Simone’s 8th: The 2023 US Nationals Debrief

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2023 NATIONALS

• • Simone wins her 8th national title: What routines are we adding to the Simone highlight reel?
  • We discuss Shilese Jones and Leanne Wong recording their best results of this Olympic cycle—as well as the injury Jones is dealing with
  • The women’s AA podium was older than the men’s AA podium!
  • Progress, and a couple bad looks, from USAG this week
  • The deal with floor scoring and the biggest nerd headlines from nationals
  • Who is MORE likely and who is LESS likely to make Worlds after this meet
  • Reviewing our biggest questions from the preview: Did we learn anything?
  • Asher Hong and Colt Walker both won the men’s competition (we’ll explain) as we discuss selection of the men’s Worlds team and our highlights from the weekend
  • Plus, the investigation into Tom Farden, which defending champions won’t be at Worlds, and other gymternet news

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