http://www.federginnastica.it/immagini/archivio/articoli/foto_articolo_3295.pdf
Shawn Johnson has cemented her place as the favorite for Olympic All-Around Gold, but the rest of the Americans failed to deliver spectacular performances. Peszek's consistency and improvement on bars is notable, but she failed to repeat her spectacular beam performance.
Bridget Sloan didn't compete after injuring herself in warm-ups. There is no word about the severity of the injury, but it is a shame for her to lose out on a chance to gain international experience and impress Martha Karolyi.
With Worley's injury and mistake-ridden performances at the American Cup, Bieger being beaten on the Uneven Bars by Shawn Johnson and Memmel's mention of shoulder problems on her blog, this opens the door even further for Ashley Preiss.
The USA needs to fill a hole on the Uneven Bars in order to be able to compete with the Chinese women and their home court advantage.
On a positive note, things are looking good for 2009 and beyond. Jordan Wieber, Chelsea Davis, Sam Shapiro, Mattie Larson and Rebecca Bross are getting stronger and stronger. The USA shouldn't suffer the same drop off experienced after the 1996 Olympic win.
Monday, March 10, 2008
How Dreamy Is Kurt Browning?
Kurt has now found a home for orphaned puppies...
http://www.680news.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20080309_113519_632
It is hard to believe that it was 20 years ago that he became the first man to land a quad (Sorry Evan, not you.)
He could still land it 10 years later.
You know a skater is talented when they don't need jumps to be spectacular.
http://www.680news.com/news/local/article.jsp?content=20080309_113519_632
It is hard to believe that it was 20 years ago that he became the first man to land a quad (Sorry Evan, not you.)
He could still land it 10 years later.
You know a skater is talented when they don't need jumps to be spectacular.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
Results From Italy-Poland-Spain-U.S.A. Quad Meet
Senior Team
1. USA 179.05
2. Italy 177.95
3. Spain 151.05
4. Poland 150.10
Senior All-Around
1. Shawn Johnson USA 61.700 (15.200 VT (DTY), 16.200 BB, 15.000 FX)
2. Vanessa Ferrari ITA 60.100 (Only vaulted an FTY, 15.450 UB, 15.800 BB)
3. Samantha Peszek USA 59.050 (Fell on BB)
4. Lia Parolari ITA 58.300
5. Carlotta Giovannini ITA 58.250
6. Chelsea Davis USA 57.700
7. Lenika De Simone ESP 57.150
8. Francesca Benolli ITA 56.450
9. Olivia Courtney USA 56.000
10. Monica Bergamelli ITA 55.500
11. Naomi Ruiz ESP 55.400
12. Sara Bradaschia ITA 54.400
13. Joanna Litewka 50.700
14. Gabriela Janik POL 50.350
15. Marta Pihan POL 49.650
Junior Team
1. USA 181.050
2. Italy 172.100
3. Romania 166.000
4. Spain 158.400
Junior All-Around
1. Jordyn Wieber USA 60.900
2. Rebecca Bross USA 60.500
3. Paola Galante ITA 58.300
4. Rebecca Clark USA 57.350
5t. Samantha Shapiro USA 57.000
5t. Elisabetta Preziosa ITA 57.000
7. Andrea La Spada ITA 56.650
8. Ana Porgras ROM 55.850
9. Morgan Smith USA 55.800
10. Serena Licchetta ITA 55.050
11. Amelia Racea ROM 54.950
12. Eleonora Rando ITA 54.550
13. Ana M. Izurieta ESP 54.150
14. Diana Chelaru ROM 53.500
15. Loredana Sabau ROM 53.250
16. Valentina Scarpin ITA 51.950
17. Vanessa Sanchez ESP 51.650
18. Anna Serra ESP 51.500
19. Cintia Rodriguez ESP 50.400
20. Claudia Vila ESP 47.750
1. USA 179.05
2. Italy 177.95
3. Spain 151.05
4. Poland 150.10
Senior All-Around
1. Shawn Johnson USA 61.700 (15.200 VT (DTY), 16.200 BB, 15.000 FX)
2. Vanessa Ferrari ITA 60.100 (Only vaulted an FTY, 15.450 UB, 15.800 BB)
3. Samantha Peszek USA 59.050 (Fell on BB)
4. Lia Parolari ITA 58.300
5. Carlotta Giovannini ITA 58.250
6. Chelsea Davis USA 57.700
7. Lenika De Simone ESP 57.150
8. Francesca Benolli ITA 56.450
9. Olivia Courtney USA 56.000
10. Monica Bergamelli ITA 55.500
11. Naomi Ruiz ESP 55.400
12. Sara Bradaschia ITA 54.400
13. Joanna Litewka 50.700
14. Gabriela Janik POL 50.350
15. Marta Pihan POL 49.650
Junior Team
1. USA 181.050
2. Italy 172.100
3. Romania 166.000
4. Spain 158.400
Junior All-Around
1. Jordyn Wieber USA 60.900
2. Rebecca Bross USA 60.500
3. Paola Galante ITA 58.300
4. Rebecca Clark USA 57.350
5t. Samantha Shapiro USA 57.000
5t. Elisabetta Preziosa ITA 57.000
7. Andrea La Spada ITA 56.650
8. Ana Porgras ROM 55.850
9. Morgan Smith USA 55.800
10. Serena Licchetta ITA 55.050
11. Amelia Racea ROM 54.950
12. Eleonora Rando ITA 54.550
13. Ana M. Izurieta ESP 54.150
14. Diana Chelaru ROM 53.500
15. Loredana Sabau ROM 53.250
16. Valentina Scarpin ITA 51.950
17. Vanessa Sanchez ESP 51.650
18. Anna Serra ESP 51.500
19. Cintia Rodriguez ESP 50.400
20. Claudia Vila ESP 47.750
Notes From USFSA Teleconferences With The USOC
Tanith Belbin
Missed Four Continents so that she could have time to recover from a knee injury (Torn LCL—Right Knee) she sustained before U.S. Nationals. With South Korea so far away, thought it would be best to stay home and prepare. Feel the most prepared they’ve ever felt going into a World Championships and feel they have an excellent shot at winning gold.
Had been training both the Austrian Waltz and the Argentine Tango before the Argentine Tango was drawn at Junior Worlds. Are aware that the compulsory dance hasn’t been their strength in the past, but they’ve spent considerable time training the compulsory dance and feel like it can be a strength at Worlds. They don’t want to be playing catch-up after the compulsory dance any more.
Really trained as hard as they could through the summer, they’re more focused, have better programs and are finally comfortable with the new system.
Thinks the Russians and French are very strong teams.
Haven’t changed any elements in the programs, but have changed the composition of the beginning of the Original Dance.
Thinks U.S. Ice Dancing has had this growth coming for a long time. Thinks the Olympics will put U.S. Ice Dancers on the map. Thinks they’ve needed their competitors to push them and have found it very motivating to have Nationals feel like a highly competitive event.
Plans to join the final 12 stops of Stars On Ice and may join up with Canadian Stars On Ice. May go abroad to Japan to do a few shows. They have also seen the benefits of training in the summer and are planning on being home more, while still attempting to earn a living. They’ll be back on the ice with Igor by the second week of April. They’re excited to be home more, take their skating to the next level, and perform in domestic shows on the weekends.
Thinks Samuelson and Bates have a talent for lifts, creative choreography and innovative movements.
Evan Lysacek
Thought it was important to go to Four Continents.
Working with three new trainers and a dietician. Had trained the same way for five years.
Feeling stronger, refreshed and thinks he’s skating better than he has in a long time.
Not ultra concerned with results this year. Thinks “the quad” is the brand in the sport right now since the sport doesn’t have a 6.0 right now.
Thinks the value of the quad should be analyzed and given more credit. Says he thinks they’re looking at the value of the quad and upgrading it or adding a bonus.
Was eating low carb before. Didn’t have enough time to have a full meal before. Is now eating ¾ vegetables and 1/4 meat at every meal. Drinking whole meal shakes and Excelerade.
Body fat percentage was below 4.0% before. Has always weighed around 170 lbs.
Joining the cast of Stars On Ice after worlds. Will be competing at the Japan Open on April 20th. Booked through the end of May. (SOI is obvious as Evan is represented by IMG)
Says that Daisuke Takahasi is the favorite politically.
Has taken out a Double Axel and added a Triple Flip as his last jump. One of his Triple-Triple combinations will now be a Triple-Double, but it should give him two extra points. Lori Nichol changed a part of his music in the beginning of the Free Skate.
Hasn’t thought about music for next season yet. Leaves music up to Lori Nichol and Frank Carroll.
Kimmie Meissner
Really trying to getting her confidence level back up and feeling consistent with her jumps and programs. Knows she can do better.
Knew she needed a change and Mr. Callaghan offered to help her. Spent a week or two by herself after Nationals and then moved down to Florida. (Kimmie and Mr. Callaghan are both represented by Yuki Saegusa of IMG, so it made sense that they got in touch so quickly.)
Helps her to relax and be positive, yet serious. Has worked on everything with Mr. Callaghan. They’ve worked on correcting the edge of her Triple Flip and having a higher 2nd triple in her Triple-Triple combinations in order to avoid under-rotating the jumps.
Mr. Callaghan doesn’t have to train Kimmie because she trains herself and is a very disciplined skater.
Lost confidence after winning the 2006 World Championships because she felt that she had to be perfect every time.
Mr. Callaghan thinks more advanced notice should be given to every rule change.
Johnny Weir
Eyes Daisuke Takahashi as the favorite. Also named Voronov, Verner, and Joubert as strong competitors.
Wants to do a clean short with maximum levels and high component scores. Only attempting a Quad Toe in the long program. Has been training the Triple Lutz+Double Toe+Double Loop combo in his long program. Wants to do quads in both programs next year.
Is considering using a classic dance or waltz where he can perform both the female and male roles. Would love to work with Mikhail Baryshnikov and see what he can bring to the ice.
Is honored that the men will be closing the 2008 World Championships.
Doesn’t want to be double billed like the heroines of Chicago.
Says spins are much more taxing than jumps. Says skaters are dizzy after spins and the ‘lick your blade’ spins make it difficult to breathe. Thinks one spin and one jump pass should be eliminated in order to give skaters more time to express themselves. Finds footwork and spirals to be exciting elements.
Will be touring with Champions On Ice in Japan in June, July and August. Will be a part of the Figure Skating in Harlem event on March 31st. Wasn’t invited to do Stars On Ice. Is currently talking to Ilia Averbukh and Evgeny Plushenko about performing in their shows in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Will be training in Moscow at Katok Olympiskii with Elena Tchaikovskaya's group until March 18th.
Saw Plushenko perform on Satellite TV. Didn’t think Plushenko looks up to his usual standard. He says Plushenko is quick at getting in shape, but may struggle with putting his nose to the grindstone and realizing that he won’t just be handed things.
Missed Four Continents so that she could have time to recover from a knee injury (Torn LCL—Right Knee) she sustained before U.S. Nationals. With South Korea so far away, thought it would be best to stay home and prepare. Feel the most prepared they’ve ever felt going into a World Championships and feel they have an excellent shot at winning gold.
Had been training both the Austrian Waltz and the Argentine Tango before the Argentine Tango was drawn at Junior Worlds. Are aware that the compulsory dance hasn’t been their strength in the past, but they’ve spent considerable time training the compulsory dance and feel like it can be a strength at Worlds. They don’t want to be playing catch-up after the compulsory dance any more.
Really trained as hard as they could through the summer, they’re more focused, have better programs and are finally comfortable with the new system.
Thinks the Russians and French are very strong teams.
Haven’t changed any elements in the programs, but have changed the composition of the beginning of the Original Dance.
Thinks U.S. Ice Dancing has had this growth coming for a long time. Thinks the Olympics will put U.S. Ice Dancers on the map. Thinks they’ve needed their competitors to push them and have found it very motivating to have Nationals feel like a highly competitive event.
Plans to join the final 12 stops of Stars On Ice and may join up with Canadian Stars On Ice. May go abroad to Japan to do a few shows. They have also seen the benefits of training in the summer and are planning on being home more, while still attempting to earn a living. They’ll be back on the ice with Igor by the second week of April. They’re excited to be home more, take their skating to the next level, and perform in domestic shows on the weekends.
Thinks Samuelson and Bates have a talent for lifts, creative choreography and innovative movements.
Evan Lysacek
Thought it was important to go to Four Continents.
Working with three new trainers and a dietician. Had trained the same way for five years.
Feeling stronger, refreshed and thinks he’s skating better than he has in a long time.
Not ultra concerned with results this year. Thinks “the quad” is the brand in the sport right now since the sport doesn’t have a 6.0 right now.
Thinks the value of the quad should be analyzed and given more credit. Says he thinks they’re looking at the value of the quad and upgrading it or adding a bonus.
Was eating low carb before. Didn’t have enough time to have a full meal before. Is now eating ¾ vegetables and 1/4 meat at every meal. Drinking whole meal shakes and Excelerade.
Body fat percentage was below 4.0% before. Has always weighed around 170 lbs.
Joining the cast of Stars On Ice after worlds. Will be competing at the Japan Open on April 20th. Booked through the end of May. (SOI is obvious as Evan is represented by IMG)
Says that Daisuke Takahasi is the favorite politically.
Has taken out a Double Axel and added a Triple Flip as his last jump. One of his Triple-Triple combinations will now be a Triple-Double, but it should give him two extra points. Lori Nichol changed a part of his music in the beginning of the Free Skate.
Hasn’t thought about music for next season yet. Leaves music up to Lori Nichol and Frank Carroll.
Kimmie Meissner
Really trying to getting her confidence level back up and feeling consistent with her jumps and programs. Knows she can do better.
Knew she needed a change and Mr. Callaghan offered to help her. Spent a week or two by herself after Nationals and then moved down to Florida. (Kimmie and Mr. Callaghan are both represented by Yuki Saegusa of IMG, so it made sense that they got in touch so quickly.)
Helps her to relax and be positive, yet serious. Has worked on everything with Mr. Callaghan. They’ve worked on correcting the edge of her Triple Flip and having a higher 2nd triple in her Triple-Triple combinations in order to avoid under-rotating the jumps.
Mr. Callaghan doesn’t have to train Kimmie because she trains herself and is a very disciplined skater.
Lost confidence after winning the 2006 World Championships because she felt that she had to be perfect every time.
Mr. Callaghan thinks more advanced notice should be given to every rule change.
Johnny Weir
Eyes Daisuke Takahashi as the favorite. Also named Voronov, Verner, and Joubert as strong competitors.
Wants to do a clean short with maximum levels and high component scores. Only attempting a Quad Toe in the long program. Has been training the Triple Lutz+Double Toe+Double Loop combo in his long program. Wants to do quads in both programs next year.
Is considering using a classic dance or waltz where he can perform both the female and male roles. Would love to work with Mikhail Baryshnikov and see what he can bring to the ice.
Is honored that the men will be closing the 2008 World Championships.
Doesn’t want to be double billed like the heroines of Chicago.
Says spins are much more taxing than jumps. Says skaters are dizzy after spins and the ‘lick your blade’ spins make it difficult to breathe. Thinks one spin and one jump pass should be eliminated in order to give skaters more time to express themselves. Finds footwork and spirals to be exciting elements.
Will be touring with Champions On Ice in Japan in June, July and August. Will be a part of the Figure Skating in Harlem event on March 31st. Wasn’t invited to do Stars On Ice. Is currently talking to Ilia Averbukh and Evgeny Plushenko about performing in their shows in Russia and Eastern Europe.
Will be training in Moscow at Katok Olympiskii with Elena Tchaikovskaya's group until March 18th.
Saw Plushenko perform on Satellite TV. Didn’t think Plushenko looks up to his usual standard. He says Plushenko is quick at getting in shape, but may struggle with putting his nose to the grindstone and realizing that he won’t just be handed things.
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Georgia Without Kupets
When the season started, Coach Yoculan was worried about Georgia's depth. It is amazing to see how far the team has come, because they can easily manage a 198.000 without Courtney Kupets. Suzanne, Jay, Julie, Doug and Karin know how to get these girls prepared, fired up and confident for the post season.
Georgia's Road To A 198.000 With Their New Lineup
Vault
Dowlen: 9.800
Sessler: 9.800
Newby: 9.850
McComb: 9.900
Heenan: 9.925
Tolnay: 9.925
Total: 49.400
This is very doable for the team on vault. Megan Dowlen has been looking good in practice and is expected to lead the team off on the event. Dowlen knows how to pull out clutch vaults under pressure (9.875 at 2006 Super 6 Finals and 9.900 at 2007 NCAAs.) Heenan, McComb and Tolnay are all capable of 9.950+ on the event and are likely All-Americans on the apparatus.
Uneven Bars
Childs: 9.850
Newby: 9.850
Tolnay: 9.875
McCool: 9.900
Taylor: 9.925
Heenan: 9.925
Total: 49.475
These scores are very possible for the team. Jay Clark hammers handstands and stuck dismounts all year, which has a way of paying off in the post season. Their routine composition and execution are flawless. Courtney McCool came back just in the nick of time and her score can really help to escalate the scores of Grace Taylor and Katie Heenan. Grace has been solid all year, but her scores have proven that she will likely reach 9.950+ if she rips the interior and sticks the dismount.
Balance Beam
Mauro: 9.800
Childs: 9.850
Tolnay: 9.875
Taylor: 9.925
Heenan: 9.925
McCool: 9.950
Total: 49.525
Moving Katie into the fifth spot will help her to have enough time to mentally prepare after the Uneven Bars. She's felt a bit rushed at times this season and the team needs a stuck routine from her. Mauro has proven to be a solid scorer and has been first up a number of times this season. With the lineup now set, the team has a number of meets to find its rhythm.
Floor Exercise
Taylor: 9.850
Stack: 9.875
Heenan: 9.900
McComb: 9.925
Tolnay: 9.950
McCool: 9.950
Total: 49.600
Floor is the event where losing Kupets will impact the team the least. Their performers have proven themselves numerous times throughout the year and one can only imagine what they'll be capable of delivering in front of their fans during the NCAA Super Six Finals.
With so many performers, losing Kupets enabled the coaches to solidify the lineup so they can start practicing during their twice-weekly inter squads.
Georgia's Road To A 198.000 With Their New Lineup
Vault
Dowlen: 9.800
Sessler: 9.800
Newby: 9.850
McComb: 9.900
Heenan: 9.925
Tolnay: 9.925
Total: 49.400
This is very doable for the team on vault. Megan Dowlen has been looking good in practice and is expected to lead the team off on the event. Dowlen knows how to pull out clutch vaults under pressure (9.875 at 2006 Super 6 Finals and 9.900 at 2007 NCAAs.) Heenan, McComb and Tolnay are all capable of 9.950+ on the event and are likely All-Americans on the apparatus.
Uneven Bars
Childs: 9.850
Newby: 9.850
Tolnay: 9.875
McCool: 9.900
Taylor: 9.925
Heenan: 9.925
Total: 49.475
These scores are very possible for the team. Jay Clark hammers handstands and stuck dismounts all year, which has a way of paying off in the post season. Their routine composition and execution are flawless. Courtney McCool came back just in the nick of time and her score can really help to escalate the scores of Grace Taylor and Katie Heenan. Grace has been solid all year, but her scores have proven that she will likely reach 9.950+ if she rips the interior and sticks the dismount.
Balance Beam
Mauro: 9.800
Childs: 9.850
Tolnay: 9.875
Taylor: 9.925
Heenan: 9.925
McCool: 9.950
Total: 49.525
Moving Katie into the fifth spot will help her to have enough time to mentally prepare after the Uneven Bars. She's felt a bit rushed at times this season and the team needs a stuck routine from her. Mauro has proven to be a solid scorer and has been first up a number of times this season. With the lineup now set, the team has a number of meets to find its rhythm.
Floor Exercise
Taylor: 9.850
Stack: 9.875
Heenan: 9.900
McComb: 9.925
Tolnay: 9.950
McCool: 9.950
Total: 49.600
Floor is the event where losing Kupets will impact the team the least. Their performers have proven themselves numerous times throughout the year and one can only imagine what they'll be capable of delivering in front of their fans during the NCAA Super Six Finals.
With so many performers, losing Kupets enabled the coaches to solidify the lineup so they can start practicing during their twice-weekly inter squads.
Wednesday, March 5, 2008
Do Yourself A Favor
We have a new hot mess. Love it.
http://web.mac.com/seangolden13/Site/Episode_1.html
http://web.mac.com/seangolden13/Site/episode_2.html
He is a star.
http://web.mac.com/seangolden13/Site/Episode_1.html
http://web.mac.com/seangolden13/Site/episode_2.html
He is a star.
Saturday, March 1, 2008
Losing The Best
It wasn't supposed to be like this. The University of Georgia was on track for the lofty 198.000 today when disaster struck; Courtney Kupets' achilles tendon gave way on the takeoff of her Double Arabian.
For the University of Georgia, it is a devastating loss. Kupets, the two-time reigning NCAA All-Around Champion, is the team's exclamation point. She has been thought to be a lock to break the NCAA record for individual titles (which remains a possibility upon her inevitable return next season) and has been the pizazz projecting her team to a fourth NCAA Team victory in a row.
With Shayla Worley visibly injured and lacking in confidence during today's American Cup, it appeared even more certain that Courtney Kupets would be providing her veteran leadership and heralded Uneven Bar abilities to the 2008 Olympic Team.
The gymnastics community is heartbroken today because Courtney Kupets has been adopted and beloved by fans all over the world for her positive attitude, unbelievable skills, genuine likability and incredible perseverance.
Countless other elite gymnasts have competed in NCAA Gymnastics and earned countless accolades, but it is Kupets who has been to one athlete to continually challenge herself and improve as a gymnast and a competitor over the past three years.
It would've been the perfect comeback to international competition. She is a World Champion, a two-time National Champion, an Olympic silver and bronze medalist, a seven-time NCAA Champion, and the scorer of 40 9.900+ scores during a single collegiate season (2006). She was 163 days away from leading the Americans to a big win over the Chinese on their home soil. It is the same title many blamed Kupets for costing the team in 2004 (though Patterson suffered three costly errors just two days before capturing All-Around gold).
All is not lost for Kupets or her team. While the loss of their star performer could likely cost the team a few tenths, it may be just the event needed to push the rest of the team to reach their maximum potential. Tiffany Tolnay and Katie Heenan have demonstrated remarkable consistency during the past few seasons and are waiting to bust out and dominate the field. With Katie Heenan's impressive 10.000 Vault today, Tolnay's season debut of her Yurchenko 1 1/2 after a battling a year-long mental block on the event, and McCool's 9.925-scoring return to the Uneven Bars, the Georgia Gym Dogs will remain a tough team to beat in April.
A year ago, it was Courtney Kupets who led the team chanting "How Bad Do You Want It" in the locker room in Salt Lake City after the team lost two key players. Now it's time for the team to return the favor and win it for Courtney.
The Performances of Courtney Kupets:
Her Olympic Experience
Where the Dream Began
The Day She Beat Khorkina
Coming Back For The Olympics
2006
2007
2008
Under The Lights
For the University of Georgia, it is a devastating loss. Kupets, the two-time reigning NCAA All-Around Champion, is the team's exclamation point. She has been thought to be a lock to break the NCAA record for individual titles (which remains a possibility upon her inevitable return next season) and has been the pizazz projecting her team to a fourth NCAA Team victory in a row.
With Shayla Worley visibly injured and lacking in confidence during today's American Cup, it appeared even more certain that Courtney Kupets would be providing her veteran leadership and heralded Uneven Bar abilities to the 2008 Olympic Team.
The gymnastics community is heartbroken today because Courtney Kupets has been adopted and beloved by fans all over the world for her positive attitude, unbelievable skills, genuine likability and incredible perseverance.
Countless other elite gymnasts have competed in NCAA Gymnastics and earned countless accolades, but it is Kupets who has been to one athlete to continually challenge herself and improve as a gymnast and a competitor over the past three years.
It would've been the perfect comeback to international competition. She is a World Champion, a two-time National Champion, an Olympic silver and bronze medalist, a seven-time NCAA Champion, and the scorer of 40 9.900+ scores during a single collegiate season (2006). She was 163 days away from leading the Americans to a big win over the Chinese on their home soil. It is the same title many blamed Kupets for costing the team in 2004 (though Patterson suffered three costly errors just two days before capturing All-Around gold).
All is not lost for Kupets or her team. While the loss of their star performer could likely cost the team a few tenths, it may be just the event needed to push the rest of the team to reach their maximum potential. Tiffany Tolnay and Katie Heenan have demonstrated remarkable consistency during the past few seasons and are waiting to bust out and dominate the field. With Katie Heenan's impressive 10.000 Vault today, Tolnay's season debut of her Yurchenko 1 1/2 after a battling a year-long mental block on the event, and McCool's 9.925-scoring return to the Uneven Bars, the Georgia Gym Dogs will remain a tough team to beat in April.
A year ago, it was Courtney Kupets who led the team chanting "How Bad Do You Want It" in the locker room in Salt Lake City after the team lost two key players. Now it's time for the team to return the favor and win it for Courtney.
The Performances of Courtney Kupets:
Her Olympic Experience
Where the Dream Began
The Day She Beat Khorkina
Coming Back For The Olympics
2006
2007
2008
Under The Lights
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