Jessica returns from the Olympic Trials in Minneapolis, where Spencer watched and graded every performance from home. In this episode, we hear directly from the athletes and selection committee member Alicia Sacramone. We discuss:
00:00:00 Jessica just returned from the Paris Olympic Trials in Minneapolis, where Spencer watched and scored every performance from home. In this episode, we hear directly from the athletes and selection committee member Alicia Sacramone. We discuss:
00:00:32 The Paris Olympic women's team is made up of Olympic veterans Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, Suni Lee, and newcomer Hesly Rivera.
Substitutes: Jocelyn Roberson and Lian Wong.
Non-travelling substitutes: Tianna Sumanasekera and Kariya Lincoln
00:5:40 Why are the top-ranked teams not causing controversy this time?
00:10:51 Alicia Sacramone talks about the team selection process and 5th place finisher Hesley Rivera
00:15:22 Adult gymnast trivia and Olympic all-around champions Simone Biles and Suni Lee
00:18:11 Injuries continue to mount, including Cirice Jones, Skye Blakely and Kayla DiCello
19:53 Alicia Sacramone comments on doctor's decision for Cerise Jones to miss night 2
00:22:21 Jordan Childs talks about AC joint sprain, LCL Spain, and fibula fracture
00:35:42 Simone Biles talks Redemption Tour team, age, and confidence
00:38:31:03 Suni Lee talks about age, therapists, and dealing with pain
00:54:39:39 It had its ups and downs, including not being respectful of all the injured athletes and NBC doing something really great with the science.
01:02:57 Heasley Rivera (possibly the first U.S. Olympic gymnast from the Dominican Republic)
The Paris Olympic men's team: Asher Hong, Stephen Nedorosic, Frederick Richard, Brody Malone and Paul Judah
Substitutes: Shane Wiskas and Koy Young
Non-traveling substitutes: Patrick Hoopes, Yul Moldauer, Donnell Wittenberg.
1:24:46 Why Shane Wiskas went home early
The coach of Simone Biles, winner of 15 World Championship and Olympic medals, including an Olympic individual all-around gold medal, is releasing a book. Pre-order Amy Boorman's book now.
- The coach of Simone Biles, winner of 15 World Championship and Olympic medals, including an Olympic individual all-around gold medal, is releasing a book. Pre-order Amy Boorman's book now.
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