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FEATURES 10

Nastia Liukin

Nastia may have been born into good genes with a mother and father who are both gymnastics champions in their day, but it was hard work, dedication and tenacity that allowed Nastia to become the 2008 Olympic All-Around Champion. Read what she's been up to since the Games.

16 Olympian Happenings Read what each of the men's and women's Olympic medalists have been up to since the Olympic Games.

Allen, Rodrigues win silver medal at 2008 Acrobatic World Championships

28 USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Ron Froehlkh; PRESIDEm: Steve Penny; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KoII; VKE CHAIR MEN: Yokhi Tomita; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andrea Schmid, VKE CHAIR lRAMPOUNE: Shoun Kempton; VICE CHAIR ACRO-GYMNASIICS: lonya Case; SECRETARY: Gary And",,"; IREASURER: Bob Wood; FlG REPS: Bob ColalOlsi (E.<erutive Committee). Ron Froehlich (Auditor), lonya case (AG l"hni,,1 Comminee) and John Koethlisbefger (Athlete Rep). AI LARGE MEMBERS: Steve Butcher, Day. H.comb; ATHLETE DIREOORS: Kim Imeskal-Burdene, John Koethl.berger, Jessica Htr.varU. Kart f'<ger;USOC ATHlETE IlIREOOO: l.lrissaforlaine. USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS ClWR Ron Froehlich; PRESIDENT: Steve Penny; PRESIDEm EMEmTUS: Sandy Knapp, Mike Donahue; IREASURER: Bob Wood; SECRETARY: Gary Anderson; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KoII; VICE CHAIR MEN: Yoichi Tomna; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andrea Schmid, VICE CHAIR IRAMPOUNE: Shaun Kempton; VICE CHAIR ACRO-GYMNASTICS: lonya case; PUBliC SEGOR F~nk Marshall, Bob Wood; AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION: Ron Ferril; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: Michelle L"Jl'filnce; COlLEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATIONMEN: Fantis Allen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COllEGIATE COACHES-WOMEN: Mark Cook; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRlS AND WOMEN IN SPORT: Marilyn Str.twbndge; NATIONAL ASSOCIAIION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: carole Ide; NAIIONAL COllEGIATE AIHlfIIC ASSOCIATION-MEN: Yoshi Hayasaki; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF )lATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Be<ky Oakes; NATIONAl GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATKlN-MEN: But<h lunith; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: open; U.S. ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENI GYMNASTICS CLUBS: Paul liert; US ElITE COACHES ASSOCIATION-MEN: TIrom Gli.mi; U.S. ElIlT COACHES ASSOCIATION-WOMEN: StM Rybacki and lony Gehman; Us. MEN'S GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: fun Klempnauer, US. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATKlN: Suzie DiTullio; YOUNG MEN'S CHmSTIAN ASSOCIATION OF IHE USA: casey Koen~; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONWOMEN: Meg Stephenson; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORS MEN: Mike Bums, Abie GIOI,feld; RHYTHMIC: Ivanlra Kilov, Mkhele l.l1lOl1; WOMEN: Kelli Hill, Tom Footer, TRAMPOUNE: Scon Uneberry, Ill: George Drew; ACRO-GYMNASTICS: Unda II,"er, Jay Binder, ATHLETES COUNCIl: Domin~ue Dawes, Dan Gill. Mary Sanders, Shannon Miller. Michael Rodrigues, Jay TIrornton. ASSOCIATEMEMBERS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CEmERS, Lori Katz; SPECIAL OlYMPICS. Cindy Bidman; U5. COMPETITIVE AEROBICS FEDERATION, Howard Schwartz CHANGE OF ADDR拢5S AND SUBSCRIPnDN INQUIRIES: In order to emurf uninterrupted delivery of magazine, notke of change of add"" should be made eight weeks in advance. Eo! fustest seMi:e, please endose your present mailing label. Direct all ,ubscription mail to USA Gymnasti<s, III EWashington St, Suite 700, Indianapolis, IN46104

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Kristin Allen and Michael Rodrigues won the silver medal in mixed pair at the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships, held in Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 12. This is the USA's fourth straight world medal in mixed pair.

32 Ludvigson earns silver medal

in men's tumbling at World Cup Final Kalon Ludvigson, 20, of Pocatello, Idaho, earned the silver medal in men's tumbling at the 2008 World Cup Final in Togliatti, Russia, Sept. 20, 2008.

34 National Gymnastics Day National Gymnastics Day 2008 took place on September 13. We've published in this issue a few of the great celebrations that took place in gyms across the country. Please submit your photos and tell us about how your gym celebrated the day! Also, learn when next year's National Gymnastics Day is planned!

36 Training a World Class Athlete Learn what the critical factors are for becoming a world class athlete. What goes into training? When does it start? How much time is involved? How do you manage the schedule and lifestyle during those formative elementary, transitional middle school and demanding high school years? This article sheds light on what it takes to become a champion.

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gymnastics ell, the end of the year is upon us, and for USA Gymnastics, the holidays came early as we still continue to celebrate the 10 Olympic medals won in Beijing. This enthusiasm continues as the athletes have toured the United States and appeared in a number of different places. 2008 has been an excellent year for USA Gymnastics, both competitively and as a sport in general, and the afterglow from the Oly mpics has included a ver y successful National Gymnastics Day and renewed interest in our sport among youngsters.

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The Olympic excitement has generated a great dea l of interest among children, many who one day dream of being the next Nastia, Shawn or Jonathan, or just want to learn the basics of the sport for fun and fitness . It's great to see the increased attention on the young participants in our sport. Remember that by staying foc u sed and keeping your dreams in front of you, it is possible to achieve your highest goals in the sport. USA Gymnastics national office in Indianapolis, IN., has moved its headquarters but is still located in downtown Indianapolis. The office is now settled and looks fresh and new. The phone numbers have stayed the same and the new address is:

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Nastia was born October 30, 1989, making her 19 years old. She' s an only child who lives with her parents in Parker, Texas. She trains at WOGA in Plano, Texas, and is coached by her dad, Valeri. Nastia competed in her first junior national championships in 2002 and has been a dominant force in the world of gymnastics ever since. This veteran of the sport has competed in the 2005, 2006 and 2007 World Championships and has won a total of nine World Medals including four gold and five silver. She recently earned the all-around gold at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, and silver medals in the team, bars and beam, and the bronze on floor. That's a total of 14 World

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Life has been so busy since the Olympics! I have had so much fun traveling all over the country, meeting different people and participating in very special events. I was in NYC for Fashion Week and got to sit front row in the Peter Som, BCBG Max Azria, and Badgley Mischka shows. I was on Oprah, Leno, The View, and Conan. While I was in NYC I got to see a huge billboard in Times Square with me promoting Vanilla Star Jeans. I was able to get to know Maria Sharapova and she came to our Anaheim tour stop. I have only been home for a few days, so I am looking forward to spending some time with my friends and family. But I am also REALLY enjoying tour! USA GYMNASTICS NOVEMBER 路 DECEMBER 2008

What was it like winning the team silver medal? It was a great accomplishment for Team USA. We went in with really high hopes, especially coming in as the reigning World Champions. So winning the silver medal may have been a little bit of a let down to some people, but I was very proud of the whole team and an Olympic Silver medal! Above: Nastia is pictured with Late Night Show host Jay Lena. Below: Nastia is pictured with Maria Sharapova at New York City's Fashion Week.

What was it like winning the all-around title? Nothing can describe the emotions and feelings I had when I was standing on the award podium with the gold medal around my neck listening to our national anthem. Hearing my name next to "2008 ALL-AROUND OLYMPIC CHAMPION" gave me the chills. As soon as the med,al was placed on my neck, I spotted my dad in the crowd and he had his arms up in the air. It was a moment I will NEVER forget.

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What was it like in the athletes' village? It was a lot of fun getting to meet so many athletes from all over the world. The food was really good--pretty American. We had a big variety. By the end of the three weeks, we were ready to come home and eat home cooked meals. I saw your photo on the Wheaties box, which must have been pretty exciting. What did you think when you first saw the cereal box? I couldn't believe I was chosen to be on the Wheaties box. So many legendary athletes have been on it, so to be included as one of those athletes is a huge honor! How is the tour going? What do you like and dislike about being on the road? The tour is so much fun! I truly get the meaning of "living out of your suitcase." I haven't been home in quite a long time s9 I really miss my family and my own bed. But we have been able to see so many different cities around the country. We've gone to a lot of malls and we just hang out with the whole cast. KSM & Jordan Pruitt are traveling with us as well. Jordan and I have gotten really close, and it's funny how we have only known each other for a few weeks, but we have found so many similarities. It's pretty cool!

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How long were you home between the Olympic Games and the tour starting? Did you get to celebrate with your family and friends at home? I was only home for about three days! I had a welcome home celebration and a parade which was amazing! They custom made a pink Saab convertible for me to ride in! After the toU1~ do you plan to go back to training or what are your gymnastics plans? I do plan on continuing training after tour. I will be in France and Moscow for Thanksgiving and I have a show, The Gymnastics & Figure Skating show, on Christmas Eve. I am really excited about that one because I have done it a few times and it's a lot of fun! What are your plans as it relates to school? I am hoping to start school at Southern Methodist University in January! If things are still pretty busy, I can take another semester off. I have always thought that you can't do gymnastics for the rest of your life, but you can ALWAYS go to school no matter what age you are.

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Q: Looking back at the Games, how do you sum up the experience? A: As the most perfect experience eve r. It was the best time of my life. As a team and as an individual I had a great time. Now we're on tour and getting to celebrate our success and it has been so much fun. Q: Tell me about winning t he team silver medal? A: It was great. I mean we gave ou r best. We had a few mistakes and China had the better meet. They had the gold in their hands. If we would have hit I'm sure we would have won but we deserved the silve r and we took it and we're proud of it. To have any Olympic medal at all is a great honor. Q: What have you been doing since the Games? A: I've been on Letterman, Leno, Op rah and Ellen shows. Those were all amazing. I got to be a guest in the show the Secret Life of an American Teenager Finale. That was hard to do. Q: Why was that hard? A: It was awkward and embarrassing. I've never had to do that before, but it was cool. Q: How long did you

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A: I was in and out within an hour and a half so it was pretty quick. Q: Who did you meet and who was cool? A: I got to meet all of the characters like Ricky, Grace and Taylor. They were all my age and they we re very welcoming to me. They invited me to come back to be on the show. Q: Anything else that stands out to you? A: I also did the Democratic National Convention and the Frosted Pink with a Twist that aired on ABC in October. Q: What are you doing about school while on the t our? A: I'm taking this semester off because the tour is so long and hectic. We don't have time for homework and stuff. I'll go back in December or January.

Q: Are you going to continue training after the tour? A: Definitely. Right now my plan is to go for another one . I mean I'm taking it one day at a time. Q: Do you have more goals in the sport of gymnastics? A: It's hard to say right now after just finishing . I hope to just stay happy in the sport and if I go for another Olympics it will be to get more medals.

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SAMANTIIA PESZEK Q: What has life been like since the Olympics? A: Life has been very different than what I'm used to. I've gone on the Oprah show, been recognized at the Fever and Colts game, and gone to a reception at the governor's office. I also did the Frosted Pink with a Twist show, visited the White House, doing some tour stops and I'm going to school full time!

gnELLSIE MEMMEL Q: This Olympics was probably a little disappointing to you because of your ankle injury, can you talk about that? A: Yes, it was not the Olympics that I had dreamed of but I was still there and able to compete and help the U.S. team to bring home the silver medal.

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A: I love it so far. It has been a lot of fun. It's great hanging out with everyone in a more laid back setting .

plans? A: I'm anxious to get back to training! I'm letting my body heal first, and taking some time to breathe and enjoy this down period.

Q: Will you continue training when you get finished with the tour? A: Yes, I am plann ing to continue training. I'm hopefully going to stick around fo r at least another Wo rld Championships and then we'll see from there how my body feels.

medal? A: It was the most amazing feeling standing on the podium receiving the silver medal. I couldn 't have been more proud standing there with all of my teammates and knowing our hard work had paid off.

Q: What have you been doing since the Games? A: When I got home my family and friends met me at the airport. It was great to feel all the suppo rt that I had. I was home for eight days and then went to Reno for the tour rehea rsals.

done any other cool things that stands out for you? A: Oprah was a lot of fun and a really neat experience. It was cool that she was able to bring in all of the medal winners. That was pretty neat. I've also done some other things here and there like radio and TV shows.

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Q: What you have been doing since the Olympics?

A: I've been trying to take it easy, but mostly catching up in school and with friends. I've also made mUltiple appearances in my community.

ALICIA SACRAMONE Q: What has life been like since the Olympic Games?

Q: How was the Oprah experience for you? A: The Oprah experience was a lot of fun . It was so great to see the rest of the team and the other U.S. athletes.

Q: What was it like being a member of the Olympic Team?

A: My life has been pretty crazy since the Olympics. I've been doing a bunch of traveling and appearances. I got to throw the first pitch out at a Red Sox Game which was a blast. By far my favorite thing was going to Fashion Week in NYC.

A: Being a member of the Olympic team was really special. I set the 2008 Olympics as my goal when I was in third grade. It was an incredible opportunity to represent the United States. Winning the silver medal was one of the best moments of my Olympic experience. I felt so proud standing on the podium .

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Q: What's next for you in gymnastics?

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tour, what is keeping you busy these days? Q: I know you participated in the Frosted Pink with a Twist show. How was this experience?

A: The Frosted Pink with a Twist show was amazing! It was for such a great cause and to be able to perform with live musical artists was a blast! Q: After the tour, do you plan to go back to training or what are your gymnastics plans?

A: As of now, I'm thinking I won't be training anymore after tour, my body was just too battered after these Games and I don't think it would hold out much longer. Q: What about school, what are your plans as it relates to school?

A: I plan on starting up classes again at Brown University in the spring and after I graduate I would love to go to design school.

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Q: What have you been doing since the Olympic Games? A: Life has been hectic with a lot of interviews and travel. So far I really haven't had too much time to myself. I've had two days at home since the Olympics have been over. I made it down to Houston to see my parents and they had like 300 people in my front yard when I got home. Everything has been pretty crazy, now I'm on the tour. Q: Are you still at Oklahoma?

A: I have one semester of school left (to finish degree in Business Management) so I plan to go back in January to finish. Q: What do you hope to do?

A: Well long-term I hope to open up a gymnastics facility. My sister has been a dancer for 20 something years and she wants to open up a dance studio so I think we could feed off each other. So that's the plan after gymnastics. Right now I have my mind set on 2012 and maybe 2016 so that's more longterm stuff.

Q: So tell me about your team and winning the bronze medal, how was that? A: Oh, that was a dream come true. I know it sounds cliche but it really was, to be a true underdog story where people didn't even think we'd make finals and then we won a medal. To finally get up there on the podium was an emotional moment for all of us. We were just like wow, I can't believe it.

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Q: Tell me about your high bar routine during finals. A: I had to change my routine to even be a contender during finals. To get into finals I used my easier routine that I'm used to and I did a really good set in prelims and made it to finals. I knew I had to do something more to medal. During event finals when I won the silver medal, that was actually the first time I'd ever made the new routine in competition. I just wish I had stuck the dismount instead of taking the step because I would have won . It was exciting to walk away with another medal.

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Q: You were an alternate going into the Games and ended up on the team can you tell us about that? A: Ron Brant told us that Morgan Hamm may not be ready and that one of us alternates was going to have to step in. It was pretty hectic moving from alternate to team member - it was very emotional. I can't imagine what Dave (Durante) went through . It was pretty hard stuff.

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Q: What have you been doing since the Olympics? A: I'm on the Gymnastics Tour of Superstars. The first show was on my birthday in Reno. Q: How old were you?

A: I'm officially old, 28! It's been nonstop since the Games which is good because it means that gymnastics and our team is getting a lot of media exposure. Q: When did you find out you were no longer an alternate to the Olympic Team (when Paul Hamm withdrew his position). A: The day before we were ready to leave for San Jose for processing. I found out from my brother who heard about it. I had mixed emotions. I felt bad for Paul and the team but I also knew that I was right in there and next in line. Q: To have all that adversity leading up to the Games and then to win the bronze medal, how did that feel? A: I think it makes the story that much sweeter. It's not like we just went to the Olympics and won a medal and were expected to do that. We went through a lot of changes and took a difficult situation and molded it into a fabulous message. Q: Will you continue with gymnastics? A: I haven't decided but I may stick around for another year at least. I still have a couple small goals that I'd like to accomplish like getting a couple of skills named after me. 24

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Q: What was your overall experience at the Games? A: It was pretty overwhelming. I'd never been to a World Championships so my biggest competition prior to the Games was the Pan American Games and the Olympics were eight times as big. Q: How was the food in the athlete's village? A: The food was really good. I ate cereal and the Asian food bar and had dumplings everyday. I also liked the Italian station with pizza, pasta and stuff.

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medal hung around your neck? A: I had such mixed emotions going through my head -- like this can't be us. It was just a lot of joy and excitement. Q: Will you go back to training center when you return? A: Yes, I'm going back to train for Winter Cup. I'm going for another four years!

Q: Are you done with school now?

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A: Yes, of course I plan to continue training. I don't know about Worlds . This tour is taking a lot of time out of my training and I want to make sure I'm good and healthy before continuing. Q: Did you meet any athletes while in Beijing?

A: I talked to Daron Williams, he's another University of Illinois grad and we were both freshman at the same time. He went on to the NBA and is a big success . I know our college is happy about having two Olympic medalists.

Q: Tell me about Chevron and how their sponsorship has helped you? A: Chevron has made it possible for athletes to continue training. Injuries are tough in th is sport and national team selection is done every six months. Chevron is there to support us even during the tough times.

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Q: What was it like to win the bronze medal? A: I don't know if you saw the footage of the Games or not, but when they put that medal around my neck, it was so overwhelming. All of that hard work that I've put in and all of those troubles I've gone through, to come out with the medal is just amazing.

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"It was really amazing just being at the World CuP Final." alon Ludvigson, 20, of Pocatello, Idaho, earned the silver medal in men's tumbling at the 200B World Cup Final in Togliatti, Russia, Sept. 20, 200B . The 2007 world tumbling champion Andrey Krylov of Russia won the gold medal and Poland's JozefWadecki claimed the bronze. Ludvigson, coached by Justen Millerbernd, posted scores of 37.BO and 35.30 on his passes for a total of 73.10, four tenths of a point behind Krylov's 73.50. Wadecki scored a 72.BO. We caught up to Ludvigson and asked him about the competition. Here's what he had to say.

How did it feel to win a silver medal at World Cup Final? It was really amazing just being at the World Cup Final. Only the top eight gymnasts in the world are invited to the meet and I've been trying to get there for the past two years. I qua lified in seventh position, which meant I had to compete second up. I just did the best passes I could and had to sit and wait to see what the results were. I was in first place after the first pass and had a transition error on my second pass. So we just sat and waited for everyone else to compete. When it was all done I ended up with the silver medal. I was really happy because my goal was just to qualify to the event. It is pretty much the equivalent to the Olympic Games for tumbling, so it felt pretty awesome! What was your winning routine? In tumbling you have to perform two passes, kind of like the vault finals. In my first pass I performed: Round off - full in straight - whip - flic - full in straight - whip - flic - full in full out straight which carries a degree of difficulty of 12.B. For my second pass I performed: Round off - full in full out straight - whip - flic - double layout - whip - flic - full in pike which is an 11.6 degree of difficulty.

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What is your next goal? My next goal is to compete at the 2009 World Games wh ich are in Kaohsiung, Taipei, and in more World Cup competitions. I'm also pursuing some specialist work for artistic gymnastics. In the near future, the French National Team will be doing a training camp here in the USA at our gym. I'm really excited about it. It's going to take place in November, during Thanksgiving break!

Are you going to school now? If so, where, what year are you and what is you major? Yes, I currently go to Idaho State University. I'm a freshman and in the Pre-Pharmacy program. Do you have a job as well as train? I'm an assistant team coach. I help out with my teammates and I also judge at competitions. I hold a Category 1 rating as a judge, which is the highest national level. I hope to take the FIG Brevet test next spring to judge internationally. Ii'i

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ent results Stars and Stripes Cup Trampoline Competition he 2008 Stars and Stripes Cup,a Level 10 and Elite trampoline event, took place at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., Oct. 12. Three athletes won two titles each. Alaina Williams of Amarillo, Texas/USOTC Trampoline Team, M.ackenzie Kulka of Tulsa, Okla./Oklahoma Extreme, and Phillip Gifford of Colorado Springs, Colo./Artsports, won trampoline and synchronized trampoline in their respective divisions. Williams placed first in the senior women's division, with Kulka and Gifford placing first in the Levell 0 women 's and men's divisions, respectively. Williams won senior women's trampoline with a score of 97.30, and paired with Nani Vercruyssen of Honolulu, HawaiilUSOTC Trampoline Team, to win synchronized trampoline with a 122.80. Kulka posted a score of 85.10 to win Level 10 women's trampoline, and earned a score of 107.50 with Alicia Powder of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.!Worid Elite Gymnastics, to finish first in synchronized trampoline. Gifford scored an 83.70 in Level 10 men's trampoline and teamed with Cameron Heimerdinger of Colorado Springs, Colo./Artsports, to win synchronized trampoline with a 94.60. Other champions at the event were: junior women's trampoline - Jane Truster of Lee's Summit, Mo./Twist n Shout;junior women's synchronized trampoline - Shaylee Dunavin of Amarillo, Texas/All American Gymnastics, and Brittany Caddell of Levelland, Texas/Acrospirits; junior men's trampoline - Jeffrey Gluckstein of Atlantic Highlands, N.J./Ultra Twisters; senior men's trampoline

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Kady Sebum, 8, achieved the 2008 Idaho All Star Award as aLevel 4during the Idaho State Gymnastics Meet, held in March 2008. She placed second on vault, floor and in the all-around with a36.575. Kady is currently training as a LevelS at Meridian Academy of Gymnastics and is coached by Colleen Kelly.

Jackson, 14, eamed fir>t place in Trampoline and Synchronized Trampoline at the Nationals in Kansas City. He's amember of Ultimate Air TNT. where Heather Phelps Carr is hiscoach. Jackson is now going into his fifth year ofTNT and this is his third year qualifying for the Bite Development Program Camp (Pre-Elite Training Camp).

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.... KAMLA (KAMI) KNIGI-IT lanham, Maryland

Kamla,9 is the 2008 levelS Junior AMaryland All-Around State Champion, with a score of 37.275. She placed first on bar> and beam, second on vault and fourth on floor. Kamla helped her gym Sportsplex Gymnastics take first place team. She is currently training Level 6.

REGION VI CI-IAMPS Connecticut

The seven member> of the Senior State Team from Connecticut comprised ofTaylor Trohalis, Joclyn Intertandi, Lauren Pocius, Kelsey Budnick, Natalie Kosko, Kristen Lohr and Christy Gasparino won first place at the Region VI Championships held at the Univer>ity of Rhode Island in South Kingston on May 3.

MAKENNA LEI-IMAN Ottawa, Ohio

Makenna, 8, won the 2008 Ohio State Level 4 Championships held in April 2008 with an all-around score of 37.225. She placed first in all four events. (Vault 9.375, Bar> 9.25, Beam 9.275, Roor 9.325) Her team, Halke(s Gold, finished in second place. She is coached by Penny Suter and Lorri Robinson.

... WESLEY STEPI-IENSON Plainfield, Illinois

.... JORDYN KRANIS Randolph, New Jersey

Jordyn is the 2008 7 year old LevelS AIIAround New Jersey State Champion with ascore of 37.225. She also won every event! Jordyn was the 2007 Level 46-year-old Beam, Vault and All-Around State Champion. Jordyn is amember of the Rising Stars Team and is pictured with her coach Mary Jaramillo.

Wesley, an 8year old Level S, won the all-around title in six of her eight meets during the 2008 season. She finished her year by winning the all-around title at the Illinois State Championships with ascore of 38.325. Wesley placed first on vault (9.6) and floor (9.6) with second place finishes on beam (9.625) and bars (9.5). Coached by Edgar Pulido, Diane O'Brien and Todd Veeder, Wesley trains at Premier West Gymnastics in Oswego, IL.

.... JESSICA KI-IVEDELIDZE Brooklyn, N.Y.

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.... JORDYN FITZELL l-lackeUstown, New Jersey

Jordyn, 8, is the 2008 LevelS New Jersey All-Around State Champion in the 8-year-old senior division. She trains at Garden Gators from Giant Gymnastics. Jordyn won the title with ascore of 37.35. She also placed first on vault and floor. Jordyn is coached by Jill Gambale, John Skorski, Jen Packard, Roberto Mejias and Heather Moroz.

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