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Not all perfect 10s are created equal
A lone gymnast dressed in red and black stands at the end of the vault runway. The University of Georgia’s Stegeman Coliseum is bursting with screaming gymnastics fans of all ages. The head judge raises a shamrock green flag to signal the gymnast 80 feet away that he’s ready. She approaches the vault table and flies through the air, sticking the landing. Ten thousand fans chant “10! 10! 10!” The score flashes — 9.85. The crowd is silent. Read more.
College gymnastics recruiting age getting younger Four years ago, Elizabeth Pfeiler was just finishing her freshman year of high school. She had retired from gymnastics a couple of months before and was “getting experience points in life” such as performing in school plays and going to prom. It’s four years later and Pfeiler has not only come out of retirement but has reached the highest Junior Olympic level and is working toward earning a spot on a collegiate gymnastics team. She wasn’t even thinking about what classes she might want to take before, and she surely wasn’t thinking about what college she wanted to attend. Read more on Inside Gymnastics.
CrossFit benefits, harms will decide future of fitness craze
While CrossFit has been known to produce many benefits from a physical and mental health-standpoint, it also has many potential dangerous aspects. Not being properly taught how to do certain exercises, moving too fast through a workout or doing movements with improper form are all factors that can lead to injuries in CrossFit. Whether the benefits of CrossFit outweigh the negatives will decide the long-term future of the sport. Read more.
A high school senior in a college world
On May 30, Caroline Brinson will cross the stage in her white graduation dress with the rest of her high school class. But every morning until then, the Academy of the Sacred Heart senior from New Orleans, La., will wake up at 7:15, eat a bowl of cereal, drink some orange juice, and go off to class as a freshman at the University of Georgia. Read more on the Athens-Banner Herald.
Rituals help Gym Dogs excel on bars
Before stepping up to the uneven bars, sophomore Brittany Rogers goes through a ritual. She tapes her hands in the same way she has been since she was 16 years old. She sprays water on her grips — a sort of hand guard gymnasts wear that includes a dowel to help grip. Then sprays the block of chalk to create an even stickier substance. Read more.
Case study: knee injuries in moguls
Knee injuries can happen in any sport. Skiing with no obstacles or bumps can be hard in and of itself. Add in irregular bumps and jumps like in freestyle skiing’s moguls discipline and the athletes are simply asking for knee surgery. With a repetitive motion that is so demanding on the body, it is not surprising that moguls produces injuries from torn ligaments to dislocated kneecaps or anything in between. Read more.
Miller reaches two career milestones in win over Furman
After trailing the entire first half, the No. 23 Georgia women’s basketball team came from behind to defeat Furman 72-48 Tuesday night. Although it wasn’t a blowout win Georgia was expecting, a bright spot came when senior Khaalidah Miller became just the 35th Lady Bulldog to reach 1,000 career points. Read more.
Sports not just a hobby for Jordan
For sophomore Jamari Jordan, sports aren’t just a hobby. They’re an addiction. “I want to quit,” Jordan said. “I really do, but I just can’t. I go to AA meetings for Georgia football because they’re my addiction.” Read more.
Six fumbles prove to be the difference as Clarke Central outlasts Apalachee 43-19
Six fumbles turned a game that looked like a decisive moment in Apalachee’s season into just another route as Clarke Central won the Region 8-AAAAA matchup 43-19 Friday night. Read more.
A lone gymnast dressed in red and black stands at the end of the vault runway. The University of Georgia’s Stegeman Coliseum is bursting with screaming gymnastics fans of all ages. The head judge raises a shamrock green flag to signal the gymnast 80 feet away that he’s ready. She approaches the vault table and flies through the air, sticking the landing. Ten thousand fans chant “10! 10! 10!” The score flashes — 9.85. The crowd is silent. Read more.
College gymnastics recruiting age getting younger Four years ago, Elizabeth Pfeiler was just finishing her freshman year of high school. She had retired from gymnastics a couple of months before and was “getting experience points in life” such as performing in school plays and going to prom. It’s four years later and Pfeiler has not only come out of retirement but has reached the highest Junior Olympic level and is working toward earning a spot on a collegiate gymnastics team. She wasn’t even thinking about what classes she might want to take before, and she surely wasn’t thinking about what college she wanted to attend. Read more on Inside Gymnastics.
CrossFit benefits, harms will decide future of fitness craze
While CrossFit has been known to produce many benefits from a physical and mental health-standpoint, it also has many potential dangerous aspects. Not being properly taught how to do certain exercises, moving too fast through a workout or doing movements with improper form are all factors that can lead to injuries in CrossFit. Whether the benefits of CrossFit outweigh the negatives will decide the long-term future of the sport. Read more.
A high school senior in a college world
On May 30, Caroline Brinson will cross the stage in her white graduation dress with the rest of her high school class. But every morning until then, the Academy of the Sacred Heart senior from New Orleans, La., will wake up at 7:15, eat a bowl of cereal, drink some orange juice, and go off to class as a freshman at the University of Georgia. Read more on the Athens-Banner Herald.
Rituals help Gym Dogs excel on bars
Before stepping up to the uneven bars, sophomore Brittany Rogers goes through a ritual. She tapes her hands in the same way she has been since she was 16 years old. She sprays water on her grips — a sort of hand guard gymnasts wear that includes a dowel to help grip. Then sprays the block of chalk to create an even stickier substance. Read more.
Case study: knee injuries in moguls
Knee injuries can happen in any sport. Skiing with no obstacles or bumps can be hard in and of itself. Add in irregular bumps and jumps like in freestyle skiing’s moguls discipline and the athletes are simply asking for knee surgery. With a repetitive motion that is so demanding on the body, it is not surprising that moguls produces injuries from torn ligaments to dislocated kneecaps or anything in between. Read more.
Miller reaches two career milestones in win over Furman
After trailing the entire first half, the No. 23 Georgia women’s basketball team came from behind to defeat Furman 72-48 Tuesday night. Although it wasn’t a blowout win Georgia was expecting, a bright spot came when senior Khaalidah Miller became just the 35th Lady Bulldog to reach 1,000 career points. Read more.
Sports not just a hobby for Jordan
For sophomore Jamari Jordan, sports aren’t just a hobby. They’re an addiction. “I want to quit,” Jordan said. “I really do, but I just can’t. I go to AA meetings for Georgia football because they’re my addiction.” Read more.
Six fumbles prove to be the difference as Clarke Central outlasts Apalachee 43-19
Six fumbles turned a game that looked like a decisive moment in Apalachee’s season into just another route as Clarke Central won the Region 8-AAAAA matchup 43-19 Friday night. Read more.