205: Day Two 2016 Women’s Olympic Trials

WE DISCUSS

Uncle Tim, Spencer, Lauren, Cordelia Price (aunt of 2014 World Cup Series Champion and 2012 Olympian alternate Elizabeth “Ebee” Price), Casey Magniesum and Jessica chat about:

Why each and every gymnasts was chosen as an alternate or team member.

Why Marta didn’t go with the highest scoring team available.

Which gymnasts hit 8 for 8 this weekend.

Everything that happened behind the scenes:

Zac Lawson finally added to the permanently banned list at USAG website
GymSplaining
Parade of Olympians Concert
Best signs and t-shirts seen in the audience
U.S.Slay t-shirts from Evan and his crew
Aly’s coaching is judging her at Olympic Trials
Parents: teach your kids to be good fans. Being a good fan is supporting the athlete, not making the athlete notice you.
Maroney live Periscoping during Trials
Event host, John Macready, learned a new game and we were horrified.
Why FloGymnastics isn’t here covering Trials; the USOC pulled their parent company’s credentials.

Every competitors’ performances analyzed and discussed.

Cordelia describes how Elizabeth Price’s family handled her being fourth all-around but named an alternate to the 2012 Olympic team–much like MyKayla Skinner

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