Beam Cap-gate Returns

Elite News

• Gabby's back at WOGA
• Baku is done! We discuss who is already locked in for an Olympic spot and what the remaining contenders like Emma Malabuyo need to happen to get Olympic spots of their own
• An important update from the Artistry Corner as Jessica explains why Ellie Black won artistry at 2023 worlds

College Headlines

• Haleigh Bryant got the 4th-highest AA score in college history as LSU re-passed Cal for second in the rankings
• Which of this week's 10s do we consider the realest?
• Beam cap-gate returns with the audacity to afflict Leanne Wong. We discuss what the rule is—and what the rule should be—when a gymnast dismounts the cap right off the beam
• Bracketology update: Why Arkansas' ranking is the most important story over the next two weeks, how that will influence a potential Group of Death at regionals, and what other teams might pay the price
• Choose Your Champion Part 2: Last week we did bars and beam, so now we're choosing our champions among the top-ranked vault and floor workers
• Plus, an important mini-commission on how gymnasts maintain their bikini lines

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