. .. . . . . . . . .. ...... 1 8 The Talent Opportunity Program is proving to be a big success to many young girls across the country. More than 1200 6-11 year old athletes were tested and 875 9-11 year olds were tested at the regional level this year.
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The USA women' s team earned the bronze medal at the 1995 World Championships. Dominique Moceanu won the silver medal on beam and took fifth in the all-around. The USA men's team held their ground, finishing ninth, the same spot they finished at last year's World Championships.
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KIM ....................... 8
Junior National Champion Mina Kim trains at Dynamo Gymnastics in Oklahoma. Although Kim is just 16 days too young to qualify for the 1996 Olympic Games, she maintains a positive mental attitude.
GYMFEST .... . ..... 12
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The third annual USA Gymnastics National GymFest took place in Carmel, Ind., Oct. 26-29. Nine gymnastics groups and three special groups participated in the event.
Right: Gym Fest participant
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Blaine Wilson earned the silver medal in the all-around, just missing the gold by .15. Mohini Bhardwaj won the gold medal on vault. All the athletes experienced the venue for gymnastics at the 1996 Olympic Games.
MORGAN .. .. .... 40 Mike Morgan was the only junior competitor to qualify for the senior division at the 1995 Coca-Cola National Championships. His score was the top score for his age group on Team 2000. He trains with coach Peter Kormann at Ohio State University.
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