Nemour Speaks Up & U.S. Classic Preview 2025

Olympic Champion, Kaylia Nemour speaks up about her gym change; Parkettes coach banned and we preview this week’s US Classic.

What does the LA28 schedule tell us about the Mixed Team event? The schedule for LA 2028: Artistic Gymnastics July 15-20 and 22-25, Trampoline July 21, Rhythmic Gymnastics from July 27-29
The FIG revised its rules regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. Will this make it easier for them to compete in international competition?
Kaylia Nemour opens up about her decision to leave Avoine-Beaumont
- Just a reminder, her coach was fired from his national coaching role because of his abusive training methods and later exonerated via investigation.
Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos posted on Instagram that she had surgery
Two coaches at Parkettes, John Holman and Robin Netwall, have been suspended by SafeSport for alleged misconduct.
- Parkette elite Amber Trani spoke up about her experience
- Related: A Quitter’s Try – The CNN Parkettes Documentary (Commissioned)

What are the stakes of this meet? What score do gymnasts need to qualify to Championships?
Who needs to be at Classics and who doesn’t?
What scores do you want to reach to be in contention for a Worlds team spot?
Who are the top all-around gymnasts here?
What can we expect to see from Leanne Wong, Joscelyn Roberson, and Lexi Zeiss – all making their 2025 elite debuts
What event specialists are we most excited to see?
- Do we think Leanne and Joscelyn have their Chengs back?
- Are there any U.S. gymnasts you would take to Worlds as a bars specialist?
- Where do Jayla Hang, Hezly Rivera, and Tiana Sumanasekera fall on the beam hierarchy?
- Can anyone break into 14-territory on floor?
Why we are excited to see Reese Esponda and Myli Lew on the roster
The artistry checklist, brought to you by Nola Matthews

The FIG is so done with your Tkatchev-half variations and is devaluing all of them
The double layout 1/1 dismount was upgraded to an F so expect to see more of those
Hallelujah because forward Stalders, or Endos, are being upgraded to a D-skill!
What’s the precision rule?
Link to helpful thread from Pamchenkova.
- Example of a -0.1 precision Ricna
- Example of Ricna with no precision deductions
The “we care about your ligaments” rule on bars
Why Karina Schoenmaier probably loves the new 0.2 bonus for vaults that have different post-flight directions

Live Show July 18th
LIVE FROM US CLASSIC IN CHICAGO: Instant Recap podcast on Saturday about an hour after senior session two ends.
July 28th podcast: Drag icon, actor and Drag Race winner, Katya Zamolodchikova joins us for a gymnastics coffee klatch episode.

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