following tl1e competition, earned the silver on still rings when he tied Asano (9.30).

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"111is meet really wasn' t about medals for me," said Curtis, who plans to take his skills into tl1e circus world. "It was more USA

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TI,e Coca-Cola National Gymnastics OlBmpionships took place at the Delta Center in Salt Lake Oty, Utah. August 25-28. Shannon Miller earned the all-around title which she can now add to her oHter medals, including lli, five she earned at llie 1992 Olympic Games and tl,e three golds she earned at llie 1993 World Olan'\pionships. "We did things in reverse order:' said coacll Steve Nwmo. "First she won five medals in llie Olympic Games, tllel'l she won the all-around and two events at the World Ouunpionships and now she's won the all-around title at llie national championhips." When asked, after being the World Olampion, how important Uris event was, Miller replied, "It was very important to me. Last year I was injured and could only compete compulsories. nus year I was very prepared."

Dynamo Gymnastics' Miller and Kern Strug took first and second respectively after th compulsory round of competition. Miller, 16, vron all four vents and Strug placed second on each event but ault. where she took third. Cincinnati Gymnastics' Amanda Borden took third all-around and tied Strug for second place on floor.

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routines technicall. correct. These were progressions. Next year we'll do the entire routine." TI,e compulsory portion of tl,e event accounted for 30 percent of the total score and tl,e optional portion was 70 percent.

Miller posted tl,e highest score of the competition on bars with a 9.825 and llie second highest score of the competition on vault with a 9.75. Hill's Angels' Dominique Dawes, coamed by Kelli Hill, finished fourt1, willi her top score, 9.675, on vault. Pozsar's Michelle Campi, coamed by Rick Newman, Geza Pozsar and Lisa Poard'\, finished fifth, even witll a fall on beam. American Academy's Larissa Fontaine finished fifth followed by American Twisters' Kellee Davis, Cincinnati Gymnastics' Samantha Muhleman, American Twisters' Jessica Washburn and West Valley's AmyOlOw. TI,e women performed modified routines on bars, beam and floor. On bars the did the first half of the routine, without the mount, then jwnped down and remounted witll llie last half of the routin including the dismount. On beam tl,e dismount. front handspring front. was don on piled up mats and on floor there was a four second pause in the music so llie athletes could hold a balance.

Miller continued her streak by winning the all-around witll a 78.410- nearly one point above her nearest competitor. "fm very happy since last year I couldn't compete in optionals due to an injury," said Miller. Miller scored 9.75 on her Yurcilenko layout full, a 9.90 on bars, 9.875 on beam and a 9.80 on floor. She added a new skill on her middle tumbling pass-roundoff flip flop, tluee whip backs, double full punm front.

"TIlese modified routines were a one shot deal," xplained Nwmo. "We modified llie routines so that llie gymnasts could learn th USA

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bars and tl,e bronze on floor during event finals. Despite a fall on beam, Strug earned the bronze with a 76.570- a full point above Borden with a 75.145. She used a new vault, Yurcl1enko half twist layout front, and scored a 9.925- the highest score of llie entire men's or women's competition. Strug placed fourUl on vault during event finals and won llie silver on bars and tlle bronze on floor.

During event finals Miller won bars and floor witll a 9.837 and 9.712. respectivelj . Miller also won the silver medal on vault with a 9.562 and, due to a fall on her beam mount. she scored 9.362 on this event for tl,e bronze.

Borden, from Cincinnati Gymnastics, took fourlli allaround scoring third overall on floor with compulsory/ optional scores of 9.625 and 9.55. Borden, 16, is coamed b Mary Lee Tracy and Kevin . Brown.

Dawes grabbed second witll a 77M-again nearly a full point above her nearest competitor. Dawes, 16, scored a 9.825 on her Yurcl1enko oneand-a-half vault, 9.825 on bars, 9.675 on beam and 9.80 on her new floor routine.

"TIlis meet has been tl,e light at llie end of Ule tul'lInel for me," said Borden. "I've been focusing on Uus all year." Regarding her future, Borden said, "My main goal right now a college scholarship. If f m (continued page 24)

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(Circle is Complete continued from page 22) still healthy when '96 comes, I'll go for it. I'm proud to be where I am right now." Campi finished fifth and is the first American to use a standing full twist on beam, unfortunately she missed her layout series and only scored an 8.80. Campi has increased difficulty on each event. Her tumbling passes include a whip to full twisting double back, a layout/ pike double back with a stylish split on the first flip and she dismounts with a triple full. Campi took fifth on beam and floor and sixth on vault during event finals. Larissa Fontaine, 15, leaped into the arena of high level gymnastics by placing sixth all-around. Fontaine finished second in the junior division in the 1990 Championships.

She had a rough time adjusting to the senior ranks and finished 20th in 1991 and 17th in 1992. This year she's upgraded her routines and looks to be a force to reckon with. She throws four release moves on bars and uses an Arabian double front and Rudi on floor. Unfortunately, she fell on her front handspring front full and scored 9.125 on floor, whicl1 may have pulled her down in the rankings.

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her unique choreography and dynamic tumbling.

Cypress Academy's Rachel Rocl1elli, 15, went from nintl1 all-around in last year's Junior National Championships to nintl1 this year in the senior division. Rochelli, from Houston, Texas, is coached by Debbie Kaitschuck and placed fourth on beam during event finals.

Arizona Sunrays' Heidi Hornbeek, who had othroscopic surgery on her knee this summer, scratched after compulsories. Parkettes' Kristin McDemlOtt and Sarah Balogach also scratched. Balogach broke a bone in her hand. All three gymnasts are previous members of the women's senior national team.

Another newcomer from Brown's Gymnastics, Mohini Bhardwaj, 14, placed 10tl1 allaround in her first National Championships.

Fontaine, coacl1ed by Leonard Isaacs, took fourth on bars and fifth on beam during event finals.

''I'm really looking forward to competing in international meets. I did well but could have done better."

"We've had a lot of meets recently and I think that helps me get in competition mode," said Fontaine.

National team veteran Summer Reid, 16, earned lltl1 all-around. Reid, coached by Neil Resnick, trains at Flips Gymnastics in Sparks, Nev., and moved up 14 positions from her finish in 1992.

A new face, lS-year-old Kellee Davis from American Twisters in Pompano Beach, Fla., took seventh place. Davis, coached by Tim and Toni Rand, went Level 9 last year and decided to try elite this year. The elite level sure agrees with her. She's originally from New York and now lives with her coacl1es in Florida. Davis qualified into two event finals, scoring 9.237 on bars for sixth and scoring 9.437 on beam for the silver medal.

Cincinnati Gymnastics' Samantha Muhleman, 16, took 12tl1 all-around. Desert Devils' Kim Arnold was an alternate to Championships and replaced injured Heather Brink from Dynamo Gymnastics. Arnold, coached by Stormy Eaton, placed 13th all-around and scored a 9.625 on vault to earn a trip to event finals. During finals Arnold won the bronze medal with a score of 9.556.

Anotl1er fresh new face who finished eighth all-around is Jenni Beatl1ard, 16, from Brown's Gymnastics in Altamonte Springs, Fla. On making the national team, Beathard said, ''I'm totally overwhelmed! I never thought in a million years I would be in this position. I am pleased

Grand Island Twisters' Sarah Cain, who was tied for 10th all-around after compulsories, scratcl1ed from the event after she hit her head on a beam dismount during the first round of optionals. Colorado Aerials' Laura French also withdrew from the competition early due to injury. Other competitors to watch for in the future include Jessica Washburn, Amy Chow, Marianna Webster, Heidi Harriman, Lanna Apisukh, Stacy Kocourek; Deboral1 Mink, who placed fifth on vault during event finals, Traci Sommer, Martha Grubbs and Amber Erdos.

Queen City's Katie Fitzpatrick took 14th, making the national team for the first time. Fitzpatrick, 16, is from Dayton, Ohio and is coacl1ed by Gary Warren and Pat Jones.

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Rounding out the last five positions were North Stars' Lisa Gianni, Colorado Aerials' Kim Young, Queen City's Wendy Ellsberry, Cincinnati Gymnastics' Karen Lichey, Karon's Elizabeth Reid and Parkettes' Kara Fry. Reid placed fourth on floor during the event finals with

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(Belarus Top Team continued from page 15) "1 had an unexpected miss on floor on my last pass, a double back," said Umphrey. "1 know 1 can do better. We had the World University Games competition right before the Hilton Challenge and it was tough doing both events. The Hilton Challenge was a stepping stone for the Coca-Cola National Gymnastics Championships."

Eight of the athletes competing at the Hilton Challenge also competed in Buffalo, N.Y. at the World University Games just days prior to the Los Angeles event.

Ukraine's Yuri Yermakov, 22, finished sixth. Yermakov is the all-around gold medalist from the 1992 Cup of Ukraine. His best event was parallel bars with a 9.30

Regarding the USA team performance, Umphrey said, "We all had a tough day on floor. It was great to see that in every other event we were very close to Belarus and Ukraine. If we would have all hit floor 1 think the event would have been very close and could have gone either way."

Belarus' Andrei Kan, 21 , finished seventh followed by the USA's John Roethlisberger. Roethlisberger, from the University of Minnesota, scored a 9.30 on vault, his highest score of the event. He had problems on floor and scored an 8.55 which hurt him in the all-around standings.

The USA and Ukraine tied for the highest team score on rings with a 27.80. As Umphrey indicated, floor exercise is the event in which the USA men have the most work to do. Belarus scored 27.60 to Ukraine's 27.50 and USA's 25.85-a 1.75 difference.

Rounding out the all-around were the USA's Dennis Harrison, from the University of Nebraska, Ukraine's Alexander Svetlichniy, UCLA's Chris Waller, and Belarus' Alexander Shostak. The event was a great success and USA Gymnastics

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Several American athletes took part in the 1993 Commonwealth Showcase June 25-27 in British Columbia, Canada. Doni Thompson and Jamie Martini competed for the U,S, women's team while Jeremy Killen and Jeff Lavallee competed for the men, Coaches for the U.S. delegation were Lori Forster and Terry Walker for the women and Mike Naddour, Greg Corsiglia and Tim Daggett for the men. The U.S, delegation also included judges Steve Butcher, Scott Morrow and Sandy Thielz,

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The U.S, women made a strong presence in Victoria. In the all-around, Thompson took third place while Martini placed 10th. Thompson qualified for the finals in every event and Martini made bars and beam. During the finals, Thompson captured the gold on bars with a 9,762. She also placed

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fifth on vault (9.268), seventh on beam (8.675) and fifth on floor (8.775)_ Martini tied for fifth on bars with a 9.35 and placed fifth on beam with an 8.90. For the men, Killen captured the gold medal in the all-around and qualified for each of the final events. Killen tied for fifth on floor (8.35) and placed third on pommel horse (8.45). He also tied for third on rings (8.35) and placed fifth on vault (8.725). The silver medal on parallel bars went to Killen with a score of 8,80, while he took the bronze medal on high bar (9.00). Teammate Lavallee placed 11th allaround, tied for seventh on floor (8.25), and placed eighth on pommel horse (7.25), Lavallee also placed sixth on vault (8,70) and earned the bronze medal on parallel bars (8_65), In addition to the Commonwealth Garnes, the USA and Canadian men competed in a dual team competition, USA athletes included John Macready, Chris Toy, Sean Juguilon, Jean Marc Michel, and Andrew Pileggi. This up-and-coming group of men fell just short of Canada in the team competition,

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1993 U.S. QASSIC by Rachele Harless Many stars shined brightly in Austin, Texas, site of the 1993 U.S. Classic. This meet, from August 6-8, was hosted by the Capital Parents Association, which was guided by Jim and Cheryl Jarrett and Sonja Kever. ll1e international elites used the Classic as a qualifying meet for the USA Championships. Dominique Dawes of Hill's Gymnastics took first place in the senior division with 38.100. Dawes did not win easily though, falling off of beam and taking an extra swing after her Tkatchev on bars. However, dynamite Dawes hit a pair of excellent vaults (Yurchenko with one and a half twists), debuted a double tum on beam and a new floor routine to grab the title by .025 over Michelle Campi. Dawes' new floor captivated the crowd with a new pass that was simply sensational: roundoff, whipfull, two back handsprings,

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KOSICÂŁ CUP OPEN The USA sent 1992 World Championships Team Member Paul O'Neill to the 1993 Kosice Cup Open competition in the repubic of Slovakia. O'Neill, who is a three-time NCAA rings champion (1987, '88, '89) scored a 9.60 on rings in the 40participant competition, earning the gold medal. O'Neill, 27, managed to edge out 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist on rings Vitaly Scherbo and 1993 World Championships Bronze medalist on rings, Ivan Ivankov. double twist, punch front, roundoff, three back handsprings, two-and-a-half twist, punch front. Dawes was the only gymnast with a start value of 10.0 on all four events. Campi, who recently dominated the Puerto Rico Cup, was strong to finish second. Campi's beam was supreme, with a standing tucked full; a back handspring, layout to in1mediate half turn; and a back handspring, layout, layout; and excellent dance to connect all of tl1ese gymnastics skills. Campi, who has developed into a beautifully polished and elegant gymnast, sold her floor routine with a layout/ pike double in her middle pass, witl1 her legs split during the layout saito. The junior division was won by the talented Kristi Lichey, who is coached by Mary Lee Tracy and Kevin Brown of Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy. Lichey, just 13, already has an impressive array of skills on all events. On vault, she powers tlnough a Tsukal1ara Arabian; bars include a giant-full to Gienger and double layout dismount; her beam routine showcases a back handspring, layout, layout, layout; and on floor exercise, which is her favorite event, her routine includes two triple fulls. Lichey scored a 37.575, which would have placed her third in the senior division! USA

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Above: Michelle Campi, shown at the 1993 McDonald's American Cup, proved to be a tough competitor and claimed the silver medal. For the athletes at the national level, the U.S. Classic served as a qualifying meet for tl1e National Team and consequently an all-expensepaid trip to a national training camp in Colorado Springs. ll1e senior division was won by Colorado Aerials' Missy Leopoldus. Heidi Prosser of Puget Sound Gymnastics Academy took the junior title, repeating her success from tl1e American Classic earlier in March. ll1e juniors competed compulsory element testing as opposed to the modified compulsory routines being used this year by the other elite gymnasts.

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, 91 H INlERNAnONAL RSG COMPEl I I ION CORBEIl,. FRANCE by Hana Chr istie The 19th International Rhythmic Sportive Gymnastics Competition Memorial was held on May 14-16 in Corbeil, France. The USA was well represented by Caroline Hunt from illinois Rhythmics and Christi Tucay from LA Lights. AHa Svirsky was the designated coach and Hana Christie the judge. The winner of the all-around was Larisa Lukianenko from Belarus. Second place went to Maria Petrova from Bulgaria. Petrova also earned all four gold medals in finals. Lukianenko received two gold, one silver and one bronze. Hunt scored 34.225 for 35th place in the all-around competition and Tucay scored a 33.40 for 48th place.

This dual meet was an age group corttpetition between Canada's top six, 16 and under male gymnasts and USA's 1993 age 14-15 Junior National Team. USA Team members were selected from the 1992 Olympic Development National Evaluation. The USA won with a team score of 249.50 to Canada's 244.85.

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On August 12-14 the citizens of Kansas City joined hands and hearts with the gymnastics community to raise over $30,000 for the Christy Henrich Benefit Fund. Christy is a five time national team member and World Championships uneven bar finalist (fourth in 1989). Christy is suffering from anorexia nervosa and bulimia. She is currently receiving medical treatment and is in need of financial assistance to pay for treatment expenses. A sold out crowd of over 300 people attended a luncheon at the Kansas City Club where Olympians Kim Zmeskal, Bart Conner, Nadia Comaneci and Nancy Thies Marshall (current USA Gymnastics Vice-Chair for Women) shared words of hope and encouragement. Christy attended with her

entitled, "A Celebration of Healthy Sport." Friday afternoon, Kim and six area gymnasts performed an exhibition (with Nancy as MC) at Worlds of Fun Amusement Park. The theater was packed with enthusiastic spectators. Kim was on hand afterward to sign autographs. On Saturday, several area coaches donated time to share their expertise at a clinic for over 300 athletes. A parents seminar ran simultaneously during which experts relayed information on proper nutrition, physical therapy, keeping balance in children's lives, eating disorders and the new Code of Points. Kim and Nancy were available throughout the day to offer advice, sign autographs, make media appearances and interact with athletes and parents.

assisted the fundraising committee with much needed contacts. The owners of the famous "Steamboat Arabia" museum declared August 12th "Christy Day" and contributed half of the proceeds to ChriSty'S fund . These are just a few examples of the many concerned people who gave so unselfishly toward this cause.

Aside from the gymnastics community, many Kansas City citizens stepped forward to assist the Henrich family. Dr. Gail Vaughn, an eating disorder specialist is providing therapy for Above from left to right: Dena DeSimnu, Christy at no Kim Zmeskal and Nadia (omaneci cost. Karen Kornacki, sports family and briefly but reporter for TV9, hosted the emotionally addressed the luncheon and continues to audience saying, "I want to inform the community of thank everyone for their ChriSty'S condition and needs kindness and support." in a sensitive yet professional The luncheon was the manner. The Greater Kansas kickoff event for a weekend City Sports Commission USA

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The Ukraine team only trailed the U.S. by .1 tenth of a point going into the final event. For the U.S. it was balance beam and for Ukraine, floor exercise. Marshall started the U.S. on beam. The routine was very clean and had tremendous difficulty throughout, but her layout gave her some problems, causing her to fall (9.125). The next competitor was Wymer who gave an absolutely solid routine (9.45). SpiveySheeley was next and her routine again seemed to be consistent, but she went a little too hard for her dismount and overrotated (8.775). Woods was the last competitor for the U.S. She was solid, graceful, and nailed her set (9.65). However, Wood's routine was still not enough to regain the .5 lead the Ukrainians had built during floor exercise.

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Ukraine won the gold with a 115.520, the U.S.A. took the silver with a 115.350 and the Japanese took the bronze with a 108.725. The U.S. continued to medal with Spivey-Sheeley winning a bronze on vault and Marshall winning a silver on floor exercise. The highest American allaround finish was Woods, who placed fourth.

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Italy was first with 165.80, China placed second with 165.562 and the U.S. was third with 165.050-the best finish in 10 years for the American men in the World University Games. In the men's all-around competition, the American finalists, Umphrey, Keswick and Lynch, had consistent performances. Umphrey, who was the highest U.S. qualifier in the all-around finals, had a consistent night. Minor errors kept him out of the top six spots as he placed 13th. Lynch came up a little short on rings and dropped down a couple of spots to finish 11th. Keswick had great performances on all six events. His eighth place finish was the highest among American men.

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from page 17) Lynch needed to do one of his best routines. He made sure he received credit for his strength parts and finished on his feet for an 8.80. Expectations were high for Umphrey and Keswick, who rose to the occasion by hitting their routines and scoring 9.350 and 9.475 respectively. Both qualified for finals on rings. The team averaged 9.25 on rings and moved back to third place going into the last event.

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to third with a chance to medal, there were no holds barred. A medal would mean a lot to the men's program in the U.S. Success would mean even more to this team, who sacrificed, planned and stayed focused for three weeks in preparation for this event. Umphrey had great workouts on vault prior to the competition and performed one of his best for a 9.10. Keswick followed with a handspring double front, landed short, and scored 8.95. The team needed good vaults from Harrison and Lynch in order to hold onto third place. Harrison performed a nice layout Kasamatsu for 9.275 and Lynch's Cuervo stretched earned him a 9.325. A 9.23 vault average gave the U.S. a third place finish.

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MEN SENIOR NA110NAL RAM 1. John Roethlisberger c Minnesoto 2. Choiney Umphrey UCLA 3. Scan Keswick UCLA 4. Chris Woller UCLA 5. Jorrod Honks Oklo homo 6. Bill Roth Temple 7. Mihoi Bogiu Gold Cup 8. Kerry Huston Minnesoto 9. Richord Groce Nebrosko 10. Kip Simons Ohio Stote 11. Mike Mosucci PennStote 12. Tom Meodows Oklohomo 13. Drew Durbin Columbus 14. Dennis Horrison Nebrasko

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9.20 9.20 9.25 9.20 8.95 8.85 8.95 8.95 9.45 9.35 9.30 9.15 9.15 8.95 9.45 9.65 9.30 9.35 9.25 9.05 8.80 8.90 9.20 9.15 8.00 8.75 9.00 8.85

9.15 9.45 8.60 9.00 8.65 9.15 8.80 9.45 9.05 9.35 8.35 8.75 8.75 8.60 7.00 8.80 8.20 8.65 7.20 8.50 8.70 9.20 7.45 8.35 8.85 9.05 8.15 9.35

9.65 9.45 9.35 9.65 9.20 9.70 9.40 9.40 8.60 8.70 7.70 8.70 8.90 8.55 9.40 8.25 9.30 8.90 9.35 9.20 8.70 9.00 8.35 9.40 8.70 8.40 9.45 9.io

9.40 9.10 9.50 9.05 9.60 9.10 9.10 9.00 9.10 9.15 9.45 9.40 9.25 9.10 9.25 9.1 0 9.25 9.60 9.40 8.95 9.50 8.65 9.60 8.85 8.90 9.10 9.60 8.80

9.15 9.10 8.90 9.30 8.90 9.05 8.95 9.10 8.35 9.25 8.20 8.75 8.15 8.75 8.15 9.30 7.30 9.50 8.20 8.75 8.20 8.90 8.10 9.05 7.50 9.20 8.30 9.15

9.50 8.95 8.95 9.45 8.80 9.25 7.55 9.60 8.10 8.80 9.05 9.70 9.50 8.25 9.00 8.50 8.75 7.15 8.40 8.60 7.45 8.75 8.55 8.65 9.10 9.05 6.20 8.50

56.05 55.25 54.55 55.65 54.10 55.10 52.75 55.50 52.65 54.60 52.05 54.45 53.70 52.20 52.25 53.60 52.10 53.15 51.80 53.05 51.35 53.40 51.25 53.45 51.05 53.55 50.70 53.75

Total lll.300 110.200 109.200 108.250 107.250 106.500 105.900 105.850 105.250 104.850 104.750 104.700 104.600 104.450

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B.85 8.90 B.25 9.15 9.05 9.30 8.60 8.85

7.45 8.65 8.70 9.10 8.90 9.20 8.65 8.90

7.90 8.95 8.65 7.40 8.70 8.10 8.85 8.60

8.50 9.00 8.45 8.25 9.55 9.10 9.15 8.15

7.80 9.10 8.80 9.00 7.70 7.45 6.95 9.05

8.80 9.50 9.05 8.55 8.70 7.45 8.00 8.95

49.30 54.10 51.90 51.45 52.60 50.60 50.20 52.50

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9.20 8.85 8.45 9.45 8.70 8.45 7.65 7.65 7.40 8.25 8.80 8.20 7.70 7.80 8.25 B.20

7.65 8.00 7.25 9.40 7.90 7.80 6.60 8.15 4.70 8.20 4.65 6.50 5.50 6.85 7.30 B.20

9.30 B.20 8.50 6.60 8.15 7.65 7.90 7.45 8.50 7.50 8.15 8.20 7.20 6.70 8.40 7.30

9.00 B.60 B.85 8.65 B.90 8.45 8.60 B.20 B.95 8.40 8.90 8.45 9.25 7.95 0.00 8.40

8.40 8.40 7.30 8.50 6.40 7.50 7.30 8.20 6.20 7.BO 7.00 7.10 6.75 7.B5 6.45 6.95

5.65 7.90 6.15 7.65 7.40 6.75 7.40 B.OO 7.10 B.05 6.30 7.15 4.65 7.B5 5.25 6.75

49.20 49.95 46.50 49.25 47.45 46.60 47.45 47.65 42.85 48.20 43.60 45.60 41.05 45.00 35.65 45.BO

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103.200 102.700

Total 99.15 95.75 94.050 93.100 91.050 89.400 86.050 81.450

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Floor 9.825 9.900 9.575 9.825 9.725 9.8SO 9.625 9.125 9.450 9.775 9.575 9.425 9.525 9.425 9.175 9.400 9.400 9.1SO 9.5SO 9.400 9.275 9.325 9.3SO B.900 B.l00 9.1 25 9.375 9.225 9.475 9.100 B.OOO 9.000 9.275 9.225 8.900 8.700 9.200 8.475 7.1SO 9.175

9.650 9.875 9.175 9.675 9.300 8.B50 9.175 9.350 8.625 8.800 8.625 9.250 8.250 9.200 8.425 9.125 8.375 9.225 8.250 9.050 B.850 B.900 B.475 B.900 8.225 9.000 B.075 9.100 7.100 9.100 7.800 9.075 B.900 8.775 8.425 9.025 7.9SO 8.875 8.350 8.725

9.700 9.800 9.350 9.BOO 9.625 9.675 9.625 9.550 9.525 9.500 9.1SO 9.l25 B.975 9.2SO 8.675 8.800 8.550 8.700 8.450 8.725 8.975 8.975 9.175 8.775 8.675 8.B75 9.150 8.500 B.900 B.750 8.875 9.300 8.850 9.075 9.225 8.775 8.700 9.525 B.97 5 9.400

Total 38.925 39.325 37.775 39.125 3B.250 38.300 37.800 37.475 37.125 37.625 36.800 37.150 36.250 37.225 35.350 36.625 35.575 36.425 35.400 36.475 35.500 36.400 36.175 35.875 34.400 36.625 35.6SO 36.075 34.925 36.275 33.850 36.675 35.600 35.925 35.625 35.900 34.850 36.075 33.650 36.500

78.410 77.440 76.570 75.145 74.950 74.090 73.865 72.4B5 72.340 72.305 72.260 71.930 71.915 71.895 71.740 71.655 71.655 71.635 71.415 71.290

JUNIOR NA110NAL RAM

103.400

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Vault 9.750 9.750 9.675 9.825 9.600 9.925 9.375 9.450 9.525 9.550 9.450 9.350 9.500 9.350 9.075 9.300 9.250 9.3SO 9.150 9.300 8.400 9.200 9.175 9.300 9.400 9.625 9.050 9.250 9.450 9.325 9.175 9.300 B.575 B.B50 9.075 9.400 9.000 9.200 9.175 9.200

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9.175 9.300 9.025 9.300 9.225 9.275 9.375 9.250 8.400 9.525 9.400 9.325 9.200 9.150 9.1 50 8.500 9.450 9.575 9.175 9.250 9.100 9.375 8.975 9.025

9.625 9.600 9.550 9.600 9.275 9.700 8.950 9.425 9.625 9.725 9.150 9.150 8.900 8.750 9.475 9.625 8.450 8.900 8.900 9.200 9.300 9.125 8.850 9.325

9.200 9.475 8.900 9.475 8.800 9.450 8.150 9.400 9.075 9.175 8.325 9.050 8.800 9.425 8.200 9.275 8.625 9.300 8.425 9.025 7.725 9.375 8.675 9.325

9.350 8.975 9.050 9.100 9.125 8.825 8.850 9.475 8.900 8.275 8.625 9.350 9.250 9.250 8.800 9.400 8.900 9.075 8.575 9.350 8.375 9.050 8.575 8.975

37.350 37.350 36.525 37.475 36.425 37.250 35.325 37.550 36.000 36.700 35.500 36.875 36.150 36.575 35.625 36.800 35.425 36.850 35.075 36.825 34.500 36.925 35.075 36.650

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Uneven Bars 1. Shonnon Miller Dynomo's 2. Kerri Strug Dynomo's 3. Dominique Dowes Hill's Angels 4. Larissa Fontoine Amer. Acod. 5. Michelle Campi POISOr's 6. Kellee Dovis Amer. Twisters

9.B37 9.BOO 9.7B7 9.675 9.562 9.237

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9.275 9.250 9.050 8.850 B.675 B.025

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9.525 9.400 9.325 9.300 9.050 B.550

Balance Beam 1. Dominique Dowes 2. Kellee Dovis 3. Shonnon Miller 4. Rochel Rochelli 5. Larissa Fontoine 6. Amondo Borden

Hill's Angels Amer. Twiste~ Dynomo's Cypress Amer. Acod. Gncinnoti

9.6B7 9.437 9.362 9.350 9.025 9.012

Still Rings 1. John Roethlisberger 2. Choiney Umphrey 3. Scoll Keswick 4. Chris Woller 5. Kip Simons 6. Dennis Horrison

Minnesoto UCLA UCLA UCLA Ohio Stote Nebrosko

9.612 9.600 9.587 9.300 9.175 8.625

Horizontal Bar 1. Steve McCoin 2. Choiney Umphrey 2. Scoll Keswick 4. Bill Roth 5. Drew Durbin 6. John Roethlisberger

UCLA UCLA UCLA Temple Columbus Minnesoto

9.675 9.500 9.500 9.375 9.150 B.975

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9.712 9.700 9.600 9.450 9.3B7 9.137

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