Looking Forward To Nationals

Hey guys, if you haven't noticed, I have kinda lacked off on blogging. Because of vacationing, summering, swimming, blah blah blah. But with the school year starting soon, as you know, that is when I blog the most. Anyway, with Nationals right around the corner, and Classics wrapping up, its time to blog.



Classics may be wrapped up, but the commotion has not. I saw Classics, and one word for Simone's Floor: Awesome. Maybe this star didn't peak to early, but then again, Rio's two years away, point is, I was amazed by not just Simone's floor routine (even though THAT was pretty amazing) I was just wowed by her performance in general. Here's what I am looking forward to for Nationals in less than 3 weeks



1. Simone Biles and Kyla Ross fighting it out for the National AA Title- Am I the only one who am amped for this? I mean, sure there's the other girls competing at this competition, but the National Gold and Silver Medals are off limits for them, because for the last year, Kyla Ross and Simone Biles have been slugging it out for Titles. Simone winning the AA over Kyla, who recently became a true all arounder. Simone's drive is to defend her National and World AA Titles, and the floor title she claimed at Worlds as well. Not only does Simone want to make the National Team, She wants to make it as the number one girl. Kyla's motivation: To finally get a gold to put on her wall of silver that Kyla won last year, AA silvers (Worlds and Nationals) Bars silver (Worlds) Beam Silver (Worlds) and a whole bunch of others. Kyla did win beam and bars at Nationals last year and Classics this year, and of course Classic AA medals last year, but in the big stage, nobody takes "Classics" seriously. Kyla wants a World Gold Medal.

2. How Simone Fits in On Vault- As we know, McKayla Maroney is truly the queen of the vault. She will always be, but this year, she wouldn't able to prove it to all those first time gymnastics watchers. Thats right, we lost the World's favorite vaulter to injuries. McKayla said that she will be out for the rest of the season. Which saddens us. But as gymnastics experts, we can't think about one sole gymnast, so let me talk about Simone Biles again, she is the silver medalist in the vaulting finals. But with the gold medalist gone, how will Simone fit in? She is trying to get the Yurchenko double back done. Can this be Simone's year to win vault, and get one named after her without having to fight for the spotlight with McKayla? We'll just have to wait and see.


3. The Polina Schennikova Devastation- I have waited forever to see Polina turn senior, but like Mac, she is out. What other New-Year Senior will replace the talent?


4. Gabby Douglas Returns?- I've heard some rumors about Gabby coming back, and even though I am about 22% behind her comeback, it'll be interesting to see how this London AA Champ bounces back.