Olympic Trials Reaction (Part 1)
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- Опубликовано: 2 июл 2024
- WE HAVE OUR OLYMPIC TEAMS! We are unpacking all of the glory, greatness, and heartbreak we witnessed at Olympic Trials weekend. This week we're diving into the women's competition. Don't forget to tune in to Part 2 next week for the men's recap!
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I'm so excited for the returning olympians to be able to do this with their family and supporters present this time around! Hezley is in good hands with these mama bears ❤
And one grandma!
Do you think the Suni will get AA gold again? Or will it be Simone.
@@tigertank06 Simone obviously
@fragilexmom9511 suni has a chance for Silver is she has a perfect meet!
@@tv-21 True. Provided she passes qualifiers.
You could feel the depth of support from the crowd through the screen at home.
Trials was nail biting!! The athletes performed beautifully!! I wished they all could go to Paris. Simone’s standing ovation 👏 was amazing ❤. Suni , Jade and Jordan rose to the occasion. And Hezley “Wow” . To be so young and under that extreme pressure. I’m so proud of these athletes. I wish for a speedy recovery for Skye , Shilese, and Kayla. They worked so hard. I cried when they cried. However at the end of the day we have an amazing Olympic team!! ❤🤸♀️🤸♀️🤸♀️❤️❤️
Hezly said she considered herself an underdog and didn't feel pressure, just went out and did her job.
Kathy nailed it when she talked about the pyramid of building blocks for all of the athletes out there. Every great athlete pushes the other to be their absolute best. It is really special to see the top athletes reaching down to bring others up, those down a few reaching up to support and ultimately the community and crowd at OT just pushing the energy to elevate all of the athletes. I loved seeing the 7th, 8th, 9th , and 10th place athletes getting their hugs in with the top finishers. They ALL matter!
I cried watching Jocelyn's floor as well. I cried listening to you talk about it.
been waiting all day for this!
Hezly went 8 for 8 at Nationals too! One of the very few gymnasts who didn’t fall at both Nationals or Trials!
She fell apart at classic and placed 24th. Then to 2nd on day 2 (trials).
Leanne is incredible. I wanted what she wanted. I admit I wanted all of the Tokyo Team, in full ride to Paris. I didn't know how it would happen, if it could happen, but I wanted her on the team. I also understood that it may not happen so I had to get my mind right. I'm pretty good at course correction and making adjustments in the midst of chaos. But she's an amazing professional and her future is so bright.
Same. Leanne is so special and I just can't help but to deeply admire not only her amazing gymnastics, but her incredible character. And she held nothing back this trials! I mean, throwing the Cheng?!! Just incredible of her to do that! And I know she is an alternate, but she is still "on the team" as far as I'm concerned, because we all know how CRUCIAL olympic alternates are! So I feel like we are in such good hands having Leeanne and Josc as backups.
@@SquirtlePower809I just wish they got medals as alternates. It must be so hard to mentally be there and accept that you can’t compete. I love every ounce of Leanne’s being. She is a beautiful person, and a beautiful gymnast.
@taylorburtis oh absolutely agree! I have been such a Leanne and Suni stan for so long. And keep in mind-- just like trials, we NEVER KNOW what will happen. So we need Leanne and Josc ready to jump in at any moment. We have used our alternates many times in the past. So they truly are CRUCIAL to our team success. Also, I could be wrong, but don't alternates get medals as well if the team gets one? I know they don't get it during the ceremony, but I thought they get one to take home with them?
@@SquirtlePower809 No; I believe some countries will award alternate medals at other competitions, but not at the Olympics. Olympic alternates aren't considered to be officially part of the team or officially Olympians, and basically cease to exist, unfortunately, from a competition standpoint as soon as qualifications begin. From that point on, nobody can be subbed in and teams are locked, even if injuries occur later. Alternates aren't allowed to either stay in or train in Olympic facilities and essentially just become regular spectators. It's a huge achievement to even get to that point, but I believe quite a few alternates from many countries have spoken about how mentally difficult it is as well.
@@laurasenz oh wow, really?? I did not know that at all! Are you sure about some of this? Because I am pretty certain I have heard several interviews where they have talked about all of the athletes (including alternates) training together and doing podium trainings, etc. Cause they have to be ready to step in for injury right?
@43:36, thanks Bridget and Kathy for saying this. Alicia spoke of this in the post selection interview on USA Today, about the maths fell in the rank order of AA. I predicted this based on the performances of past, seniority/experience, strategic upgrades. But I'm sure people will whine and whine about the top 5 and call Alicia a fibber. But the truth is this was aligning. The universe has spoken.
Joscelyn Roberson is by far "teacher's pet" for me. She would be sitting right by my desk, like my helper. I just know it. She is absolutely adorable and a powerful pint sized talent. She's made an incredible return and with cleaner gymnastics. She is living her dreams. I couldn't be more proud. She's heading to the Razorbacks. We know she will have the leadership of two Olympians. But I think she's going to put a spell on the Hogs. I do. I'm claiming it.
There are so many who wanted Josc. I have been fielding the comments and we've all agreed that Josc is our girl and she was right on the cusp of making this team. Her bars vs Hezly's fall a little short.
Here's the deal. Because her FX and her VT and being on the cusp, her being a first alt., makes sense. We do not know what this evening will bring or up to the last moments before the team quals/finals. But she is very proud of her work and that she's right where she dreamed she could be. That cute little girl whose hero was Simone, is living her dream. I have never seen anyone so overcome with gratitude in their aura. Amazing things are going to align for her. I feel it.
There was talent in spades. I'm still so overwhelmed in watching. There are some gymnasts who will have some outstanding college experiences that are primed to go with intent letters in hand.
You heard it from me. International/World meets and being selected to a national team is the ticket to NCAA. This is a new day and soon the Olympics for women's artistic gymnastics is going to have to do somethings to get the ladies to even want that route. This is a different era for professional gymnasts and NCAA.
Absolutely agree! Joscelyn has been such a steady climber these last few years and such a fighter. And I'm SO SO SO PROUD to see the 1001 ways she improved leading up to trials. She put in the work. She made the effort. And she is being rewarded for that! I also agree that alternate is the right spot for her this year, since we really needed Hezley bars/beam more than another vault/floor worker. But I feel really confident with her and Leeanne as our safety nets.
As excited as I am for the Olympics, I'm almost more excited in some ways for the next quad lolz! We have soooooo many rising stars and possible returning powerhouses that it should be an incredible next 4 years!
And also, yes a lot of couch analysts are already complaining about AA order being the selection process, but they simply don't realize that the math doesn't lie. It just so happened (due to several heartbreaking injuries) that the highest scoring team was 1-5 and 6-7 were the next 2 athletes with the most helpful routines for backups.
Josc post college is going to be a whole new animal on bars. I love that kid and I can’t wait to see her at LA28
I’ve been checking everyday for this! 😅
'She is being the best SIMONE that she can be' --
Absolutely!!!!!
I love these ladies can keep competing into their twenties. The ladies that are so good but didn't make the team this year can very legitimately try again in four years. No more throwing away athletes after they reach 16 and puberty. They're stronger and better. Better training, better nutrition, better coaching.
When I saw jade muscle through that handstand on uneven bars night 2 I was like 😱 on an event that she knew they weren’t going to use her on, a fall that would not have really mattered, she showed grit and under the glare of Olympic pressure and knew she wanted to hit 8 for 8
I was at home fist clenched, saying "fight Jade, fight". 😩 Whew!
My heart goes out to Sky, Shilese and Kayla. I pray they all have a speedy recovery and blessed careers. Bless the US Olympic teams and I’m wishing they have the best of luck!
I guess this will mean a packed field in 2028 especially if Jade, Suni or Jordan decide to go again.
THEY SHOULD BE CALLED THE FIGHTING FIVE!!!!!!!!!
This event seemed to turn out exactly as it should be. I really wanted to see Tiana in Paris, at least as an alternate, because her presence, as well as her gymnastics, are Olympian.
But another reason for this is that, over the years, I’ve seen how important it is to have a “next generation” athlete in the mix for the Olympics to lead the cadre for the next 4 years. Hezley is such a refreshing choice: I love her gymnastics, too, and wow, she’s been such a great representative of the USA already.
Tiana and Hezley are going to be PHENOMS next quad. They really are our future! And with Skye and Shilese as the experienced leaders, USA is well set for years to come!! And who knows who else may stay around in elite?! We may very well see Gabby, Kayla, Leeanne, Suni, Jade, Jordan, and some others for LA 2028. In either case, I think it's safe to say we have extraordinary depth and talent!
All great points. But seeing as 2028 is a homeland Olympics, I’m anticipating several of the veterans hanging on for another quadrennium to try to make the team for LA. Simone? Jade? Jordan? Wouldn’t surprise me if we see them in the next Trials.
@@seensay2132 I don't expect any to return but Hezly and Josc. for LA28
@@creating1_c1999 I disagree simply because trying to compete at a homeland Olympics is Extra Special. It will definitely attract more than just the youngsters to stick around. And especially for the veterans beginning with Simone, they absolutely WILL have deep pocket sponsors throw big money at them to stick around and go for LA2028.
@@creating1_c1999I feel they will pay Simone to hang around for LA…
I'd also like to acknowledge what a treasure Kathy Johnson Clarke is. Thank you Bridget for doing these podcasts with Kathy. I cannot imagine the forthcoming NCAA season without Kathy's sage commentary. (No shade to Li Li, certainly she has made a fantastic mark thus far); but can we take a moment and consider what USAG would be like with Kathy Johnson Clarke at its helm? Kathy has tremendous experience, she has monumental passion, mammoth wisdom, epic mother vibes, she has resounding respect from the gymnastics community and the public, not to mention her gargantuan vocabulary. Anyone who knows Kathy knows that she is queen of the 'gymnastics is an artistic sport' mountain, yet the way that she discusses Jade's progress, dedication, and quite resolution... Kathy has succeeded in making me become OK with the fact that Jade made it onto the team (for her 2nd go at the Olympics), instead of someone like Jocelyn, who has many of the same strengths, but with more engaging artistry. Ladies, THANK YOU for providing such comfort, escape, insight, analysis, and perspective for us lovers of gymnastics.
That Hunger Games almost had the amazing crowd of a Gators meet :)
The level of gymnastics has skyrocketed! Can we talk about all these injuries and why it might be unrealistic to jam Classics/Championships/Trials just weeks apart from each other and expect Our best to stay healthy enough to make the team?
Thank you so much, you two ladies! You are better than therapy!!
Once again, thank you so much for this lovely podcast!
I have to comment before even finishing the whole evaluation.... Simone is the most her true self that I have ever seen! I genuinely hope that she can continue to block out the noise in Paris and continue to be that true self. I loved that you commented on her sitting on podium after her floor routine! I noticed the same and thought the same! Can you even imagine how exhausting that floor routine is???!!! Watching track and field interviews 5 minutes after a sprint and they are still gasping through it! She is human, but just barely! I stand by my opinion that Jade is most improved in every way. Her form on vault is WAY better! And she is weirdly flexible in her leaps for being SO naturally tight (you know what I mean if you know what I mean). Her artistry is SO much improved along with her overall confidence (NCAA 100%). Hezly is AWESOME! Despite EVERYTHING that she is capable of, I cannot get past the simple beauty of the one dance move on beam where she contracts her chest and then extends her arms out in front of her to the most elegant finished pose, extended all the way through her fingers with the lift of her chin. This just makes me tingle EVERY single time! Josc! Just WOW!
You are doing really well here Bridget, do keep going please !
Just love your podcast so very much!!! I really couldn’t wait for your analysis!!
I was in the arena all 4 days and it was incredible. I don't think people realize MN is a strong gymnastic state so the crowd was very passionate and knowledgeable. Two of the 4 Tokyo team members were from MN.
I absolutely agree that Josc really let her elation with her performance shine.She didn't seem to care about the ranking , she just seemed so happy with her performance in every way! What an improvement in confidence on all of her landings. She really TRUSTED her body and her training in this meet. I was just overjoyed for her! Leanne is WORLD CLASS! I hope she has the best experience with this team. Her gymnastics is beautiful and every time she finished a routine I saw a flash of her joy! She is a rock. She will always be an example of beautifully executed gymnastics with the slow burn quality that makes you appreciate the combination of incredibly hard work with immense, but understated talent.
I couldn't have said it any better.
Ugh I have SO MANY things to say and so many feelings about this Trials. Let me start with I absolutely LOVE the "Phoenix Five" name and we really need to try to get that trending!
Next, my heart still hurts for Skye, Kayla, and Shilese. It might soubd weird, but i feel the worst for Kayla, because of how many times she has tried to fight for spots and the number of times she was either an alternate or just didn't make it. And this time it really looked like she was going. I don't think she will return tbh, but you never know. Skye and Shilese i know will be back. They are still so young and have so much to give.
I adore all the members of the team and am soooo happy for them all, but i have a special place in my heart for Suni. This girl beat all of the odds stacked against her. Overcoming not one, but TWO kidney diseases with doctors telling you that you will never do gymnastics again?? And yet she fought with every ounce of her spirit to overcome and she had SO MANY people doubting her or counting her out (i can't even count the sheer number of comments I have personally seen online from people saying Suni had no chance of making it. Saying she didn't have the stamina. Saying she didn't have the skills. Saying that she didn't have enough time. Saying so many things!) but i knew better! I KNEW Suni could and WOULD make this team. Her gymnastics is truly in a league of its own. I know we all talk about Simone 24/7, and for good reason cause she is the GOAT, but Suni is also a GOAT just in a different way. Her gymnastics is not only incredible difficult, it is the MOST GORGEOUS that i have ever seen personally. It is ethereal and otherworldy the way that she moves. It is art. And maybe it is just me, but I actually think we should seriously consider using her floor routine in team finals!!! It scored 13.85 already and we KNOW she can upgrade her second and third pass, so she will easily get a 14.2-14.3 on floor. I just feel more confident in her ability to avoid artistry deductions.
Anyhow, they are all so incredible and my heart is so full and excited for them to be PHOENIX FIVE in Paris!!
Go USA 🇺🇸
I think Jade, Jordan, Suni, and Simone are: The Gang Of Roses
I think they should write a manual, teach a masterclass, training camp, something...there's a lot of sport intelligence there and too many are missing it by going off of their personal biases.
Nothing about this team presented doubts for me. I didn't know what was going to happen and with the injuries...but I felt it was going to look like this. Many were doubters about 3/5 and still are. These are emotional responses because they want their participatory awardee on the team. Everything from claiming some are old, overmedalled, and need to let others shine doesn't equal a strong or the strongest team. And to try to call this team "not the strongest" in the same breath as demanding limits on strong repeaters is asinine to me.
It's silly to even wish for a weaker team just to have your personal favorite is weird.
But for those of us who "study the students" see there is more to many of these gymnasts and they show up and peak right when they need to.
If anyone doesn't know what peaking means, I hope they watched and learned. If they missed, maybe my #GangofRoses will teach a masterclass on it.
I've been telling everyone for 2 years -"Do NOT rule out Hezly Rivera!!'.....
This was a great podcast! Thank you.
Kathy Johnson - you and Kim Zmeskal are my all-time favorite gymnasts. Absolutely beautiful quality. Great to watch you on this
Jade and Jordan and Josc!! My heart!!!
Thanks for this podcast. So glad to have an actual voice of gymnastics podcast to listen to other than that “joke” of one that claims to be the number one in the galaxy. Love hearing your opinions!
I was in the audience! ❤ 2:12
this was a beautiful description of this competition and this team. Tokyo was something I was looking forward to at a pretty drake time, and as soon as I saw those empty stands and awkward practices - I was already stripped of the joy. So excited to see these women get another experience.
Thank you, Kathy and Bridget, so much for your compassion and insight. And on the subject of researching what may be behind the injuries, please get the message to those who can do an investigation, that it seems so many gymnasts we are hearing about, both in the US and internationally, are sustaining Achilles injuries. From a physical therapist's point of view, I would wish for studies to include athlete injuries we are not hearing about publicly, equipment and environment, taping techniques, alignment, whether proper warmup/ shoes/ and plyometrics may be a factor, hydration, whether skills are being pushed at the last moments and perhaps if those skill intensities/ equipment/ and resiliency of the human body may be at a limit for some athletes, technique, and whether there is any commonality such as certain medications that may be approved for use but may have increased risk of tendon injuries. Additionally, I really appreciate your comments in a past episode, Kathy, regarding ballet and other dance training as well as training for the feet. It seems in the past several years that there are stunningly beautiful gymnasts who have very tight feet and ankles and who have running mechanics that do not match the extraordinary gymnastic skills they are performing. Perhaps a focus on the fundamentals can find its resurgence. There are many parallels to ballet and during the 50's-80's, the quality of fundamentals in ballet was much higher than we often see now. It seems there may be a correlation with gymnastics and figure skating as well.
phoenix five has SUCH a good ring to it
hey hey love love love yall
Ladies, if I had one bit of feedback for this podcast, I would request slightly less fluffy feelings talk, and a little more hard-core gymnastics analysis. I think us gym nerds understand that all of these women are queens so I totally understand the fan girling, and I love your positivity! But, I’m looking to hear more technical talk,how their chances stack up against international field, like Suni’s bars for example… now seeing where she’s at, what are her chances for gold. Talk numbers. Why did Hezly make the most sense when you consider various team scenarios with the other potential choices they could have made. Just my personal preference. I don’t mean to be rude in any way. Just a bit of feedback. 💗
I couldn’t agree more. LOVING this though but most def agree ❤
Oh this is nice. You guys might be sort of like "The Skating Lesson" you tube channel for figure skating, I guess?
How did I not know THE Bridget Sloan had a YT!??!! Adhd mom probs!
I am 5 months behind...couldn't believe it myself. I think I discovered it early Spring.
I was so impressed with simones beam routine. Yes, she fell, but otherwise everything was stellar. Before and after the fall, she was tight, focused and clean. Made all of her connections, right? Amd finished with her usual beautiful dismount, chest up and high and almost stuck.
And it was in the green. Suni with the higher start value fell, hers in red, thus a lot of her bonuses were broken in that fall and almost fall.
Did bridget say … “olympic chiles”? Cuz i agree lol
josc scored her highest ever AA at trials day 1, and then broke her own record to score even higher on day 2!
Preventing an achilles injury is a pipe dream....you may be able to strengthen the ligament through preparation but to eradicate the injury is an impossibility. Some things just are
What was with the Gen Z nbc studio editor who kept flipping the camera back and forth during the speeches! They completely missed Suni breaking down into tears because they had no patience with the feed!
I wonder if other teams will exploit team USA’s perceived weaknesses: Simone(older), Suni(health issues), Jade and Jordan(inconsistencies), Hezley(inexperience).
@Nixmathis A team can change routines in order to get better scores individually and overall. We’re seen it in past Olympics.
@@tigertank06 US is sending their best WAGs, they didn't leave anyone off of the roster. Every country has weaknesses and strengths. They aren't saving their best to see who is selected. They select their best. Everyone knows who the medal contenders are globally. We expect to see them. This is a meet of the best. It's no secret. I truly don't get the question.
Are we sure Suni wasn't attending to her kidney problems when she left the building? I saw her do that at the Classics.
Phoenix Five is a TERRIBLE name. The reasoning makes sense but it sounds soooo stupid. I hope that's not what they go with.