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THERESA KULIKOWSKI . . .. .. .. ........ ........... .. ....... . . 24 Theresa Kulikowski competed in her first international competition at the 1995 World Championships in Japan. She helped the u.s. team earn a bronze medal.

Blaine Wilson made his first World ChampionshiRs team and traveled to Sabae, Japan. He finished 25th all-around and was the top finisher for the U.S. men in the all-around competition.

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FEMALE ATHLETE TRIAD TASK FORCE

by Kathy Scanlan

USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Chair: Sandy Knapp; President. Kathy Scanlan; Pres ident Emeritus: Mike Donahue; Amateur Athletic Union: Stan Atkinson; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milan; American Trampoline & Tumbling Association: Wayne

Downing; American Turners: Betty Heppner; Jewish Community Centers: Lori Katz; National High School Gymnastics Association for Men: Roy Johnson; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Women: Gail Davis; National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: YVOlU1e Hodge; National Collegiate Athletic Association: Chris Voelz, Lou Burkel;

National Federation of State High School Associa tions: Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Harry Bjerke; National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association: John Brink,vorth; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kate Faber-Hickie; U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches Association: Suzie DiTullio; U.S. Association of Indepe ndent Gym Clubs: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Men's Gymnastics: Pe ter Kormann; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics: Tony Gehman, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. Men's Gymnastics Coaches Association: Marc Yancey; U.S. Sports Acrobatics Federation: Bonnie Davidson; Young Men's Christian Association of the USA: Rick Dodson; USA Gymnastics National Membership Directors: Men's: Jim Holt, Ray Gura; Women's: Julia ThompsonArelz, Mark Webber; Rhythmic: Alia Svirsky, Ute AltCarberry; Athlete's Advisory Council: Karyn Lyon Glover, chair; Chris \'Valler, vice chair; Kristen Kenoyer Woodland, sec; Tanya Service Chaplin, Kim Zmeskal, VVendy Hill iard, Peter Vidmar, Conrad Voorsanger; usoe Athlete Representative: MicheUe Dusserre.

USA Gymnastics Executive Committee Chair: Sandy Knapp; Special Advisor to the Chairman of the Board: Roe Kreutzer; President: Kathy Scanlan; Secretary: Mike Milidonis; Vice Chair Women: Nancy Marshall; Vice Chair Men: Tim Daggett; Vice Chair Rhythmic: Candace Feinberg; FIG Women's Technical Commi ttee: Jack ie

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n the fall of 1994, USA Gymnastics created a Task Force to examine its response to the Female Athlete Triad (disordered eating, amenorrhea and osteoporosis). This Task Force was created because USA Gymnastics recognizes its responsibility to w1derstand the Female Athlete Triad and to ac tively pursue policies that will provide a healthy environment in which gymnasts can pursue their goals.

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of opinion on the Female Athlete Triad.

It includes sport psychology consultants, nutritionists, medical experts, Olympic athletes, coaches, judges and parents of athletes.

he Task Force began by examining the Female Athlete Triad and trying to determine to what extent it affects gymnasts. Young female athletes are at risk of developing disordered patterns of eating which may lead to menstrual d ysfunction (amenorrhea) he purpose of the Task Force and subsequent premature osteoporosis is to recommend improve d or bone loss. Disordered eating refers to programs for administrators, the spectrum of abnormal pata thletes, coaches , terns of eating, including behavjudges and parents.

This task force was such as bingeing and purgiors To our knowledge, created because USA ing or both; food restriction; prothis is the first time a governing body of a Gymnastics recognizes longed fasting; use of diet pills, diuretics or laxatives; and/ or sport has so aggresthought patterns such as: preocits responsibility to sively purs ued an cupation with food, dissatisfacunderstanding of the Triad and asked understand the Female tion with one's body, fear of becoming fat, and a distorted so openly for guideAthlete Triad and to body image. lines and recom-

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he number of gymnasts affected by disordered eating or Triad related problems is unclear. But, the Task Force concludes that the few studies available indicate enough of a prevalence that it is important to address the issues involved with the Triad.

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by USA Gymnastics to ensure a positive environment for gymnasts and to decrease the incidence of disordered eating and triadrelated problems. Such measures include, but are not limited to: educational information on nutrition and psychology being made available to members through USA Gymnastics magazine, Technique magazine and our merchandise department; educational sessions provided to professionals at the state, regional and national Congresses of USA Gymnastics; a sport psychology consultant and nutritionist on staff to work with our female National Team Members; and parent education disseminated through the National Team meetings and TOPs camps. dditional steps were recommended by the Task Force to help athletes, coaches, judges, parents, club administrators and USA Gymnastics administrators.

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Many steps have been taken by USA Gymnastics to ensure a positive environment for gymnasts and to decrease the incidence of disordered eating and triad路related problems.

and nutritionists; and providing guidelines to coaches about positive ways to discuss weight and strength issues .

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on Triad-related topics; including articles in Technique on the impact of authority figures on the develQI2ment of adolescent and athlete self-esteem; encouraging interaction of judges and gymnasts on a non-competitive basis; continuing to educate judges on performance judging versus appearance judging; and d eveloping guidelines and a ppropriate terminology to assist judges in discussing routines w ith gymnasts, parents and coaches.

clubs; working with parents to develop a parent's club; ensuring that periodic sessions occur between the coaches and parents; and providing for group education sessions for parents to include athlete psychology and nutrition.

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developing a club certification program that will identify those clubs that provide an excellent program and positive environment for gymnasts; and seeking support from sports scientists and others in researching issues related to the Female Athlete Triad.

--f you would like to receive the full copy of the report, write to USA Gymnastics Magazine, "Female Athlete Triad Report," Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225, or fax yo ur request to 317/237-5069.

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membership options that would include a periodic newsletter for parent members; providing information on what to look for in selecting a coach or club and on ways to discuss problems with a coach; providing parent sessions at regional, state and n ational USA Gymnastics Congresses; and publishing a book for parents that includes general information about the sport, governing body, athlete psychology and parenting the elite gymnast.

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DEAR MARY LOU: I'm a Level 8 gymnast at Sunrise Gymnastics Academy. I read the book "Little Girls in Pretty Boxes," and it made me sick. I was wondering if you've read the book, and w hat do you think about it? ,eanette Ables Wicilita, Kansas

DEAR JENNA: Yes, I had arthroscopic surgery on my right knee six weeks before the 1984 Olympics! Make sure you listen to your doctor and do all of your rehabilitation.

You'll be back in the gym in no time!

DEAR MALLORY: Try another gym or your local Y. WCA. Keep looking until you find a place you are happy with. Gymnastics is such a fun sport, I'd hate to see you quit because of a bad experience.

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I'm from Fliptastic Gynmastics. I'm 11 years old and a Level 6 gymnast. On beam I get nervous and shake. I can' t get tight so I falloff or have big wobbles. Then I get a low score.

What could help me?

Allly Kistler Escalon, California

DEAR AMY: There's no substitute for preparation. When I was training at Kara/yi's, we spent more time on beam than any other event. I suggest you do the same. The more comfortable and prepared you are, the less nervous you'll be.

DEAR MARY LOU: I'm 14 years old

DEAR MARY LOU: I used to be a Level 5 gymnast, but I quit because my gym was always changing coaches. The last coach we had always yelled at us . I really like doing gymn astics. What should I do?

Mallory Calla/lnll Tualatin, Oregon

' el7lln Protilers Amherst, Massacilusetts

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DEAR CONFUSED: You should do what you think is best. If you're not ready to be a Level 6, stay and compete Level 5 for one more year to get more confidence. Only you can make that decision.

and a Level 8 gymnast. I'm working out 30 hours a week. Do you think that is too much for me, considering I have lots of school work?

When I was back in West Virginia I went to your old gym called Aerials. It is still pretty nice.

DEAR MARY LOU: I'm 10 and a Level 6 gynmast. I'm scared of a back handspring on beam. I had it once but fell on the beam and got a strawberry. It hurt! Now I'm scared to do it. I've tried everything. Can you give me some advice? Also, do you think your baby will ever do back handsprings on the beam?

Brittany Mayer La Canada, California

DEAR JEANETIE: No, Idid not read the book, and don't ever intend to. I have noth· ing but positive and terrific things to say about gymnastics and my coach Bela Karolyi.

Maybe that's why I wasn't asked to be inter· viewed,' that doesn't sell books! and will be competing Level 9 this year. In the middle of August I had arthroscopic surgery on my left knee. I was wondering if you have ever had surgery? If so, how long d id it take you to fully recover?

of my teanmlates are pressuring me to move up. I want to be a Level 6, but I don't think I'm ready. Help?

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DEAR BRITTANY: How are your grades? If the 30 hours in the gym is not interfering with your school work, then it's okay. Many gymnasts are able to apply the discipline that they learn from their sport to their schoolwork. However, if your schoolwork is suffering, you may want to cut back your hours in the gym.

Betil Fowler Madisonville, Tellnessee

DEAR BETH: Every gymnast has had a strawberry from falling off beam at one time or another. And believe me, I know it hurts!

Take yourself back down to the low beam, and keep practicing there until you feel safe enough to go back up to the high beam. My new daughter Shayla is not even walking yet, but maybe one day, if she wants, she will be agymnast too.

DEAR MARY LOU: I'm a Level 5 gynmast. Our gym has been going through some rough tinles. A lot of gymnasts left. My coach asked me if I wanted to be a Level 6, but I'm not sure I want to be a Level 6 because I don' t think I'm ready. All

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else. That is what brought me back into the gym. I knew that I missed working out, and I wanted to learn more. You really have nothing to lose if you enjoy what the sport gives you.

DEAR KIM: I'm 11 and a Level 6 gynmast. How old were you when you were a Level 6 gynu1ast? How much conditioning do you do?

Lallren Van Cleave Worthillgton, Ohio DEAR LAUREN: In 1986, I started com·

peting just days before my tenth birthday. At that time there was a different level system. I competed as a Class /I which is about equal to a Levell or 8. I do about an hour of conditioning every morning. That is one of the most impor' tant parts of my training.

DEAR KIM: I'm 14 years old, and I was in Level 8 before I quit. When you quit how did you get enough courage to get back into gynmastics? I still love the sport, but I do not kno w how to get enough courage to go back.

Jaim e Miller Spring Hill, Florida DEAR JAIME: As long as you still love gym·

nastics, you shouldn't worry about anything

DEAR KIM: I'm 11 years old and a Level 5. I'm having trouble with my handstand on the beam. No matter how hard I try I just can' t get all the way to the top .

Sometimes I even get a little scared when I'm on the high beam. Do you think you can help?

Lisa Vierra Los Banos, California DEAR LISA: Don't give up. Perfecting a

handstand, especially on the beam, takes a lot of patience and repetition. Practice holding your handstand on the floor as often as possible. Kick up against a wall if you need a little help keeping your balance. Once these handstands start to improve, it will be much easier on the beam.

DEAR KIM: I'm having trouble w ith my giants on the single bar. I just barely make it around and bend my arms. My coach says it is because I don' t have a cast handstand before I go into it. Do you have any pointers?

Kristin Wesley Lakelmld, Florida DEAR KRISTIN: Your coach is correct.

Starting in a stretched handstand will give you more power to go over the bar. Then fall with

a hollow body position until you reach where the low bar would be. Open your shoulder and hip angle as you swing through the bottom so that you can give 0 strong kick through the upswing. Be sure to switch or flip your wrists when you reach the top to help you keep your arms straight.

DEAR KIM: I'm 9 years old and a Level 5. I just moved to Vermont.

At my oId gym, we didn't have to circle our arms before doing a handspring vau lt. At my new gym, my coaches want me to circle my arms before vau lting. Is there anything that would help me get used to this?

Kelly Stll rgis Middlesex. Vermont DEAR KELLY: When you learn a skill one way, it is always going to feel a bit awkward at

first to change your technique. The more times you practice vaulting with an arm circle, the eas· ier it will get. Vaulting onto stacked up mats rather than the horse may be beneficial for awhile to help you get used to the arm circle.

DEAR KIM: What are you doing for the holidays this year?

Jessica Roberts Rolling Meadows, Illin ois DEAR JESSICA: For me, the holidaysare for

spending and apprecioting time with my family.

Since I will be training, my Grandma and the rest of my family will probably come to my house.

THE MEN Do you hove a question for one of the members of our men's Senior National Team? Write to USA Gymnastics, "Ask the Men," and we'll have the gymnast you request answer your question, Here's a sample leller: DEAR JOHN ROETHLISBERGER: I'm 12 years old and a big fan of yours. I train at Olympic Bound Gymnastics in Los Angeles. I was wonderin g when you started gynu1astics and what advice do you have for someone my age who wants to be on the Olympic Team when I get older?

Tim Tmmer Los Angeles, Cnlif

We'll send the letter to John, or any other male National Team Member, and print the letter and his respanse. You can get advice from the top men in the country! Write to USA Gymnastics, U Ask the Men," Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225. We'll do our best to get your questions answered.

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By Robert C. Deutz and Elizabeth w. Cranston Grad uate Research Assistants, Laboratory for Elite Athlete Performance, Center fo r Sports Medicine and Sport Sciences, Georgia State University

Under the direction of Dr. Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD National Team Nutri tionist, USA Gym nastics

any people associate the holiday season with fattening foods and weight gain, but this doesn't have to be the case.

Everyone can enjoy the season with friends and family without experiencing fear of weight gain. All it takes is a little planning for everyone to enjoy the holidays without guilt or fear of eating unhealthy foods. It's also important to consider that what you do most of the time is the critical fac tor in determining performance and health. If you eat properly most of the time, then you should feel very good abou t enjoying a slice of apple pie with members of your family. Your goal for most of the time should be the consumption of lots of carbohydrates (plenty of fruits, vegetables, grains and cereals), moderate protein (don't be afraid to have meat occasionally), and food that is low in fat (avoid foods that are fried or high in visible fat, as much as pOSSible). Also, as a priority, consume small amounts frequently enough (about every 2.5 hours) that you never let yourself get hungry.

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chips, margarine, dressings and dips, frozen entrees and even cookies. It is also possible to significantly reduce the amount of fat in recipes without sacrificing flavor. Examples of recipe substitutions include the following: Nonfat yogurt or applesauce in place of oils in baked goods Nonfat yogurt in place of mayonnaise in salad dressings and sour cream in vegetable dips Two egg whites or 1/4 cup commercial egg substitute in place of one whole egg Skim or low fat milk instead of whole milk, half and half, or cream White meat in place of dark meat, when consuming poultry Lean ground turkey in place of ground beef Another way to reduce the fat in a meal is to change the cooking method.

Cooking methods that limit added fat to a meal can help keep dietary fat levels low. Look for recipes that use cooking methods such as steaming, broiling, roasting, grilling, or baking. Methods such as frying or sauteing will increase the fat content in a recipe and should be used infrequently. Cutting visible fat off red meat and removing skin from poultry before cooking will also help decrease fat levels. These ideas can help you adapt a favorite recipe, which may be typically

For many people, the holidays are the busiest time of year. Between work or school, practice, visits from relatives, and holiday shopping, it' s difficult to find time to prepare good meals, so eating out has become the solution. Contrary to popular belief, restaurants can be a healthy alternative to home cooked meals. A 1988 National Restaurant Association survey found that close to 90 % of table service restaurants will accommodate special requests. Look for key words on menus such as steamed, broiled, roasted, baked or grilled. Ask for items to be served without butter or oils.

Avoid cream sauces, or have them served on the side so you can have the amount you choose. Don't be afraid to ask the server specific questions about how food is prepared.

Keep in mind that a few indulgences during the season are not going to affect performance. Don't be concerned with every single item that is consumed.

Instead, look at food intake over time, remembering that eating a few foods higher in fat can be balanced by consuming other foods lower in fat during the day. Be aware of substitutions, low fat preparation methods, and healthy options in restaurants, and enjoy the holiday season to its fullest with family and friends.

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8.3

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105

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226

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The 1995 Rhythmic World Championships took place in Vienna, Austria, September 19-24. This event was the qualifying competition for the 1996 Olympic Games for individual competitors. The top 35 gymnasts from this competition (limit two per country) earned a berth for their country in the Olympic Games.

USA's Jessica Davis, 17, from San Anselmo, Calif., took 24th (Competition 1) in the all -around and earned the U.S. a spot in the 1996 Olympic

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Davis summed up her experience at the World Championships by saying, "1was happy that I went out and did what I wanted to accomplish by earning a spot for the U.S. in the '96 Olympics. However, I was a little bit disappointed in my performance because I wanted to make all of my routines."

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Tina Tharp from Jacksonville, Fla ., took 55th in the all-around in her first World Championships. Tharp trains at International Rhythmic Gymnastics and is coached by Efrossina Anguelova and Mila Marinova.

USA Gymnastics Rhythmic Program Director Nora Campbell said, "In 1992 there were 50 qualifiers to the individual competition at the Olympic Games. This year there are only 35 plus five wild card invitations. We feel very good to have qualified one athlete to the 1996 Olympic Games. The competition was very intense and difficult. The technical level

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gymnasts was the highest it has ever been ."

There were 97 competitors in the world Championships representing 43 countries. Only 15 countries qualified two athletes to the 1996 Olympic Games.

The 1996 Rhythmic National Championships is tentatively set for June 1-3 . The 1996 Olympic Trials for Rhythmic Gymnastics is scheduled for June 25-26 in Boston, Mass. This event will determine the one athlete that will compete for the U.S. in the individual rhythmic competition at the 1996 Olympic Games.

The U.S . Rhythmic Group w ill also participate in the 1996 Olympic Games . This Olympics will be the first time that the Rhythmic Group competition will be a part of the Games .

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Ekaterina Serebrian,kaya

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RUS

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RUS

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UKR

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Irene Germini

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Kri,tin Sroka

GER

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Maria Pangalou

GRE

37.350

Andree Sebe,tova

CZE

37.225

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Miho Yamada

JPN

37.225

Alba Caride路Co,tas

ESP

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Kry,tyna Le,kiewicz

POL

37.125

zhou Xiaoqing

CHN

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Anna Kwitniew,ka

POL

36.825

Akane Yamao

JPN

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Erika Leigh Stirton

CAN

36.400

Jessica Davis

USA

36.375

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Kristina Kliukevichute

LTU

36.250

Wu Bei

CHN

35.900

Lenka Oulehlova

CZE

18.225

Note: Because the group event is included in the 1996 Olympic Games for the first time, the home country (USA) receives an automatic berth into the Games. Therefore, the U.S. group will compete in the 1996 Olympic Games.

These results are from Day 2 of com petition and determ inea tkeall-around champion . Day 1 of competition determined the athletes who qualified to the 1 996 Olympic Games .

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Date of filing: October 2, 1995. Frequency of issue: bimonthly.

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1995 NATIONAL ACADEMIC TOP 15 GYMNASTICS TEAMS Declared the national academic team champion for men' s gy mnas tics by the College Gymnastics Association, the University of Oklahoma m astered an excellent 3.30 team grade point average. Brigham Young University, the City College of New York, Syracuse Universi ty and the University of New Mexico rounded out the top five with team grade point averages above 3.20.

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Forty路nine gymnosts, honored os 1995 AII-Americo scholor-othletes, eorned ot leost 0 3.50 grode point overoge while fulfilling 0 minimum NCAA scoring overoge of 8.5 during the 1995 seoson. NCAA still rings chompion, Dove Fronk of Temple, ond NCAA high bor chompion, Rick Kieffer of Nebrosko, eorned ocodemic AII-Americo designotion. Kieffer ond Jomes Modison's Todd Mercer hove been declo red ocodemic AII-Americos for four consecutive yeors.

The ten gymnosts ottoining perfect 4.0 grode point overoges were: Danny Akerman Jon Corbitt Andy Fulmer Steven Goldman Ted Harris Michael Jenks Jeremy Killen Peter Lomard Peter Masucci Greg McGlaun

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Here are a few recipes from some of your favorite gymnasts that are featured in the Athlete's Cookbook:

BANANA-NuT MUFFINS

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1/ 2 cup olive oil 1/ 2 cup parmesan cheese 1 lb. uncooked pasta, any style

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4 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts (4 oz. each) 2 cups corn flakes, crushed 2 egg whites, slightly beaten 16 oz. jar low fat spaghetti sauce 1 cup fat-free mOllarella cheese, shredded 1/4 cup water

Preheat oven 350°F. Dip chicken breasts in egg whites, roll in corn flakes and place in large skillet sprayed with non-stick cooking spray. Brown on both sides. Spray a shallow baking dish with cooking spray and place chicken breasts in dish. Mix water with spaghetti sauce and pour over chicken breasts. Cover top with shredded fat-free mozzarella cheese and bake for 35-40 minutes.

Yield: 4 servings.

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World Team Trials took place in Austin, Texas, at the Frank Erwin Center, Septemoer 8-9. For the men, 40% of their National Championships score combined with 60% of their World Team Trials score to deter路 mine the World Championships Team. For the women, 30%of their National Championships score combined with 70% of their World Team Trials score to deter路 mine the World Championships Team.

Both Dominique Moceanu and Shannon Miller were near flawless in both the compulsory and optional competition. Moceanu outscored Miller in compulsories 39.349 to 39.312, while Miller outscored Moceanu in optionals 39.461 to 39.336. Jaycie Phelps injured her knee and withdrew from the World Team Trials competition, however, using 100%of her score from the National Championships, she remained in third place in the final ranking.

Kerri Strug, Dominique Dawes, Amy Chow, and Doni Thompson rounded out the top seven. However, Dawes, who had been

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ihai Bagiu won the compulsory competition scoring 56.025 to John Roethlisberger's 55.7B7. Blaine Wilson was in third with a 55.300 and Josh Stein was in fourth with 54.962. The men's compulsory pommel horse routine proved to be a challenge for the men. Bagiu was the only athlete to score above a 9.00 scoring a 9.325. Roethlisberger won the aptional competition with a 56.425 to Wilson's 56.050 and Kip Simons, 55.325.

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he men's World Championships team includes Roethlisberger, Wilson, Bagiu, Simons, Jair lynch and Josh Stein. John Macready and Brian Vee traveled to the men's training camp in Japan.

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However, one week prior to the trip to Japan, she learned that Dominique Dawes was injured and unable to compete at the World Championships- so Kulikowski was placed on the team.

"Igot nervous when Ifound out because I had never competed internationally before or in such a big meet," said Kulikowski. "But it was very exciting I" When asked about the best part of the tr,ip, Kulikowski said, "I liked trying on kimonos and contributing to the U.S. teams bronze medaL" The worst part for Kulikowski was the stress of such a high level competition and trying to adjust in a foreign country. "It IVas also difficult being away from my family for so long" she added. '

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Kulikowski began gymnastics when she was two-and-a-half years old. "During my sister's gymnastics classes, I'd run .in and try to do stuff," she said. "My parents decided to enroll me also, I started gymnastics at a YMCA program in Germany where my father was stationed in the Army."

Although she spent four years in Germany, she now trains at Colorado Aerials in Colorado Springs, Colo. She's coached by Tom and Lori Forster.

"I like the altitude at my gym," explained Kulikowski. "It's very positive, and the coaches care about us as people, as well as gymnasts."

C,oach Lori Forster said, "Theresa is especlOily fun to choreograph routines for because she has beautiful lines and she's extremely flexible. She can do almost anything Iask her to do."

As for her future, Kulikowski would like to become a sports psychologist. Perhaps she can share her experiences about her first World Championships with athletes she counsels in the future.

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laine Wilson began the sport of gymnastics at age four. like most of the members on the U.S. National Team, he was flipping around the house, so his parents put him in gymnastics.

"I did a lot of sports when I was young," explained Wilson. "Especially soccer- I played soccer up until seventh grode, and then I hod to decide which sport to stick with. I almost chose soccer, but I decided to stay with gymnastics because it is on individual sport, plus you could go to the Olympics."

The Olympics have been on Wilson's mind for a long time, but he said that it wasn't until he was a junior or senior in high school that he realized they might become a reality.

Wilson is certainly on track to make the 1996 Olympic Team. He took third all-around at the 1995 Coco-Colo Notional Championships and second all-around at the

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"It was my first time to compete at a World Championships, and it was very exciting," said Wilson.

"The competition was intense, but it's only bod if you let it get to you. We (the U.S. men's team) turned the intensity into a positive."

When asked about the '95 World Championships Team, Wilson said, "I think our team was very good.

We were a close knit team. We all got along and worked as a unit, which is what you have to do. We come to Japan two weeks early for a training camp prior to the competition. It was a long trip, but it was also very good. There were not distractions, just gymnastics. It really got the team unified."

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Master of Ceremonies: Mike Milidonis

AWARD RECIPIENTS SERVICE/STAR AWARDS Rhythmic Program: Lynn and Ron Sievers Events: Pat Shane Men 's Program: Bill Roetzheim Women's Program: Audrey Schweyer 1994- 95 Club of the Year: Maverick Gymnastics (Billy Bob and Barbara Taylor)

SPECIAL RECOGNITION National Preschool Committee: Barbara Davis, Patti Komara, Jeff Lulla, and Sharon Scherr

HALL OF FAME Ron Barak, Steve Hug, Peter Kormann, Garland 0' Quinn, and Marcia Frederick Blanchette Salute to Erna Wachtel (deceased)

ATHLETES/COACHES OF THE YEAR Men's Athlete of the Year: John Roethlisberger Men 's Coach of the Year: Peter Kormann Women's Athletes of the Year: Dawes, Shannon Miller, and Dominique Moceanu ."..\,."" ,...... Coach of the Year: Mary Lee Tracy I~U tl!J1"';I#: Athlete of the Year: Jessica Davis of the Year: Efrossina Anguelova Above: Nicole Sengslock RighI: John Roelhlisberger Below (from 110 r): Shannon Miller, Dominique Moceanu, ond Dominique Dawes Below righl: Jessica Davis

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he 1995 Congress was held in New Orleans at the Hilton Riverside and Towers, August 17-19, in conjunction with the Coca-Cola National Gymnastics Championships held at the New Orleans Superdome. This combination, along with the city of New Orleans as a great tourist site, attracted record breaking attendance at this annual Congress.

Over the three-day period, Congress provided more than 100 presentations in topic areas including alternative programming, business, men's technical and judging, preschool/ developmental, rhythmic technical and judging, sport science, USA Gymnastics, as well as women's technical and judging sessions.

In addition to the regular Congress sessions, special" add-ons" included Safety Certification, PDP I and II, ASEP Coaching Principles course, and other certification and testing opportunities. Congress marked the inauguration of the new USA Gymnastics PDP I Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) program. The KAT Pilot Workshop received an enthusiastic response from the 76 participants.

Once again, the Congress Exhibition Hall proved to be a popular gathering place between sessions. The United States Gymnastics Suppliers Association (USGSA) reports 70 companies were represented this year. The wide range of nastics products and services makes the premier gymnastics show of the The 1996 Congress will be conjunction with the 1996 U Team Trials in Boston. T llSj{e.Q'I1rt'lpe1tm~1~JlqV·.

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SAUSAGE BREAKFAST CASSEROLE Amanda Borden loves 10 wake up to this favorite holiday breakfast!

(low fat substitutes are in parenthesis) 1 lb. bulk sausage (turkey sausage) 6 slices of white bread, crust removed 1- 11/2 cups of shredded cheese (fat-free cheese) 5 eggs (equivalent in Eggbeaters) 2 cups half and half (skim milk) 11. salt 1I. dry mustard Cook sausage over medium heat until done, stirring to crumble well. Drain on paper towels; set aside. Cut bread into cubes. Place bread cubes in a 13" x 9" x 2" baking pan; sprinkle with sausage and top with cheese.

Combine remaining ingredients; beat well and pour over mixture in baking pan. Chill at least eight hours; remove from refrigerator. Bake at 350 degrees Ffor 30-40 minutes. Yields six servings.

disguised as one of Santa's elves~ Kerri Strug revels in the holiday spirit!

We asked some of tbe USA G]mnastics National Team MemlJells to semi in tbeillfavOIlite holilla] Ilecipes and tbeir holida] wish lists.

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and Elizabeth W. Cranston Assistanls, Laboratory for Elite Athlete '''pe:itOfalance. (enter for Sports Medicine and Sport Sciences, Georgia State University Under thediredionof Dr. Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD National Team Nutritionisl, USA Gymnastics

FRESH FRUIT CRISP 6 peaches, nectarines, or plums, unpeeled, pitted, and sliced 1/ 4 tsp. cinnamon 1 tbsp. flour 3 tbsp. brown sugar 2 tbsp. margarine 1/2 cup rolled oats Prepare fruit and place slices in 8 x 8 baking dish. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Mix remaining ingredients and sprinkle over fruit. Bake at 350 degrees Efor 25-30 minutes. Serve with plain or vanilla low-fat yogurt. (Serves 6 at approximately 140 calories and 5 grams of fat per serving) To microwave: Prepare as above. Microwave uncovered on high for 12-14 minutes.

Low-FAT EGG NaG 6 cups 2%milk 10 oz. commercial egg substitute 1/ 2 cup sugar 2 tsp. vanilla 1/4 tsp. salt Mix milk, egg substitute, sugar, vanilla, and salt in a blender or mixer for about one minute. Pour into individual cups. Sprinkle with ground nutmeg and cinnamon. (Makes 10 8 oz. servings at approximately 140 calories and 4 grams of fat per serving)

FAT-FREE GRAVY 2tbsp. cornstarch or arrowroot 2 cups broth or bouillon 1/4 tsp. salt 1/4 tsp. pepper 1/2 cup minced onion (optional) 1/2 cup chopped mushrooms (optional) 2 tbsp. minced parsley (optional) Add cornstarch or arrowroot to 1/2 cup broth or bouillon and mix well. Heat remaining liquid in saucepan. Add cornstarch mixture to heoting liquid. Add salt, pepper and, if desired, optional ingredients. Simmer until mixture thickens, stirring constantly. (Makes 16 2tbsp. servings at approximately 10 calories and no fat per serving) USA

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Gymnasts from all three disciplines, men's, women 's and rhythmic, traveled to Fukuoka, Japan , to compete in the 1995 Summer World University Games, where approximately 316 U.S. athletes competed in 12 different sports.

The 1995 Rhythmic National Championships served as the qualifier for the U.. S. ~hythmic team which competed at t~e Summer World University Games. Brooke Bushnell , Gymmann Pacific; Vanessa Vander Plu),m, California Breeze; and Irina Top, California Academy of RSG, comprised the Rhythmic Summer World University Games Team.

The U .S. Women's Team was selected during the World University Games Trials at the 1995 U.S. Classic Nationals in Birm ingham, Ala . Representing the U .S. were : Karin Lichey, Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy; Amy Murakami, NEGX; Kristen Guise, University of Florida; Heidi Hornbeek, Arizona Sunrays; and Katy Maty, Desert Devils. Julie Ballard, University of Georgia, was the traveling alternate.

The World University Games team for men was selected in rank order from the optional all-around scores of all divisions at the 1995 Coca-Cola National Championships. The following male gymnasts represented the U .S. at the Summer World University Games: Joshua Birckelbaw, Byers Gymnastics Center; Jason Christie, University of Nebraska; Brent Klaus, International Gymnastics Club; Jay Thornton, University of Iowa; and Keith Wiley, Stanford Un iversity. Rick Kieffer, Gold Cup Gymnastics, was the traveling alternate.

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Minnesolo

9.250 8.275

40%Chom s. (109.540) + 60%Triols (107.540) = 8.850 8.800 9.575 9.000 9.175 9.450 8.775 8.950 9.150 8.900

9. Mark Boolh

Sionford

8.925 9.250

40%Chom s. (108.080) + 60%Triols (108.380) = 8.350 8.550 9.650 9.050 9.075 9.350 8.100 9.450 9.150 9.475

10. Rob Kieffer

Gold Cup

9.225 9.175

40%Chomps. (108.160) + 60%Triols (10B.140) = 8.725 9.025 9.300 8.925 9.050 9.125 8.875 9.025 9.000 9.475

10. Sieve McCoin

UCLA

9.350 9.050

40%Chom s. (107.040) + 60%Triols (108.840) = B.400 9.150 9.725 9.175 8.750 8.450 8.475 9.525 9.1 25 8.700

12. Cosey Bryon

Oklohomo 9.450 9.450

13. Chris Woller

UCLA

8.800 8.825

14. Jorrod Honks

Oklohomo

9.375 9.300

15. Mike Maron

Doggell's

9.275 9.075

40%Chom s. (109.460) + 60%Triols (106.600) = 8.125 9.025 9.400 8.550 9.050 8.075 9.475 9.400 9.050 9.200

16. Choiney Umphrey

UCLA

9.100 8.900

40%Chomps. (107.800) + 60%Triols (107.530) = 7.250 9.150 9.575 9.075 8.675 0.000 8.525 0.000 0.000 0.000

100%Triols = 8.175 9.000 9.000 8.700

9.375 8.850

8.750 8.675

9.300 9.475

40%Chomps. (107.440) + 60%Triols (108.180) = 8.350 9.125 9.525 9.100 9.175 9.600 8.400 8.575 8.925 9.375 7.250 9.200

8.275 9.400

9.475 9.375

100%Triols = 8.925 8.850 8.550 9.200

40%Chomps. (107.800) + 60%Triols (77.330)·Alhlele. who (ompeled in only Molorola World Team Trial •. Their score. (ounll00% from Trial •.

N OV E M BER / DE C EMBER 1 99 5

AA 55.787 56.425 112.0B4 112.618 55.300 56.050 111.200 110.888 56.025 54.037 110.459 110.499 54.500 55.325 109.660 109.644 54.700 53.875 108.740 109.404 54.962 53.875 109.054 109.040 54.600 52.525 107.540 108.340 54.650 53.500 108.380 108.260 53.600 54.775 108.140 108.148 54.250 54.675 108.840 108.120 54.550 53.325 108.120 108.120 54.050 54.150 108.180 107.884 54.075 53.700 107.850 107.850 52.150 55.025 106.600 107.744 53.425 54.275 107.530 107.638 52.825 17.425 77.330 89.518

88 9.900 9.737

FX 9.862 9.950

30%Chompionships (78.450) + 70%Triols (78.686) Oynomo's 9.825 9.812 9.775 9.900 9.812 9.837 9.91 2 9.900

3. Joyde Phelps

30%Chompionships (78.250) + 70%Triols (78.742) Cindnnoti 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

4. Kerri Sirug

100%Chom ionshi s Colo. Aeriols 9.850 9.850

5. Dominique Dowes

30%Chompionships (77.060) + 70%Triols (77.843) Hill's Angels 9.800 9.687 9.575 9.700 9.925 9.775 9.812 9.250

6. Amy Chow

30%Chom ionshi s (77.520) + 70%Triols (77.523) 9.475 Wesl Volley 9.775 9.462 9.712 9.837 9.837 9.662 9.412

7. Doni Thompson

30%Chompionships (75.520) + 70%Triols (77.106) Colo. Aeriols 9.425 9.650 9.512 9.475 9.150 9.637 9.462 9.737

MEN'S RESULTS # Nome

U8 9.687 9.687

2. Shonnon Miller

8-9

AUSTIN, TEXAS

VT 9.900 9.962

9.475 9.775

9.575 9.725

9.812 9.887

30%Chom ionshi s (75.750) + 70%Triols (76.062) 8. There" Kulikowski Colo. Aeriols 9.525 9.450 9.662 9.625 9.537 9.787 9.612 9.537 9. Mory 8elh Arnold

30%Chompionships (74.110) + 70%Triols (76.692) Flips Gym. 9.612 9.675 9.250 9.425 9.787 9.750 8.700 9.362

10. Andree Pickens

30%Chompionships (75.870) + 70%Triols (75.633) Cypress 9.237 9.037 9.600 9.512 9.950 9.625 9.437 9.500

11. Aledo Ingram

30%Chompionships (74.770) + 70%Triols (75.672) Dynomo's 9.387 9.325 9.337 9.575 9.61 2 9.212 9.500 9.387

12. Monico Flommer

30%Chom ionshi s (73.870) + 70%Triols (75.316) Cypress 9.150 9.512 9.612 8.987 9.762 8.900 9.675 9.337

13. Mohini 8hordwoj

30%Chompionships (74.860) + 70%Triols (74.852) Brown's 9.487 9.237 9.225 8.762 9.4009.775 9.700 9.587

14. Roegon Tomosek

30%Chompionships (74.080) + 70%Triols (74.822) Hill's Angels 9.487 9.325 9.412 9.275 9.600 8.162 9.400 9.012

15. Kotie Teh

30%Chompionships (74.260) + 70%Triols (73.937) Greol Lokes 9.500 8.862 9.387 9.600 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000

16. Heolher 8rink

30%Chompionships (75.170) + 70%Triols (44.818) Oynomo's 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 0.000 30%Chompionships (75.090) + 70%Triols (0.000)

AA 39.349 39.336 78.686 78.615 39.312 39.461 78.742 78.594 0.000 0.000 0.000 77.730 38.712 39.237 77.843 77.608 38.762 38.762 77.523 77.522 38.424 38.748 77.106 76.630 38.062 37.986 76.062 75.968 38.262 38.473 76.692 75.917 37.962 37.599 75.633 75.704 37.386 38.512 75.672 75.401 37.624 37.711 75.316 74.882 37.261 37.674 74.852 74.854 36.711 0-;18.462 '-- 74.822 74.599 37.499 36.174 73.937 74.033 37.349 0.000 44.818 53.923 0.000 0.000 0.000 22.527

Nole: Kalie Teft and Healher Brink were injured and did nol (amplele Ihe (ompelilian.

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1995 WORLD GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

China CHN

la Ib

46.673 49.023

~7.649

49.023

48.224 48.874

48.273 190.819 48.737 195.657

11)

386.476

USA USA

la Ib

47.450 47.865

48.462 48.525

47.612 48.336

48.198 191.722 48.137 192.983

(2) (4)

384.705

Russia RUS

la Ib

47.624 48.149

48.087 48.998

47.561 48.098

48.136 191.408 48.036 193.281

(3) (3)

384.689

Ukraine la UKR Ib

47.261 47.449

46.824 48.762

46.536 48.236

48.312 48.524

189.033 192.971

(5) (5)

382.004

France FRA

la Ib

46.361 46.698

46.512 48.299

46.586 47.712

48.024 48.011

187.483 190.720

(7) (6)

378.203

Spain ESP

la Ib

46.348 46.412

47.242 48.386

46.373 45.700

48.349 48.011

188.494 189.509

(6) (8)

378.003

Belarus 8lR

la Ib

46.148 46.923

46.060 48.324

45.712 47.248

47.973 47.124

185.893 189.619

(8) (7)

375.512

Hungary la HUN Ib

46.211 47.475 45.335 47.423

44.937 45.523 45.211 47.299

47.061 47.224

184.745 186.796

(9) 111)

371.541

47.111 47.274

183.430 188.082

(10) (9)

371.512

10 Japan JPN

la Ib

46.536 46.574 45.773 46.086

11 Greete GRE

la Ib

46.249 46.123

46.162 47.374

43.635 46.949

46.811 46.960

182.857 187.406

112) 110)

370.263

12 Australia la AUS Ib

44.875 45.536

45.336 47.537

45.048 46.299

46.661 47.011

181.920 186.383

114) (12)

368.303

MEN'S FLOOR

SABAE, JAPAN OCT. 1-10 (Look for complete coverage of the 1995 World Championships in the January/February 1996 issue of USA Gymnastics magazine!)

RESULTS

(The lOp 12 men's and women's leams qualified for Ihe 1996 Olympic Games in Allanla, Ga.) COUNTRY

FX

PH

SR

V

PB

HB

China CHN

la Ib

46.575 46.775

47.100 47.874

46.7 12 46.862

46.800 47.237

47.462 47.9 12

47.399 47.911

282.048 (2) 284.571 11)

RANK

TOTAL

566.619

Japan JPN

la Ib

47.087 46.000

46.475 47.462

46.675 47.062

47.225 46.425

46.712 47.662

47.886 46.887

282.060 III 28 1.498 (6)

563.558

Ramania la ROM Ib

46.775 47.062

46.475 47.687

46.125 46.612

47.075 46.700

46.100 46.725

47.424 47.187

279.974 (4) 281.973 (4)

561.947

Russia RUS

la Ib

46.400 47.749

45.600 47.900

45.850 46.762

47.362 47.474

46.150 47.712

45.175 46.837

276.537 111) 284.434 (2) 560.971

Ukraine la UKR Ib

46.812 46.612

45.550 46.800

46.200 46.937

47.350 46.550

46.325 47.737

47.037 47.024

279.274 (5) 281.660 (5)

560.934

Belarus 8lR

la Ib

45.975 47.137

45.825 46.712

46.075 46.637

47.362 46.787

46.437 47.674

46.387 278.061 (8) 47. 150 282097 (3)

560.1 58

Germany la GER Ib

46.787 45.925

45.675 46.625

46. 199 47.262

46.675 46.450

46.087 46.825

47.199 47.237

278.622 (6) 280.324 (8)

558.946

Korea KOR

la Ib

45.625 45.762

45.650 47.062

46.550 46.975

47.037 47.112

46.400 47.187

46.399 47.062

277.661 (9) 281.160 (7)

558.821

USA USA

la Ib

46.675 46.425

45.925 47.174

46.687 46.312

47.162 45.800

46.700 45.850

47.187 46.887

280.336 (3) 278.448 111) 558.784

10 Bulgaria la 8Ul Ib

46.900 45.712

45. 150 46.350

46.637 46.350

46.925 46.500

46.375 47.362

46.187 46.837

278.174 (7) 279.111 11 0) 557.285

11 Italy ITA

la Ib

46.425 46.100

45.250 46.650

46.625 46.850

47.075 45.850

44.150 47.287

46.724 47.375

276.249 112) 280.112 (9) 556.361

12 France FRA

10 Ib

45.800 44.975

46.175 46.912

46.350 45.725

47.250 46.125

45.325 46.937

46.325 45.625

277.225 110) 276.299 112) 553.524

ATHLETE

COUNTRY

SCORE

8lR CHN UKR 8lR RUS 8UL RUS RUS

9.812 9.775 9.762 9.662 9.625 9.575 9.500 9.400

COUNTRY

Romania la ROM Ib USA

V

UB

BB

48.199 48.323

48.048 49.174

47.374 48.649

GYMNASTICS

FX

48.949 192.570 49.149 195.295

RESULTS RANK

TOTAL

11) (2)

387.865

HORSE

ATHLETE

COUNTRY

SCORE

li Oanghua Huang Huadang Yoshiaki Halokeda Marius Urzico Hikaru Tanaka Mihai 8agiu Eric Poujade Fan 8in

SUI CHN JPtj ROM JPN USA FRA CHN

9.762 9.737 9.737 9.725 9.650 9.650 9.575 9.125

ATHLETE

COUNTRY

SCORE

Yuri Chechi Dan 8urinco Jordan Jovlchev Marius Toba Andreas Wecker li Xiaoshuang Hikaru Tanaka John Roelhlisberger

Iialy ROM 8Ul GER GER CHN JPN USA

9.850 9.762 9.750 9.700 9.687 9.562 9.550

ATHLETE

COUNTRY

SCORE

Alexei Nemov Grigory Misutin Vilaly Scherbo Alexei Voropoev

RUS UKR 8lR RUS ROM KOR CHtj ROM

9.756 9.756 9.662 9.637 9.606 9.550 9.412 9.312

RINGS

-

9.~50

VAU LT

Crislianleric

Yeo Hong路chul li Xiaoshuong Adrian laneulescu PARALLEL

WOMEN'S TEAM

RESULTS

Vilaly Scherbo li Xiooshuong Grigory Misutin Ivan Ivankov Ivo n Ivanov Jordan Jovlchev Alexei Nemov Evgeni Podgorni

STILL

-

EXERCISE

POMMEL

MEN'S TEAM

(4)

BARS

ATHLETE

COUNTRY

SCORE

Vilaly Scherbo Huong liping Hikoru Tonoko Ruslam Charipov

8lR CHN JPN UKR

9.812 9.750 9.725 9.700 NOVEMBER / DECEMBER

1995

Ivan Ivankav Li Xiaoshuang Yoshioki Halokedo Jung Jin·soo HIGH BAR ATHLETE

Andreos Wecker Yoshioki Halokeda Krosimir Dounev

IhongJinjing Vilaly Icherbo Nislor londro Boris Preli Dmilri Karbonenko

BLR CHN JPIl KOR

7.050

COUNTRY

SCORE

GER JPN BUL CHN BLR ROM

9.012 9.7 5'

ITA

RUI

9.687 9.675

12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 '27 28 29 30 31.

32 33 34 35 36

~.600

9150 9.750 9.725 9.l00 9.650 8.925

WOMEN'S RESULTS VAU LT ATHLETE

limona Amanor Lilia Podkopayeva Gino Gogeon Mo Huilon Ivellano Chorkina Oksano Chusovilina Elena Grosh,va Meng Fei UNEVEN ATHLETE

9.781 9.701

RUI CHN UKR ROM ROM RUI UIA UIA

BEAM " COUNTRY

Mo Huilan Lilia Padkapayeva Dominique Moceonu Alexondro Morinescu Shannon Miller Dina Kochelkovo Oioo Yo Eleno Grosheva FLOOR ATHLETE

SCORE

ROM UKR ROM CHN RUI UIO RUI CHN

BARS COUNTRY

Ivellona Chorkina Mo Huilan Lilia Podkopayeva Alexandro Morinescu Lavinia Milosovid Dina Kochelkova Ihannan Miller Jayde Phelps BALANCE ATHl!TE-

COUNTRY

CHN UKR USA ROM UIA RUI CHII RUI

EXERCISE COUNTRY

11 Gino Gogean Ji Liya Ludivine Furnon Mo Huilan Joana Juarez limona Amanor Dominique Moceanu Lilio Podkopoyevo

ROM CHN FRA CHll EIP ROM UIA UKR

9.293 4.B31

COUNTRY

CHN 8LR RUI RUI GER JPN ITA

Han Yoon·soo 10 Andreas Wecker 11 Cri~ian Leric

CHN KOR GER ROM

ATHLETE

9.900 9.837 9.837 9.BOO 9.775 9.737 9.712 9.687 -

SCORE

9.900 9.837 9.837 9.762 9.762 9.725 9.625 9.562 SCORE

9.825 9.675 9.625 9.600 9.462 9.437 9.0B7 9.0B7

FX

PH

SR

9.612 9.650 9.562 9.487 9.487 9.537 9.250 9.425 9.125 9.150 9.500

9.700 9.500 9.600 9.425 9.612 9.675 9.450 9.125 9.612 9.450 9.512

9.662 9.375 9.437 9.625 9.587 9.375 9.837 9.425 9.425 9.675 9.250

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER

Adrian'l~nculescu

UKR JPN JPN FRA HUN UKR BLR UKR BLR BUL ITARUS EIP USA OUL AUS KOR KAl USA USA HUN OUL ROM SUI ROM

9.537 9.000 9.475 ' 9.000 9.175 9.225 9.250 9.525 9.525 9.407 9.100 9.337 9.275 9.350 9.025 9.100 9.250 9.512 0.825 9.050 8.925 8.750 9.050 9.000 8.525

9.537 9.300 9.275 9.662 9.587 9.425 9.625 9.325 9.625 9.350 9 . 200~

0.900 9.200 9.350 9.225 9.375 8.625 9.537 9.425 9.500 9.375 9.200 8.825 9.650 8.750

9.300 9.600 9.400 9.300 9.325 9.537 9.475 9.350 9.500 9.675 9.425 9.300 9.300 9.575 9.050 9.275 9.425 9.300 9.425 9.125 9.575 9.125 9.400 9.050 8.025

9.350 9.375 9.400 9.425 9.225 9.300 9.425 9.350 9.300 9.000 9.200 9.050 9.100 9.375 9.462 9.175 9.150 9.350 9.150 9.150 8.725 9.100 9.200 0.850 8.675

9.350 9.650 9.375 9.475 9.425 9.700 9.575 9.437 9.175 9.475 9.487 9.662 9.325 8.725 9.375 9.325 9.537 9.200 9.375 8.900 8.825 9.487 8.775 9.000 8.600

9.462 9.600 9.450 9.475 9.587 9.125 8.950

56.536 56.525 56.375 56.337 56.324 56.312 56.300 9.l75 ~ 56:162 9.025" 56.150 9.125 56.112 9.612 56.024 9600 55.849 9.600 55.800 9.375 55.750 9600 55.737 9.350 55.600 9.425 55.412 8.450 55.349 9.100 55.300 9.537 55.262 9.300 54.725 0.350 54.012 8.725 53.975 8.375 53.925 8.325 50.900

WOMEN'S ALL·AROUND

SCORE

MEN'S ALL·AROUND ATHLETE

Alexandre Ivellichnyi HikoruTanaka Oaisuke Nishikawo Palrice Casimir lollan Supola-" Ruslam Choripov Ivan Ivankov Vladimit Chomenko Vilaly Rudnilski Jordon Jovlchev 80ris Preli Omilri Korbonenko Jesus Corballo Blaine Wilson Krosimir Dounev Andrei Krolsov Jung Jin·soo lergei Fedorchenko John Roelhlisberger Jair Lynch Izilveszler Csollony Oimilor Lunchev .

Nislorlondro Li Donghuo

1995

V

9.675 9.562 9.425 9.625 9.562 9.100 9.100 9.587 9.325 9.215 9.425

PO

HB

AA

9.712 9.700 9.587 9.550 9.600 9.662 9.587 9.650 9.625 9.450 9.300

9.637 9.712 9.637 9.500 9.350 9.650 9.637 9.587 9.650 9.662 9.575

57.998 57.499 57.248 57.212 57.198 56.999 56.861 56.799 56.762 56.612 56.562

10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36

Lilio Podkopoyevo Iveilono Chorkino Lovinio Milosovici Simono Amonor Dominique Moceanu Mo Huilon ' Kerri Sirug Dina Kochelkova Moo Yonling Eleno Piskun Irina 80ulakhova Shonnon Miller Loelilio Oegue Gina Gogean Vosiliki Tsovdoridou Svellono Boguinskoio Joono Juorez Elvire Tezo Oksono Chusovilino Mercedes Pocheco Eleno Grosheva Monico Morlin Adrienn IIyesle Anno Mirgorodskaio Nikole" Krousz Olgo Yurkino Meng Fei Riso lugo"oro Isobelle leverino Kyrioki Firinidou Miho Hoshiguchi Joanno Hughes Yvonne pioch Virginio Korenlzou Soroyo Corvolho Irino Evdokimova

COUNTRY

UKR RUI ROM ROM USA CHN USA RUI CHN OLR UKR USA FRA ROM GRE BLR EIP FRA Ul8 ESP RUI ESP HUN

UKR HUN 8LR CHN JPN FRA GRE JPN AUI GER GRE ORA KAZ

V

UO

BB

FX

AA

9.799 9.756 9.662 9.862 9.737 9.818 9.600 9.449 9.306 9.656 9.475 9.712 9.362 9.706 9.393 9.475 9.368 9.150 9.381 9.343 9.593 9.418 9.531 9.362 9.293 8.918 9.618 9.324 9.306 9.250 9.287 9.318 9.181 9.031 8.968 9.143

9.812 9.912 9.062 9.775 9.800 9.062 9.762 9.775 9.787 9.825 9.800 9.362 9.700 9.037 9.725 9.787 9.737 9.800 9.662 9.775 9.775 9.637 9.600 9.712 9.387 9.687 9.087 9.487 9.225 9.025 9.175 8.937 9.300 9.037 9.037 9.475

9.767 9.775 9.737 9.637 9.637 9.312 9.612 9.750 9.812 9.262 9.625 9.687 9.587 9.700 9.612 9.387 9.337 9.687 9.325 9.387 8.875 9.125 9.112 9.650 9.350 9.550 9.675 9.012 9.287 9.300 9.237 9.237 8.962 9.187 9.112 7.800

9.850 9.687 9.825 9.775 9.712 9.762 9.775 9.712 9.725 9.787 9.562 9.625 9.662 9.837 9.537 9.612 9.775 9.562 9.812 9.662 9.712 9.687 9.612 9.075 9.675 9.512 9.187 9.612 9.387 9.525 9.387 9.462 9.325 9.450 9.175 8.750

39.248 39.130 39.086 39.049 38.886 38.754 38.749 38.686 38.630 38.530 38.462 38.386 38.311 38.280 38.267 38.261 38.217 38.199 38.180 38.167 37.955 37.867 37.855 37.799 37.705 37.667 37.567 37.435 37.205 37.100 37.086 36.954 36.768 36.705 36.292 35.168

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ASSISTANT MANAGER/ BOYS PROGRAM DIRECTOR. We're looking for an individual to coach preschool through competitive teams. Knowledge of boys and girls USAG programs a must, girls levels B-1O experience a plus. Must be able to manage people effectively. We believe in a structured program developed around a positive learning atmosphere. Benefits complement this salaried position. Opportunity for career advancement based on job performance. Other part-time positions available. Send your resume to: Allstar Gymnastics, 1355 Wilhelm, Mundelein, IL 60060, or call (70B) 367-7968, Mike or Mary Ann. HEAD COACH position available at new 7,000 sq. It. facility opening April 2, 1996. Located in beautiful nartheastern Arizona in mountain lake/hiking/skiing country. Four hours to Phoenix and Tucson. We'll be offering developmental and recreational classes for girls and boys preschool and up. Get in from the ground up and help us build our competitive team!

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