USA Figure Skating announced the 3 women and 2 men selected to compete in the Sochi games next month.
USA Figure Skating gauges success over an entire year and not just soley based on the US Figure Skating Championships that were held in Boston this past weekend. Most USA federations pick their team based on the USA championships.
The three women selected to compete in Sochi are:
Gracie Gold, 18 - The US Champion 2014
Polina Edmunds, 15
Ashley Wagner, 22 - The US Champion in 2012 and 2013
Ashley Wagner finished fourth in the US Championships after twice falling in competition but was selected based on her overall performance the past year.
Mirai Nagasu, who finished 3rd in the US Championships was not selected to the US team.
The two men selected to the US Figure Skating team are:
Jeremy Abbott, 28 - 2014 US Champion
Jason Brown, 19 - 2nd to the 2014 US champion
Meryl Davis and Charlie White are representing the US in Ice Dancing.
In other USA team selection news:
USA track and field stars Lauryn Williams and Lolo Jones qualified for the USA women's bobsled team.
Shaun White qualified for the US team in Slopestyle.
Monday, January 13, 2014
Saturday, January 11, 2014
Olympic updates for Sochi 2014: USA Men's and Women's Ice Hockey teams announced, Lindsey Vonn out of Sochi games
In early January the USA Men's 2014 Olympic Ice hockey team was announced.
Here is the USA roster:
Forwards:
David Backes, St. Louis Blues
Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings
Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers
Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks
Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs
T.J. Oshie, St. Louis Blues
Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens
Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild
Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks
Paul Stastny, Colorado Avalanche
Derek Stepan, New York Rangers
James van Riemsdyk, Toronto Maple Leafs
Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg Jets
Defensemen
John Carlson, Washington Capitals
Justin Faulk, Carolina Hurricanes
Cam Fowler, Anaheim Ducks
Paul Martin, Pittsburgh Penguins
Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers
Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh Penguins
Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues
Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild
Goalies
Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres
Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings
USA Women's 2014 Olympic Ice hockey team:
Goalies: Brianne McLaughlin; Molly Schaus; Jessie Vetter
Defense: Kacey Bellamy; Megan Bozek; Gigi Marvin; Michelle Picard; Josephine Pucci; Anne Schleper; Lee Stecklein.
Forwards: Alex Carpenter; Kendall Coyne; Julie Chu; Brianna Decker; Meghan Duggan; Lyndsey Fry; Amanda Kessel; Hilary Knight; Jocelyne Lamoureux; Monique Lamoureux; Kelli Stack
USA Skier Lindsey Vonn had to withdraw from the Sochi games this week after re-injuring her right knee.
She tore two ligaments in her right knee and broke a bone in that leg during a crash at the world championships in February 2013. Vonn then re-tore her surgically repaired ACL in a crash during training in November 2013. She competed at three World Cup races at Lake Louise, Alberta, in early December 2013, Vonn sprained her MCL during a downhill competition in France two weeks later.
Vonn will have knee surgery soon and will be ready to compete in the World Championships in Colorado in February 2015.
Here is the USA roster:
Forwards:
David Backes, St. Louis Blues
Dustin Brown, Los Angeles Kings
Ryan Callahan, New York Rangers
Patrick Kane, Chicago Blackhawks
Ryan Kesler, Vancouver Canucks
Phil Kessel, Toronto Maple Leafs
T.J. Oshie, St. Louis Blues
Max Pacioretty, Montreal Canadiens
Zach Parise, Minnesota Wild
Joe Pavelski, San Jose Sharks
Paul Stastny, Colorado Avalanche
Derek Stepan, New York Rangers
James van Riemsdyk, Toronto Maple Leafs
Blake Wheeler, Winnipeg Jets
Defensemen
John Carlson, Washington Capitals
Justin Faulk, Carolina Hurricanes
Cam Fowler, Anaheim Ducks
Paul Martin, Pittsburgh Penguins
Ryan McDonagh, New York Rangers
Brooks Orpik, Pittsburgh Penguins
Kevin Shattenkirk, St. Louis Blues
Ryan Suter, Minnesota Wild
Goalies
Jimmy Howard, Detroit Red Wings
Ryan Miller, Buffalo Sabres
Jonathan Quick, Los Angeles Kings
USA Women's 2014 Olympic Ice hockey team:
Goalies: Brianne McLaughlin; Molly Schaus; Jessie Vetter
Defense: Kacey Bellamy; Megan Bozek; Gigi Marvin; Michelle Picard; Josephine Pucci; Anne Schleper; Lee Stecklein.
Forwards: Alex Carpenter; Kendall Coyne; Julie Chu; Brianna Decker; Meghan Duggan; Lyndsey Fry; Amanda Kessel; Hilary Knight; Jocelyne Lamoureux; Monique Lamoureux; Kelli Stack
USA Skier Lindsey Vonn had to withdraw from the Sochi games this week after re-injuring her right knee.
She tore two ligaments in her right knee and broke a bone in that leg during a crash at the world championships in February 2013. Vonn then re-tore her surgically repaired ACL in a crash during training in November 2013. She competed at three World Cup races at Lake Louise, Alberta, in early December 2013, Vonn sprained her MCL during a downhill competition in France two weeks later.
Vonn will have knee surgery soon and will be ready to compete in the World Championships in Colorado in February 2015.
Wednesday, January 1, 2014
Olympic updates
The winter games are about 5 weeks away now. There are a few updates/news items to add.
In 2013 Russia adopted anti-gay laws. The laws were adopted in June and signed by President Putin.
The law bans any pro gay activities(propaganda). Openly gay athletes cannot promote gay rights and anyone connected to the gay rights movement cannot wear buttons or stickers. According to the law fines will be imposed for holding gay rights rallies. The IOC has had to walk a fine line between the rest of the world and Russia. The IOC has asked the Russians to uphold the rights of the athletes while the Russians ask the athletes to respect the laws of its country.
The USA will not be sending a President and or Vice President to the Sochi games for the first time since 2000 in protest to the anti-gay laws. Instead the USA's delegation will send three openly gay athletes to Sochi. The gay athletes who will go to Sochi are: figure skater Brian Boitano, tennis star Billie Jean King and Olympic hockey medalist Caitlin Cahow.
Also, 2010 Olympic champion figure skater Evan Lysacek has suffered a torn labrum in his left hip and cannot compete in the 2014 winter games in Sochi. Lysacek was told by doctors that to train with the injury could cause serious damage to his hip and to stop training. Lysacek also suffered an abdominal tear the season before. Lysacek had competed in the 2006 games and finished fourth. This would have been his third straight Olympic games. Only two other American athletes had competed in three straight Olympics, Brian Boitano, 1984, 1988, and 1994, and Todd Eldredge, 1992, 1998, and 2002.
Only 36 days until the Sochi games!
In 2013 Russia adopted anti-gay laws. The laws were adopted in June and signed by President Putin.
The law bans any pro gay activities(propaganda). Openly gay athletes cannot promote gay rights and anyone connected to the gay rights movement cannot wear buttons or stickers. According to the law fines will be imposed for holding gay rights rallies. The IOC has had to walk a fine line between the rest of the world and Russia. The IOC has asked the Russians to uphold the rights of the athletes while the Russians ask the athletes to respect the laws of its country.
The USA will not be sending a President and or Vice President to the Sochi games for the first time since 2000 in protest to the anti-gay laws. Instead the USA's delegation will send three openly gay athletes to Sochi. The gay athletes who will go to Sochi are: figure skater Brian Boitano, tennis star Billie Jean King and Olympic hockey medalist Caitlin Cahow.
Also, 2010 Olympic champion figure skater Evan Lysacek has suffered a torn labrum in his left hip and cannot compete in the 2014 winter games in Sochi. Lysacek was told by doctors that to train with the injury could cause serious damage to his hip and to stop training. Lysacek also suffered an abdominal tear the season before. Lysacek had competed in the 2006 games and finished fourth. This would have been his third straight Olympic games. Only two other American athletes had competed in three straight Olympics, Brian Boitano, 1984, 1988, and 1994, and Todd Eldredge, 1992, 1998, and 2002.
Only 36 days until the Sochi games!
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Thomas Bach elected new IOC President
Thomas Bach, an Olympic fencing gold medal winner from Germany was elected IOC President today replacing outgoing IOC President Jacque Rogge of Belgium. Bach will serve at least an 8 year term with the option for another 4 year term.
Bach was the IOC Vice President and head of the German Olympic Committee. He is also an attorney. Bach is the 9th IOC President and the 8th European to hold the job. The only American to hold the job was Avery Brundage who ran the IOC from 1952-1972.
Bach received 49 votes in the second round to win the IOC Presidency. Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico finished second with 29 votes.
Ng Ser Miang of Singapore received six votes, Denis Oswald of Switzerland five votes and Sergei Bubka of Ukraine four votes. C.K. Wu of Taiwan was eliminated in the first round after an initial tie with Ng.
Bach's term begins Immediately.
Bach was the IOC Vice President and head of the German Olympic Committee. He is also an attorney. Bach is the 9th IOC President and the 8th European to hold the job. The only American to hold the job was Avery Brundage who ran the IOC from 1952-1972.
Bach received 49 votes in the second round to win the IOC Presidency. Richard Carrion of Puerto Rico finished second with 29 votes.
Ng Ser Miang of Singapore received six votes, Denis Oswald of Switzerland five votes and Sergei Bubka of Ukraine four votes. C.K. Wu of Taiwan was eliminated in the first round after an initial tie with Ng.
Bach's term begins Immediately.
Sunday, September 8, 2013
Olympic updates,,, IOC selects Tokyo as 2020 summer games host city and reinstates Wrestling back into 2020 games
The IOC is currently having their session in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
On Saturday, Sept. 7 the IOC chose Tokyo, Japan as host of the 2020 summer games.
Tokyo was chosen over Madrid, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul and Madrid tied for second place behind Tokyo in first round voting. A tie-breaker vote was cast and Madrid was eliminated. In the second round of IOC voting Tokyo was named the host city of the 2020 summer games and was chosen over Istanbul. Tokyo lasted hosted the games in 1964.
On Sunday, Sept. 8 the IOC chose Wrestling over Baseball/Softball and Squash. Wrestling will be included in the 2020 and 2024 summer games as part of 25 core sports and 3 additional sports. Golf and Rugby were added to the 2016 and 2020 summer games as voted on by the IOC. The 25 core sports concept was adopted in 2007.
According to the IOC, wrestling had made the changes necessary to be voted back in to the 2020 summer games which included having more women compete, appointing more women to leadership positions within wrestling and making rule changes easier to understand and more exciting.
Next up: A new IOC President will be chosen.
On Saturday, Sept. 7 the IOC chose Tokyo, Japan as host of the 2020 summer games.
Tokyo was chosen over Madrid, Spain and Istanbul, Turkey. Istanbul and Madrid tied for second place behind Tokyo in first round voting. A tie-breaker vote was cast and Madrid was eliminated. In the second round of IOC voting Tokyo was named the host city of the 2020 summer games and was chosen over Istanbul. Tokyo lasted hosted the games in 1964.
On Sunday, Sept. 8 the IOC chose Wrestling over Baseball/Softball and Squash. Wrestling will be included in the 2020 and 2024 summer games as part of 25 core sports and 3 additional sports. Golf and Rugby were added to the 2016 and 2020 summer games as voted on by the IOC. The 25 core sports concept was adopted in 2007.
According to the IOC, wrestling had made the changes necessary to be voted back in to the 2020 summer games which included having more women compete, appointing more women to leadership positions within wrestling and making rule changes easier to understand and more exciting.
Next up: A new IOC President will be chosen.
Sunday, August 11, 2013
IAAF World Track and Field Championships/P&G USA Gymnastics Championship/Gymnastics World Championships
The IAAF World Track and Field Championships are being held in Moscow, Russia from August 10-18, 2013.
Results
Men's 10,000 - Galen Rupp, USA- 4th
Women's Marathon - Deena Castor, USA - 9th
Women's 10,000- Shalane Flanagan, USA - 8th
Decathlon
Ashton Eaton, USA, gold - 8809 points
Michael Schrader, Germany, silver - 8670 points
Damian Warner, Canada, bronze - 8512 points
Gunner Nixon, USA 13th - 8312 points
Trey Hardee, USA, Did not finish
Women's Long Jump
Brittney Reese, USA - gold
Blessing Okagbare, Nigeria - silver
Ivana Spanovic, Serbia - bronze
Men's 100M
Usain Bolt, Jamaica - gold - 9.77
Justin Gatlin, USA - silver - 9.85
Nesta Carter, Jamaica - bronze - 9.95
Men's Pole Vault - Brad Walker, USA - 4th
Women's Shot Put - Michelle Carter, USA - 4th
Women's 400M - Natasha Hastings, USA - 5th
Francena McCorory, USA - 6th
Men's 110M Hurdles
David Oliver, USA, gold - 13.00
Ryan Wilson, USA, silver - 13.13
Sergey Shubenkov, Russia, bronze - 13.24
Women's 100M
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica, gold - 10.71
Murielle Ahoure, Ivory Coast, silver - 10.93
Carmelita Jeter, USA, bronze - 10.94
Women's Pole Vault
Elena Isinbaeva, Russia - gold
Jenn Suhr, USA - silver
Yarisley Silva, Cuba - tie for silver
Men's 800M
Mohammed Aman, Ethiopia, gold - 1:43.31
Nick Symmonds, USA, silver - 1:43.55
Ayanleh Souleiman, Djibouti, bronze - 1:43.76
Men's 400M
LaShawn Merritt, USA, gold - 43.74
Tony Mcquay, USA, silver - 44.40
Luguelin Santos, Dominican Republic, bronze - 44.52
Men's High Jump - Erik Kynard, USA - 5th
Men's 3000M Steeplechase - Evan Jager, USA - 5th
Women's 400M Hurdles
Zuzana Hejnova, CZE, gold - 52.83
Daliliah Mohammed, USA, silver - 54.09
Lashinda Demus, USA, bronze - 54.27
Men's 400 Hurdles
Jehue Gordon, Trinidad and Tobago, gold - 47.69
Michael Tinsley, USA, silver - 47.70
Emir Bekric, Serbia, bronze - 48.05
Women's 1500M
Abeba Aregawi, Sweden, gold - 4:02.67
Jenny Simpson, USA, silver - 4:02.99
Hellen Onsando Obiri, Kenya, bronze - 4:03.86
Mary Cain, USA - 10th
Men's Long Jump - Dwight Phillips, USA - 11th
Men's Shot Put
David Storl, Germany - gold
Ryan Whiting, USA - silver
Dylan Armstrong, Canada - bronze
Reese Hoffa, USA - 4th
Men's 5000M - Bernard Lagat, USA - 6th
Galen Rupp, USA - 8th
Women's 200M
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica, gold - 22.17
Murielle Ahoure, Ivory Coast, silver - 22.32
Blessing Okagbare, Nigeria, tie for silver - 22.32
Jeneba Tarmoh, USA - 5th
Allyson Felix, USA, Hamstring injury - Did not finish
Men's 4 by 400M relay
USA - gold - 2:58.71
Jamaica - silver - 2:59.88
Russia - bronze - 2:59.90
Men's Marathon - Jeff Eggleston, USA - 13th
Women's High Jump
Svetlana Shkolina, Russia - gold
Brigetta Barrett, USA - silver
Ruth Beitia, Spain - bronze
Women's 5000M - Molly Huddle, USA - 6th
Shannon Rowbury, USA - 7th
Women's 4 by 400M relay
Russia - gold - 3:20.19
USA - silver - 3:20.41
Great Britain - bronze - 3:22.61
Women's 100M Hurdles
Brianna Rollins, USA, gold - 12.44
Sally Pearson, Australia, silver - 12.50
Tiffany Porter, Great Britain, bronze - 12.55
Dawn Harper, USA - 4th
Men's 200M
Usain Bolt, Jamaica, gold - 19.66
Warren Weir, Jamaica, silver - 19.79
Curtis Mitchell, USA, bronze - 20.04
Men's Triple Jump
Teddy Tamgho, France - gold
Pedro Pablo Pichardo, Cuba - silver
Will Claye, USA - bronze
Christian Taylor, USA - 4th
Men's 1500M
Asbel Kiprop, Kenya, gold - 3:36.28
Matthew Centrowitz, USA, silver - 3:36.78
Johan Cronje, South Africa, bronze - 3:36.83
Women's 800M
Eunice Jepkoech, Kenya, gold - 1:57.38
Mariya Savinova, Russia, silver - 1:57.80
Brenda Martinez, USA, bronze - 1:57.91
Alysia Montano, USA - 4th
Women's 4 by 100M relay
Jamaica, gold - 41.29
USA, silver - 42.75
Great Britain, bronze - 42.87
Men's 4 by 100M relay
Jamaica, gold - 37.36
USA, silver - 37.66
Canada, bronze - 37.92
Analysis: Although the USA won as many total medals in Daegu, Korea(25) as they did in Moscow the result was too many silver medals. The USA had just 6 gold in Moscow compared to 12 gold in Daegu. The USA won 14 silver and 5 bronze. Russia had 7 gold to top the USA 7-6. Russia had 17 medals overall.
The USA seems to be losing to Jamaica more and more as Jamaica's track program gets even stronger.
The USA lost to Jamaica in both 4 by 100M relays, both 100M and both 200M races. The USA did beat Jamaica in the 4 by 400M relay. It was a mixed bag for the USA, lots of medals won, not enough gold.
P&G USA national gymnastics championships
In the men's USA national gymnastics championships held in Indianapolis, IN from Aug. 15-18, Sam Mikulak placed first in the all around competition, beating Alex Naddour. Jake Dalton finished third, and John Orozco finished fourth. London Olympic bronze medalist Danell Leyva finished seventh.
The USA Men's team was named for the World Championships to be held in Antwerp, Belgium from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6 2013. The team consists of Sam Mikulak, Alex Naddour, Jake Dalton, Steven Legendre, John Orozco, and Brandon Wynn. Alternates are Eddie Penev,and Paul Ruggeri.
The women's team that will compete in the World Championships are:
Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney, Simone Biles,and Brenna Dowell.
Results of the World Gymnastics Championships:
USA 3 gold 6 silver 3 bronze - 12 total
Japan 4 gold 1 silver 2 bronze - 7 total
Russia 1 gold 1 silver 2 bronze - 4 total
USA medal winners:
USA Women:
Individual All Around: Simone Biles - gold
Kyla Ross - silver
Vault: Mckayla Maroney - gold
Simone Biles - silver
Unvens: Kyla Ross - silver
Balance Beam: Kyla Ross - silver
Simone Biles - bronze
Floor: Simone Biles - gold
USA Men:
Individual All Around: Sam Mikulak - 6th
Vault: Steven Legendre - silver
Rings: Brandon Wynn - bronze
Parallel Bars: John Orozco - bronze
Floor: Jacob Dalton - silver
Results
Men's 10,000 - Galen Rupp, USA- 4th
Women's Marathon - Deena Castor, USA - 9th
Women's 10,000- Shalane Flanagan, USA - 8th
Decathlon
Ashton Eaton, USA, gold - 8809 points
Michael Schrader, Germany, silver - 8670 points
Damian Warner, Canada, bronze - 8512 points
Gunner Nixon, USA 13th - 8312 points
Trey Hardee, USA, Did not finish
Women's Long Jump
Brittney Reese, USA - gold
Blessing Okagbare, Nigeria - silver
Ivana Spanovic, Serbia - bronze
Men's 100M
Usain Bolt, Jamaica - gold - 9.77
Justin Gatlin, USA - silver - 9.85
Nesta Carter, Jamaica - bronze - 9.95
Men's Pole Vault - Brad Walker, USA - 4th
Women's Shot Put - Michelle Carter, USA - 4th
Women's 400M - Natasha Hastings, USA - 5th
Francena McCorory, USA - 6th
Men's 110M Hurdles
David Oliver, USA, gold - 13.00
Ryan Wilson, USA, silver - 13.13
Sergey Shubenkov, Russia, bronze - 13.24
Women's 100M
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica, gold - 10.71
Murielle Ahoure, Ivory Coast, silver - 10.93
Carmelita Jeter, USA, bronze - 10.94
Women's Pole Vault
Elena Isinbaeva, Russia - gold
Jenn Suhr, USA - silver
Yarisley Silva, Cuba - tie for silver
Men's 800M
Mohammed Aman, Ethiopia, gold - 1:43.31
Nick Symmonds, USA, silver - 1:43.55
Ayanleh Souleiman, Djibouti, bronze - 1:43.76
Men's 400M
LaShawn Merritt, USA, gold - 43.74
Tony Mcquay, USA, silver - 44.40
Luguelin Santos, Dominican Republic, bronze - 44.52
Men's High Jump - Erik Kynard, USA - 5th
Men's 3000M Steeplechase - Evan Jager, USA - 5th
Women's 400M Hurdles
Zuzana Hejnova, CZE, gold - 52.83
Daliliah Mohammed, USA, silver - 54.09
Lashinda Demus, USA, bronze - 54.27
Men's 400 Hurdles
Jehue Gordon, Trinidad and Tobago, gold - 47.69
Michael Tinsley, USA, silver - 47.70
Emir Bekric, Serbia, bronze - 48.05
Women's 1500M
Abeba Aregawi, Sweden, gold - 4:02.67
Jenny Simpson, USA, silver - 4:02.99
Hellen Onsando Obiri, Kenya, bronze - 4:03.86
Mary Cain, USA - 10th
Men's Long Jump - Dwight Phillips, USA - 11th
Men's Shot Put
David Storl, Germany - gold
Ryan Whiting, USA - silver
Dylan Armstrong, Canada - bronze
Reese Hoffa, USA - 4th
Men's 5000M - Bernard Lagat, USA - 6th
Galen Rupp, USA - 8th
Women's 200M
Shelly Ann Fraser-Pryce, Jamaica, gold - 22.17
Murielle Ahoure, Ivory Coast, silver - 22.32
Blessing Okagbare, Nigeria, tie for silver - 22.32
Jeneba Tarmoh, USA - 5th
Allyson Felix, USA, Hamstring injury - Did not finish
Men's 4 by 400M relay
USA - gold - 2:58.71
Jamaica - silver - 2:59.88
Russia - bronze - 2:59.90
Men's Marathon - Jeff Eggleston, USA - 13th
Women's High Jump
Svetlana Shkolina, Russia - gold
Brigetta Barrett, USA - silver
Ruth Beitia, Spain - bronze
Women's 5000M - Molly Huddle, USA - 6th
Shannon Rowbury, USA - 7th
Women's 4 by 400M relay
Russia - gold - 3:20.19
USA - silver - 3:20.41
Great Britain - bronze - 3:22.61
Women's 100M Hurdles
Brianna Rollins, USA, gold - 12.44
Sally Pearson, Australia, silver - 12.50
Tiffany Porter, Great Britain, bronze - 12.55
Dawn Harper, USA - 4th
Men's 200M
Usain Bolt, Jamaica, gold - 19.66
Warren Weir, Jamaica, silver - 19.79
Curtis Mitchell, USA, bronze - 20.04
Men's Triple Jump
Teddy Tamgho, France - gold
Pedro Pablo Pichardo, Cuba - silver
Will Claye, USA - bronze
Christian Taylor, USA - 4th
Men's 1500M
Asbel Kiprop, Kenya, gold - 3:36.28
Matthew Centrowitz, USA, silver - 3:36.78
Johan Cronje, South Africa, bronze - 3:36.83
Women's 800M
Eunice Jepkoech, Kenya, gold - 1:57.38
Mariya Savinova, Russia, silver - 1:57.80
Brenda Martinez, USA, bronze - 1:57.91
Alysia Montano, USA - 4th
Women's 4 by 100M relay
Jamaica, gold - 41.29
USA, silver - 42.75
Great Britain, bronze - 42.87
Men's 4 by 100M relay
Jamaica, gold - 37.36
USA, silver - 37.66
Canada, bronze - 37.92
Analysis: Although the USA won as many total medals in Daegu, Korea(25) as they did in Moscow the result was too many silver medals. The USA had just 6 gold in Moscow compared to 12 gold in Daegu. The USA won 14 silver and 5 bronze. Russia had 7 gold to top the USA 7-6. Russia had 17 medals overall.
The USA seems to be losing to Jamaica more and more as Jamaica's track program gets even stronger.
The USA lost to Jamaica in both 4 by 100M relays, both 100M and both 200M races. The USA did beat Jamaica in the 4 by 400M relay. It was a mixed bag for the USA, lots of medals won, not enough gold.
P&G USA national gymnastics championships
In the men's USA national gymnastics championships held in Indianapolis, IN from Aug. 15-18, Sam Mikulak placed first in the all around competition, beating Alex Naddour. Jake Dalton finished third, and John Orozco finished fourth. London Olympic bronze medalist Danell Leyva finished seventh.
The USA Men's team was named for the World Championships to be held in Antwerp, Belgium from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6 2013. The team consists of Sam Mikulak, Alex Naddour, Jake Dalton, Steven Legendre, John Orozco, and Brandon Wynn. Alternates are Eddie Penev,and Paul Ruggeri.
The women's team that will compete in the World Championships are:
Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney, Simone Biles,and Brenna Dowell.
Results of the World Gymnastics Championships:
USA 3 gold 6 silver 3 bronze - 12 total
Japan 4 gold 1 silver 2 bronze - 7 total
Russia 1 gold 1 silver 2 bronze - 4 total
USA medal winners:
USA Women:
Individual All Around: Simone Biles - gold
Kyla Ross - silver
Vault: Mckayla Maroney - gold
Simone Biles - silver
Unvens: Kyla Ross - silver
Balance Beam: Kyla Ross - silver
Simone Biles - bronze
Floor: Simone Biles - gold
USA Men:
Individual All Around: Sam Mikulak - 6th
Vault: Steven Legendre - silver
Rings: Brandon Wynn - bronze
Parallel Bars: John Orozco - bronze
Floor: Jacob Dalton - silver
FINA World Swimmming Championships
Missy Franklin of the USA wins six gold medals to lead the USA contingent at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Barcelona, Spain held July 20-August 4, 2013.
Franklin won gold in the 100 backstroke, 200 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 4 by 100 free relay(Missy Franklin, Natalie Coughlin, Shannon Vreeland, Megan Romano), 4 by 200 free relay(Katie Ledecky, Shannon Vreeland, Karlee Bispo, Missy Franklin), and 4 by 100 medley relay(Missy Franklin. Jessica Hardy, Dana Vollmer and Megan Romano).
Katie Ledecky of the USA wins gold in the 400 free, 800 free, 1500 free and 4 by 200 free relay.
Shannon Vreeland wins gold in both the 4 by 100 and 4 by 200 freestyle relays.
Haley Anderson wins gold in the open water 5k.
Megan Romano wins gold in the 4 by 100 medley relay and 4 by 200 freestyle relay.
Natalie Coughlin wins gold in the 4 by 100 free relay.
Dana Vollmer wins gold in the 4 by 100 medley relay.
Karlee Bispo wins gold in the 4 by 200 free relay.
Eva Fabian wins bronze in the open water 25k.
Jessica Hardy wins bronze in the 50 and 100 breaststroke and 4 by 100 medley relay.
Micah Lawrence wins bronze in the 200 breaststroke.
Elizabeth Beisel wins bronze in the 400 IM relay.
In women's high diving the USA finished first and second with Cesilie Carlton winning gold and Ginger Huber winning silver.
For the USA Men...
Ryan Lochte wins gold in the 200 backstroke, 200 IM and 4 by 200 freestyle relay and silver in the 4 by 100 freestyle relay.
Matt Grevers wins gold in the 100 backstroke and silver in the 50 backstroke.
Charlie Houchin wins gold in the 4 by 200 freestyle relay.
Ricky Berens wins gold in the 4 by 200 freestyle relay.
Conor Dwyer wins gold in the 4 by 200 freestyle relay and silver in the 200 free.
Jimmy Feigen wins silver in both the 100 free and 4 by 100 freestyle relay.
David Plummer wins silver in the 100 backstroke.
Michael McBroom wins silver in the 800 free.
Eugene Godsoe wins silver in the 50 butterfly.
Chase Kalisz wins silver in the 400IM.
Nathan Adrian win silver in the 4 by 100 freestyle relay and bronze in the 100 free.
Anthony Ervin wins silver in the 4 by 100 freestyle relay.
Connor Jaeger wins bronze in the 400 free.
Tyler Clary wins bronze in the 200 backstroke.
The USA 4 by 100IM relay team of Matt Grevers, Kevin Cordes, Ryan Lochte and Nathan Adrian were disqualified for going too early(did not touch when swimmer entered pool). France wins gold. The USA did finish first before they were disqualified.
In men's 10M Platform Diving David Boudia of the USA wins silver.
Franklin won gold in the 100 backstroke, 200 freestyle, 200 backstroke, 4 by 100 free relay(Missy Franklin, Natalie Coughlin, Shannon Vreeland, Megan Romano), 4 by 200 free relay(Katie Ledecky, Shannon Vreeland, Karlee Bispo, Missy Franklin), and 4 by 100 medley relay(Missy Franklin. Jessica Hardy, Dana Vollmer and Megan Romano).
Katie Ledecky of the USA wins gold in the 400 free, 800 free, 1500 free and 4 by 200 free relay.
Shannon Vreeland wins gold in both the 4 by 100 and 4 by 200 freestyle relays.
Haley Anderson wins gold in the open water 5k.
Megan Romano wins gold in the 4 by 100 medley relay and 4 by 200 freestyle relay.
Natalie Coughlin wins gold in the 4 by 100 free relay.
Dana Vollmer wins gold in the 4 by 100 medley relay.
Karlee Bispo wins gold in the 4 by 200 free relay.
Eva Fabian wins bronze in the open water 25k.
Jessica Hardy wins bronze in the 50 and 100 breaststroke and 4 by 100 medley relay.
Micah Lawrence wins bronze in the 200 breaststroke.
Elizabeth Beisel wins bronze in the 400 IM relay.
In women's high diving the USA finished first and second with Cesilie Carlton winning gold and Ginger Huber winning silver.
For the USA Men...
Ryan Lochte wins gold in the 200 backstroke, 200 IM and 4 by 200 freestyle relay and silver in the 4 by 100 freestyle relay.
Matt Grevers wins gold in the 100 backstroke and silver in the 50 backstroke.
Charlie Houchin wins gold in the 4 by 200 freestyle relay.
Ricky Berens wins gold in the 4 by 200 freestyle relay.
Conor Dwyer wins gold in the 4 by 200 freestyle relay and silver in the 200 free.
Jimmy Feigen wins silver in both the 100 free and 4 by 100 freestyle relay.
David Plummer wins silver in the 100 backstroke.
Michael McBroom wins silver in the 800 free.
Eugene Godsoe wins silver in the 50 butterfly.
Chase Kalisz wins silver in the 400IM.
Nathan Adrian win silver in the 4 by 100 freestyle relay and bronze in the 100 free.
Anthony Ervin wins silver in the 4 by 100 freestyle relay.
Connor Jaeger wins bronze in the 400 free.
Tyler Clary wins bronze in the 200 backstroke.
The USA 4 by 100IM relay team of Matt Grevers, Kevin Cordes, Ryan Lochte and Nathan Adrian were disqualified for going too early(did not touch when swimmer entered pool). France wins gold. The USA did finish first before they were disqualified.
In men's 10M Platform Diving David Boudia of the USA wins silver.
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