Live on location in Paris, Jessica reports on the competition in Bercy Arena today and on her interviews with athletes. Plus we have lots of behind the scenes news from the Paris Olympics to share.
- We have the first all-around champion of the Paris Games
- Lots of news from the U.S. women’s win last night, including Simone’s epic clap back at MyKayla Skinner’s comments after the Olympic Trials
- Get tickets to our Paris Live Show. Here is our full Olympic podcast schedule
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PARIS HEADQUARTERS: podcasts, schedules and fantasy game
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LINKS & ARTICLES
- The Top Gymnast in France is Competing For Algeria
- The careers of Olympians like Simone Biles mirror the rise of adult gymnastics. ‘I’m never leaving.’
- USA Gymnastics emerged from scandal with a rebuilt sponsor roster and a chance to shine in Paris and beyond
- What Was It Like Teaching Simone Biles Her Out-of-This-World Skills? Her First Coach Aimee Boorman Explains In New Book
- Will I Lose My Gold Medal Because of My Leotard? Uncovering Elite Gymnastics’ Rules
- What Scores Get You a Medal
- How to Build The Paris Olympic Team
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- Women’s Team Final Live from the Paris Olympic Games
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- Women’s Podium Training Live From The Paris Olympic Games
- Paris Olympic Preview and Olympic Judging Evaluation System (part two)
- Judging The Judges: How Judges Are Chosen For the Olympic Games
- Biggest Olympic Judging Scandals and Paris Rules Update
- Behind The Scenes: Back from Trials
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Messed up fingers were the bane to my gymnastics. After tearing a ligament on a Healy, the ortho said I would definitely have arthritis…
Gotta give it up for the heart and soul of Men’s USA Gymnastics for my generation (‘85). John Rothlisberger dislocated his middle finger on his “somewhat” eponymous skill during 1 touch of team finals in 2020. AT popped it back in and he went on to hit horse, pbars, and high bar for Team USA to complete his inspiring career!