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From the Vault: Svetlana Khorkina 1996 Uneven Bars
One of the most successful female gymnasts of all time, Svetlana Khorkina received a total of seven Olympic medals and twenty World Championships medals over her career. This video is from her Uneven Bar routine at the 1996 Olympics where Khorkina has been commended for her recovery and seemingly flawless routine after grazing her…
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State Events November 7th-13th
Australian State Gymnastics Events November 7th-13th. Let us know if you’re attending any of these events or if we’ve missed something that you will be attending!
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Breathing techniques for Calm and Focus with Dr. Sue Jackson
This week, Dr. Sue Jackson takes a look at the ways breathing techniques can benefit athletes in achieving a calm and focused mind, therefore, achieving their best results. Breathing – for calm & focus While we are always breathing, we are often not aware of how we are breathing. Breathing is the gateway to…
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From the Vault: Larisa Latynina 1960 Summer Olympics
The 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome saw Larisa Latynina fast becoming a favourite of the gymnastics world. She led the Soviet gymnasts in taking the first four places in the all-round event and secured them a definite win. This floor routine defended her gold title and accompanied her silvers in balance beam and uneven…
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October 30th-November 6th State Events
Check out the events happening near you this week! Don’t forget to message us if we’ve missed an event you’re attending this week!
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Psychological Imagery and Visualisation for Gymnasts with Dr. Sue Jackson
This week, sports Psychologist Dr. Sue Jackson takes us through the physical and mental benefits of taking time to mentally prepare for routines and performances and the most beneficial ways to master this technique. Imagery Imagery, or Visualisation, is a popular psychological skill used by gymnasts looking for a mental edge. For anyone who…
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October 18th-24th State Events
We’re a bit early on this weeks event upload! But that gives you time to see what’s going on near you this week! Don’t forget to leave a comment letting us know if you’re attending anything listed or if we missed anything!
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From the Vault: Shannon Miller
Shannon Miller performs with unmatched elegance and grace -flying through the air in a seemingly effortless manner. Miller now spends her time partnering with brands that focus on inspiring healthy living in young athletes and supporting struggling women. How do you think this particular routine compares to the routines of today? Leave a comment…
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Insta-famous: Lia
Our new segment “Insta-famous” features one of our Instagram followers every week and takes a close look at how they use social media for their gymnastics journey. Our first insta-famous post features Instagram user @lia._.flipzz ! Lia’s Instagram includes videos she’s filmed at home with the help of her favourite products. Lia says she…
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October 10th-17th State Events
Don’t forget to let us know if you’re attending one of these events or if there’s something we missed!