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Tyson American Cup

The USA's Jordyn Wieber and Germ any's Fabian Hambuechen won the all-arowld titles at the 2009 Tyson American Cup, Feb. 21, at the Sears Cenh-e Arena in Hoffman Estates, ill.

18 Winter Cup Challenge Joseph Hagerty, who trains at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs won the all-around at the 2009 Winter Cup Challenge held at the Las Vegas Sports Center in Las Vegas, Nev. on Feb. 7.

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Rhythmic Challenge

Rachel Manner of Los Angeles, Calif., decisively won her fi rst senior all-around title at the Rhythmic Challenge in Colorado Springs, Feb_ 15. Jwuor Rebecca Sereda of Brooklyn, N.Y. edged out the competition by efficiently completing four events and grabbing the allaround title.

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Teamwork: How a family worked together to help others. Andrew and Lauren Wise are not only brother and si s tel~ but they have fo und a way to combine healthy competition with a common drive to help seriously ill children. The duo has been raising money for Children's Miracle Netvvork since 2006 and raised a combined total of $13,280.82.

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There are many am azing exa mples of how this works, from gym n asts wh ose names are well-known to an athlete who participated in recreational programs!

The experience, lessons and skills that are learned in gymnastics provide a platform that leads to so many places!

While there are m any stories to ch oose from, below are just a few examples of wh at I mean. Th e men and women who have represented the United States in the Olympic Games demonstrate the heights th at can be reached by kids who bega n the sport as toddlers and adva nced through the progra m s to the pinnacle of sports competition and beyond.

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a w ife and mother of four daughters and serves as a corporate spokesperson and participates in philanthropic endeavors. o Olympic Gold Meda li sts Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci are m arr ied w ith a son, own a va riety of gymnas tics related businesses and have become g lobal ambassa dors for the Olympic movement. o Shannon Miller, who won a tota l of 16 Olympic and world medals, has a law degree, is a spokesperson for numerous grea t causes (including childhood obesit y) and just returned from visiting the troops in Iraq. o Carly Patterson, the 2004 Olympic allaround champion, is pursuin g a singing career a nd has already launched her first album . o Kerri Strug, a 1996 Olympic gold medalist, works in Washing ton, D.C., in the De par tment of Justice . o Mary Sanders, 2004 rhy thmic gym n astics Olympia n, spent some time as a Cirque du Soleil .performer. o Arthur Davis and Shenea Booth, two-t ime world champions, transfor med their passion for acrobatic gym nastics into a successful entertainment career as "Rea lis," performing on a number of shows, including America's Got Ta lent, Cirque du Soleil, and Dancing w ith the Stars.

Karl Heger, a two-time world trampoline gold medalist, works for the FBI. Chainey Umphrey, a 1996 Olympian, is a sports medicine physician in Northern California.

"USA Gymnastics is fortunate that our gymnasts are not only great athletes, but also wonderful role models for future generations."

Ma ny great gym n asts h ave gone on to make their mark in the world. Some fantastic examples include: o Peter Vidmar, 1984 Oly mpic gold medalist, is now USA Gymnastics chairman of the board, a motivational speaker a nd ser ves on other boards as well. o Mary Lou Retton, 1984 Olympic all-around gold med alist, is USA GYMNASTICS MARCfj · APRIL 2009

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Here's a look at the 2008 men's and women's Olympic Teams and what they are doing now. o Once learning cartwheels, now Nastia Liukin has appeared on runways since becoming the Olympic ch ampion and has a new clothing line. Sh e is current ly attending SMU and has returned to training in the gym. o As most are aware, it was recently anno unced that Shawn Johnson w ill appear on this season's Dancing w ith the Stars. o Alicia Sacramone was on the red carpet at the Golden Globes and filed Web reports on the recent BA All-Star Game and its ancillary activities. o Chellsie Memmel h as been making appeara nces and enjoying the post-Olympic glow, and says sh e is not ye t finished competing. o Samantha Peszek and Bridget Sloan are finishing up high school and look ing forward to continuing their elite careers and competing in collegiate gymnastics in a couple of years. o For the men, all six Olympians a re ma intain ing their position on the U.S. Na ti on al Team. o Jonathan Horton is finishing up his college degree at the University of Oklahoma. o Justin Spring, Kevin Tan and alternate David Durante are coaching men's collegiate gy mnastics at the Universit y of Illinois, Penn State Universit y and Stanford University, respectively. o Joey Hagerty recently won the Winter Cup Challenge an d fin ished third at the Tyson Ame rican Cup. o Raj Bhavsar is doing public speak ing and appearances. o Alexander Artemev is getting back to the gym after all of his post-Olympic activities.

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Wieber, who is coached by John and Kathryn Geddert, and Sloan, who is coached by Marvin Sharp, both earned scores of 14.800 on uneven bars during the second rotation. Wieber performed a double-twisting, double layout dismount for the first time in competition, and Sloan's routine included a toe-on Tkatchev and double layout dismount. After two rotations, Wieber remained in front of the women's field with a 30.550. Sloan was second with a 29.950 and France's Youna Dufournet was third with a 28.750.

Wieber posted a 15.000 for her powerful balance beam routine, which included a standing full and a flip flop series into the double pike dismount, and increased her lead by seven tenths of a point after three rotations.

Sloan's elegant beam routine featured a front aerial to a flip flop layout for a score of 14.900. Wieber was first after three rotations with a score of 45.550 with Sloan second at 44.850 and Great Britain's Rebecca Downie third at 41.950.

On the last event, Wieber earned a 14.650 for her floor exercise routine that included a tucked ·full-in on her first pass. Sloan's floor routine featured a one-and-ahalf twist to triple full and a front handspring two-anda-half twist to earn the event's top score of a 14.750.

The high scores of the day for the women were: Wieber on vault, uneven bars (tie) and balance beam with scores of 15.750, 14.800 and 15.000, respectively; and Sloan on uneven bars (tie) with a 14.800 and floor exercise with a 14.750.

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"Obviously everyone wants to win, but my goal was to have fun," said Sender, who is now coached by 2008 Olympic team alternate David Durante of Stanford. "It was in my hometown (Arlington Heights, 111.) and I had a lot of family and friends here. It's a good start for the year, especially after Winter Cup." "It was a little rough, but I'm pleased overall," Hagerty said. "I hit six for six. Winter Cup was a better meet for me, but this was okay."

The men opened the competition on floor exercise.

Hagerty, who is coached by Alex Shchennikov and Vitaly Marinitch led after one rotation with his 15.200 on floor exercise which included a tucked and a layout Thomas for two of his passes. Sender's routine included a full twisting side flip and a two-and-a-half twist to punch front Rudi for a score of 15.150.

Halfway through the men's competition, Sender was leading with a score of 44.950, followed by Hambuechen with a 43.950 and France's Benoit Caranobe with a 43.400. Hagerty rounded out the top fou r after three rotations with a score of 43.300.

In the fourth rotation, Sender earned a 16.200 for his Yurchenko two-and-a -half vault and increased his lead to 1.350 points over Hambuechen's 59.800.

Hambuechen and Caranobe both earned scores of 15.850 on vault, followed by Hagerty with a 15.800.

Sitting in second and third, respectively, behind Sender after four rotations were Hambuechen and Caranobe with scores of 59.800 and 59.250. Hagerty remained in fourth with a 59.100.

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Heading into the final rotation, Sender was first at 76.150 with Hambuechen in second at 74.900. Hagerty moved into third at 74.200 after scoring a 15.100 on parallel bars.

Hambuechen was the final men's competitor of the day and his 15.750 on horizontal bar earned him the Tyson American Cup title. Sender posted a 14.300 to earn second place overall and Hagerty scored a 15.350 on his horizontal bar routine that included a Kolman release and a full twisting, double layout dismount to finish third.

The men's high scores of the day were: Hagerty on floor exercise, 15.200; Sender on pommel horse, still rings and vault with scores of 14.500, 15.300 and 16.200, respectively; Japan's Koji Uematsu on parallel bars, 15.600; and Hambuechen on horizontal bar, 15.750. ~

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wenty-Six-year-Old Joseph Hagerty is from Rio Rancho, N .M., but now trains at the u.s. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. In his first competition since helping team USA win the bronze medal at the Olympic Games, Hagerty won the all-around at the 2009 ..

Winter Cup Challenge held at the Las Vegas Sports Center in Las Vegas, Nev. on Feb. 7. His two-day combined total score of 177.900 points . earned him the Winter Cup Challenge title.

Hagerty was followed by Danell Leyva of Miami, Fla., and Universal Gymnastics, in second and Sho Nakamori of Albany, Calif. and Stanford University, in third with scores of 176.350 and 176.100, respectively.

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The individual event champions were: Hagerty, floor exercise (30.500) and parallel bars (tie, 30.050); Tim McNeill of Falls Church, Va. / University of California Berkeley, pommel horse (30.350); David Sender of Arlington Heights, Ill. / II Stanford University, still rings (30.650) and vault (32.200); Leyva, parallel bars (tie, 30.050); and Paul Ruggeri ~ III of Manlius, N.Y. /University of Illinois, horizontal bar (30.500).

Scores from both days of competition counted toward the final rankings for the all-around and individual events.

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USA Gymnastics had the chance to talk to Hagerty after the Winter Cup Challenge and here's what he said about the competition and his future goals.

US~Gy-mnastics:.JIow_did_it feel Winter Cup Challenge all-around title?

Joey: it felt really good. This was my first competition since coming back from the Olympics so I didn't know what to expect. I just took it one routine at a time and it all worked out. I made all of my routines. I could fix a few things and improve upon my sets but overall I was pleased with everything. I've only been doing routines for about a month - we started routines right after the holidays so I was very happy with how well it went.

Gymnasts were named to the 2009 U.s. Men's Senior National Team via three different avenues: members of the 2008 U.s. Olympic Team were given the opportunity to petition for a national team position; the top seven gymnasts in the national team points ranking system used at the 2009 Winter Cup Challenge; and selection by the Men's Program Committee. The members of the 2008 U.s. Olympic Team that won the team bronze medal who petitioned for a spot on the team are: Artemev, Bhavsar, Hagerty, Horton, Spring and Tan. The seven gymnasts who qualified based on the national team points ranking system from the 2009 Winter Cup Challenge are: Alvarez, Brooks, Cameron, Legendre, Leyva, Nakamori and Sender. g and- McNeill-were- selected- by- the- Men's- Prog ra Committee and men's national team coordinator. These gymnasts will retain their national team status until the conclusion of the 2009 Visa Championships in August. ~

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USA Gymnastics: Have you changed any of your routines since the Games? ,

Joey: I changed around my floor routine a little bit, but the rest of the routines were the same.

The Code of Points changed but the changes didn't really affect my routines too much - just on floor. It lowered my start value a little bit on all the events but not enough to be concerned at this point in the quad.

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Joey: I was most happy with floor cause it was a new routine.

USA Gymnastics: Has anything changed since you won the bronze medal at the Olympic Games? Is life different at all?

Joey: Yes, people recognize me a little bit now.

In the past I was always in the background.

I don't like to talk too much - I'm kind of quiet and shy. Justin (Spring), Raj (Bhavsar) and Jonathan (Horton) are the talkers and Alexander (Artemev), Kevin (Tan) and I are more quiet. But, now people seem to recognize me.

USA Gymnastics: You're still at the U.S. Olympic Training Center right? What is your daily schedule?

Joey: We train twice a day from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. and 3-6 p.m. On Thursdays we have just one practice from 10-11:30 a.m. and Saturday 10 a.m.-12 p.m. When we're not in the gym we hang out in our rooms, watch movies, or play games. I especially like this video game called Final Fantasy 11 . It's an online game on my computer and it takes a lot of time. We also go to the training room before practice.

USA Gymnastics: Do you get back home to Albuquerque much to visit family and friends?

Joey: I haven't been back home lately since we've been training hard for upcoming meets but I look forward to going back soon. My sister is pregnant with twins and she's due in March. I hope to get back to see the babies. I already have nine nieces and nephews but this will be the first set of twins in our family.

USA Gymnastics: What do you like to do when you're not training?

Joey: I go out with the guys on the team here for sushi about once a week and see a movie.

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The 2009 Rhythmic Challenge posed the first official test of the new Olympic cycle for the U.S. Rhythmic National Team. Adjusting to a new Code of Points that leaves no room for error, consistency and preparedness proved to be the determining factor in the final rank.

In the Senior Division, 17-year-old Rachel Marmer of Los Angeles, Calif., decisively won her first senior all-around title. Marmer's routines were jam packed with risk and creativity, giving her an early edge on the rest of the competition. She solidified her place as number one by performing relatively clean events without major mistakes.

In a fight for second place, Ava Gehringer of Evanston, Ill., and Julie Zetlin of Bethesda, Md., powered through their difficult routines, but both gymnasts suffered mistakes that cost them vital points. The competition was tight, but in the final event the tenacious Gehringer, 19, secured her second place finish with a clean Ribbon routine.

Eighteen-year-old Zetlin's beautifully choreographed final event was overshadowed by large mistakes that ultimately removed her from contention for the silver.

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By Jessica Howard Eagan, Minn ., brought a fresh, d ynamic style to the floor that exemplifies the artistry and technicality required in the new code. Even with a few mistakes, Milstein proved that her fourth place finish was no fluke. Coming in at number five, seasoned competitor Rebecca Wallenstein of Point Verda, Fla., struggled with mistakes and inconsistency, but her beautiful lines and exceptional handling skills ensure she is a force to be reckoned with as the season marches on.

Rounding out the top eight were JoAnna Arnold of Northville, Mich., Gabriella Magid of Brooklyn, N.Y., and Sarah Kudishevich of Eden Prairie, Minn.

The 2009 Rhythmic Challenge revealed the most talented group of juniors that the u.s. has seen in years. Bursting with potential and determination, the junior competitors performed routines that rivaled the scores of their senior counterparts. First time Challenge winner Rebecca Sereda of Brooklyn, N.Y. edged out the competition by efficiently completing four events and grabbing the junior all-around title. With her effortless ability, the 12-year-old illustrated that she has only scratched the surface of her potential. Coming in second, the angelic, 12-year-old Jazzy Kerber of Highland Park, Ill., showed that she has taken the first steps toward becoming the mature, elegant gymnast her past performances have suggested she can be. Polina Kozitsky, 13, of Fountainville, Pa., rounded out the top three, but a large mistake early on took her out of the running for gold. Her routines were riskier and more complex than her fello w junior competitors, and the maturity of her choreography left the impression of a gymnast far beyond her years. Rounding out the junior rankings were Cindy Lu of Twin Cities, Minn., followed by Olga Pavlenko of Flushing, N.Y., and Jessica Bogdanov of Brooklyn, N .Y. The 2009 Rhythmic Challenge has set the tone for the upcoming year of national and international competition, and has established that each and every athlete has the potential to shake up the rankings as the year progresses. tJ

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ndrew and Lauren Wise are a very unique team. Not only are they brother and sister, but they have found a way to combine healthy competition with a common drive to help seriously ill children. The duo has been raising money for Children's Miracle Network since 2006 and raised a combined total of $13,280.82. Because Andrew and Lauren have such a unique story, we wanted to share it with the gymnastics community. We had the chance to talk to the Wise family and get the inside scoop on their experiences with the Tyson Fitness Challenge and Children's Miracle Network.

USA Gymnastics: Whose idea was it to do the Tyson Fitness Challenge?

Lauren: The first year (2006) it was Andrew's idea.

Andrew: This year, Lauren was the one who was really enthused about the fundraiser and she pushed me to stay involved, participate, and raise money.

Renee (mom): In 2006 Andrew came home from gym one day saying he wanted to raise money to help the kids at the hospital. He did not even have a clue there was a "contest" and we were all totally shocked when he won a trip to the Tyson American Cup. James (dad): Lauren helped Andrew in 2006 by going door to door with him.

Lauren not only participated in 2007, but she also wanted to make sure he reached his goal and helped Andrew by sponsoring him with some of her lemonade funds .

USA Gymnastics: Lauren, what made you want to help your brother raise money for Arkansas Children's Hospital (ACH)?

Lauren: I just wanted to help sick kids like my friend Spencer. He was really sick and stayed a very long time last year in the ICU at ACH. We were so grateful when Spencer finally was well enough to go home! At first I just set a goal to beat my last year's total (842.82) and raise $1000.

Then, after I reached my goal, I decided I really wanted to try and beat Andrew!

USA Gymnastics: Do either of you participate in any other sports?

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Lauren: I take ballet, tap, jazz, modern, and hip hop dance. I just got my Pointe shoes! I take gymnastics and tumbling at Sonshine Gymnastics in the summers for the past three years.

USA Gymnastics: How do you go about raising the money? Do you use the on-line program or do you ask people in person?

Andrew: We both did the on-line fundraising and also went door to door in our neighborhood . Our mom and dad forwarded our e-mail to friends and people they work with. We both asked our family and friends at church to donate as well .

Lauren: My friends sold lemonade with me in our neighborhood. We charged 75 cents for a big glass but most people would give us a dollar or more when they learned we were giving all the money to ACH. USA Gymnastics: What made you decide to do front flips as your element on National Gymnastics Day? Lauren: I had just learned how to do front flips this summer and I wanted to see if I could do 100! I did!

Andrew: I just wanted to see how many flips I could do on the trampoline in 30 minutes. I decided to try for 500. 502 flips in 28 minutes was the answer.

USA Gymnastics: If you could say one thing to a kid thinking about doing the Tyson Fitness Challenge next year, what would it be?

Andrew: It is a great thing to do. It feels

really good to accomplish your goal and to help other kids. It is great to know the money you raise may help someone get well.

USA Gymnastics: What is your favorite part of the Tyson Fitness Challenge and National Gymnastics Day? Lauren: Actually doing the skills and having fun at the Sonshine Back to School Bash!

USA Gymnastics: Renee and James, have you noticed any changes in your children since they have participated in this fundraiser?

James: Our children have grown up in our church participating in activities and doing mission work with the youth group. As they have grown older we think that they do realize they have many advantages other kids do not have and that they are also very blessed to be healthy.

Renee: Personally knowing kids treated at ACH both for injuries and also routine and severe illnesses we think motivated them to want to help.

USA Gymnastics: Do the kids get any kind of reward from you by participating or reaching a certain goal?

James: Yes, we matched the first $100 they raised. We've actually done this each year they participated. Because of the economy doing poorly this year, we promised to donate another $100 for every $1000 they raised. You have to be very careful what you promise. You just may have to make good on it! We also donated $100 for achieving their skill goal. ~

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walk out on to the competition floor, you are ready. Everyone is amazed at how aggressive you are. You jump, you fly, you flip with the strength and grace of a lion. Your vault is sky high. Your tumbling is out of this world. The crowd cheers, amazed by your power and confidence. Then you wake up. It was only a dream and you realize you are a little nervous about the competition next weekend. Want to be more aggressive in competition? Have the confidence to compete all out without the "what if's" plaguing your mind? This article will give you four tips to help you become a fierce competitor. Follow these steps and bring out the best or should I say, the beast, in you!

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mind on track. Make sure you are mostly

Your outside performance is always

saying the sa m e words every time. Just

a reflection of your intern al self-talk.

like your coach sitting on your shoulder,

Strong mind leads to strong body. Weak

your words should be corrections, positive

floor.

STEP TWO: BLAST OUT DOUBT: WHICH WOLF DO YOU FEED;!

mind leads to weak body. Fearful mind

statements, and reminders that keep

leads to fearful body. It 's essential that

your mind focused and intense. Do wa lk-

a grandfather from the Cherokee Nation

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you have self-talk that fills you with

throughs and arm sets say ing your words

talked with his grandson. "A fight is going

confidence, power, and belief. How do

out loud. Make sure your key words or

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you talk to yourself during practice and

mental choreography is aggressive, and

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wo lf is evil and ugly: He is self-doubt,

to be positive, mot iva ting, and intense.

to have in competition. Remember: weak

fear, and negativity. The other wolf is

You want it to pick you up when you're

mind equals weak body, and inconsistent

beautiful and good: He is confidence,

down and push you w hen you feel like

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belief and perseverance. This same fight

you can't do one more routine. Your

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STEP FOUR: SIMULATE COMPETITION IN PRACTICE Your mental choreography key words are precise and intense.

discipline to not feed those doubtful thoughts and emotions . No

You change every negative thought to the opposite. Your goals

gymnast can compete aggressively when he or she believes they

are written on every notebook in the house. Now it's time

are not a good competitor, or they HAVE to hit and if they don't

to take your animal instinct into practice. If you don't attack

they will disappoint everyone. It's important to understand your

training, how can you expect to attack at the meet? Be sure you

thoughts as a competitor. Do you feel like you can go all out

practice being an animal on your routines in practice. Get used

and still be OK if you fail? Are you afraid to disappoint parents

to competition pressure by putting extra pressure on yourself

or coaches? Are you a perfectionist who freaks out if things

and training aggressively. Pick one routine on every event each

aren't "just so"? These are the beliefs that need to change in

workout to be your "attack routine ." Pretend this routine is the

order to compete your best. The most aggressive competitors

exact one you will do in the biggest competition of your season .

on the floor are those who have high self-esteem and know that

Imagine you are there. Use all of your senses. See the meet,

no matter what happens, they will be fine as a person and an

the judges, the spectators. Imagine a high pressure situation

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STEP THREE: KEEP THE FIERCE FIRE BURNING Be sure you set goals that can fuel you to be an animal on

in your body and then .. .perform the routine with a fierce mind and body. Get comfortable with aggressive gymnastics. Once

the competition floor. There is nothing more motivating then a

you are comfortable, you will pounce every time. Begin today to

goal that comes from the heart. Goals help give your training

create the fierce gymnast within you, he or she is just waiting to

purpose and direction . Research has shown that gymnasts who

come out and attack the competition. ~

set goals are far more successful than those who don 't . Put your goals somewhere you can see them every day. Make a vision board collage, or write them in dry erase markers on your bedroom mirror. Seeing your goals helps provide fuel for days your energy feels low. Fierce practice leads to a fierce competitor. Use your goals to remind you of what you are

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What's more, each K1 2 high school course is taught by an experienced teacher who is qualified in his or her particular subject area. Cassie and her fellow students attend online classes, participate in teacher-led discussions, and can always contact their teachers with questions or for extra help.

Just watching Cassie can take your breath away. So can listening to this young teen describe her daily routine. Up at 5:30 am, Casssie's days don't end until around 9 pm, the hours almost evenly divided between gymnastics and school. You won't hear Cassie complain though; she loves both.

In fact, K1 2'S teachers are one of the best parts of the program as far as Cassie is concerned. "I love my K12 teachers:' she says. liMy Spanish teacher lives nearby and we had a Spanish class outing at a restaurant:' No doubt this is part of the reason why Spanish is Cassie's favorite subject next to science.

A perfect lOon-and off-the mat A rising high school sophomore who attends school online using the award-winning K1 2 curriculum, Cassie appreciates both the quality of the lessons and the fleXibility that learning online with K1 2 allows her. A dedicated athlete, Cassie is ranked third in the Junior Division of the International Ladies Gymnastics, and is preparing to tryout for the 2012 Olympics.

In addition to practicing 36-40 hours every week, Cassie also travels from her home in Ohio to Texas five days a month for extra training . Every two months, this talented 15 year old attends international competitions in far flung countries such as Belgium and EI Salvador.

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Trips to Florida and the West Coast have ignited a passion for the sea in this native of landlocked Ohio-a passion she'd like to pursue as a career. An excellent student, Cassie is hoping to get a college scholarship to study marine biology or oceanography.

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m updat Liukin featured in designer Azria's ad campaign 2008 Olympic all-around gold medalist Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, is featured in breathtaking images in Max Azria's ad campaign for spring/summer 2009. The campaign will be featured in stories and online.

"After going to the Max Azria runway show this past September, I was blown away by how beautiful his designs were," said Liukin, who won a total of five Olympic medals at the 2008 Olympic Games and has nine world medals to her credit."When they asked me to model for the Spring 2009 collection, I was so honored. Everyone has been great to work with and I hope my fans like the photos."

This is Liukin's first "high fashion" photo shoot and campaign. Lubov Azria, Max Azria's creative director, told Popcracker, "We met Nastia at our last runway show, and she is everything we were looking for. The spring collection was inspired by movement and modern dance so she was perfect." ~

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"Nastia's actions both on and off the field of play demonstrate that she is a true champion and a role model for athletes throughout the world," said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. "This recognition of her outstanding accomplishments is well earned as her five medals in Beijing were the most won by any female gymnast. We also congratulate the other athletes and team being awarded with this honor."

Swimmer Michael Phelps, the U.S. Men's National Volleyball Team and Paralympic swimmer Erin Popovich were chosen as the SportsMan, Team and Paralympian of the Year, respectively. ~

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The roster featured 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin, 2008 Olympic balance beam champ Shawn Johnson, 2008 Olympic high bar silver-medalist Jonathan Horton. Also included were 2008 Olympic team silvermedalists Samantha Peszek and Alicia Sacramone; 2008 Olympic team bronze-medalists Raj Bhavsar and Justin Spring; 2004 Olympic all-around champion Paul Hamm, and his brother Morgan, who was a member of the 2004 Olympic silver medal team; and Ivan Ivankov, who is a twotime world all-around champion.

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The U.s.Team of Moore, Mackenzie and Bridgette Caquatto, sisters from Naperville Gymnastics, and Hallie Mossett of All Olympia in Los Angeles, Calif., bested Japan, 169.850 to 159.300.

Thirteen-year-old Moore led a u.s. sweep of the top four all-around spots with a score of 56.350.

Mackenzie Caquatto was second and Bridgette Caquatto was third with scores of 56.250 and 55.800.

Mossett was fourth at 55.600.

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Achievers Gymnastics' Emma Stalnaker, 11, and Erin Davis, 12, each won the title of 2008 Level 6 All-Around State Champion. Emma won the Jr. C Bronze division (36.425) and Erin won the Sr. BSilver division (36.85). Lto R: Coach Rebekah Anderson, Emma, Erin, and Coach Chrissy Gattenby.

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Ashleigh, 14, trains with Ultimate Air T&Tfrom Tumblebees Ultimate Gym. She's been atumbler since she was 9 and has ranked in the top 10 at the JO National Championships.

Ashleigh is aLevel 10 in both power tumbling and doublemini. Her coaches are Heather Carr and Scott Lineberry.

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