USA Gymnastics announced today that 1976 Olympic Bronze Medalist Peter Kormann, 44, of Columbus, Ohio, has been named head coach of the 2000 U.S. Olympic men’s gymnastics team, subject to approval by the U.S. Olympic Committee.
Bela Karolyi, from Houston, Texas has been named National Team Coordinator for the women’s program, USA Gymnastics announced today.
by John Roethlisberger
The competition was awesome. We made team finals and it was incredible. Coming down to the last event, the last few routines, we knew we had to hit. We just made it by 0.2 over the Ukraine and we were fired up. It was a very tight competition.
Kristen Maloney and Vanessa Atler withdrew from their final events at the 1999 World Gymnastics Championships. Both Maloney and Atler were scheduled to compete in the floor exercise finals, with Maloney also competing on the balance beam.
In an evening dominated by the Russians, who captured 4 of 5 gold medals in the individual event finals, Elise Ray of the U.S. finished seventh in the uneven bar competition at the 1999 World Gymnastics Championships.
American Blaine Wilson from Columbus, Ohio demonstrated that he is a threat to contend for a medal in Sydney by placing fourth in the individual all-around at the 1999 World Gymnastics Championships in Tianjin, China.
In her first world championships, Elise Ray (Columbia, Md.) finished 8th in the individual all-around competition at the 1999 World Championships in Tianjin, China.
The U.S. men turned in solid performances at the 1999 World Gymnastics Championships in Tianjin, China, but were unable to move ahead of strong teams from Asia and Eastern Europe, finishing sixth.
The U.S. women’s gymnastics team concluded the team competition at the 1999 World Championships by finishing in 6th place, with a total score of 150.213.
The U.S. men sent a strong signal to the gymnastics world at the 1999 World Championships in Tianjin, China, finishing sixth and qualifying for Tuesday’s team finals. The result also qualified the U.S. for the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, awarded to the top 12 teams.
The U.S. women finished the first day of team competition at the 1999 World Gymnastics Championships in fifth place, earning a spot in the team finals as well as qualifying for the 2000 Olympic Games.
The 1999 Artistic World Championships begin this weekend in Tianjin, China to determine the 12 countries that advance to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
Jennifer Parilla, 18, (Lake Forest, Calif.) earned the USA its first-ever trampoline spot at an Olympic Games. Parilla finished ninth at the 1999 World Championships, Sept. 24-26, in Sun City, South Africa.
United States rhythmic gymnast Jessica Howard will advance to the all-around finals Saturday, Oct. 2, based on preliminary results.
The Rhythmic World Championships determine the best rhythmic gymnasts in the world. The top five countries at the World Championships qualify two athletes to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia.
USA Gymnastics named its men’s and women’s World Championships Teams at the 1999 World Team Trials, Sept. 15-18, 1999 in Kansas City, Mo.
Elise Ray (Columbia, Md.) was the top qualifier at the 1999 World Team Trials this evening in Municipal Auditorium with a score of 76.378.
Jennie Thompson (Cincinnati, Ohio) will not compete in the finals of the World Team Trials due to illness.
Olympian Blaine Wilson (Columbus, Ohio) earned the number one spot on the 1999 World Team this evening in Municipal Auditorium with a score of 57.455 in the World Team Trials.
Jennie Thompson (Cincinnati, Ohio) leads the women’s World Team Trials after the preliminary competition this evening in Historic Municipal Auditorium with a score of 49.593.
Olympian Blaine Wilson (Columbus, Ohio) leads the men’s World Team Trials after preliminary competition on Sept. 15.
Vanessa Atler, (Canyon Country, Calif.) won two gold medals in the event finals competition of the 1999 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Arco Arena before a crowd of 11,729. Saturday night’s competition concluded the four-day meet.
Blaine Wilson of Team Texaco (Columbus, Ohio) won his fourth consecutive national championship title Friday night in the 1999 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Arco Arena.
Coming from behind in the final rotation, Kristen Maloney successfully defended her all-around title Thursday evening in the1999 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships at Arco Arena.
Jason Gatson, 19, (Mesa, Ariz.) took top honors in the first night of competition at the 1999 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Sacramento, Calif.
U.S. Rhythmic National Champion Jessica Howard of Jacksonville, Fla., lost the individual all-around gold medal to Canada’s Emilie Livingston by just one-thousandth of a point in the finals competition which took place today, August 8, at the Investors Group Arena.
All U.S. individual and group rhythmic gymnasts have qualified to compete in the finals competition taking place Sunday, August 8, at the Investors Group Arena on the University of Manitoba campus.
All U.S. individual and group rhythmic gymnasts have qualified to compete in the finals competition taking place Sunday, August 8, at the Investors Group Arena on the University of Manitoba campus.
U.S. individual and group rhythmic gymnasts placed themselves in contention for finals qualification after the first day of competition at the Investors Group Arena on the University of Manitoba campus.
The Pan American Games rhythmic gymnastics competition gets underway Friday, August 6, in Winnipeg, Canada at the Investors Group Athletic Centre located on the University of Manitoba campus.
Iindividuals qualified for the 1999 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships at the recent competition in Houston, Texas on July 31.
Cuban gymnasts dominated Pan American men’s gymnastics competition which took place July 24-27 in Winnipeg Arena, but the U.S. men gained valuable experience, earning the team silver medal.
The 1999 Women’s Gymnastics Pan American Team heads back to the United States having earned four medals from competition July 24-27, in Winnipeg Arena, including a silver team medal.
U.S. gymnasts Morgan White (Fort Lauderdale, Fla.) and Jennie Thompson (Cincinnati, Ohio) earned a gold and bronze medal, respectively in the women’s gymnastics all-around competition this evening in Winnipeg Arena.
The U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Pan American Team finished second in team competition this evening with a score of 216 behind Team Cuba’s score of 222.375.
The United States Women’s Gymnastics Pan American Team placed second in competition today with a score of 148.364. They were beaten by Canada who finished with an overall score of 148.944. Brazil placed third of the eight countries that competed, scoring 147.639.
Jessica Howard of Jacksonville, Fla., was crowned National Champion after winning the all-around at the 1999 Rhythmic National Championships, which took place June 25-27, 1999 in Chicago, Illinois.
Japan was the consistent leader of the senior and junior competition throughout the 1999 4 Continents Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, hosted by USA Gymnastics June 10-13 at the Prime Osborn III Convention Center in Jacksonville, Fla.
The Japanese Rhythmic Gymnastics Team, lead by Yukari Murata, is in control of the Junior and Senior Individual Competition at the 1999 Four Continents Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, taking place this week at the Prime Osborn III Convention Center.
Jacksonville, Fla., will host the 1999 Four Continents Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships June 10-13 at the Prime F. Osborn III Convention Center, showcasing top rhythmic gymnasts from all over the world, excluding Europe.
On April 9-10, in Shanghai, China, members of the U.S. Gymnastics Team competed in a dual meet with China, with the U.S. women claiming a winner’s trophy and the U.S. men gaining valuable experience as both prepare for the upcoming World Championships being held in Tianjin.
USA athletes won gold medals in the men’s and women’s power tumbling competition at the FIG Trampoline and Tumbling World Cup Final.
Although they both reside in the United States, two rhythmic gymnasts scheduled to compete will add an international flair to the 1999 Reese’s Gymnastics Cup, scheduled for 7 p.m. MST Jan. 16 at the Wells Fargo Arena on the campus of Arizona State University in Tempe, Ariz.
