Lovely article about Aly -- her gymnastics and her sportsmanship
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/08/aly...ymnastics-simone-biles-floor-routine-pictures
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2016/08/aly...ymnastics-simone-biles-floor-routine-pictures
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She's a Mensch...There is something truly unique and special about Aly. In spite of the criticism about her form I always loved her gymnastics. But watching how she cleaned up those form errors this year was astonishing. That first tumbling pass of hers is something I watch over and over again. But I guess its her personality, -- the diplomacy, the decency, -- that provides the icing on the cake. She is just a lovely person, in addition to being one of the hardest workers on the national team (Marta always said that) and a world class athlete. I just love her.
I agree. And in many ways.So many of the elite girls are great role models.
My buddy lives in the same town as Laurie and he told me they plan a big parade for her as well.Simone just came home to a hero's welcome. The mayor spoke and a congresswoman, a band played, etc. She got up to the podium and introduced herself " I'm Simone Biles" then thanked everyone and said she was nervous.
Each member of the team has my admiration for different reasons. Aly is a leader and has improved so many things even after being on top ( or almost). Gabby has persevered with a difficult family. Laurie is enthusiastic and fun and has amazing poise and skill. Madison is mature and quiet but well spoken and confident. Simone is humble and has insane skill while maintaining a sense of fun.
I totally love Musty too.Aliya is my favourite Russian...
(not sure what she is like outside the gym, just love her fierceness)
I love Simone's humility. (actually, I love everything about her from her insane gymnastics to her humor to her charm to her good nature to her modesty).Simone just came home to a hero's welcome. The mayor spoke and a congresswoman, a band played, etc. She got up to the podium and introduced herself " I'm Simone Biles" then thanked everyone and said she was nervous.
"I don;t know what else to say, I'm nervous," says the girl who has changed the sport of gymnastics forever.Simone just came home to a hero's welcome. The mayor spoke and a congresswoman, a band played, etc. She got up to the podium and introduced herself " I'm Simone Biles" then thanked everyone and said she was nervous.
Each member of the team has my admiration for different reasons. Aly is a leader and has improved so many things even after being on top ( or almost). Gabby has persevered with a difficult family. Laurie is enthusiastic and fun and has amazing poise and skill. Madison is mature and quiet but well spoken and confident. Simone is humble and has insane skill while maintaining a sense of fun.
Edited to add: Thad a parade too. I just thought it was funny that she introduced herself.
I hope the girls get some actual down time for a few days.,
Did your girls get to talk to her?I brought my girls to meet her today in NYC. She is awesome!