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December 27, 2008
Dec 27, 2008

Tyson Fitness Challenge Zone, gymnastics included among activities at Mayor Daley’s Holiday Sports Festival

December 27, 2008

The Tyson Fitness Challenge Zone will be featured as part of the gymnastics activities at the 2008 Mayor Daley’s Holiday Sports Festival, Dec. 27-29 at McCormick Place (Halls A&B) in downtown Chicago from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily.

December 26, 2008
Dec 26, 2008

Liukin named USSA Female Athlete of the Year

December 26, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, was named the 2008 United States Sports Academy Female Athlete of the Year, which was announced on Dec. 25.

December 24, 2008
Dec 24, 2008

Liukin, Johnson finish in top five in AP’s 2008 Female Athlete of the Year voting

December 24, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, finished third in voting for the Associated Press’ 2008 Female Athlete of the Year voting.

December 23, 2008
Dec 23, 2008

Sender is one of 24 gymnasts competing in the 18th World Maccabiah Games

December 23, 2008

2008 U.S. all-around champion David Sender of Arlington Heights, Ill., is one of 24 gymnasts selected to represent the United States at the 18th Maccabiah Games in Israel, July 13 – 23, 2009.

December 22, 2008
Dec 22, 2008

Aviator competes at 2008 Pan American Club Championships

December 22, 2008

Rhythmic Club “Aviator” from New York represented the United States at the 2008 Pan American Club Championships in Puerto Rico December 9-13.

December 17, 2008
Dec 17, 2008

10 Olympic medals highlight record year for USA Gymnastics

December 17, 2008

USA Gymnastics had a banner year in 2008, highlighted by the USA’s 10 medals at the Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

December 16, 2008
Dec 16, 2008

U.S. women sweep all-around at International Artistic Gymnastics Challenge

December 16, 2008

The U.S. women swept the all-around at the International Artistic Gymnastics Challenge, held in Woluwe Saint-Lambert, Belgium, on Dec. 13.

December 15, 2008
Dec 15, 2008

USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team online series wins three awards

December 15, 2008

The original online series “USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team,” a joint initiative between USA Gymnastics and AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T), has won three awards for its unprecedented behind-the-scenes look at the nation’s top gymnasts as they prepared to represent the United States on the world stage in 2008.

December 11, 2008
Dec 11, 2008

USA wins three medals in trampoline at Slavic Games Open

December 11, 2008

The USA won three medals, two silver and one bronze, at the Slavic Games Open in Vitebsk, Belarus. More than 200 athletes from six countries competed in the annual event, which is hosted by the Belarus Gymnastics Federation.

December 8, 2008
Dec 8, 2008

Olympic champs Vidmar, Retton elected to USA Gymnastics Board

December 8, 2008

1984 Olympic gold-medalist Peter Vidmar of Coto De Caza, Calif., was elected chairman of USA Gymnastics Board of Directors during the inaugural meeting of the newly restructured group in Indianapolis, Ind.

December 8, 2008
Dec 8, 2008

GK announces adidas Shawn Johnson Signature Leotard Collection

December 8, 2008

GK Elite Sportswear, L.P., in cooperation with adidas USA, recently announced its Shawn Johnson Signature Leotard Collection.

December 8, 2008
Dec 8, 2008

USA wins 18 medals at Pan American Trampoline and Tumbling Championships

December 8, 2008

The USA earned 18 medals, nine in the senior division and eight in the age-group competition, at the 2008 Pan American Trampoline and Tumbling Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

December 6, 2008
Dec 6, 2008

USA advances to finals at Pan American Trampoline and Tumbling Championships

December 6, 2008

Ten U.S. athletes advanced to the senior division finals at the 2008 Pan American Trampoline and Tumbling Championships in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

December 4, 2008
Dec 4, 2008

Plainfield, Ind., hosts Aca E 08 Rhythmic Gymnastics Group National Championships on Dec. 6

December 4, 2008

The U.S. senior rhythmic gymnastics group from North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center in Glenview, Ill., is defending its U.S. title at the 2008 Rhythmic Gymnastics Group National Championships, Dec. 6, at the Plainfield Recreation & Aquatic Center in Plainfield, Ind.

December 1, 2008
Dec 1, 2008

Wieber wins all-around at 2008 Top Gym in Belgium

December 1, 2008

Jordyn Wieber of Dewitt, Mich., won the all-around title with a total score of 59.800 at the 2008 Top Gym competition, in Charleroi, Belgium. Kamerin Moore of Bloomfield, Mich., finished third in the all-around with 55.150.

November 26, 2008
Nov 26, 2008

Trampoline and tumbling team named for 2008 Pan American Championships

November 26, 2008

2007 double mini-trampoline world bronze-medalist Kalon Ludvigson of Sterling, Utah/Team Revolution, is one of 17 athletes who will represent the USA at the 2008 Pan American Trampoline and Tumbling Championships, Dec. 4-7, in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

November 25, 2008
Nov 25, 2008

USA Gymnastics exceeds $1 million total for Children’s Miracle Network

November 25, 2008

Gymnastics clubs across the country have raised more than $1 million for Children’s Miracle Network since USA Gymnastics first partnered with Children’s Miracle Network in 2001.

November 25, 2008
Nov 25, 2008

TeamGym Competition for Athletes with Disabilities or other Special Needs

November 25, 2008

The USA Gymnastics Gymnastics for All program has recently released the new Regulations for the competitive TeamGym program.

November 24, 2008
Nov 24, 2008

USA wins three gold, three silver on final day of PAGU Individual Event Championships

November 24, 2008

The USA won three gold medals and three silver medals on the final day of competition at the 2008 Pan American Gymnastics Union Individual Event Championships in Rosario, Argentina.

November 23, 2008
Nov 23, 2008

USA wins two gold, three silver at PAGU Individual Event Championships

November 23, 2008

The USA won two gold and three silver medals on the first day of the individual event finals at the 2008 Pan American Gymnastics Union Individual Event Championships in Rosario, Argentina.

November 22, 2008
Nov 22, 2008

USA advances to finals at PAGU Individual Event Championships

November 22, 2008

All seven U.S. gymnasts advanced to the final rounds at the 2008 Pan American Gymnastics Union Individual Event Championships in Rosario, Argentina.

November 16, 2008
Nov 16, 2008

Legendre wins vault bronze at Toyota Cup

November 16, 2008

Steve Legendre of Flower Mound, Texas/University of Oklahoma, won the bronze medal on vault on the final day of the 2008 Toyota Cup in Toyota City, Japan.

November 15, 2008
Nov 15, 2008

Alvarez wins bronze at ’08 Toyota Cup

November 15, 2008

Guillermo Alvarez of Denver/Team Chevron won a bronze medal and Steve Legendre of Flower Mound, Texas/University of Oklahoma, finished fifth in the floor exercise on the first day of finals at the Toyota Cup in Toyota City, Japan.

November 15, 2008
Nov 15, 2008

USA Gymnastics names international assignments

November 15, 2008

USA Gymnastics announced athlete assignments for three international events in November and December.

November 14, 2008
Nov 14, 2008

National Team Members participate in Canon demonstration

November 14, 2008

Two US Rhythmic Junior National Team Members, Anastasia Torba and Katherine Scarnechia, participated in a rhythmic gymnastics demonstration for Canon Cameras in California.

November 11, 2008
Nov 11, 2008

PAGU training camp held at U.S. Women’s National Team Training Center

November 11, 2008

Thirty athletes and 32 coaches from 15 Pan American Gymnastics Union (PAGU) countries, as well as 10 members of the U.S. women’s national team coaching staff and USA Gymnastics staff, participated in the PAGU women’s training camp.

November 8, 2008
Nov 8, 2008

Valdez, Javellana, Watts win respective divisions at Future Stars National Championships

November 8, 2008

Favian Valdez of Orlando Metro, Rafael Javellana of Universal Gymnastics and Kiwan Watts of Richmond Regional Men’s Gymnastics won the all-around in the 10-, 11- and 12-year-old divisions, respectively, at the 2008 Future Stars Championships, held Nov. 7 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs.

November 7, 2008
Nov 7, 2008

Athletes Attend First Annual EDP Camp

November 7, 2008

Thirty-nine athletes and their coaches participated in the Elite Development Program (EDP) Camp last weekend (Oct. 31-Nov. 1) at The Matrix gym in Huntsville, AL.

November 4, 2008
Nov 4, 2008

USA Gymnastics hosts PAGU men’s gymnastics camp

November 4, 2008

More than 40 athletes, coaches and judges from 10 countries attended the Pan American Gymnastics Union (PAGU) men’s artistic gymnastics camp that was hosted by USA Gymnastics at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

October 28, 2008
Oct 28, 2008

Eisenmenger, Lemmons enjoy some local publicity for recent silver medal

October 28, 2008

The women’s pair of DeShey Eisenmenger and Hayley Lemmons, both of Boerne, Texas/Boerne Gymnastics Center, recently won the silver medal in the 11-16 year-old division at the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Age Group Competition in Glasgow, Scotland.

October 28, 2008
Oct 28, 2008

2008-09 Acrobatic Gymnastics Pre-Team Members

October 28, 2008

USA Gymnastics and the Acrobatic Gymnastics Program wishes to acknowledge the Acrobatic Gymnastics introductory athlete members for 2008-09.

October 27, 2008
Oct 27, 2008

Liukin named FIG’s Athlete of the Year

October 27, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, was named the International Gymnastics Federation’s Athlete of the Year, which was announced at the recent 77th FIG Congress in Helsinki, Finland.

October 21, 2008
Oct 21, 2008

Five USA Gymnastics members elected to FIG positions

October 21, 2008

Five USA Gymnastics members were elected to positions with the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) at the recent 77th FIG Congress in Helsinki, Finland.

October 21, 2008
Oct 21, 2008

Olympic gold medalists Johnson, Miller visit patients at Comer Children’s Hospital in Chicago

October 21, 2008

2008 Olympic balance beam champion Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and 1996 Olympic team gold-medalist Shannon Miller of Jacksonville, Fla., met with children at the University of Chicago Medical Center Comer Children’s Hospital on Oct. 16.

October 20, 2008
Oct 20, 2008

USA Gymnastics announces athlete assignments for November, December 2008

October 20, 2008

USA Gymnastics announced athlete assignments for upcoming international competitions in men’s and women’s gymnastics.

October 16, 2008
Oct 16, 2008

Courtney Arno-Templet up for 2008 NCAA Woman of the Year Award

October 16, 2008

Former Texas Woman’s University gymnast Courtney Arno-Templet is one of the top 30 honorees for the 2008 NCAA Woman of the Year award.

October 14, 2008
Oct 14, 2008

Liukin wins WSF’s individual Sportswoman of the Year Award

October 14, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, was named the individual recipient of the Women’s Sports Foundation’s 2008 Sportswoman of the Year Award, which was announced tonight at the Annual Salute to Women in Sports Dinner at the Waldorf=Astoria in New York City.

October 13, 2008
Oct 13, 2008

USA Gymnastics TeamGym program for the 2008-2009 season

October 13, 2008

We are pleased to introduce the revised and OFFICIAL USA Gymnastics TeamGym program for the 2008-2009 season.

October 12, 2008
Oct 12, 2008

Allen, Rodrigues win silver medal at 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships

October 12, 2008

Kristin Allen and Michael Rodrigues, both of Livermore, Calif./West Coast Training Center, won the silver medal in mixed pair at the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships, held at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland.

October 12, 2008
Oct 12, 2008

Williams, Kulka, Gifford each win two events at 2008 Stars and Stripes Cup

October 12, 2008

Alaina Williams of Amarillo, Texas/USOTC Trampoline Team, Mackenzie Kulka of Tulsa, Okla./Oklahoma Extreme, and Phillip Gifford of Colorado Springs, Colo./Artsports, won trampoline and synchronized trampoline in their respective divisions at the Stars and Stripes Cup, held Oct. 10-12 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

October 11, 2008
Oct 11, 2008

Allen, Rodrigues qualify for finals at 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships

October 11, 2008

Kristin Allen and Michael Rodrigues, both of Livermore, Calif./West Coast Training Center, advanced to the finals in mixed pairs at the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships, held at Kelvin Hall in Glasgow, Scotland.

October 10, 2008
Oct 10, 2008

Allen, Rodrigues in fourth after balance routine at 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships

October 10, 2008

Kristin Allen and Michael Rodrigues, both of Livermore, Calif./West Coast Training Center, are in fourth place in mixed pairs after performing their balance routine on the first day of competition at the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships.

October 9, 2008
Oct 9, 2008

USA Gymnastics awards 2009 Visa Championships to Dallas

October 9, 2008

USA Gymnastics has awarded the 2009 Visa Championships to Dallas, marking two firsts for the prestigious event.

October 7, 2008
Oct 7, 2008

2008 U.S. Olympic Team for gymnastics visits the White House

October 7, 2008

The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for gymnastics joined more than 500 members of the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Teams in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7 for a visit with President George Bush at the White House.

October 6, 2008
Oct 6, 2008

Eisenmenger, Lemmons earn silver medal at 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Age Group Competition

October 6, 2008

The women’s pair of DeShey Eisenmenger and Hayley Lemmons, both of Boerne, Texas/Boerne Gymnastics Center, won the silver medal in the 11-16 year-old division at the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Age Group Competition in Glasgow, Scotland.

October 3, 2008
Oct 3, 2008

Legendre added to U.S. Men’s Senior National Team

October 3, 2008

teven Legendre of Flower Mound, Texas/University of Oklahoma, was added to the U.S. Men’s Senior National Team. The current men’s senior national team was determined based on finishes at the 2008 Visa Championships.

October 1, 2008
Oct 1, 2008

USA Gymnastics statement regarding the FIG’s decision on the age issues from the 2008 Olympic Games

October 1, 2008

Below is USA Gymnastics’ statement regarding the International Gymnastics Federation’s (FIG) announcement today that it has completed its investigation into the ages of gymnasts on the Chinese team who competed at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.

September 29, 2008
Sep 29, 2008

USA Gymnastics names team for 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships

September 29, 2008

2008 U.S. mixed pair champions Kristin Allen and Michael Rodrigues, both of Livermore, Calif./West Coast Training Center, will compete in the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships, Oct. 10-12, in Glasgow, Scotland.

September 25, 2008
Sep 25, 2008

Liukin is selected as USOC’s August 2008 female athlete of the month

September 25, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, who won a total of five medals at the 2008 Olympic Games, was voted the U.S. Olympic Committee’s Female Athlete of the Month for August 2008.

September 24, 2008
Sep 24, 2008

PAGU “Join the Gymnaestrada” Course

September 24, 2008

The Gymnastics for All delegates of the Pan-American Gymnastics Union (PAGU) met in Cancun (MEX) to evaluate the situation of their activities and to fix the guidelines for the future development.

September 22, 2008
Sep 22, 2008

USA Gymnastics relocates offices in downtown Indianapolis

September 22, 2008

On Monday, September 29, USA Gymnastics opened its doors at its new location in downtown Indianapolis. The new office space is located in the same building as the other National Governing Bodies located in the city.

September 21, 2008
Sep 21, 2008

Ludvigson earns silver medal in men’s tumbling at World Cup Final

September 21, 2008

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

September 12, 2008
Sep 12, 2008

Cartwheel-a-thon cancelled; Bridget Sloan will sign autographs for National Gymnastics Day

September 12, 2008

The Tyson Fitness Challenge cartwheel-a-thon scheduled for tomorrow, Sept. 13, at Riley Hospital for Children has been cancelled due to inclement weather.

September 11, 2008
Sep 11, 2008

Gym clubs nationwide celebrate National Gymnastics Day on Sept. 13

September 11, 2008

Riding on the heels of the USA’s tremendous success at the 2008 Olympic Games, gymnastics clubs across the country will celebrate National Gymnastics Day on Sept. 13, 2008, with a variety of different activities, including gym open houses, fitness challenges and cartwheel-a-thons.

September 4, 2008
Sep 4, 2008

USA Gymnastics names 2008-09 national team for acrobatic gymnastics

September 4, 2008

Based on results from the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics National Championships, USA Gymnastics has named 11 to the senior national team and 17 to the junior squad for acrobatic gymnastics.

September 3, 2008
Sep 3, 2008

2008 Olympic Games Recap – USA records best Olympic gymnastics finish since 1984 with 10 medals

September 3, 2008

At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, the United States amassed with its greatest medal haul since the 1984 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The medal tally of 10 – two gold, six silver and two bronze – is the most earned by the USA in gymnastics in a non-boycotted Olympic Games.

August 29, 2008
Aug 29, 2008

Liukin selected to appear on Wheaties box

August 29, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin will be featured on a special edition box of Wheaties, which will become available in September.

August 28, 2008
Aug 28, 2008

2008 Acro Award Winners announced

August 28, 2008

The 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics Annual Awards were presented at the Acro National Championships in Des Moines.

August 27, 2008
Aug 27, 2008

Liukin nominated as WSF’s Sportswoman of the Year

August 27, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, is one of 10 women nominated for the Women’s Sports Foundation’s 2008 Sportswoman of the Year.

August 22, 2008
Aug 22, 2008

USA Gymnastics statement regarding the IOC’s investigation into the age of Chinese gymnasts

August 22, 2008

According to an article in today’s Times of London, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has directed the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) to investigate the ages of members of the women’s Chinese gymnastics team.

August 19, 2008
Aug 19, 2008

USA wins one gold, two silver on final day of gymnastics at 2008 Olympic Games

August 19, 2008

Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, won the gold and silver medals, respectively, on the balance beam, and Jonathan Horton of Houston claimed the silver medal on horizontal bar during the final day of gymnastics at the National Indoor Stadium at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

August 19, 2008
Aug 19, 2008

USA wins one gold, two silver on final day of gymnastics at 2008 Olympic Games

August 19, 2008

Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, won the gold and silver medals, respectively, on the balance beam, and Jonathan Horton of Houston claimed the silver medal on horizontal bar during the final day of gymnastics at the National Indoor Stadium at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

August 19, 2008
Aug 19, 2008

Three U.S. gymnasts compete today in last day of event finals at 2008 Olympic Games

August 19, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, 2008 Olympic all-around silver-medalist Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and 2008 Olympic team bronze-medalist Jonathan Horton will compete in the last day of individual event finals at the 2008 Olympic Games, held at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 18, 2008
Aug 18, 2008

Liukin wins silver medal on uneven bars at the 2008 Olympic Games

August 18, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, claimed the silver medal on the uneven bars at the 2008 Olympic Games, held at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China, bringing her Olympic medal total to four (one gold, two silver, one bronze).

August 18, 2008
Aug 18, 2008

Liukin competes Monday in uneven bars event finals at 2008 Olympic Games

August 18, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, is looking for her fourth Olympic medal when she competes today in the uneven bars finals at the 2008 Olympic Games, held at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 17, 2008
Aug 17, 2008

Johnson wins silver, Liukin bronze in women’s floor exercise at 2008 Olympic Games

August 17, 2008

2008 Olympic all-around silver-medalist Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, claimed the floor exercise silver and bronze medals, respectively, at the 2008 Olympic Games at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 17, 2008
Aug 17, 2008

Four U.S. gymnasts compete today in individual event finals at 2008 Olympic Games

August 17, 2008

Four U.S. gymnasts will compete in today’s individual event finals at the 2008 Olympic Games, held at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 16, 2008
Aug 16, 2008

Blanchard places 13th, Estrada 15th in trampoline prelims at 2008 Olympic Games

August 16, 2008

Erin Blanchard of Lafayette, La., finished 13th for the women and Chris Estrada of Colorado Springs, Colo., placed 15th for the men in the trampoline qualification round at the 2008 Olympic Games, held at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 15, 2008
Aug 15, 2008

Blanchard, Estrada compete tomorrow in trampoline prelims at 2008 Olympic Games

August 15, 2008

Erin Blanchard of Lafayette, La./U.S. Olympic Training Center, and Chris Estrada of Colorado Springs, Colo./U.S. Olympic Training Center, will compete tomorrow in the trampoline qualification round at the 2008 Olympic Games, held at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 15, 2008
Aug 15, 2008

Liukin wins gold, Johnson silver in women’s all-around at 2008 Olympic Games

August 15, 2008

Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, and Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, won the gold and silver medals, respectively, at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, becoming the first U.S. women to go 1-2 in the all-around at an Olympic Games.

August 14, 2008
Aug 14, 2008

Johnson, Liukin compete tomorrow in women’s all-around finals at 2008 Olympic Games

August 14, 2008

Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, are looking to add individual medals to their 2008 Olympic team silver medal when they compete in the women’s all-around finals tomorrow at 11:15 a.m. local Beijing time at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 14, 2008
Aug 14, 2008

Horton finishes ninth, Artemev 12th in men’s all-around at 2008 Olympic Games

August 14, 2008

Jonathan Horton of Houston and Alexander Artemev of Highlands Ranch, Colo., finished ninth and 12th, respectively, in the men’s all-around at the 2008 Olympic Games, held at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 13, 2008
Aug 13, 2008

Artemev, Horton compete tomorrow in men’s all-around finals at 2008 Olympic Games

August 13, 2008

Alexander Artemev of Highlands Ranch, Colo., and Jonathan Horton of Houston will look to add individual medals to their 2008 Olympic team bronze medal when they compete in the men’s all-around finals tomorrow at 11 a.m. local Beijing time at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 13, 2008
Aug 13, 2008

USA wins team silver medal in women’s gymnastics at 2008 Olympic Games

August 13, 2008

The U.S. Olympic Team for women’s gymnastics claimed the team silver medal at the 2008 Olympic Games at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 12, 2008
Aug 12, 2008

USA wins team bronze medal in men’s gymnastics at 2008 Olympic Games

August 12, 2008

The U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics won the team bronze medal at the 2008 Olympic Games, held at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 12, 2008
Aug 12, 2008

USA competes tomorrow in women’s gymnastics team finals

August 12, 2008

The women’s gymnastics squads from the United States and China will go head-to-head for the team gold medal in the team finals at the 2008 Olympic Games on Aug. 13 at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 11, 2008
Aug 11, 2008

USA competes tomorrow in men’s gymnastics team finals

August 11, 2008

The U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics will be in the medal hunt in the men’s team finals at the 2008 Olympic Games on Aug. 12 at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 10, 2008
Aug 10, 2008

USA advances to women’s gymnastics team finals on Aug. 13

August 10, 2008

The U.S. Olympic Team for women’s gymnastics qualified for the team finals at the 2008 Olympic Games by finishing second in the qualification round at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 9, 2008
Aug 9, 2008

USA advances to men’s gymnastics team finals on Aug. 12

August 9, 2008

The U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics advanced to the team finals on Aug. 12 by finishing sixth in the qualification round at the 2008 Olympic Games, held at the National Indoor Stadium in Beijing, China.

August 9, 2008
Aug 9, 2008

2008 Olympic Games gymnastics overview for Aug. 10: women’s qualification round

August 9, 2008

The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for women’s gymnastics begins competition at the 2008 Olympic Games with the qualification round on Sunday, Aug. 10.

August 8, 2008
Aug 8, 2008

2008 Olympic Games gymnastics overview for Aug. 9: men’s qualification round

August 8, 2008

The 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics opens competition at the 2008 Olympic Games with the qualification round on Saturday, Aug. 9.

August 7, 2008
Aug 7, 2008

Acro World Championships and International Age Group Competition Selections

August 7, 2008

Athletes have been selected for 2008 World Championships and International Age Group Competition.

August 7, 2008
Aug 7, 2008

Artemev added to 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics

August 7, 2008

Alexander Artemev of Highlands Ranch, Colo., will replace Morgan Hamm on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics, pending approval by the U.S. Olympic Committee.

August 7, 2008
Aug 7, 2008

Morgan Hamm withdraws from 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics

August 7, 2008

Morgan Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., today informed USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) that he was withdrawing from the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for medical reasons.

August 7, 2008
Aug 7, 2008

Behind the Team wraps up with an inside look at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s and women’s gymnastics

August 7, 2008

The 15-month journey of the USA’s top gymnasts in pursuit of their Olympic dreams documented in the Web-based series, ” USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team,” has concluded with the selection of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s and women’s gymnastics.

August 6, 2008
Aug 6, 2008

2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Team

August 6, 2008

A list of the athletes that were named to the Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Team at the 2008 Acro National Championships in Des Moines at the end of July.

August 5, 2008
Aug 5, 2008

USA Gymnastics launches National Marketing Initiative for grassroots growth

August 5, 2008

USA Gymnastics, in a joint effort with the National Gymnastics Foundation, has created the sport’s first-ever national marketing initiative that targets growing the sport’s grassroots base.

August 4, 2008
Aug 4, 2008

U.S. Olympic Team for gymnastics boasts 29 world medals, one Olympic medal

August 4, 2008

Representing 29 world medals and one Olympic medal, the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for gymnastics features the USA’s best men’s and women’s gymnasts and trampolinists in their quest for gold medals at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

July 31, 2008
Jul 31, 2008

Chow named Goodyear Get there Award honoree

July 31, 2008

Liang Chow, head coach of world champion Shawn Johnson and owner of Chow’s Gymnastics in West Des Moines, Iowa, was named an honoree of the Goodyear “Get there” Award.

July 29, 2008
Jul 29, 2008

Morgan Hamm set to go for Beijing

July 29, 2008

USA Gymnastics today received official word that the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) will not appeal the recent ruling by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regarding Morgan Hamm, a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics.

July 28, 2008
Jul 28, 2008

Bhavsar added to 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics

July 28, 2008

Raj Bhavsar of Houston will replace Paul Hamm, who withdrew from the team earlier today, on the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics, pending approval by the U.S. Olympic Committee. The Men’s Selection Committee reached the decision today.

July 28, 2008
Jul 28, 2008

Paul Hamm withdraws from 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics

July 28, 2008

Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., today officially notified USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee that he was resigning from the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics.

July 24, 2008
Jul 24, 2008

Rhythmic National Team members perform at Chicago 2016 fundraiser

July 24, 2008

Three Rhythmic National Team members (Seniors Ava Gehringer and JoAnna Arnold and Junior National Champion Marlee Shape) and Jazzy Kerber (Youth Elite Squad), all members of North Shore Rhythmics (Glenview, IL) performed at the “Chicago Believes” Chicago 2016 fund-raiser on July 14, which raised $12 million to support the nationwide effort as IOC Candidate City to host the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic Games….

July 23, 2008
Jul 23, 2008

2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Championships in Des Moines, July 27-31

July 23, 2008

The USA’s best in acrobatic gymnastics will meet in Des Moines, Iowa, for the 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Championships, July 27-31 at the Veterans Memorial Auditorium.

July 22, 2008
Jul 22, 2008

USA Gymnastics update for the U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics

July 22, 2008

Miles Avery, the head coach for Ohio State University and personal coach for Paul and Morgan Hamm, was selected as the assistant coach for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics.

July 20, 2008
Jul 20, 2008

USA Gymnastics finalizes 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for women’s gymnastics

July 20, 2008

USA Gymnastics today announced the six women and three replacement athletes it will nominate to the U.S. Olympic Committee to comprise the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for women’s gymnastics.

July 19, 2008
Jul 19, 2008

Hamm solidifies berth on 2008 U.S. Olympic Team

July 19, 2008

Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., successfully demonstrated competitive readiness during the preparation camp for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics to confirm his spot on the 2008 squad.

July 18, 2008
Jul 18, 2008

July 19 weekend is busy for USA Gymnastics

July 18, 2008

USA Gymnastics has a busy weekend. The balance of the U.S. Olympic Team for women’s gymnastics will be named on July 19, pending U.S. Olympic Committee approval.

July 16, 2008
Jul 16, 2008

Morgan Hamm is confirmed for 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics

July 16, 2008

USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) today reaffirmed Morgan Hamm’s status as a member of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team for men’s gymnastics.

July 10, 2008
Jul 10, 2008

14th World Gymnaestrada – Lausanne, Switzerland 2011

July 10, 2008

The Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique and the Organizing Committee of the 14th World Gymnaestrada – Lausanne 2011 has pleasure in inviting all the FIG affiliated federations to take part in the World Gymnaestrada to be held in Lausanne, Switzerland, July 10-16, 2011.

July 9, 2008
Jul 9, 2008

2008 Dave Moskovitz Award

July 9, 2008

Diane and Rob Floyd were honored as the receipients of the annual Dave Moskovitz Award at the National Congress in Philadelphia….

July 9, 2008
Jul 9, 2008

“Behind the Team” showcases champions of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics

July 9, 2008

The nine members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men’s Gymnastics Team, along with confirmed women’s team members Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, talk about the excitement of representing the United States in Beijing in the newest episode of “USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team,”.

July 8, 2008
Jul 8, 2008

Zetlin and Kozitsky perform at U.S. Olympic Trials – Gymnastics

July 8, 2008

Two Rhythmic National Team members performed at the Olympic Trials in Philadelphia. Senior National Team member Julie Zetlin (Rhythmflex) performed her ribbon routine at the conclusion of the Men’s competition on Thursday, June 19th.

July 7, 2008
Jul 7, 2008

Davis, Hilliard Named to USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame

July 7, 2008

USA Gymnastics announced the 2008 class of inductees for the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame.

July 4, 2008
Jul 4, 2008

Statement from USA Gymnastics regarding Morgan Hamm

July 4, 2008

USA Gymnastics has received notification from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) regarding Morgan Hamm’s positive drug test and resulting public warning.

July 2, 2008
Jul 2, 2008

Blanchard, Estrada nominated to U.S. Olympic Trampoline Team

July 2, 2008

Erin Blanchard of Lafayette, La., and Chris Estrada of Colorado Springs, Colo., were nominated to the U.S. Olympic Trampoline Team, pending U.S. Olympic Committee approval, at the conclusion of the final selection event in Kansas City, Mo.

June 30, 2008
Jun 30, 2008

Group Gymnastics National Championships – Las Vegas, Nev.

June 30, 2008

2 of the nation’s top Gymnastics for All, TeamGym squads gathered for the 2008 Group Gymnastics TeamGym Nationals and GymFest, June 13-14, at Go For It USA

June 25, 2008
Jun 25, 2008

Trampoline athletes to qualify for U.S. Olympic Team on July 1 in Kansas City

June 25, 2008

2008 U.S. trampoline champions Chris Estrada of Colorado Springs, Colo./OTC Trampoline Team, and Alaina Hebert of Lafayette, La./OTC Trampoline Team, are two of 13 athletes competing July 1 at the Kansas City Convention Center in Kansas City, Mo.

June 23, 2008
Jun 23, 2008

Johnson, Liukin nominated to 2008 U.S. Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Team

June 23, 2008

hawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, and Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, automatically qualified for nomination to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Women’s Gymnastics Team following the conclusion of the women’s competition at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pa.

June 22, 2008
Jun 22, 2008

USA Gymnastics finalizes 2008 U.S. Olympic Men’s Gymnastics Team

June 22, 2008

USA Gymnastics today announced the six men and three replacement athletes it will nominate to the U.S. Olympic Committee to comprise the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men’s Gymnastics Team.

June 21, 2008
Jun 21, 2008

Horton, Paul Hamm nominated to 2008 U.S. Olympic Team

June 21, 2008

Paul Hamm and Jonathan Horton were nominated to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men’s Gymnastics Team following the conclusion of the men’s competition at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Aca a Gymnastics.

June 21, 2008
Jun 21, 2008

Blanchard, Hebert win USA’s first World Cup gold medal in synchronized trampoline

June 21, 2008

Erin Blanchard and Alaina Hebert, both of Lafayette, La./ U.S. Olympic Training Center Trampoline Team, claimed the USA’s first World Cup gold medal in synchronized trampoline at the 45th Nissen Cup in Arosa, Switzerland.

June 21, 2008
Jun 21, 2008

Johnson leads women’s all-around at 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics

June 21, 2008

2007 all-around world champion Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, leads the all-around after the first day of the women’s competition at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials Aca a Gymnastics.

June 20, 2008
Jun 20, 2008

Artemev leads men’s all-around at 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics

June 20, 2008

Alexander Artemev of Lakewood, Colo., leads the men’s all-around after the first day of competition at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics, held at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia, Pa.

June 19, 2008
Jun 19, 2008

Sender will not compete on June 19 at U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics

June 19, 2008

David Sender of Arlington Heights, Ill., who recently won the all-around at the 2008 Visa Championships, will not compete on the first day of the men’s competition (June 19) at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics.

June 18, 2008
Jun 18, 2008

Olympic Games Postage Stamp Issued at Wachovia Center

June 18, 2008

The United States Postal Service will issue the Olympic Games commemorative stamp on June 19, 2008 at the Visa Fan Fest at the Wachovia Center during the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics.

June 18, 2008
Jun 18, 2008

USA Gymnastics gives back to Philadelphia region with Legacy Project donation

June 18, 2008

The U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics will have a lasting presence in the Philadelphia region long after the competition ends.

June 16, 2008
Jun 16, 2008

Broad Street is renamed for week of U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics

June 16, 2008

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, along with Bela Karolyi and USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny, unveiled the temporary new name for Philadelphia’s storied Broad Street.

June 16, 2008
Jun 16, 2008

Gymnastics celebrities will participate in fan activities at 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics

June 16, 2008

Legendary gymnastics coach Bela Karolyi, 1984 Olympic champion Mary Lou Retton and 2004 Olympic all-around champion Carly Patterson are among the local and gymnastics celebrities who will participate in the family-friendly activities surrounding the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics, June 19-22 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.

June 16, 2008
Jun 16, 2008

Philadelphia hosts activities as prelude to U.S. Olympic Team Trials

June 16, 2008

Philadelphia is preparing to host the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics and has already held some fun events and activities as a prelude.

June 13, 2008
Jun 13, 2008

Shannon Miller featured in Olympic exhibit at Smithsonian

June 13, 2008

The U.S. Olympic Committee and the Smithsonian Institute, two great American establishments with storied histories, are teaming up to showcase great sports moments of the Olympic and Paralympic Games.

June 13, 2008
Jun 13, 2008

2008 TeamGym National Championships head to Las Vegas, Nev., June 13-14

June 13, 2008

The USA’s top athletes in group gymnastics will compete at the 2008 TeamGym National Championships, June 13-14 at Go For It USA in North Las Vegas, Nev.

June 9, 2008
Jun 9, 2008

Behind the Team gives fans inside look at 2008 Visa Championships in Houston

June 9, 2008

Some of the USA’s top men’s gymnasts talk about the importance of the Visa Championships and keeping their Olympic dreams alive by qualifying for the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics in the newest episode of “USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team.”

June 8, 2008
Jun 8, 2008

Johnson wins second straight U.S. all-around title at 2008 Visa Championships

June 8, 2008

Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa/Chow’s Gymnastics, successfully defended her U.S. all-around and floor exercise titles at the 2008 Visa Championships at Agganis Arena at Boston University.

June 8, 2008
Jun 8, 2008

U.S. women who advanced to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics

June 8, 2008

Thirteen women were named to the 2008-09 U.S. Senior National Team. These 13, as well as six additional women, will compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics, June 19-22 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.

June 7, 2008
Jun 7, 2008

Wieber wins junior all-around title at 2008 Visa Championships

June 7, 2008

Jordyn Wieber of Dewitt, Mich./Geddert’s, won the junior all-around title at the 2008 Visa Championships at Agganis Arena at Boston University.

June 6, 2008
Jun 6, 2008

Johnson leads senior women’s all-around at 2008 Visa Championships

June 6, 2008

Defending U.S. all-around champion Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa/Chow’s Gymnastics, leads the senior women’s all-around at the 2008 Visa Championships at Agganis Arena at Boston University after the first of two days of competition.

June 5, 2008
Jun 5, 2008

AT&T Debuts Olympic-Themed NASCAR Chevrolet featuring Nastia Liukin

June 5, 2008

To drive excitement for Team USA at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) today announced a new paint scheme for Richard Childress Racing’s (RCR) No. 31 AT&T Chevrolet, driven by NASCAR Cup Series veteran Jeff Burton.

June 5, 2008
Jun 5, 2008

Wieber leads junior women’s all-around at 2008 Visa Championships

June 5, 2008

Jordyn Wieber of Dewitt, Mich./Geddert’s, leads the junior women’s all-around with a 59.950 after the first day of competition at the 2008 Visa Championships at Agganis Arena at Boston University.

June 4, 2008
Jun 4, 2008

Media day at the Visa Championships in Boston

June 4, 2008

The Visa Championships in Boston kicked off on Wednesday, June 4, with media day at Agganis Arena.

June 4, 2008
Jun 4, 2008

2008 Acro World Team Trials set for July 27-31

June 4, 2008

The 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics World Team Trials will be held July 27-31 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa.

June 4, 2008
Jun 4, 2008

1988 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team to be recognized at Visa Championships in Boston

June 4, 2008

To mark the 20th anniversary of the Olympic Games in Seoul, Korea, the entire 1988 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team will be recognized at the Visa Championships in Boston and some members of the team will sign autographs on the concourse on June 7.

June 2, 2008
Jun 2, 2008

USA Gymnastics 2008 GymFest at FlipFest

June 2, 2008

The 2008 USA Gymnastics GymFest at FlipFest included 110 participants from 13 clubs in 5 countries. The event itself included performances and participation in TeamGym, Festival Rhythmic, Aesthetic Group and GymFest activities.

May 28, 2008
May 28, 2008

USA’s top women gymnasts head to Boston for 2008 Visa Championships

May 28, 2008

Shawn Johnson and Nastia Liukin and their teammates on the gold-medal-winning 2007 World Championships Team highlight the strong 53-woman field (29 juniors and 24 seniors) for the 2008 Visa Championships, June 5-7, at Agganis Arena at Boston University.

May 28, 2008
May 28, 2008

Update on Paul Hamm

May 28, 2008

Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., successfully underwent hand surgery earlier today. Hamm broke the fourth metacarpal of his right hand on May 22 during his parallel bars routine at the 2008 Visa Championships in Houston, Texas.

May 25, 2008
May 25, 2008

U.S. men who advanced to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics

May 25, 2008

15 men have qualified to compete at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics, June 19-22 at the Wachovia Center in Philadelphia.

May 25, 2008
May 25, 2008

Sender wins men’s all-around title at 2008 Visa Championships

May 25, 2008

David Sender of Arlington Heights, Ill., won the men’s all-around title at the 2008 Visa Championships at Reliant Park in Houston. Sender, who also took top honors in the vault, is one of 14 men who will advance to the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics, June 19-22, in Philadelphia.

May 25, 2008
May 25, 2008

Wang wins third straight all-around title at 2008 Visa Championships

May 25, 2008

Lisa Wang of Buffalo Grove, Ill., won her third straight U.S. all-around title in rhythmic gymnastics at the 2008 Visa Championships at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.

May 25, 2008
May 25, 2008

Estrada wins fourth straight U.S. trampoline title at 2008 Visa Championships

May 25, 2008

Chris Estrada of Colorado Springs, Colo., claimed his fourth straight U.S. senior men’s trampoline title at the 2008 Visa Championships at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.

May 25, 2008
May 25, 2008

Ishino, Orozco win junior men’s all-around titles at the 2008 Visa Championships

May 25, 2008

Glen Ishino of Santa Ana, Calif., and John Orozco of Bronx, N.Y., claimed the junior men’s all-around titles in the 16-18 year-old and 14-15 year-old divisions, respectively, at the 2008 Visa Championships at Reliant Park in Houston.

May 24, 2008
May 24, 2008

Gluckstein, Hebert lead men’s, women’s trampoline at 2008 Visa Championships

May 24, 2008

2005 U.S. trampoline champion Alaina Hebert of Broussard, La., and Steven Gluckstein of Atlantic Highlands, N.J., lead men’s and women’s trampoline, respectively, after the preliminary round at the 2008 Visa Championships at Reliant Park in Houston, Texas.

May 23, 2008
May 23, 2008

Hamm withdraws from 2008 Visa Championships due to hand injury

May 23, 2008

Paul Hamm fractured the fourth metacarpal on his right hand during his routine on the parallel bars on the first night of men’s competition at the 2008 Visa Championships in Houston. Hamm has withdrawn from the Visa Championships and will see a hand specialist next week.

May 23, 2008
May 23, 2008

Paul Hamm leads men’s all-around at 2008 Visa Championships

May 23, 2008

2004 Olympic all-around champion Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., leads the men’s all-around competition at the 2008 Visa Championships at Reliant Arena in Houston, Texas, after the first of two days of competition.

May 23, 2008
May 23, 2008

Wang wins all four individual event titles at 2008 Visa Championships

May 23, 2008

Lisa Wang of Buffalo Grove, Ill., won all four senior individual event titles on the first day of rhythmic gymnastics competition at the 2008 Visa Championships at Reliant Park in Houston.

May 21, 2008
May 21, 2008

Townsend withdraws from 2008 Visa Championships

May 21, 2008

Sean Townsend of Houston, who competes for Team Chevron, has withdrawn from the 2008 Visa Championships due to a minor shoulder injury sustained during training. He will petition to the Men’s Program Committee to advance to the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics.

May 21, 2008
May 21, 2008

Media day at the Visa Championships in Houston

May 21, 2008

The Visa Championships in Houston kicked off on Wednesday, May 21, with media day at Reliant Arena.

May 21, 2008
May 21, 2008

2004 Olympic champion Patterson, 2007 world champion Liukin at Visa Championships in Houston

May 21, 2008

2004 Olympic all-around champion Carly Patterson and 2007 team world champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, both will sign autographs during the 2008 Visa Championships at Reliant Arena in Houston.

May 19, 2008
May 19, 2008

T&T Junior Olympic Championships information

May 19, 2008

The 2008 Trampoline & Tumbling Junior Olympic Championships will be held July 1-6 in Kansas City, Mo.

May 19, 2008
May 19, 2008

21st Acrobatic World Championships & 5th International Age Group Championships – Information Booklet

May 19, 2008

Information about the 2008 Acrobatic World Championships & International Age Group Championships.

May 17, 2008
May 17, 2008

2008 Women’s Junior Olympic National Championships head to Kissimmee, Fla., May 17-18

May 17, 2008

The nation’s top women’s Level 10 artistic gymnasts will compete at the 2008 Women’s Junior Olympic National Championships, May 17-18, at the Osceola Heritage Park “Silver Spurs” Arena in Kissimmee, Fla.

May 16, 2008
May 16, 2008

Behind the Team explores the journey from aspiring gymnast to role model

May 16, 2008

984 Olympic gold-medalist Mary Lou Retton, 2007 U.S. all-around champion David Durante of Garwood, N.J., and 2007 world team champion Alicia Sacramone of Winchester, Mass., share what it is like to talk to aspiring gymnasts and youngsters about the benefits of gymnastics and being involved in the ne

May 16, 2008
May 16, 2008

USA wins 11 medals at 2008 Friendship International Exchange

May 16, 2008

The USA dominated the competition at the 2008 Friendship International Exchange, May 11-12, at the Women’s National Team Training Center in Huntsville, Texas, winning a total of 11 medals, four gold, four silver and three bronze.

May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008

Gymnastics draw is completed for 2008 Olympic Games

May 15, 2008

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) held the draw for qualification round slots for artistic gymnastics and trampoline for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

May 15, 2008
May 15, 2008

Gymnastics hits Love Park to celebrate U.S. Olympic Team Trials coming to Philly

May 15, 2008

Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter joined Bela Karolyi, 1996 Olympic gold-medalist Kerri Strug, 2008 Olympic hopeful Darling Hill and 1980 Olympian Ron Galimore, who is a vice president for USA Gymnastics, at a rally in Love Park to celebrate the U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics.

May 14, 2008
May 14, 2008

USAs best gymnasts head to Houston for 2008 Visa Championships

May 14, 2008

The USA’s best gymnasts in men’s gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline and tumbling are heading to Houston for the 2008 Visa Championships, May 22-24, at Reliant Park.

May 14, 2008
May 14, 2008

USA’s best gymnasts head to Houston for 2008 Visa Championships

May 14, 2008

The USA’s best gymnasts in men’s gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline and tumbling are heading to Houston for the 2008 Visa Championships, May 22-24, at Reliant Park.

May 14, 2008
May 14, 2008

Media visit women’s national team training center

May 14, 2008

Representatives from 25 media outlets spent time at the U.S. Women’s National Team Training Center, located at the Karolyi Ranch in Huntsville, Texas. They spoke with members of the U.S. Women’s Senior National Team and their coaches.

May 12, 2008
May 12, 2008

U.S. women win double mini team, Gandy claims junior double mini titles at Cup of Flanders

May 12, 2008

The USA won the women’s double mini-trampoline team title and Sarah Gandy of Paris, Texas, placed first in junior women’s double mini at the Cup of Flanders, April 25-26 in Ghent, Belgium.

May 6, 2008
May 6, 2008

2008 Men’s Junior Olympic National Championships head to Battle Creek, Mich., May 7-11

May 6, 2008

The USA’s top Level 9 and 10 gymnasts will compete in the 2008 Men’s Junior Olympic National Championships, May 7-11, at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, Mich.

May 6, 2008
May 6, 2008

Georgia’s Katie Heenan wins Honda Sports Award as top gymnast

May 6, 2008

Katie Heenan, a University of Georgia senior, has been voted the 2008 Honda Sports Award winner as the nation’s top collegiate female gymnast.

May 6, 2008
May 6, 2008

USA Club pair and groups return home with a total of 6 Medals

May 6, 2008

USA Club pair/groups return home with a total of 6 Medals: 2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze, and 1st place trophy for team.

May 2, 2008
May 2, 2008

Alicia Sacramone, Morgan Hamm join activities celebrating 100-day mark from 2008 Olympic Games

May 2, 2008

U.S. Olympic hopefuls Alicia Sacramone of Winchester, Mass., and Morgan Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., participated in activities on Wednesday, April 30, to celebrate the 100-day mark from the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

May 1, 2008
May 1, 2008

“Behind the Team,” U.S. gymnasts meet the media

May 1, 2008

Fans get a glimpse of the media attention surrounding the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, in the newest episode of “USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team.

April 28, 2008
Apr 28, 2008

Nakamori places fifth on parallel bars at World Cup in Maribor, Slovenia

April 28, 2008

Sho Nakamori of Albany, Calif., finished fifth on parallel bars at the World Cup held in Maribor, Slovenia, April 25-27.

April 27, 2008
Apr 27, 2008

Individual event champions crowned at NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships

April 27, 2008

Tasha Schwikert, a senior at the University of California – Los Angeles who was a member of the 2003 world champion team, added an individual event title to her all-around crown by winning the uneven bars at the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships.

April 26, 2008
Apr 26, 2008

Georgia wins fourth straight team title at NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships

April 26, 2008

The University of Georgia claimed its fourth straight team title with a score of 197.450 at the NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships held at Georgia’s Stegeman Coliseum.

April 26, 2008
Apr 26, 2008

TOPs Open Training Camp Houston, Texas

April 26, 2008

The TOPs Open Training Camp is now in progress at the USA Gymnastics Women’ s National Training Center, Karolyi Ranch, Texas.

April 25, 2008
Apr 25, 2008

Senior men’s field set for 2008 Visa Championships

April 25, 2008

Defending U.S. all-around champion David Durante of Garwood, N.J./Team Chevron, is one of 45 men scheduled to compete in the senior men’s division at the 2008 Visa Championships, May 22-24 at Reliant Park in Houston.

April 25, 2008
Apr 25, 2008

Four advance to 2008 Visa Championships via approved petitions

April 25, 2008

our men gained approval to compete in the 2008 Visa Championships, scheduled for May 22-24 in Houston.

April 24, 2008
Apr 24, 2008

Thornton wins U.S. Men’s Qualifier; 14 qualify for Visa Championships

April 24, 2008

Todd Thornton of Houston, who is a member of Team Chevron and trains at the U.S. Olympic Training Center, won the all-around at the 2008 U.S. Men’s Qualifer, held at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

April 24, 2008
Apr 24, 2008

Sacramone visits local community center to promote 2008 Visa Championships

April 24, 2008

Alicia Sacramone of Winchester, Mass., a member of the 2007 World Championships gold-medal team, presented a "big" ticket to Barbara Hamilton of the Boston Centers for Youth and Family that represents the complimentary tickets that are being given to the center to attend the 2008 Visa Championships.

April 23, 2008
Apr 23, 2008

USA Gymnastics launches an updated usa-gymnastics.org

April 23, 2008

USA Gymnastics is proud to launch a new, more user-friendly version of usa-gymnastics.org.

April 23, 2008
Apr 23, 2008

2008 Acro Nationals set for July 27-31 in Des Moines

April 23, 2008

The 2008 Acrobatic Gymnastics Nationals will take place July 27-31 at Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines, Iowa.

April 22, 2008
Apr 22, 2008

Top male gymnasts to compete at U.S. Men’s Qualifier, April 23, in Colorado Springs

April 22, 2008

Approximately 60 of the USA’s top male gymnasts will compete at the U.S. Men’s Qualifier, April 23, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.

April 22, 2008
Apr 22, 2008

2008 Women’s J.O. Coaches Optional Skills Spotting Clinic

April 22, 2008

The goal of this camp is to assist coaches in their spotting technique for optional skills for Level 6-8 such as, layouts and 1/1’s on TU/FX; beginning Tsukaharas and RO entry on VT; series and layouts on BB; pirouettes, circles, giants, basic releases, and dismounts on UB; etc.

April 21, 2008
Apr 21, 2008

2008 USA Gymnastics National Congress heads to Philadelphia

April 21, 2008

The 44th Annual USA Gymnastics National Congress and Trade Show, scheduled for June 18-22, will be held in conjunction with the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Gymnastics in Philadelphia.

April 20, 2008
Apr 20, 2008

Blanchard, Gluckstein each win two events at 2008 U.S. Elite Challenge

April 20, 2008

Erin Blanchard of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Steven Gluckstein of Atlantic Highlands, N.J., won trampoline and synchronized trampoline in the senior women’s and men’s divisions, respectively, at the 2008 U.S. Elite Challenge, held at the Mobile Civic Center Arena in Mobile, Ala.

April 20, 2008
Apr 20, 2008

Arno-Templet wins 2 event titles at USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships

April 20, 2008

Texas Woman’s University’s Courtney Arno-Templet won the uneven bars and balance beam titles at the 2008 USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships, held at the Centenary College of Louisiana in Shreveport.

April 20, 2008
Apr 20, 2008

Legendre earns two event titles at 2008 NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championships

April 20, 2008

Steven Legendre of Flower Mound, Texas, a freshman at the University of Oklahoma, won the floor exercise and vault titles at the 2008 Men’s NCAA Championships, held at Stanford University in Stanford, Calif.

April 19, 2008
Apr 19, 2008

Oklahoma wins team title at NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championships

April 19, 2008

The University of Oklahoma won the team title at the NCAA Men’s Gymnastics Championships, edging out host school Stanford University 363.20 to 362.750.

April 19, 2008
Apr 19, 2008

Texas Woman’s University wins team title at USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate Championships

April 19, 2008

Texas Woman’s University won the team title at the USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate Championships for the ninth time overall.

April 18, 2008
Apr 18, 2008

Waldman wins all-around at 2008 USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate Championships

April 18, 2008

Stevie Waldman, a senior at the College of William and Mary, claimed the all-around title at the 2008 USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate Championships, which is being held at Centenary College of Louisiana’s Gold Dome.

April 18, 2008
Apr 18, 2008

Trampoline and tumbling athletes to compete in U.S. Elite Challenge, April 18-19, in Mobile, Ala.

April 18, 2008

2007 U.S. trampoline champions Chris Estrada of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Brittany Dircks of Belford, N.J., are among the USA-s top trampoline and tumbling athletes who will compete in the 2008 U.S. Elite Challenge, April 18-19, at the Mobile Civic Center Arena in Mobile, Ala.

April 17, 2008
Apr 17, 2008

Horton wins 2008 Nissen-Emery Award

April 17, 2008

Jonathan Horton of Houston, a senior at the University of Oklahoma and a member of the U.S. senior national team, won the 2008 Nissen-Emery Award, which is given annually to the USA’s outstanding senior collegiate gymnast.

April 17, 2008
Apr 17, 2008

USOC hosts media opportunity for USA’s top athletes

April 17, 2008

Fifteen of the USA’s top gymnasts traveled to Chicago along with approximately 100 other U.S. Olympic hopefuls for the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Media Summit.

April 16, 2008
Apr 16, 2008

USA Gymnastics statement regarding the E:60 program concerning gymnastics

April 16, 2008

USA Gymnastics seeks to do everything within its jurisdiction to stop abuse. This jurisdiction does not extend to the employment practices of private gymnastics clubs.

April 15, 2008
Apr 15, 2008

Magnificent Seven to be inducted into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame

April 15, 2008

The Magnificent Seven, the 1996 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team that won the team title at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, will be among the 2008 inducteees into the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Presented by Allstate.

April 15, 2008
Apr 15, 2008

Tan wins silver medal on still rings at World Cup in Cottbus, Germany

April 15, 2008

Kevin Tan of Fremont, Calif., won a silver medal on still rings at the World Cup held in Cottbus, Germany, April 11-13.

April 14, 2008
Apr 14, 2008

Hamm, Johnson throw out first pitch at Phillies game

April 14, 2008

Paul Hamm and Shawn Johnson were on hand to throw out the first pitches of the Philadelphia Phillies game on Sunday, April 13. Both Paul and Shawn had been at local gymnastics meets earlier in the day to interact with up-and-coming gymnasts and help promote the Olympic Trials which will take place in Philadelphia June 19-22 at the Wachovia Center.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

April 11, 2008
Apr 11, 2008

Behind the Team follows the USA at the Pacific Rim Championships

April 11, 2008

At the last team competition before the 2008 Olympic Games, the USA’s top gymnasts talk about putting the team first and competing for the USA at the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships

April 10, 2008
Apr 10, 2008

1980 Olympian Galimore carries torch during 2008 Olympic Torch Relay

April 10, 2008

1980 Olympian Ron Galimore of Indianapolis, Ind., was one of the torchbearers for the 2008 Olympic Torch Relay held today in San Francisco, Calif. Galimore was one of the torchbearers selected by the U.S. Olympic Committee.

March 31, 2008
Mar 31, 2008

USA wins 15 medals in event finals at 2008 Pacific Rim Championships

March 31, 2008

On the last day of the individual event finals, the U.S. men and women claimed a total of 15 medals, nine gold, two silver and four bronze, at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus in San Jose, Calif.

March 31, 2008
Mar 31, 2008

USA wins nine medals in rhythmic gymnastics at Pacific Rim Championships

March 31, 2008

Lisa Wang of Buffalo Grove, Ill., won four medals in the senior division, and Marlee Shape of Buffalo Grove, Ill., claimed three medals in the junior division at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus, held at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif.

March 31, 2008
Mar 31, 2008

Vercruyssen wins junior women’s trampoline at 2008 Pacific Rim Championships

March 31, 2008

Nani Vercruyssen of Honolulu won the junior women’s trampoline title at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus, which were held at the McEnery Convention Center in San Jose, Calif.

March 30, 2008
Mar 30, 2008

USA wins 15 medals in event finals at 2008 Pacific Rim Championships

March 30, 2008

On the last day of the individual event finals, the U.S. men and women claimed a total of 15 medals, nine gold, two silver and four bronze, at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus in San Jose, Calif.

March 30, 2008
Mar 30, 2008

USA sweeps women’s all-around, team titles at 2008 Pacific Rim Championships

March 30, 2008

The USA won the team title, as well as both all-around gold medals, on the second day of competition at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus, held at the Event Center Arena at San Jose State University in San Jose Calif.

March 30, 2008
Mar 30, 2008

USA wins five rhythmic gymnastics medals at 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships

March 30, 2008

The USA won the team gold medal and claimed four all-around medals in the junior and senior rhythmic gymnastics divisions at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus in San Jose, Calif.

March 30, 2008
Mar 30, 2008

USA wins two trampoline team medals at 2008 Pacific Rim Championships

March 30, 2008

In trampoline, the USA won the men’s team silver medal and the women’s team bronze medal at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus.

March 30, 2008
Mar 30, 2008

USA Gymnastics Collegiate Gymnastics Championships wrapped up with individual event finals

March 30, 2008

2008 varsity all-around champ Greg Stine of the U.S. Air Force Academy added another three medals to his arsenal, winning the parallel bars gold medal and a bronze on floor and still rings. 2008 USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships were held at Springfield College in Springfield, Mass.

March 29, 2008
Mar 29, 2008

Navy, ASU win team titles at 2008 USA Gymnastics Men’s Collegiate Championships

March 29, 2008

The U.S. Naval Academy and Arizona State University claimed the varsity and collegiate team titles, respectively, at the 2008 USA Gymnastics Men’s Collegiate Championships at Springfield College’s Blake Arena in Springfield, Mass.

March 29, 2008
Mar 29, 2008

U.S. men win three golds at Pacific Rim Championships

March 29, 2008

The USA swept the gold medals in the men’s competition on the first day of the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus, held at the Event Center Arena at San Jose State University in San Jose, Calif.

March 27, 2008
Mar 27, 2008

Behind the Team relaxes with the USA’s top gymnasts

March 27, 2008

Despite their busy schedules in 2008, the USA’s top gymnasts still find time to relax by watching movies, spending time with friends and family, or playing golf, piano or video games.

March 27, 2008
Mar 27, 2008

USA Gymnastics, Tyson Foods kick off 2008 Tyson Fitness Challenge

March 27, 2008

For the third straight year, USA Gymnastics and Tyson Foods are proud partners of the Tyson Fitness Challenge, an eight-session fitness initiative with two goals: helping today’s kids get more physically fit and raising money through Children’s Miracle Network to help kids who are fighting illnesses

March 22, 2008
Mar 22, 2008

World medalists Liukin, Bieger headline U.S. Women’s Team for 2008 Pacific Rim Championships

March 22, 2008

2007 team and balance beam world champion Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, and 2006 all-around world silver-medalist Jana Bieger of Coconut Creek, Fla., headline the U.S. Women’s Team for the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus, March 28-30, in San Jose, Calif.

March 21, 2008
Mar 21, 2008

Horton is one of five finalists for 2007 AAU Sullivan Award

March 21, 2008

Jonathan Horton of Houston, who finished fourth in the all-around at the 2007 World Championships, is one of five amateur athletes chosen as finalists for the 78th James E. Sullivan Memorial Award.

March 20, 2008
Mar 20, 2008

Russia moves to men’s Subdivision 2 at 2008 Pacific Rim Championships

March 20, 2008

An updated draw moves Russia into Subdivision 2 for men’s artistic gymnastics at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus, March 28-30, in San Jose, Calif.

March 20, 2008
Mar 20, 2008

Horton, Sender named finalists for 2008 Nissen-Emery Award

March 20, 2008

U.S. Senior National Team members Jonathan Horton and David Sender are among the finalists for the 2008 Nissen-Emery Award, which is given annually to the NCAA’s top male gymnast.

March 19, 2008
Mar 19, 2008

Gehringer, Marmer, Wang named to U.S. Rhythmic Team for Pacific Rim Championships

March 19, 2008

2007 Pan Am Games and U.S. all-around champion Lisa Wang, and 2007 World Championships teammates Ava Gehringer and Rachel Marmer lead the U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics Team for the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus, March 28-30, in San Jose, Calif.

March 18, 2008
Mar 18, 2008

2008 Pacific Rim Championships draw determines competition order

March 18, 2008

Fans interested in watching gymnasts from specific countries at the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus, March 28-30, in San Jose, Calif., can make their plans because the event’s draw has been completed.

March 17, 2008
Mar 17, 2008

Blanchard wins women’s trampoline at 2008 Grenzland Cup

March 17, 2008

Erin Blanchard of Lafayette, La., and Alaina Hebert of Broussard, La., placed first and second, respectively, in 18-and-older women’s trampoline at the Grenzland Cup in Aachen, Germany.

March 17, 2008
Mar 17, 2008

FIG confirms USA’s participation in men’s trampoline at 2008 Olympics

March 17, 2008

The International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) has notified USA Gymnastics that the USA was awarded a berth in men’s trampoline for the 2008 Summer Olympic Games in Beijing, China.

March 13, 2008
Mar 13, 2008

Behind the Team gives fans inside look at competing on the world’s greatest stage

March 13, 2008

USA Gymnastics began its Road to Beijing in New York City’s fabled Madison Square Garden with the Tyson American Cup.

March 12, 2008
Mar 12, 2008

USA wins five medals at Maia Cup

March 12, 2008

Mallory Henthorn of Independence, Mo., and Savannah Shields of Grain Valley, Mo., who train at Acro Explosion, claimed the gold medal in senior women’s pair, and Kyle Bloom and Madeline Bones, both of San Jose, Calif./Aerial Tumbling & AcroGymnastics, won the junior mixed pair title at the Maia Cup in Maia, Portugal.

March 11, 2008
Mar 11, 2008

Olympic, world medalists highlight field for Pacific Rim Championships

March 11, 2008

2004 Olympic all-around champion Paul Hamm, 2006 pommel horse world bronze-medalist Alexander Artemev, and 2001 and 2003 world team silver-medalist Raj Bhavsar lead the U.S. Men’s Team for the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus, March 28-30, in San Jose, Calif.

March 11, 2008
Mar 11, 2008

Olympic, world medalists highlight field for Pacific Rim Championships

March 11, 2008

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March 10, 2008
Mar 10, 2008

Springfield College to host 2008 USA Gymnastics Men’s Collegiate Championships

March 10, 2008

Springfield College will host the 2008 USA Gymnastics Men’s Collegiate Championships, March 28-29, at Blake Arena in Springfield, Mass.

March 9, 2008
Mar 9, 2008

Sender finishes fourth in vault at World Cup in Doha

March 9, 2008

The USA’s David Sender of Arlington Heights, Ill., placed fourth in vault at the World Cup held in Doha, Qatar.

March 9, 2008
Mar 9, 2008

USA sweeps team, all-around titles in Italy

March 9, 2008

The United States won the team titles for both the junior and senior divisions at the Italy-Spain-Poland-USA friendly competition in Jesolo, Italy.

March 7, 2008
Mar 7, 2008

2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships single-session tickets go on sale on March 8

March 7, 2008

Single-session tickets for the 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Gillette Venus, scheduled for March 28-30 in San Jose, Calif., go on sale on Saturday, March 8, at 10 a.m. PT.

March 4, 2008
Mar 4, 2008

USA Gymnastics names 2008 Hall of Fame inductees

March 4, 2008

USA Gymnastics today announced the 2008 class of inductees for the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame.

March 3, 2008
Mar 3, 2008

USA Gymnastics announces team for competition in Italy

March 3, 2008

2007 all-around world champion Shawn Johnson, and two of her teammates from the team that won the 2007 world team title – Samantha Peszek and Bridget Sloan – are among the gymnasts who will compete in the USA-Canada-Italy-Netherlands Friendly Competition on March 8 in Jesolo, Italy.

March 3, 2008
Mar 3, 2008

Retton will enter West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame

March 3, 2008

1984 Olympic all-around champion Mary Lou Retton, the first U.S. woman to win the Olympic all-around, has been voted into the West Virginia Sports Hall of Fame.

March 1, 2008
Mar 1, 2008

USA’s Hamm, Liukin win 2008 Tyson American Cup

March 1, 2008

Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., and Nastia Liukin of Parker, Texas, won the all-around titles at the 2008 Tyson American Cup in front of a crowd of 9,318 at Madison Square Garden in New York City.

March 1, 2008
Mar 1, 2008

USA wins 14 medals at 2008 Gymnix International

March 1, 2008

The United States won a total of 14 medals (six gold, three silver, five bronze) during the two days of competition at the Gymnix International in Montreal Canada.

February 29, 2008
Feb 29, 2008

All-Session tickets for 2008 Visa Championships in Boston go on sale today

February 29, 2008

All-session ticket packages for the 2008 Visa Championships, scheduled for June 5-7 at Agganis Arena at Boston University, go on sale on Friday, Feb. 29, at 10 a.m. ET.

February 27, 2008
Feb 27, 2008

Magnificent Seven are finalists for 2008 U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame class

February 27, 2008

The Magnificent Seven, the 1996 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team that won the team title at the Olympic Games in Atlanta, are among the finalists for the U.S. Olympic Hall of Fame Class of 2008.

February 27, 2008
Feb 27, 2008

“Behind the Team,” A U.S. men take on Las Vegas

February 27, 2008

Amid the bright lights and 24-7 activity and excitement of Vegas, the country’s top U.S. men began moving toward achieving their Olympic dreams with the first event of the year, the 2008 Winter Cup Challenge.

February 25, 2008
Feb 25, 2008

Four athletes each win two events at 2008 Winter Classic

February 25, 2008

Erin Blanchard of Lafayette, La., defended her senior women’s trampoline and synchronized trampoline titles at the 2008 Winter Classic, Feb. 22-23, at the Tulsa Convention Center in Tulsa, Okla.

February 24, 2008
Feb 24, 2008

New York City, Tyson American Cup kick off USA Gymnastics’ Road to Beijing

February 24, 2008

With the 2008 Olympic Games less than six months away, New York City and fabled Madison Square Garden will serve as a colorful and dramatic backdrop when USA Gymnastics begins its Road to Beijing with the Tyson American Cup on March 1 at 11:30 a.m.

February 23, 2008
Feb 23, 2008

Trampoline and tumbling opens 2008 season with Winter Classic in Tulsa, Okla.

February 23, 2008

2007 U.S. trampoline champions Chris Estrada of Lafayette, La., and Brittany Dircks of Orland Park, Ill., are among the USA’s top trampoline and tumbling athletes who open the 2008 season at the Winter Classic, Feb. 22-23, at the Tulsa Convention Center in Tulsa, Okla.

February 23, 2008
Feb 23, 2008

USA wins USA vs Canada competition

February 23, 2008

The USA won the team competition in the USA vs Canada meet, 361.350 to 352.600. Guillermo Alvarez of Denver, who is a member of Team Chevron, won the all-around competition with an 89.100 point total.

February 18, 2008
Feb 18, 2008

USA Gymnastics announces mens assignments for international competitions

February 18, 2008

USA Gymnastics announced men’s assignments for upcoming international competitions.

February 18, 2008
Feb 18, 2008

Wang, Shape win respective divisions at 2008 Rhythmic Challenge

February 18, 2008

Lisa Wang and Marlee Shape, both of Buffalo Grove, Ill./North Shore Rhythmic, won the senior and junior all-around, respectively, at the 2008 Rhythmic Challenge in Colorado Springs, Colo.

February 18, 2008
Feb 18, 2008

Help save the University of Rhode Island Women’s Gymnastics Team

February 18, 2008

University of Rhode Island Athletics officials have announced the URI will drop their gymnastics program and replace it with lacrosse.

February 14, 2008
Feb 14, 2008

2008 Tyson American Cup field represents 33 world, four Olympic medals

February 14, 2008

Representing 33 world (12 gold, 12 silver, nine bronze) and four Olympic medals (two gold, two silver) medals, the athlete roster for the 2008 Tyson American Cup, March 1, at Madison Square Garden in New York City includes many of the top names in gymnastics.

February 12, 2008
Feb 12, 2008

USA Gymnastics names 2008 U.S. Men’s Senior National Team

February 12, 2008

USA Gymnastics named the 2008 U.S. Men’s Senior National Team following the conclusion of the Winter Cup Challenge. The 15 members retain their national team status until the 2008 Visa Championships in May.

February 12, 2008
Feb 12, 2008

Cover Girl and Gillette Venus Join USA Gymnastics in Multi-Year Sponsorship Deal

February 12, 2008

Two of Procter & Gamble’s (NYSE: PG) most prestigious beauty brands that embrace inner and outer beauty and confidence, Cover Girl® and Venus®, today announced a multi-year partnership with USA Gymnastics.

February 12, 2008
Feb 12, 2008

Nowlin will be a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show

February 12, 2008

2007 age-group tumbling world champion Kiara Nowlin of Oxnard, Calif., will be a guest on The Ellen DeGeneres Show airing Wednesday, Feb. 13. Check local listings to confirm times in your locale.

Nowlin won the gold medal in 11-12 year-old girls’ tumbling at the 2007 World Age-Group Competition. At the 2007 Junior Olympic National Championships, she finished first in tumbling and third in double mini-trampoline in the 11-12 year-old Level 10 division. She trains at Waller’s Gym-Jam Academy and is a member of the U.S. Trampoline and Tumbling Junior National Team.
 

February 11, 2008
Feb 11, 2008

Hamm wins all-around at ’08 Winter Cup Challenge

February 11, 2008

Defending Olympic all-around champion Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., won the all-around at the Winter Cup Challenge at the Las Vegas Sports Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

February 8, 2008
Feb 8, 2008

Mazeika nominated as head coach for 2008 U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Olympic Team

February 8, 2008

2004 Olympic head coach Kevin Mazeika of Houston has been selected as the men’s gymnastics head coach for the 2008 Olympic Games by the Men’s Program Committee, which will submit his nomination to the U.S. Olympic Committee for final approval.

February 8, 2008
Feb 8, 2008

Hamm leads after qualification round at 2008 Winter Cup Challenge

February 8, 2008

2004 Olympic all-around champion Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., leads after the first day of competition at the Winter Cup Challenge at the Las Vegas Sports Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

February 7, 2008
Feb 7, 2008

Behind the Team shows that gymnastics is “in the genes”

February 7, 2008

Four of the USA’s top gymnasts spend a lot time with their coaches both at the gym and at home – because they are coached by a parent!

February 4, 2008
Feb 4, 2008

U.S. acrobatic gymnasts to compete in Portugal

February 4, 2008

2007 U.S. women’s pair champions Mallory Henthorn of Independence, Mo., and Savannah Shields of Grain Valley, Mo., who train at Acro Explosion, are among the athletes who will represent the United States at the 2008 Maia Cup in Maia, Portugal, March 8-9.

January 29, 2008
Jan 29, 2008

Top U.S. male gymnasts to compete in 2008 Winter Cup Challenge

January 29, 2008

2008—2007 U.S. all-around champion David Durante, 2004 Olympic all-around champion Paul Hamm, and 2006-07 Tyson American Cup champion Jonathan Horton are among the 13 members of the current U.S. Men’s Senior National Team scheduled to compete in the 2008 Winter Cup Challenge, Feb. 7 and 9, at the Las Vegas Sports Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

January 29, 2008
Jan 29, 2008

JumpStart National Team Named

January 29, 2008

The 2008 JumpStart National Team was named following National Testing in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

January 23, 2008
Jan 23, 2008

Top gymnasts compete in LA Lights Rhythmic Gymnastics Invitational

January 23, 2008

2007 U.S. all-around champion Lisa Wang of Buffalo Grove, Ill., and her 2007 U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships teammates are among the gymnasts who will compete at the LA Lights Rhythmic Gymnastics Invitational

January 19, 2008
Jan 19, 2008

Maia Cup – March 8-9, 2008, Portugal

January 19, 2008

Pairs and groups have been selected to represent the USA at the Maia Cup in Maia, Portugal. The competition will be held March 8-9, 2008 and will host competition for age group, junior, and senior levels.

January 17, 2008
Jan 17, 2008

U.S. Women’s World Championships Team named 2007 USOC Team of the Year

January 17, 2008

The U.S. Women’s World Championships Team that won the team world title was selected as the 2007 U.S. Olympic Committee’s Team of the Year for its accomplishments at the 2007 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Stuttgart, Germany.

January 12, 2008
Jan 12, 2008

2008 Tyson American Cup boasts stellar line up with USA’s best gymnasts

January 12, 2008

The 2008 Tyson American Cup, March 1, at New York’s Madison Square Garden boasts an all-star field, setting the stage for an exciting all-around showdown between the USA’s top stars and some of the best from around the world.

January 12, 2008
Jan 12, 2008

2008 Tyson American Cup boasts stellar line up with USA’s best gymnasts

January 12, 2008

The 2008 Tyson American Cup, March 1, at New York’s Madison Square Garden boasts an all-star field, setting the stage for an exciting all-around showdown between the USA’s top stars and some of the best from around the world.

January 10, 2008
Jan 10, 2008

“Behind the Team” goes back to the future

January 10, 2008

Fans get a glimpse of gymnastics’ future stars in the newest episode of “USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team,” the online series available only on the AT&T blue room Team USA site.