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Shannon Miller and Paul O'Neill won medals for the USA. Miller is the only American in history to win two World All-Around titles and O'Neill is the first USA male gymnast to earn a medal at World Champion­ships in 15 years.

IVAN IVANKOV .......................... 12

He may look a little like VitalyScherbo, but Ivankov

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SHANNON MILLER 24

Miller is the most decorated American gymnast winning five Olympic medals and seven World Championships medals. And she's still going strong!

HILTON CHALLENGE 26

The USA men and women defeated the teams from Belarus and China. Also, USA athletes tell how they overcome nervous feel­ings while competing at events like the Hilton Challenge.

KATIE TEFT 28

Twelve-year-old Teft talks about her goals in gymnastics.

RHYTHMIC NATIONAL

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Tamara Levinson proves once again that she is the top rhythmic

Left: Ivan Ivankov

Above: Shannon Miller

RighI: Tamara Levinson

gymnast in the United States. Natalie Lacuesta gracefully rises to the top of the junior ranks.

LAURI ILLY .......................................... 44 After eight years in rhythmic gymnastics, Illy

captured a spot on the Junior National Team!

PAUL O'NEILL .......................................... 45 Definitely one of a kind, O'Neill focuses his

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I .. , "lked ,bout' lot ,nd pmbab!y sometimes debated . "Will all this hard work really pay OWiI ills my time in the gym Or in school really worth it?" Well, I firmly believe (and I hope you do, too) that the answer is yes, and the proof that hard work pays off is all around you.

In fact, I'll give you an example that will really hit home. Look at Shannon Miller. This outstanding young lady has become the first American gymnast to win back­to-back all-around titles at the World Championships. She has reaped the ben­efits of hard work.

There are other examples of hard work, and not all of those successes have to be measured in terms of medals. For example, how about the satisfaction you get after spending a lot of time and effort putting together a science fair project and receiv­ing a high score, or studying a little harder and improving your grades? There are all sorts of examples to show you that hard work is worth the

train hard every day, and they have att on­going dedication and discipline that not only creates outstanding athletes but out­standing young people.

I also think that it's important to note how hard the volunteers and staff are working within USA Gymnastics . Those 5,000 events that take place throughout the year-state and regional meets all the way up to the National Championships­simply are l'lot done without the support and dedication of talented volunteers all over the country. These volunteers do a great job, and our staff does a great job to help support their needs in making the sport better. And all this goes to show you that when you roll your sleeves up and set your mind on something, with enough hard work you can make it happen.

So, keep up the good work and remem­ber, we all have those tough times when we debate if the hard work is worth it. You can remind yourself about someone like Shannon Miller who has worked hard day in and day out, made sacrifices along the way, and has achieved something special that no one else has achieved. It's those accomplishments, both in and out of gym­nastics, that prove to you hard work is worth it.

effort, and we simply have to re­mind ourselves thatifitwereeasy, anybody could do it. And I think tha t' s w ha t makes gymnasts so spe­cial. They are committed, they

Look at Shannon Miller. This outstanding young lady has become the first American gymnast to win back-to­back all-around titles at the World Championships. She has reaped the benefits of hard work.

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he 1994 World Gym­

nastics Championships took place April 19-24 in Brisbane, Australia. It was a very success­ful trip for USA Gymnastics. The USA won a total of three medals-Shannon Miller won her second World All-Around title and also the beam title, and Paul O'Neill won the silver medal on rings.

Miller's the only American in history to win two World Championships all-around titles and only the fourth fe­male gymnast in the history of the sport. It's also the first time she's won a gold medal on beam in World Championships com­petition.

O'Neill's silver medal on rings is the first medal won for USA men in World Champi­onships competition in 15

years-the last medals earned were from the 1979 World Championships.

WOMEN'S PRELIMINARY SESSION

The competition began with a preliminary qualifying ses­sion for the individual event finals. Miller and Dawes com­peted in all the events, Fontaine competed vault and Borden competed bars, beam and floor. The top eight in each event, with a limit of two per country, advanced to the finals.

On vault, Miller finished fourth with 9.706, Fontaine 11th with 9.60 and Dawes 15th with 9.575.

On bars, Borden and Dawes tied for fifth with a 9.725 and Miller was ninth with 9.637.

Dawes led the competition on beam witha 9.837,followed by Miller with 9.825 and Borden was 11 th with 9.55.

Dawes and Miller were ranked second and third on floor after preliminaries and Borden was 29th (9.075) due to a fall on her Arabian double front.

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Above (I to r): Dina Kochetkova (RUS), SIIaMoa Miler (USA), Lavilia MiIosovici (ROM)

WOMEN"S EVENT FINALS

Miller scored a 9.825 on her first vault but fell on her second, a half-on, half-off front layout, to average 9.543 for seventh.

"I wish I could have done better on my second vault," said Miller. "It's the first time trying it in competition."

"We're disappointed," said Steve Nunno. "If she would have hit the vault she would have won."

Borden took an unexpected fall on her Tkatchev on bars and scored 9.05, while Dawes hit a clean set, 9.775, for fourth place.

Coach Kelli Hill said, "The judges started her (Dawes') routine from a 9.90 start value and it should have been a 10.0. One more tenth and she would ha ve tied for the silver medal."

Miller won the beam title with a 9.875, while teammate Dawes scored 9.65 for sixth place.

Coach Hill said, "Dom's beam was a little tentative today."

Peggy Liddick said, "It was the best beam routine I've seen

Shannon do since we arrived in Brisbane. She's been training hard and we both felt good about it."

On floor, Miller scored a 9.687 for fourth and Dawes a 9.662 for sixth.

Coach Hill said, ''nom's floor was a pretty nice set. She just stepped out of bounds on her tum­bling."

WO),IEN"S ALL· AROUND

Fontaine, Dawes and Miller (in this or­der) competed in the all-around finals. There were no qualifi­cations to the all­around finals, each country could compete up to three gymnasts.

The USA gymnasts provided a great deal of excitement as the competition unfolded. In the end, Miller took first with 39.274, Dawes fifth with38.968 and Fontaine 17th with 37.887.

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Right: Larissa FOIItaine (USA)

Above: SIIaMoa Miler (USA)

Right Paul O'Neil (USA)

Fontaine submitted her bar dismount (back with a half front out); Miller submitted her vault (half-on, half-off front layout) and a bar skill; and Dawes and Borden submitted a leap on beam to the FIG

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Hasyaurllfechantedalantwllhbecam­In,lheWarldChamplall? "Becoming the World Champion did not change my fo­cus on gymnastics, but it changed my life because more people want to do inter­views and get my autograph."

Did you eqJay Auslralla? "Yes, it is a beautiful country, very clean, and the people are very friendly."

Did yau,elladaallyslpl-seeln,lnAus­Iralla? "Yes, I saw koalas and kangaroos and got my photo with a koala. I also went swimming in the ocean which was beauti­ful."

Arc you and leammale Vllaly Scherbo friends? "Yes, we are good friends. He is very funny; he cracks me up."

Do you model yourself after Scherba? "No, I want to be myself, a different per­son than Vitaly. In life we're friends, butin gymnastics, competition has to come first."

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By Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD National Team Nutritionist and Director, Laboratory for Elite Athlete Performance, Georgia State University

Kyra Miller, BS Graduate Research Assistant, Laboratory for Elite Athlete Performance, Georgia State University

The body has a limited ca­pacity to store the type of en­ergy it needs most for gym­nastics activity. This energy (glycogen, a storage form of carbohydrate) can easily run out, causing the body to look elsewhere for fuel. All too of­ten, this fuel ends up coming from the muscles themselves. This could reduce, rather than increase, the strength and size of muscles as a result of inten­sive exercise.

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Judy Wills Cline and Danny Millman, World Trampoline Champions from 1964, were elected to the Gymnastics Hall of Fame on April 21, 1994 in Lincoln, Neb.

Also inducted were Don Holder and John Draghi along with four posthumous elec­tions which included Paul Krimmel, Otto Steffan, Joseph Oszy and Rudy Hradecky.

CHARI KNIGHT RECEIVES AlVARD

Former USA National Team Member and current Oregon State gymnast Chari Knight received the American Award at the 1994 NCAA Championships in Salt Lake City, Utah, April 23.

The award is presented to the outstanding senior gymnast, based on athletic success, academics, leadership and sportsmanship.

Knight, a seven-time All-American, advanced to NCAA indi­vidual finals on both beam and floor her senior year. She was named Pac-1 0 Gymnast of the Year for the second time and has scored a perfect 10.0 eight times in her collegiate career. Knight was a member of the 1 991 World Un iversity Games team and won bronze medals on bars and in the all-around.

Academically, Knight is a GTE/CoSIDA Academic All-American and has a 3.58 grade point average. A three-time Academic All-American, Knight is a member of the phi Kappa phi Honor Society, the '93-'94 Mortar Board and among the Dean's List at OSU.

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Where do dreams of a fu ture berth on the U.S. Olympic team start?

Thanks to the Imperial Pal­ace Hotel & Casino, they will begin to be transformed into reality this July 31 through August 7 in Las Vegas, when top-ranked gymnasts from around the nation assemble for the Olympic Develop­ment Program Junior Na­tional Team Camp.

Cheers went up from the gymnastics community when it was announced that the Im­perial Palace had agreed to sponsor the training camp which had been canceled due to a policy change at the Olym­pic Training Center this sum­mer. The management of the Imperial Palace, already hon­ored nationally for its work in supporting the disabled, did not hesitate to throw its con­siderable resources and sup­port behind these athletes.

The Olympic Development Program annually selects its na tional ranking for gymnasts in the 10-11 age group. This program, designed and super­vised by the Junior National Coaching Staff and Technical Director Hideo Mizoguchi, has been effective in setting the standard which produces fu­ture U.S. Olympians.

Many of the recent Olym­pic gymnasts' first National Team experience was through this program and certainly some of the athletes who will attend this summer's camp will go on to be future Senior National Team Members , representing the USA in in­ternational competition.

"The loss of this program would have been a devastat­ing disappointment to the many young gymnasts and coaches around the country who trained hard to make the team," said Dusty Ritter, USA Junior National Staff Coach, who will direct the camp, at the Flyers Gymnastics Train­ing Center. "The generosity

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of the Imperial Palace in sav­ing the camp was great news to the USA Men's Program and junior athletes all over the country."

The Imperial Palace will do­nate all of the rooms and meals necessary to house the athletes, staff and personal coaches throughout the week. In addi­tion, the hotel will make avail­able many of the other excit­ing amenities to support the athletes, such as the world-fa­mous Imperial Palace Antique and Classic Auto Collection, and "Legends in Concert" pro­duction show. Fletcher Jones Family of Car Dealerships will assis t with transporta­tion of the athletes.

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"The generosity of the Imperial Palace in saving the camp was great news to the USA Men's Program and

Coach Ritter, who has worked with this camp for several years at the Olym­pic Training Center and also produced Olympian Scott Keswick from Las Vegas, is quick to point out that Las Vegas has become one of the premier family destinations in recent years, with many attrac­tions for children.

"From my discussions with many of the coaches on the

iunior athletes all over the

country." staff, we have always felt that this camp was the most im­portant one we offer in terms of the impact that it has on the athletes' goals, under­standing, and future aspira­tions," said Ritter.

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If you would like to ask Kim Zmeskal a question, write to USA Gymnastics, Chalk Talk, Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225.

Did you hear? Kim Zmeskal announced that she is coming back to competition and bringing Bela Karolyi out of retirement to help her achieve her goals. Good luck Kim!

Congratulations to Kim for graduating from Westfield High School on June 4!

Dear Kim, I haven't seen you in any meets lately and I was wondering what you've been up to. What are your plans for the future?

Lindsey Washington Murrieta, California

Dear Lindsey, My last competition was the 1992 Olym­pics. Since then, I returned to public high school and spent many weekends doing exhibitions and clinics. I've graduated now and, like my classmates, I will be starting a new part of my life. College will not be a part of my immediate future, however. The Karolyi's and I have de­cided to return to elite competition.

Dear Kim, I know that you have worked long hours and worked very hard. How does it feel to achieve what you have

worked so hard for? Also, did you ever get mad at one of your teammates?

Suzanne Eleazer Gadsden, Alabama

Dear Suzanne, Achieving my goals has always made the hard work and long hours payoff. Not much in life comes without a good effort. I like the challenge gymnastics offers and it's always nice to get good results from it. I've never had a major falling out with one of my teammates. We are human and have gotten mad at each other, but the matter has never been a problem.

Dear Kim, When and how did you get started in gymnastics? When did you know that you wanted to be an Olympian?

Jennifer Lake Sanbornton. New Hampshire

Dear lennifer, When I was six years old, I had to go to the gym to watch my babysitter's daugh­ter. Since she was taking classes, I begged my mom to let me enroll. Soon Mary Lou Retton came to Karolyi's. I really looked up to her. When she won the all-around gold medal during the 1984 Olympics, my dream to become an Olympian began.

Dear Kim, I am 10 years old and a Level 5 gym­nast. I am a very big fan of yours. I want to try to make the Olympic team when I grow up, but I'm not sure I want to put in all the hard work. I'm also not sure I have enough skill. How much did you have to train and how did you feel putting in all that work?

Kersta Johnson Carmel, Indiana

Kim Zmeskal won three consecutive U.S. Championship titles, the World Championship title and contributed to the U.S.'s bronze medal in the team competition at the 1992 Olympic Games.

Dear Kersta, As I was preparing for the Olympics I trained about seven hours per day. It did take a lot of work to reach this goa~ but I definitely believe that the benefits out­weigh any of the negative factors. Go for your dream of being an Olympian, but make certain that you don't lose the love for the sport. Gymnastics is fun no matter what level you compete.

Dear Kim, I am 12 years old and in Level 6. You are my favorite gymnast and it was fun watching you on television in the 1992 Olympic Games. I was wondering if you have any tips for me on my full turn on beam? I'm not able to finish it without a really big wobble.

Rachel Mosler Chilmark, Massachusetts

Dear Rachel, Turns on beam can be the trickiest skills to perform, mostly because gymnasts tend to pay little attention to them. Two of the most common mistakes on full turns are not keeping your hips square, or at the same level, and not turning on high releve '. I have found it very beneficial to practice balancing in your turn position a few times before performing the skill. -'

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When asked about the injury Campi said, "I was doing my optional bar mount, an uprise, and it was my fourth, and last, routine of the day. I peeled off and landed on my back. I've done the same thing before, but this time I landed more on my should ers. We (Rick Newman) didn't think it was anything bad but, when I got up, it hurt more than usual."

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Campi has remained positive throughout. She truly is an inspi­ration for our sport. She continues to workout on a stationary bicycle and lift weights.

'Tm trying to stay strong and in shape," said Campi.

As for the future, Campi will have another surgery in December to remove the rod that's in her back. "My doctor thinks that six to eight weeks after the surgery I can go back into gymnastics," said Campi. ''I'm going to start training slow and if everything's going well I'll try for 1996. I'd also like to get a college scholarship."

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WOMEN'S lR~·AIl01JND FlNlRS

# Name I. Shonnon Miller 2. lovinio Milosovici 3. Dino Kochelkovo 4. Gino Gogeon 5. Dominique Dowes 6. Lilio Podkopoyevo 7. Mo Huilon 8. Nodio Halegan 9. Svellano Chorkina

10. Elena Piskun 11. OiooYo 12. Eleno Groshevo 13. Alena polozkova 13. Andreo Molnor 15. Virginia Korenlzou 16. Irino Boulokhovo 17. lorisso Fonloine 18. Toliono Lisenko 19. Julio Slralmann 20. lombrini Aposlolidou 21. Michol Schof 22. Romino Ploloroli 23. Anno Zoilsevo 24. Morilou Cousineou 25. Olga Yurkino

Country V UB BB FX USA 9.812 9.850 9.862 9.750 ROM 9.812 9.775 9.837 9.812 RUS 9.725 9.825 9.775 9.800 ROM 9.737 9.775 9.762 9.787 USA 9.506 9.850 9.812 9.800 UKR 9.718 9.612 9.837 9.775 CHN 9.6879.9009.6129.725 ROM 9.699 9.700 9.762 9.675 RUS 9.693 9.825 9.612 9.675 BlR 9.693 9.662 9.762 9.650 CHN 9.599 9.337 9.812 9.700 RUS 9.462 9.775 9.600 9.487 BlR HUN GRE UKR USA UKR GER GRE ISR ARG KAZ CAN BlR

9.549 9.487 9.625 9.550 9.662 9.550 9.587 9.412 9.531 9.512 9.500 9.525 9.156 9.750 9.525 9.575 9.637 9.700 8.975 9.575 9.550 9.450 9.162 9.700 9.543 9.162 9.550 9.550 9.512 9.012 9.537 9.575 9.593 9.412 9.200 9.200 9.218 9.562 9.487 9.100 9.562 9.212 9.300 9.262 9.481 9.512 8.875 9.462 9.631 9.525 8.662 9.500

WOMEN'S EVENT FINlRS VAULT BEAM

I. Gino Gagean ROM 9.812 I. Shonnon Miller 2. Svellano Chorkina RUS 9.800 2. Lilio Podkopayevo 3. lavinia Milosovici ROM 9.787 3. Oxono Fobrichnova 4. Tationo Lisenko UKR 9.737 4. Nodio Halegan 5. Elena Piskun BlR 9.725 5. lovinio Milosovici 6. Dino Kochelkovo RUS 9.699 6. Dominique Dowes 7. Shonnon Miller USA 9.543 7. Oioo Yo 8. Lilio Podkopoyevo UKR 9.424 8. Julio Slrolmonn

BARS FLOOR I. luo Li CHN 9.912 I. Dino Kochelkovo 2. Svellono Chorkino RUS 9.B75 2. lovinio Milosovici 3. Dino Kochelkovo RUS 9.850 3. Gino Gogeon 4. Dominique Dowes USA 9.775 4. Shonnon Miller 5. Lilio Podkopoyevo UKR 9.350 5. Eleno Piskun 6. lavinia Milosovici ROM 9.250 6. Dominique Dowes 7. Nodio Halegon ROM 9.137 7. Mo Huilion 8. Amanda Borden USA 9.050 8. Svellana Chorkino

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AA 39.274 39.236 39.125 39.061 38.968 38.942 38.924 38.836 38.805 38.767 38.448 38.324 38.211 38.211 38.068 38.006 37.8B7 37.862 37.805 37.636 37.405 37.367 37.336 37.330 37.318

USA 9.875 UKR 9.737 RUS 9.712 ROM 9.687 ROM 9.675 USA 9.650 CHN 9.212 GER 8.650

RUS 9.855 ROM 9.837 ROM 9.762 USA 9.687 BlR 9.675 USA 9.662 CHN 9.462 RUS 8.487

# Name I. Ivon Ivonkov 2. Alexei Voropoev 3. Viloly Scherbo 4. Voleri Belenki 5. Evgeni Chobaev 6. Igor Korobchinski 7. lee Joo-Hyung B. Yuri Chechi 9. Zollan Supola

10. Li Xiooshuong 11. Hikaru Tanaka 12. Alexei Nemov 13. Yoshiaki Halakeda 13. Scoll Keswick 15. Jordon Jovlchev 16. Neil Thomas

Country BlR RUS BlR GER RUS UKR KOR ITA HUN CHN JPN RUS JPN USA BUl GBR

17. John Roelhlisberger USA 18. Niru Slroio ROM 19. Huang Huadong CHN 20. Eric Poujade FRA 21. Jan-Peler Nikiferow GER 22. Oliver Walther GER

FX 9.450 9.487 9.550 9.300 9.375 9.450 9.325 9.200 8.775 9.450 9.200 9.350 9.050 8.750 9.350 9.375 8.800 B.250 8.475 8.850 9.125 8.925

PH 9.562 9.450 9.675 9.600 9.275 9.050 8.800 B.B50 9.462 B.775 9.025 9.325 9.525 9.225 9.100 9.125 9.450 9.400 9.525 9.6B7 9.325 9.400

SR 9.525 9.525 8.950 9.612 9.350 9.200 9.050 9.687 9.350 9.475 9.425 9.150 9.050 9.500 9.587 9.100 9.150 9.475 9.100 8.975 9.125 9.462

VT 9.500 9.500 9.650 9.000 9.375 9.300 9.650 9.350 9.375 9.650 9.200 8.950 9.225 8.975 9.200 9.425 9.275 9.200 9.000 9.250 9.125 9.150

23. BreI Hudson AUS USA ITA

8.925 9.100 9.075 9.662 24. Chainey Umphrey 9.100 9.075 9.475 9.075 25. Boris Preli 8.800 9.200 9.300 9.200

MEN'S EVENT FINlRS FLOOR

1. Vilaly Scherbo 2. loannis Melissanidis 2. Neil Thomas 4. Grigori Misutin 5. Igor Korobchinski 5. Li Dashuang 7. Ivan Ivankov 8. Masanori Suzuki

BlR 9.725 GRE 9_687 GBR 9.687 UKR 9.650 UKR 9.612 CHN 9.612 BUl 9.337 JPN 8.700

VAULT I. Vilaly Scherbo 2. Li Xiaoshuang 3. Yeo Hong-Chul 4. Ivan Ivankov 5. Yoo Ok-Ryul 6. Masanori Suzuki 7. Mural Canbas B. Grigori Misulin

PB 9.525 9.375 8.925 9.525 9.5S0 9.512 9.400 9.325 9.350 9.350 9.400 9.487 9.450 9.400 9.300 9.075 8.950 9.175 9.425 8.900 8.975 9.225

HB 9.450 9.5B7 9.600 9.275 9.350 9.300 9.575 9.350 9.350 8.950 9.325 9.100 B.975 9.425 B.675 9.100 9.450 9.562 9.525 9.375 9.250 8.725

8.800 9.250 8.600 9.300 8.600 9.512

BlR CHN KOR BlR KOR JPN TUR UKR

AA 57_012 56.924 56.350 56.312 56.275 55.812 55_800 55.762 55.662 55.650 55.575 55.362 55.275 55.275 55.212 55.200 55_075 55.062 55.050 55.037 54.925 54.887 54.B12 54.625 54.612

9.674 9.618 9.600 9.481 9.356 9.275 9.225 9.187

POMMEL HORSE PARALLEL BARS I. Marius Urzica 2. Eric Poujode 3. Li Donghuo 3. Vilaly Marinich 5. Huong Huadong 6. Mark Sohn 7. Valeri Belenki 8. Igor Korobchinski

STILL RlNGS I. Yuri Chechi 2. Paul O'Neill 3. Don Burinca 3. Valeri Belenki 5. Andreas Wecker 6. Ruslam Charipov 7. Szilveszler Csollony 8. Jordon Jovlchev

ROM 9.712 FRA 9.700 SUI 9.662 UKR 9.662 CHN 9.650 USA 9.625 GER 9.600 UKR 8.912

ITA 9.787 USA 9.725 ROM 9.700 GER 9.700 GER 9.637 UKR 9.600 HUN 9.587 BUl 9.400

I. Huang Liping 2. Ruslam Charipov 3. Alexei Nemov 4. Evgeni Chobaev 4. Ivan Ivankov 6. Viloly Scherbo 7. Jung Jin-Soo 8. lee Joo-Hyung

HIGH BAR I. Vilaly Scherbo 2. Zoltan Supolo 3. Ivon Ivonkov 4. Choiney Umphrey 5. Csaba Fajkusz 6. Aljaz Pegon 7. Boris Preli 8. Jari Monkkonen

CHN 9.775 UKR 9.612 RUS 9.575 RUS 9.550 BUl 9.550 BlR 9.525 KOR 9.487 KOR 9.450

BlR 9.687 HUN 9.537 BlR 9.500 USA 9.487 HUN 9.450 SlO 9.275 ITA 9.225 FIN 8.950

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"I was real shaky on beam today," said Fontaine . I didn't fall, but I missed my connections."

Dawes suffered a repeat per­formance from last year's World Championships com­petition when she missed a vault. She did a forward roll out of her first vault, a Yurchenko layout one-and-a­half twist. Her second vault scored a 9.762, but the average was a 9.506, which hurt her in the final rankings . Dawes

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I Greece won the silver medal on floor, making him the first gymnast from his country to medal

missed first place by only .306-less than half a point.

"It was like deja vu from last year," said Coach Hill.

Miller was phenomenal! She came into the World Cham­pionships recovering from an abdominal pull, but in the end, pulled it together to win the all-around title . Last year she was neck and neck with Romania's Gina Gogean and Dawes, and this year it was a close competition between Dawes and Romania's Lavinia Milosovici.

"Last year's win meant a lot, and this one means even more because I came back from an injury and added new skills," said Miller.

during a World Champi­nships competition.

" MEN"S PRELIMINARY SESSION

Bagiu, Keswick, Roethlis­berger and Umphrey each com­peted four events during pre­liminary competition, while Sohn competed pommel horse and O'Neill competed rings.

Sohn, a horse specialist, was tied for first after preliminar­ies with a 9.662.

"I'm trying not to get too ex­cited now because there's still another meetto go," said Sohn.

O'Neill, a specialist on rings, was tied for third with a 9.625.

"Getting through the first round is always scary," O'Neill said. "I know I can improve upon my performance. I took a hop on the dismount."

(continued next pnge)

France's Elodie Lussac was injured doing a beam dismount during touch warm-ups in the preliminary session. She scratched from the competition. Fortu­nately, she's back in competition and finished sixth on beam at the European Championships.

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Below (I to r): Amanda Bordett (USA), Mihal Bagiu (USA)

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Umphrey was tied for fifth on high bar with a 9.50. All three advanced to event finals.

MEN'S EVENT FINALS

Sohn scored a 9.625 for sixth place on pommel horse. His coach Carl Schier said, "The mistake on his mount cost him the gold medal. He was . 1 from winning. At the 1992 World Championships Mark placed seventh, here he took sixth- a couple more years and we're going to make it."

O'Neill scored a 9.725 to win the silver medal on rings. "It feels good," said O'Neill. "I wanted to win a medal at this level, but you never know. It's an awesome feeling. You dream of hitting your routine, and when I stuck my dismount it just couldn't have felt better."

Umphrey barely missed

a medal on

high bar, scoring 9.487 for fourth place.

"He was flawless except for the step on the dismount," said Furman. "That step cost him a medal."

ltIEN'S ALL-AROUND Umphrey competed in the

first of three rounds of compe­tition. He finished the all­around with a 54.625 in 24th place.

"I started off rough on paral­lel bars. High bar was not my best, but I did the best floor routine of my life; Horse and rings went well, too," said Umphrey.

Roethlisberger competed in the second round and scored 55.075 (17th place).

''I'm happy," said Roeth­lisberger. "I hope to stay in the top 20."

Keswick went last for the USA and tallied a 55.275, tying for 13th all-around.

"I felt like this was the time I was going to break into the top group. I had problems on the leg events, floor and vault," said Keswick. "I'll go back into the gym and work hard to gain consistency. A lot of my rou­tines are new."

Coach Furman said, "He got 13th with two falls . What can you say. He should have done better."

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TOP -i AA. FINALS lV __

I .... c-try I. ShaMOll Miller USA

2. Lavinia Milosovki ROM

3. Dina KCKhetkova RUS

4. Gino Gogeon ROM

5. Dominique Dawes USA

H_ I .... c-try I. Ivon Ivankov III

2. Alexei Voropaev RUS

3. Ydaly Scherbo ill

4. Valeri Belenki GEl

5. Evgeni Chabotv RUS

World Champion Ivan Ivankov said, "I didn't expect to beat Vitaly (Scherbo). To be honest I'm very, very lucky."

1993 World Champion Scherbo finished third all­around and said, "I don't know what happened today. It was bad luck."

When asked if he thought he would medal after two falls he said, "No. I didn' t expect a medal, but a lot of people fell in the last rotation, and I'm a professional. I'm very glad the gold went to my teammate Ivankov."

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39.125

39.061

38.968

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56.924

56.350

56.312

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Above (I to rl: Evgeni Chabaev (RUS), Valeri .ellnki (GER)

Center: Scoll Keswick (USA)

Below (I to rl: Chainey Umphrey (USA), Gino Gogeon (ROM)

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Turkey's Murat Canbas, who finished seventh on vault and was the first gymnast from his country to make an event final in World Championships competition, was killed in a car accident shortly after his return from the event.

Gymnastics Heros: Kelly Garrison because she's from Oklahoma. Also Brandy Johnson and Mary Lou Retton.

Training Diet: I try not to eat too much junk food. My favorite food is Chinese. I'm a pretty picky eater.

Hol7l7les: I like to go to hockey games and movies. Hockey is really big in Oklahoma City.

Most eml7arraselng moment? Falling three times on beam at the 1993 World Championships during event f inals.

5eet friend: There are about eight of us that workout toget her in a group. I can't say just onel

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Shannon tell us about the World Championships? I wasn't in the best shape when I arrived in Australia but my

coaches worked hard with me to get ready. (Shannon had an injury to her abdominal muscle that she was just getting over when she arrived in Australia.)

Tell us about your coaches? Steve Nunno and Peggy Liddick have stuck by me through all

of my frustrations. They'll get me where I need to be. (Miller trains at Dynamo Gymnastics in Oklahoma City, Okla.)

Which win was more spectacular, the 1993 or 1994 World Championships?

Both were great, but since I was injured coming into the 1994 Worlds, this win was probably better for me. I wasn't quite as nervous going into the 1993 Worlds which worried me a little bit. I was scared that I was losing that feeling. I wanted to be more excited. I got the feeling back at this year's Worlds, I was very nervous competing.

What about your growth spurt, how has that affected you?

I think my growth spurt has helped me. Now I can reach the bars better on a jam and I have more power. I've grown four inches since the Olympic Games in 1992. I'm 4'11" and weigh 89 pounds. It hasn't been a detriment.

What's it like to be a high level gymnast? Ifeellike I'ma pretty normal kid. I live at home, go to school, and

do gymnastics. I'm at an awkward age right now because every­one at school is 16, 17, or 18 years old, while everyone at the gym is much younger. I'm right in the middle. I'm not very close to the kids at school because I'm not with them much.

What are your future goals? Well, I'm competing in the Goodwill Games in July, and I'm

committed to going all out for the 1996 Olympic Games.

What about after gymnastics? I'll be a senior in high school next year, and then I'll probably

take community college classes while training for the 1996 Games. After that, I'll go away to college. I'm leaving my options open. I can't do gymnastics at college, but I'll definitely find something challenging to do such as tours, exhibitions, etc.

What about a career? I'm thinking about physical therapy as a career. I like math and

science.

I know you work a lot with charities. In fact you just received the first Henry P. Iba Citizen Athlete Award. Which charities do you like the most?

I like the charities that deal with kids the most because 1 feel like the kids can identify with me more closely than with an adult. The kids' charities are most important to me.

Do you receive much mail? Yes. In fact, we have an empty room in our house filled with

mail. We've been trying to finish the room, but we don't have another place to put the mail so we can't. I try to answer as many as possible, but it's a slow process. (Keep in mind that Shannon not only does gymnastics and school, but she also travels quite a bit to make special appearances, perform at exhibitions, sign autographs, accept awards, make media appearances, etc. She certainly has a full schedule!)

Shannon thanks for taking the time to talk with USA Gymnastics and good luck in competitions to come. U~A ".USIIH n OlO 0 DAY! IlACC

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Mary Lee Tracy Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy (Ohio)

Kelli Hill Hill 's Angels (Gaithersburg, Md.)

Tim !J Toni Rand American Twisters (Pompano Beach, Fla.)

John !J Kathryn Great Lakes Gym. Geddert, Kim Hartwick (Lansing, Mich,)

How .tid y .. get started " u-stla? My older sister did gymnastics, and I went into the gym to watch her. I was three years old when I started.

What was It Ill. " ....... II y_ first to. IItll'lllliHal •• HI? I was kind of nervous, but it was fun. It was neat competing with Dominique Dawes and Amanda Borden; they're really nice.

DId y ... xpoct to place as high as y .. did? No, but I was hoping. I was happy with where I placed. My goal was to place in the top five.

llioard y ........... a trip to tho.,. ... day. Tel IS _III. I travel an hour to the gym each day-six days a week. We train four­and-a-half hours on Monday through Fri­day and six-and-a-half hours on Satur­day. My mom takes me. We also carpool with another gymnast. I usually do my homework, listen to music or play games on the way.

W ... are yOII' goals for CIaGIIpIoIslllps tills yw? To place higher than last year at Champi­onships, which was fourth. I'd like to win the junior division.

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they grow up. While at

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nastics Challenge in

Phoenix, Ariz., USA Gymnastics caught

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ans Bart Conner and

Kathy Johnson to aSR them about their broad­

cast careers. Here's

what they had to say!

How did you get into commentating?

Bart: Il11ajored in journa lism at the University of Oklahoma. The first till1e I tried col11l11entating was at the 1977 National High ScllOOI All-Around Invita tional in Chicago. In 1980, the day be­fore the USA National Champi­onships, I got food poisoning and couldn't compete. NBC asked me to sit in the booth and commentate. After that, they started call ing me to co 111 men tate events in which I wasn't competing. I was a free la ncer from 1980-1988 a nd at the 1988 Olympics I worked for NBC. Shortly after the 1988 Olympics, ABC asked me to work for them exclusively.

Kathy: My first opportunity to commentate was in 1982 at a lo­cal meet in Atlanta. In 1983 CBS asked me to commentate the NCAA Championships. Before they hired me, they asked me to drive to Los Angeles, where they were shooting a basketball game.

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Above: Bart Conner

After the game, they wanted me to sit in front of the camera and answer a few questions. I figured they would ask me questions about gymnastics since that's what I was going to be commentating. Instead, they started asking me questions about the basketball game. Fortunately, I had caught the last couple minutes of the game, and answered their ques­tions . I freelanced from 1984-1991, when J signed a contract with ABC.

How would you describe a good commentator?

Kathy: One who doesn't just de­scribe what the audience is seeing but who tells them the signifi­canceofwhat they're seeing. Also, one WllO is not afraid to bequiet at the appropriate time.

Bart: The television pictures tell you lots of things , so an an­nouncer's job is tosupplementwhat you're seeing. When they take a step on the landing everyone can see that they took a step, a cOl11men­tator should tell them why.

What frustrations do you have with the position?

Kathy: We're asked not to get too technical. The gymnastics com­munity is only a small part of our audience. I would like to get more in depth with my commentary, but the average person watching the show wouldn't understand.

left: Kathy Johnson and Bart Conner

Bart: Men 's gymnastics is get­ting totally overshadowed by women's gymnastics-48 min­utes on women and 12 on men. I don't have anything to do with those decisions. Women 's gym­nastics gets better ratings, has better attendance and has given us many stars. Right now we're lacking a male star.

What are some typical duties you perform while at a competition such as the Hilton Challenge?

Kathy and Bart: First we have to do interviews with the athletes and coaches. We lI1ay also do a special piece such as a shopping trip or a teclmical explanation about gymnast ics. During the event we call everything live. Af­ter the event we go to New York and do voice-overs (ta lk over a

routine as you watch it on the monitor) . What people remember are the personal things about the kids. Therefore, we try to bring the kids' personalities into the broadcast. For example, we told the audience that Vitaly Scherbo is a kid who probably spenta lot of time in the principal's office, but got A's in school.

What advice can you give someone wanting a career in commentating?

Kathy: Get a lot of public speak­ing experience, especially talking without having anything pre­pared, because that's what you're expected to do when com­mentating. Also, get a real un­derstanding of the workings and politics of the sport, both national and international. Try to be hon­est and open.

Bart: Every time you're inter­viewed as an athlete it's a good opportunity to practice comment­ating. Preparation is the most important thing. An athlete go­ing into a competition needs to be prepa red for questions tha t they may be asked while at the event.

What are your most favorable and least favorable moments as a commentator?

Kathy: I love commentating for World Championships competi­tions. My least favorable moments a re when the a thletes and coaches feel I'm too critical of them. I love

the athletes a nd the sport, and I know what they're going through. It's hard when they fall or make a mistake and I have to talk about it.

Bart: I love the excite­ment ofcommentating live. It's invigorating knowing the words you're saying are go­ing out live. I don't really have a least fa­vorable moment. I like everything about commentating, espe­cially the opportunity to stay close to the sport!

JULY/AUGUST 1994

22ND HUNGARIAN INTERNATIONAL GYMNASTICS COMPETITION BUDAPEST, HUNGARY VAULT 1. Andreo Molnor 2. Nikolello Krousz 3. Adrienn Nyesle

BARS 1. Mirelo T ugurlon 2. Andreo Molnor 3. Morisso Medol

BEAM 1. Andreo Molnor 2. Gobrielo Kromorovo 3. Viklorio Bokos 5. Kellee Dovis 8. Morisso Medol

FLOOR 1. Eugenio Rochlchino 2. Viklorio Bokos 2. Anno Mirgorodskoyo 4. Kellee Dovis

HUN 9.687 HUN 9.612 HUN 9.550

ROM 9.750 HUN 9.675 USA 9.225

HUN 9.525 eZE 9.450 HUN 9.425 USA 9.275 USA 9.125

RUS 9.550 HUN 9.450 UKR 9.450 USA 9.400

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DUSTIN GREENHILL PALM BEACH, FLORIDA

Dustin, 12, is a level 4 Optional gymnast at Twisters of Bo[a Raton, flo . He was inspired by his sister, Heather, a level B gymnast who trains at American Twisters in Pompano Bea[h. Dustin is trained by his cooch Aladine Naamou. Dustin's hard work paid off as he captured the 1994 Southeastern Regional Championship, pla[ing first on floor, pommels, rings, parallel bars, high bar and all·around. Dustin and his sister, who won ribbons all season as well, travel 80 miles a day to train at their favorite gyms owned by Tim and Toni Rand.

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- Rhythmic gymnasts Je;sica Davis from San Anselmo, Calif,;- and;Iamara Levinson from Silver SpriI!g, Md" co~pet<~"d aga-inst some of the top -international rhythmic gymnasts at -the 1994 Inter­nati<?nal Rhytluruc Tourn2,9-1ent in Venissieux, France, on April8-10,.arraboth womenJaired we lL -. . ~" '"

Davis placed ninth all-around while Levinso~l finished =1 fh_ In the hoop e~ercise, Levinson Was avy:arded seventh place, while DaviS took eighth place in the ball. .

Gymnast Caroline Hunt, Judge Helena Greathouse and (oach Irina Vdovetsr represented fhe USA delegation.

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.... Tina-Tharp from Jack{3onville, Fla., cap­tured the gold medal in the hoop exercise at theeigh th International Tournament of Portirnao inPortugal,April8-10. Also com­peting for the U.S. were rhythmic gym­nastics national team members Challen Sievers from Downers Grove, m., Sally Ward from JacKsonville, Ra.; and Natalie Lacuesta from Skokie, ni Both juniors, Tharp a11d Lacuest<;l, earned medals. Iil addition to ,,-Tha-:-p-rs- gOIi:l;. m,~daj' in the hoop exerc'ise, -she firush~cl: i6utth. in'ball and fifthlin ribbon: ,-:-: .. , ~ .~ ;_

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All-Around 1. Julie Wagner 39.025 Boise Slale 2. Melissa Griffith 38.650 Unlv. of Oklahoma 3. T ,rasa McGralh 38.600 Univ. of Oklahoma 4. Nicole Bronner 38.525 George Washinglon Univ. 5. Karen Slurek 38.465 Towson Slale Univ. 6. Chelle Slack 38.275 Univ. of Oklahoma 7. Renae Parr 38.150 SEMO 8. TIffany Bollinger 37.650 Northern illinois Univ. 9. SdhdraAve1lcmi 37111o--NonliiciSfern Umv. 10. Kim Carter·Newell 37.575 SEMO 10. Laura Clark 37.575 Northern Illinois Univ. 12. Kale Farrlnglon 37.275 SEMO 13. Wendy Chalmers 37.170 Towson SIal, Unlv. 14. Dayna Uo 37.065 Northern Illinois Unlv. 15. Jill Carlos 37.050 Northern IHinois Univ. 16. Robin Beeley 37.025 Northeaslern Unlv.

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All-Around Ages 15-16 All-Around Ages 17 and up 1. Gwen Spidle Great Amer. Gym. Exp. (MO) 38.425 1. Heather Kabnick American Twisters (Fl) 37.950 2. Giselle 8oniforti American Twisters (Fl) 38.075 2. Oanielle McAdams Acros (IN) 37.825 3. Leah Waaramaki Gymagic (CA) 37.975 2. Joanna Knox Flips (NV) 37.825 4. Kiralee Hayashi Kokokahi (HI) 37.650 i 4. Stacy Redmond Indy School of Gym. (IN) 37.350 5. Betsy Colucci Nina's (NY) 37.550

I 5. Angie Gunnell All American (Un 37.325

6. Randi liljenquist Gym. World (AZ) 37.400 6. Mo lly Northrop Aerial Gym Club (ll) 37.300 6. Sarah Harding Gym. Acad. of Hawaii (HI) 37.400

! 7. Merritt 800th Capital (TX) 37. 250

6. Carolyn Hecht Rebounders (MO) 37.400 B. Misty Moore Capital (TX) 37.200 6. Betty Ky Eastern National (NJ) 37.400 I 9. Jaime Graziano American Twisters (Fl) 37.125 10. Laney Snow Elite Gym. (LA) 37.350 I 10. Beth Brown Trevino's (TX ) 37.075

I 10. Miche lle Lopresti Nina's (NY) 37.075 Team Champions I

I 10. Amy McClosky Aerial Works (TX) 37.075 1. Region 4-A 186.450 I 2. Reg ion 2-A 186.250 I Team Champions

3. Region I-A 185.675 I 1. Region 5-A 188.075 2. Region I-A 185.975

Vault 3. Region 3-A 185.750 1. Kiralee Hayashi Kokokahi (HI) 9.525 I 2. Leah Waaramaki Gymagic (CA) 9.463 I Vault

3. Oanae Phillips NAAG (OR) 9.400 I 1. Heather Kabnick American Twisters (Fl) 9.500 . . I 1. "'"" H ;"" Capital (TX) 9.288

Bars _ 2. Stacey Newman Odaviano's (Fl) 9.288 1. Hosanna Tamminga Flairs (WA) 9.725 2. Chrissy Phipps Stars (CO) 9.650 . Bars

3. Gwen Spidle Great Amer Gym. (MO) 9.600 I 1. Molly Northrop Aerial Gym. Club (I l) 9.650

I 1. Sarah Northrop Aerial Gym. Club (l l) 9.650 Beam 3. Angie Gunnell All American (Un 9.625 1. Randi liljenquist Gym World (AZ) 9.575 2. Gwen Spidle Great Amer Gym. (MO) 9.500 Beam

3. Corrie Young Cypress (TX) 9.400 1. Lori Weschler Marvateens (MO) 9.275 2. Kim Berres Gym America (MI) 9.250

Floor 3. Stmy Redmond Indy School of Gym. (IN) 9.175 1. Gwen Spidle Great Amer. Gym. (MO) 9.650 2. Giselle 80niforti American Twisters (Fl) 9.575 Floor

3. Carolyn Hecht Rebounders (MO) 9.450 1. Heather Kabnick American Twisters (Fl) 9.650 1. Oanielle McAdams Acros (IN) 9.650 3. Jamie Elwe ll OAK (ll) 9.525

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Left: Region 4-A Team Champions Ages 1 S-16

RighI: Region S-A Champions Ages 17 and up

Note: The top seven athletes in each age division make up the Junior Olympic National Team.

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1994 JUNIOR OLYMPIC LEVEL 10 NATIONALS JUNIOR DIVISION- MAY 6-8, 1994 - ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA

Note: The top seven athletes in each age division make up the Junior Olympic Notional Team.

All-Around Ages 9-12 1. Michiko Ishikawa Oynamo (OK) 2. Katie Taylor Kentwood (MI) 3. Sarah Di Pasquole ParkeNes (PA) 4. Cari Zawistowski Gym XL (NY) 5. Melinda 8aimbridge Cypress (TX) 6. Maureen LaRocque Kips (CA) 7. lindsay Waddell Capital (VA) 8. Ashley Lamb Capitol City (NE) 9. Kinsey Rowe Cypress (TX) 9. lindsay Wing Gymnastics World (AZ)

Team Champions Ages 9· 12 1. Region 5-A 185.500 1. Region 3-A 185.500 3. Region 7-A 185.325

Vault 1. Katie Taylor Kentwood (Mil 2. lindsay Trainham World Cup (NY) 3. Shawn a McClung Dynamo (OK)

Bars 1. Katie Taylor Kentwood (MI) 2. Michiko Ishikawa Dynamo (OK) 3. Jeana Rice Brown's Central (Fl)

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Beam 1. Kinsey Rowe Cypress (TX) 9.500 2. Jacquelin Coatsworth Desert Heat (NV) 9.450 3. Melinda 8aimbridge Cypress (TX) 9.300 3. Jennifer French High Point ( NC) 9.300 Floor 1. Gail Kachura Capital (TX) 9.600 2. Cari Zawistawski Gym XL (NY) 9.575 3. Allison Cacciatore American Acad. (ll) 9.500

All-Around Ages 13-14 1. Alexis Norman Hill's Angels (MD) 37.625 2. Suzanne Poretz Karon's (VA) 37.575 3. Moria Taylor Atlanta School of Gym. (GA) 37.550 4. Ashley Feddersen Dynamo (OK) 37.475 4. Ashley Stewart Cypress (TX) 37.475 6. Jane Mcintosh Great Lakes (Mil 37.450 7. Stocy Wong Gymtowne (CA) 37.425 7. Alison Stoner National Gym. Acad . (CA) 37.425 9. Suzanne Sears Cobb Gym. (GA) 37.400 10. Wendy Wheaton Hill's Angels (MD) 37.375

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Vault 1. Emily Chell Gym Carolina (NC) 9.625 2. Jill Gunter Splitz (CA) 9.563 3. Ashley Feddersen Dynamo (OK) 9.500

Bars 1. Megan Beuckens All American (SO) 9.700 2. Stacy Wong Gymtowne (CA) 9.675 3. Wendy Wheaton Hill's Angels (MD) 9.650 3. Heather Berry Great Lakes (Mil 9.650 3. Maria Taylor Atlanta School of Gym. (GA)9.650

Beam 1. Alexis Norman Hill's Angels (MD) 9.575 2. Maria Taylor Atlanta School of Gym. (GA)9.525 3. Ashley Stewart Cypress (TX) 9.475

Floor 1. Suzanne Sears Cobb Gym. (GA) 9.575 2. Anissa Lowery Gwinnett (GA) 9.475 2. Suzie Krug American Twisters (FL) 9.475

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DIVISION I WOMEN'S NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS RESULTS SALTLAH£ CITY, UTAH T •• .,.

1. University of Ulah . ~_1~9~_.40_0 __ _

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5. UCLA 194.975 6. University of Florida 194.850

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7 .~r~90n StOle U.niveuilr .. 193.625 6 . . louisiana Stote University 193.225 9. Brigham Young University 192.325 . ,

10. Arizona State University 190.825 . ,

!l. Universi~y of,Washington 190.525 12~ University of N,ew Hampshire 188.450

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DESERT DEVILS GYMNASTS LARGEST IIINTINIiENT

Of the 150 gymnasts competing at the NCAA Championships, ex­Desert Devils gymnasts formed the largest contingent. Nine gym­nasts, induding Utah's Aimee Trepanier and Sandy Woolsey, an d BYU's Juli e t Bangerter, trained under Stormy Eaton at the gym in Scottsdale, Ariz.

IUI·Around 1, Jenny Hansen 39.450 Univ. 01 Kentucky 2. Agina Simpkins 39.400 Univ. of Georgia 3. Meredith Willard 39.S?0 Univ. of Alabama 4, Aimee Trepanier 39.25Q Univ. of Utah S. Kareema Marrow 39.175 UCLA 6. ChQst!ty Junkin 39.150 Univ. of Alabam~ 7. l.eQh Brown 39.125 Univ. of Georgia ' 8. Lori Strong 39.975 Univ. of Georgia

VQuit 1. Jenny ~ansen 9.9375 Univ. of Kehtucky 2. SUZQnne Mp,lz 9.8000 Univ. pf Utah 3. Agliio Simpkins· 9.187S Unlv, of Georgia ·~ 3. Kgli~ Freeland 9.7875 Ariz. Sidte Unlv.

liar. 1. Beth Wymer 9.950 Unlv. of Michigan 1. Sandy. Woolslty '9.950 Univ. of Utuh 1. Lori Strong 9.?SO Univ. of Georgia

Beam 1. Jeniw HQnsen 9.97S' Univ. of Kenlucky 2. Beth Wymer 9.900 Univ. of Michigan 3. Krislen Guise 9.875 Univ. of Florida

F/C)or 1. Hope Spivey· Sheeley 10.00 Univ, of Georgia 2. Kim Kelly 9.975 Univ. of Alabama 3. Tina Brinkman 9.950 Arlzono Siole Unlv.

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,I. 2exas ~~s University 189.QSO

7~ U;S. Air ·Fo.tc6 Acpd~my I P 1.825. I ~ ,- ', """"'~'

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2. lIs~ Schjodler 3. Margaret Ulell 4. Stophanie Wegehaupl 5. Lauro Servldone 6. Kerry Robitaille 6. Nicole Lefcourt 8. Jen Spence

.. 38.050 te.XQS Women's 37.850 Col St~tQ Soc amento . 37.725 Bridgeport' . 37.650 Texas Women's 37.S00 Texas Women's 37.475 Alaska·Anchorage 37.475 Unlv, of Maryland 37.450 Air Force Academy

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Team

1. Nebraska

2. Stanford

3.

All-Around 1. Dennis Harrison 58.200 Nebraska 2. Josh Stein 57.650 Stanford 3. Kip Simons 57.475 Oqio State 4. Richard Grace 57.400 Nebraska 5. Sumner Darling 57.200 Nebraska 6. Mark Booth 57,025 Stanford 7. Jing Wei liang 56.925 Stanford 8. Tont Meadaws 6.l50 Oklahoma 9. Steve McCoin 56.700 ~(LA

10. Jay Thornton 56.600 Iowa 11 . 81aine Wilson 56.500 Ohio State 12. JererT]y Killen 56.400 .Oklahoma 13~Jason Christi 56.300 Nebrask[f~

14. Chris Sey 55.'950 Stanford 15. Drew Durbin 55.875 Ohia State 16. Garry Denk 55,750 Iowa 16. Steve Marshall 55.750 Army 18. Aaron Coller .55.550 Iowa 19. banny Akermgn 55,250 Temple

.19. Gpncalo Macedo 55.250 illinois 21 . Cosey Bryan 55.000 Oklahoma 22. Jim Foody 54 .3~Q UClA ~3~ Rial Puljic 2,850 New Mexico

DIVISION III WOMEN/S

NCAA CHAMPIONSHIPS

RESULTS

JULY/ AUGUST 1994

floor 1. Mark Booth 9.300 2. Blaine Wilson 9.200 2. Dennis Harrison 9.200 2. Jay Thornton 9.200 2. Greg Umphrey 9.200

Pommel Horse 1. Jason Bertram 9.550 2. Josh Stein 9.500 3. Mark Booth 9.450

$tilllUngs 1. Chris LaMorte 9.900 2. Garry Denk 9.575 3. Rick Uptegraff 9.500

9675 2. Dennis Harrison 9.600 2. Doug Macey 9.600

Parallel BarIS 1. Richard Grace 9.575 2. Bvrkett Pgwell 9.400 2, Steve McCain 9.400

High Bar L Jim FQody 9.450

DQnnis HQfrison 9.250 Garry DeQk 9.200

Team

1. Gustavus Ad91phus .

2. UY{ ~aCrosse ,

3. Ithaca

4. UW River Foils

5, SUNY Cortlan~

6. Hamline

7. Rhade Island

6. Ursinus

Stanford Ohio State Nebraska Iowa UCLA

California Stanford Stanford

New Mexico Iowa Iowa

UCLA Nebraska UClA

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UCLA

Iowa

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143.775

139.875

138.725

138.475

137.450

133.500

132.525

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lHAMPiONSHIPS TEXAS WOMEN/S UNIVERSITY/ DENTON/TEXAS Team-Collegiate Division

1. William and Mary 271 .800

2. Air Force 271.550 - ..

3~ Springfield 262.600 ~ pc::::: - -

4. Southern Connecticut 256.350 ....

5. Vermont 226.900

6. M,l.T. 205.65Q

Team-Club Division

1. Arizona State 273.100 - .

2. Washington 258.700 - -

3. Wisconsin·Osh Kosh 245.550

4. Miami-Dade 214.600

All-Around 1. Mike Cline 56,350 Air Force 2. Robert Kieffer 55.800 Texas 3. Tim Toner 54.850 William & Mary 4. Kirk Johnson 54.450 Arizona State 5~RicaraoPonolatin 5U50 Springfield~~----I

6. Marty Larsen 54.200 Arizona Staia 7. Mark Olivpr 54;050 Washington 6. Scoll McColl 53.800 William & Mary 9. Kyle Johnson 53.450 Arizona State 10. Carl Frei 53.400 Sprin9fi~ l d n, Jason HilsenroJh 53,350 SQllthem Con~necticu ' 12. Beau Neal 52.80Q - Air Force 13. Karl Huntzicker 52.550 Woshingtoli 14. Rick MQnsfield 52.200 William B. Mary 14. Drew Brody 52.200 DartlJ10ut 16. John Lutz 51.900 Southern Connetticut

AII-Aroulld 1. Lindsay BQrtyzel 2. Merilee Healy 3. Kgri livingston 4. Shannon McGee 5. SYsai Poul 6, Vicky Plill 7. Lesllee MQllenkopf 8. Kristy Kinzie 9. Nancy Lacasse 10, Dawn Hochhalter 11 . Gwen Flegier 12. Dana Lehman

36.600 Ithoco 36.375 River Falls 36.350 Lq Cnlsle 35.875 GystQVUS 35.225 Rhode Island 35.200 Cortland 34.600 Hamline 34.m Homline 34.225 River Falls 34.100 Homline 34.050 Cortland 33.700 Homline

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RighI (110 r): JIIIIior NalioHI T __ Nal. LocHslo, Lori Frt4..idt-. lirie! Higa, Sara Sieber, t.i 1Iy, Kelsi KtIIIptI', Krislin lee, rlllCl n." GIld Jetlllifer I.itII.

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Lelt (I to r): Senior National Team-<hallen Sievers, Jessica Davis, Caroline Hunl, Vanessa Vander Pluym, Mandy James, Sally Ward, Christi Tucay, Roxanne Pietrasik, Alicia Albe, and Tamara Levinson.

RighI: Caroline Hunt

by Ramonna Robinson

T amara Levinson proved once again that she is the top rhythmic gymnast in th e United States as she took gold medals in the all-around and all four event

finals at the 1994 Rhythmic National Championships, May 5-7, in Nassau County, N.Y. Levinson from Silver Spring, Md., was followed in the all-around by Caroljne Hunt from Winnetka, Ill., and Jessica Davis from San Anselmo, Calif.

In the junior division, Natalie Lacuesta from Skokie, Ill., dominated the competition, placing first aU-around and in the

rope, ball and ribbon finals. Lauri Illy from Virgin ia Beach, Va., joined the J un­ior National Team for the first time, placing second in the aU-around while Lori Fredrickson from Sandwich, Ill., took third.

First-time members of the Junior Na­tional Team are Liriel Higa from Los Angeles, Calif., and Johanna Shoemaker from Rockville, Md.

Several awards were pre­sented at the 1994 Rhythmic National Championships Banquet. Vanessa Vander Pluym was named Sportsperson of the Year. This award honors the National Team member who, according to her peers, exemplifies the spirit of USA Gymnastics.

Lana Lashoff of Rhythmic Gems and Catherine Yakhimovich of Rhythmflex were awarded the honor of Co-Coaches of the Year.

JULY/AUGUST 1994

R E S U L T S Senior All-Around

I Tomaro Levinson Silver Spring, Md. Rhythmllex 2 Coraline Hunl Winnelko, III. IlIIinois Rhythmics 3 Jessilo Davis Son Anselmo, Calif. Gymmorin 4 Chollen Sievers Downers Grove, III. Rhythmil Gems 5 Chrisli T UlOY Burbank, Calif. l.A. lighls 6 Mondy James Jalksonville, Flo. Inl'l RSG 7 Solly Word JOlksonville, flo. Inl'l RSG 8 Alicia Albe ROlkville, Md. Rhythmflex 9 Vanessa Vander Pluym Redondo Bealh, Calif. Calif. Breeze

10 Roxanne Pielrosik GlenView, III. Illinois Rhythmils

Hoop Finals Clubs Finals I Tomaro Levinson 9.500 I Tomaro Levinson 2 Jessica Davis 9.150 2 Jessica Davis 3 Chollen Sievers 9.125 3 Coraline Hunl 4 Christi TUlay 8.900 4 Challen Sievers 5 Caroline Hunl 8.875 5 Chrisli T UIOY 6 Solly Word 8.500 6 Vanessa Vander Pluym 7 Mondy James 8.175 7 Mondy James 8 Vanessa Vander Pluym 8.150 8 Solly Word

Bull Finals Ribbon Finals I Tomaro Levinson 9.500 I Tomaro Levinson 2 Jessilo Davis 9.350 2 Jessilo Davis 3 Caroline Hunl 9.300 3 Caroline Hunl 4 Challen Sievers 9.100 4 Challen Sievers 5 Chrisli T ulay 9.025 5 Chrisli T ulay 6 Vanessa Vander Pluym 8.850 6 Vanessa Vander Pluym 7 Solly Word 8.650 7 Alicia Albe 8 Mondy James 8.550 8 Solly Word

9.500 9.425 9.375 8.900 8.775 8.700 8.475 8.425

9.375 9.225 9.175 9.050 8.550 8.450 8.325 8.300

74.000 73.300 73.100 71.800 70.350 70.300 69.350 68.250 67.700 67.650

1994 Junior National Cham­pion Natalie Lacuesta's grace­ful rhythmic exercises reflect he r personality . She was drawn to rhythmic gymnas­tics because it is so graceful and it allows her to use the skills she has learned in ballet.

Lacuesta started ballet at age three and later followed her only sister's footsteps in fig­ure skating. After two years in figure ska ting, however, Lacuesta switched to rhythmic gymnastics in 1990 and has quickly risen to the top of the junior ranks.

With no plans of stopping here, Lacuesta's goals include ranking well internationally and competing in the World Championships during the first year she makes the Senior National Team. The 1996

Olympics are a long-term goal for Lacuesta who has com­peted in only one international competition-the 1994 Inter­national Rhythmic Tourna­ment of Portimao in Portugal. She placed fourth all-around in the event and really enjoyed Portugal, especially the beach.

Several good luck charms accompany Lacuesta to com­petitions including a jade stone, her holy necklace, a small Buddha and a guardian angel pin. Most of these items were given to her by her fam­ily. Prior to a competition, Lacuesta usually eats Phil­ippino food such as adobo­chicken in a special sauce.

When she finds some free time, Lacuesta enjoys writing poetry and drawing sketches and cartoons.

~S~~S" f~'JO Food: Any type of pasta Color: Purple Apparatus: Hoop

Music: Pop rock

Junior All-Around

I NOlolie Lalueslo 2 Louri Illy 3 Lori fredrickson

Jennifer lim Sora Sieber Tina Thorp

7 Kelsi Kemper 8 Krislin Lee 9 liriel Higo

10 Johanna Shoemaker

Rope Finals I NOlolie LOlueslo 2 Kristin Lee 2 Louri Illy 4 Sora Sieber 4 Tina Thorp 6 Jenniler lim

Ball Finals I NOlolie Loweslo 2 Louri Illy 3 Tina Thorp 4 Sora Sieber 5 Kelsi Kemper 6 Jennifer lim

Skokie, III. Virginia Beolh, Va. Sondwilh, III. Skokie, III. Glenview, III. JOlksonville, Flo.

Rhythmic Gems Rhythmic Gems Illinois Rhythmils Rhythmil Gems Rhythmic Gems Inl'l RSG

Gig Harbor, WOo Mounlloke Terrole, Wash. Los Angeles, Colif. ROlkville, Md.

Anelio's RSG Vonlouver RSG l.A. lighls Rhythmflex

9.250 9.050 9.050 8.750 8.750 8.650

9.400 9.075 8.800 8.750 8.650 8.600

Clubs Finals I Lori fredrilkson 2 louri Illy 3 NOlolie Loweslo 3 Sora Sieber 5 Kelsi Kemper 6 Krislin Lee

Ribbon Fi nals I NOlolie LOluesto 2 Lori fredrickson 3 Louri Illy 4 Tina Thorp 5 Kelsi Kemper 6 Uriel Higo

9.100 8.900 8.750 8.750 8.700 7.600

9.250 9.200 9.000 8.900 8.500 8.300

71.700 70.400 70.300 69.850 68.850 68.400 68.000 67.750 66.500 66.350

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experience. Please send your resume to Gym for boys or girls TEAMS. Full-time PRESCHOOL or 3957. West 18th, Eugene, OR 97402. South School of Gymnastics. 199 N. 85 Park- and DEVELOPMENTAL INSTRuaORS needed counts receivable system. CLASS Master auto- way, Fayetteville, GA30214. 404-461-5528 as well. Openings in our MANAGEMENT TEAM WE BUILD GYMNASTICS FACILITIES. Need a mates functions such as registration, dass or fax at 404-461-0955. new facility? Don't have the down payment rosters, schedules, enrollment, attrition trend too! Good wages and benefits. Send resume:

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ant group, that understands the profit poten- mailing labels. CLASS MASTER, as pull-down coach for girls team (pre-team thru elite). We University of Iowa's Recreatianal Services tial in the gymnastics industry! If you want ta menu-driven system, is password secured and have a 10,000 sq. ft. facility w/ loose foam Department is searching for GYMNASTICS build a new facility; have been in business 3 to comes with an on-line tutoria l, complete docu- and resi pits. Candidates should be willing to COACHES to work with the GIRL'S COMPETI-5 years with the last 3 profitable; and are mentation and a 90-day money back guaran- teach recreational classes as well as coach. TlVETEAM LEVELS 5-9. Apprax. 12-15 evening interested in a custom built facility with on tee. For more info contact Mahoney Systems, Competitive salary and benefits, commensurate hours/wk. Strong spotting skills preferred. equity shore option to purchase lease, CAll 1112 Long Pow Lone, Charlotte, NC 28214, w/ experience. Candidates requiring a visa/ Send resume to: Iowa Gymstars "Job", c/o Tom Lenzini 407- 327-7200. Also look for (704) 392- 7044. green card are welcome. Please moil resume to: Jane Powers, PO Box 2473, Iowa City, IA 52244. our presentation at Congress. RABBIT SCORES-Superfast scoring program

U.S. Gymnastics Dev. Or. II, 6 Leighton PI., GREAT CAREER OPPORTUNITY: Full-time coach Mahwah, NJ 07430, or call 201-891-2496.

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resume to: Gymtowne Gymnastics, Inc. 300 Piedmont, Ste. 508, San 8runo, CA 94066 or call 415-589-3733.

GYMNASTICS COACH. 40 hours per week. $21 ,000 per year. Will coach Level 5 through optionQllevel girls gymnastics program. Will organize and administer all aspects 01 pre­school and class gymnastics program. Will possess bachelor degree in physical education or closely related program. Send resume to: CAC Inc. 9695 Adams, Holland, MI 49423.

EXPERIENCED CHOREOGRAPHER NEEDED: Large public athletic complex in Washington DC area with strong established program, levels 5-Elite. Must have floor and beam coach­ing and choreography experience. Salary and benelits commensurate with experience. Con­tact Ping Wang at 301 ~953-0300 or send resume to Fairland Gymnastics, 13950 Old Gunpowder Rd. , Laurel, MD 20707-3118. [FAX-301-953-1851.)

BOYS HEAD COACH/ ASST. DIRECTOR: Seeking coach lor young, developing boys competitive program competent up through class 3. Will also run boys and girls recreational programs. Modern 10,000 square loot facility. Send re­sume/ letter to Bismarck Gymnastics Acad­emy, 3200 N. 10th St., Bismarck, ND 58501 701-258-8956.

COACH/ INSTRUCTOR: Looking for a highly­motivated, enthusiastic individual to work with gymnastics classes and boys and girls competi­tive teams in an established program with over 1,400 students in a state-of-the-art 29,400 sq. foot facility with a multi·sport program. Salary commensurate with experi­ence. Please send resume, references and picture to: Sunrise Gymnastics Academy, PO Box 69, Sylvania, Ohio 43560.

FULL TIME COACH needed for expqnding Cen­tral New York facility. Looking for a respon­sible, energetic person who loves to work with kids. Must have excellent spotting skills. Sal­ary and benefits negotiable depending upon experience. Please send resume to Lori and Phil Rach, Fingerlakes Gymnastics Academy, PO Box 4626, Ithaca, NY 14852.

GIRL'S TEAM COACHING POSITION AVAILABLE for a floor and beam coach with dance expe­rience. The program consists of developmen­tal teams through Elite. Please call Lynda in San Antonio, TX at 210-341-3666.

IMMEDIATE POSITION AVAILABLE for assistant Levels 5-10, as well as, girls/ boys classes. Must be professional, experienced, enthusias­tic. Fully-equipped new 13,000 square foot facility. Send resume and call for an interview: Byers Gymnastics Center, 2009 Opportunity Drive, Roseville, CA 95678 916-781-2939, FAX 916-391-3563. Attn: Vicki.

Established club in S. NH located 45 min. from Boston, Beach and Mtns. seeks a Girls Team, Pre-Team and Class Coach. Position includes benefits, paid vacation and paid holidays. Also seeking Preschool Director/ Class Instructor. Position includes benefits, vacation pay and paid holidays. Compensation is commensurate with knowledge and experience. Candidates must be enthusiastic, organized and believe in the work they do. Send your resume to Paul Shea, NE "Gym-Ken" Gymnastics, RT 28, Windham, NH 03087 or Phone 603-434-9060.

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Excellent opportunity to be part of a National Level Program in St. Louis, Missouri. Full­time/ part-time coaching positions available. Girls competitive team Level5-Elite part-time coaching (25 hrs/wk) or Boys competitive team Class VI-III part-time coaching (12 hrs/ wk) Full-time rounded out by coaching and administration in other programs. Salary and benefits negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Contact Scott Cusimano regard­ing Girls Team position and Danny Wood Boys Team position (314- 291-5436). Send re­sume to 2675 Metro Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63146.

8ROWN'S GYMNASTICS -HOUSTON TEXAS "OPENING FALL '94"-Premier 52,000 sq. ft. facil ity under construction. Seeking ENTHU­SIASTIC, EXPERIENCED coaches for girls and boys: competitive teams, recreational classes, preschool, cheerleading and rhythmic. Full and part-time help needed. Be a part of USA's finest gymnastics program and largest gym­nastics center in the world. Persons interested should send resume, letters of recommenda­tion and photo to: Rita Brown, 740 Orange Avenue, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.

BROWN'S GYMNASTlCS·ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FLORIDA MOVE TO SUNNY FLORIDA!-8rown's Gymnastics is seeking full and part-time in­structors for their Altamonte and Winter Park facilities. MUST BE ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC AND EXPERIENCED! Persons interested should send resume and photo to: Rita Brown, 740 Orange Ave ., Altamonte Springs, FL 32714.

September 1994 full -time and part-time teach­ing/ coaching positions for men and women. Special need for ASSISTANT BOYS TEAM COACH. Send resume or call Gary Anderson , MarVaTeens Gymnastics Club, 5636 Randolph Road, Rockville, MD 20852, phone 301-468-9181.

POSITION AVAILABLE IN FLORIDA-Rapidly growing, expanding gym in SW Florida (Ft. Myers area, south ofTampa) is seeking expe­rienced, motivated, energetic coaches for girl 's teams, level 2-7. Gymnasts are young and talented. Gym is fully-equipped. Year-round position, full-time . Salary negotiable. Great opportunity!! Send resume to: Gymnastic Place, 954 Pine Island Rd., #IJ, Cape Coral, FL 33909 or call Brenda-813-772-4847.

Immediate opening for a MEN 'S PROGRAM COORDINATOR-Full-time position with ben­efits. Established state-of-the-art gymnastics training center seeks Men's Program Coordi· nator to work with classes, both boys and girls; Class VII through Jr. Elite Boys. Must have intermediate through advanced gymnastics experience, Great opportunity for an advanced gymnast who now wishes to start a coaching career. Send resume to: Linda Flannery or Kevin Flannery, Hanover Area Family YMCA, 500 N. George St., Hanover, PA 17331. Of­fice: 717-632-8211 FAX: 717-632-6505.

Positions available for HEAD COACH OF GIRLS LEVEL 1-9. No previous experience as head coach required but must be a strong bars, vault, tumbling coach. We will train. Also BOYS COACH to continue developing our small but talented team and assist with girls program. Excellent working conditions, salaries, ben­efits and bonus for a job well done. Qualities needed: Good technique, well-organized, posi-

tive, motivated and energetic. Loves Kids! Gymnastics Training Center, 520 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury, CT 06070.

EXPERIENCED GIRLS HEAD COACH WANTED: Rapidly growing gym club in the panhandle of Florida on the Gulf Coast. Must be capable of working with preschool, recreational and girls team up to Level 6. Must be highly-motivated person and wants to work with a great staff in an enjoyable setting in a 5000 sq. ft. facility with plans of expansion. Send resume includ· ing references and salary requirements to: Carousel Gymnastics 204B N. Tyndall Pkwy., Panama City, FL 32404 Tele: 904-769-7006.

LIVE IN BEAUTIFUL COLORADO! Enthusiastic, self-motivated, professional individuals needed for the following positions: BOYS PROGRAM DIRECTOR- organize a developmental boys progrom, develop a top-notch competitive team (we currently have a small boys program through Class V.) GIRLS TEAM COACH, Levels 4 through 10-must have high-level spotting skills and be a good motivator and have knowledge of proper technique plus compul­sory and optional rules. Both of these positions are part·time, but can be supplemented by working with preschool and/ or progressive classes. Send resume and letter of application to Pam Turner, 4500 19th St., #371 , Boulder, CO 80304 or call 303- 442- 3634.

HEAD COACH & TEAM COACH POSITIONSAVAIL­ABLE IN HISTORIC FREDRICKSBURG, VIRGINIA! The Stafford Gymnastic Training Center is look­ing for a Head Coach and all levels of team coaches. The Training Center is the larg est publicly owned and operated gymnastics cen­ter in the state and is the home of the Stafford Royss USGF & USAIGC competitive team (Lev­els 4-8). Our training is based on positive reinforcement and concern for the overall well-being of the child. For more information, please contact A. Regan 703-373-8192 or 703-899-5441.

GIRLS GYMNASTICS COACH. Well-established, 11,000 sq. ft ., Eastern Iowa facility is seeking a dedicated and experienced coach to work with gymnasts at advanced recreational and team levels 5-10. Duties will include develop­ing skills, supervising, spotting and motivat­ing gymnasts. Qualified candidate will be es­pecially proficient in bars and tumbling. Please send resume and references to: Gymnastic Spectrum, Attn: Caryn Crouch, 5330 Carey Ave., Davenport, IA 52807.

Now interviewing COACHES AND INSTRUC­TORS to work with preschool, developmental classes and Level4through 8 teams. Louisville Gym Club-established 30 years-12,000 sq. ft . Send resume and call for interview: Vangie Smith, 3600 Chamberlain Lane, Suite 210, Louisville, KY 48241 502-426-2214.

GYMNASTICS CHOREOGRAPHER/ COACH: Immediate position available to enthusi ­astic individual willing to work with all levels of gymnastics . Elite or Notional choreography and dance experience is a musl. Send resume to "Docksiders Gym ­nastics" PO Box 814, Millersville, MD 21108 or: Call 410-987-8780.

GYMNASTICS COACHES WANTED: 10-yr.-old gymnastics club in northwest Phoenix is ex­panding and looking for new coaches. We

need energetic, enthusiastic and experienced people to teach all levels of men's and women's gymnastics up to level 1 O. Great weather, pay and benefits. Salary commensurate with ex­perience. Please coli and send resume with cover letter to Arizona Aerials, 7724 N. 67th Ave., Glendale, Al 85301 . Contact Quin Shan­non/ Bruce Seid.

SEEKING EMPLOYMENT

WORLD CHAMPION RUSSIAN COACHING group looking for ideal coaching, gym and financial opportunity. World-class coaching specialists including triple back s, double/ triple twisting double layouts, etc. Already developed U.S. National Champion level program. Current program level irrelevant. We develop Levell to NATIONAL / INTER­NATIONAL. Innovotive kinder, gentler Ru s­sian progressive coaching system. Couching group includes Vladimir Samodurov- inven­tor of Soviet BUNGEE Tumbling System, Olga Sikorra and Ulia Stankevich-demon­strator for above skills . Also available for CLINICS, EXHIBITIONS, CONVENTIONS. Pro­fessional management available. Conliden­tiality guaranteed. Contact us at SportCorp 302-674-0106.

Mrs. Elena Victorovna Thomas is seeking em­ployment for a specified time as a rhythmic gymnastics coach. Mrs. Thomas was a 1979 World Champion (gold medal in ribbon, silver medal in rope). She was a medal winner in the 1981 European Chamionships and over­all champion of USSR in 1980. She gradu­ated in 1985 from the Russian National Institiute of Physical Culture . She has held positions as head coach of "Dinamo" sports club in Moscow (1985-89) and as head

----COach of thenotional jun ior t~(1989 -93). Contact YYuriy Kiuillov, Managing Di· rector, Interresurs. FAX 095- 958-52-61 .

Georgina Del Castillo is seeking employment as a teacher or coach anywhere in the United States. 10 yrs. experiences as a judge/ coach in rhythmic gymnastics with a BS, BED and a Masters in Physical Education (Physiology of Exercise) . Degrees are from US inslilutions. Has taught choreography and dances. Has worked in health-related areas including nu· trition, personal training, body composition problems, etc. with children and adults. Expe­rienced artistic choreographer. message can be left with Inti Sanchez (son) in Miami-305-273-9170.

To place a classified ad: $ 50 every 90 words. Dead­line: Sept/Oct- July 16; Nov/Dec- Sept 16. Note: Because of National Cham­pionships scheduling, the Sept/Oct issue will not be published until early Octo­ber. Send ad with payment to: USA Gymnastics, Classi­fied Ads, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapo­lis , IN 46225

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by Ramonna Robinson

Lauri Illy is no stranger to rhyth m ic gy m na st ics; she's been involved for

eight years. This is, however, her first time on the Junior National Team , something she's had her sights set on for quite some time.

In fact, wben asked about her goal for the 1994 Rhythmic j ational Championships, Illy &} replied, "I want to make tlle Na­tional Team." lot only did she make the team, she placed second aU-around and within the top three on all four event finals! She took second place in baH and clubs and placed third in rope and ribbon .

Born in Virginia Beach, Va., Illy now lives with her mother in Evanston, Ill., in order to train at Rhythmic Gems wiili coaches Lana Lashoff and Galina Grib. She prac­t ices about 33 hours per week, and before every competition she eats a banana. lUy revealed, " It's not a good luck ritual or anything. 1 just always happen to eat a banana before a competition. " She does, however, have a stuffed animal for good luck. It is a pink bunny given to her by rhythmic gymnast Lori Boettcher.

Illy is the youngest of eight chil­dren, three boys and fi ve girls. The oldest girl is 29, and Lauri is 12. She finds being the youngest " re­aUy fun and fru strating." Frustrat­ing as it may be, lLIy has her sister Melodie to thank for getting her into the gym. Illy's sister got her involved in artistic gymnastics, but as IUy explained, "I was always r drawn to rhyilimic. I would wan- ~). der across the gym and try the df\S~ rhythmic apparatus." Even JDjSJa

wiili eight children, Illy's moilier has attended all of her competi­tions except th ree.

illy is excited about competing at the 1994 U.S. Olympic Festival in St. Louis, Mo., July 1-10. When asked about her long-term goals, she replied, "I want to be the best iliat [ can be. If I'm good enough, [ want to make it to the Olympics."

COMPETITION RESULTS

1994-Rhythmic National Cham­pionships, Nassau County, N.Y.; 2nd-AA, ball & clubs, 3rd-rope & ribbon (junior division)

1994-Rhythmic Challenge, Colo­rado Springs, Colo.; 4th-AA (junior division)

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;.? J "I still think of Ron as my coach. 'j l . j I call him and ask advice and r send videos of my routines. Jim

Holt from Washington 'heJps me a ............", --..J • .

~= r: \:J JI\J :::...:J...Jj J J Cha~- ~ ~ " ~ips medalist ~ rings, an interno- lot, too. I've also ' tionaUy rated Judge, a coach, a routine with judges and teacher,. a husband, and father of them what would be the thr" children. t t ted f' r.

O'NeiU was an all-around 'gym- ges cons rue rou Ine.-nasf for most of his life but focused O'Neill admHs thaWt his training on rings over the last training by h~H and~ac1lirkf

• few yearHucky for the USA since his own coach. he won the sliver medal on rings at the 1994 Worfd Championships.

uWmning a medal was the great­est experience of my gymflasfics career .. said O'NtIA. '

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When asked about bilng '0 spe­cialist on rings, hf~cf; "It;s fun. j pracllct~hOtlQckJYlhJettdclys

, 0 week =- It k~ m.Jn~ . -volved. i '. wort Out})rr my , 1uACt! -hoW.~·. . "