Maggie Nichols Retires from Elite

[vagymmomma]

Not sure that I saw this posted anywhere else. I love Maggie. It was so sad that this year went the way it did, but I love her positive attitude. I am sure she'll rock the college ranks.


http://www.twincities.com/2016/07/1...ing-to-rio-but-shes-grateful-for-her-journey/

 

[Sneezyone]

She has a lot of life ahead and, hopefully, will have a wonderful experience in Oklahoma.

 

[Mrs. Puma]

Yes, I love her positive attitude!

 

[l.c.o]

She's such a class act and a great role model. Makes me admire her even more.

 

[MILgymFAM]

My DD doesn't really follow college gym, "but I will for Maggie!" She seems like a really great young woman. We were rooting for her, but I'm happy she's moving on with grace.

 

[Midwestmommy]

Gabby and Aly will probably be all done competing before Maggie has her first NCAA meet. I hope she gets fully healthy and has a wonderful college gym career. On the bright side, we all may get to see her dozens more times over the next four years rather than a couple more routines - lucky us! She is one strong kid, hats off to her on her amazing comeback!

 

[Flyaway]

I cannot wait to see her as a Sooner!!

 

[duyetanh]

Maggie is just amazing. There are no words.

 

[exgymnastmomx3]

Absolutely adore her! What a class act!

 

[Gymmonkeymomma]

Very classy, wishing her the best! I look forward to watching her compete NCAA!

 

[Tuppy]

Loved her gymnastics and her spirit. It was so sad when she got hurt. Will look forward to seeing her as a Sooner.

 

[gymmummy]

Wonder will she try to make a comeback for Tokyo, can she once she announces retirement? Such a pity about her injury. She was a lock in after worlds last year

 

[raenndrops]

Wonder will she try to make a comeback for Tokyo, can she once she announces retirement? Such a pity about her injury. She was a lock in after worlds last year

She CAN come out of retirement to go for Tokyo, but I doubt she will. She has admitted that she is "fragile" and injures easily.
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Plus, elite training is crazy hard.
From the USAG website:
The optimal plan for training elite athletes would be to conduct two workouts per day, six days per week.
The content of the morning workout: 2 - 3 hours duration

• Endurance and conditioning
• Vaulting
• Beam Basics

The content of the afternoon workout 3 - 4 hours duration

• General Warm-up
• Basic Acro
• Bars
• Beam
• Floor
• Short conditioning program

Include full tumbling, flexibility and dance in the afternoon. In addition, a dance professional should conduct a dance session a minimum of two times a week. The sessions should be one hour long and spaced within the week.
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The US has such a depth of talent that coming out of retirement for the chance to make the Tokyo team, she may end up as an "also ran" - one of the girls that they don't even bother showing at all on tv.

I think she will focus on having an amazing college gymnastics career and becoming a fabulous nurse.

 

[gymdog]

I hope Maggie can truly appreciate what she accomplished and understand that we all see it, even if it takes some time. She truly left it all out on the floor last weekend and I was astounded at her comeback. But there's nothing else she could have done. It was already so amazing. She has a lot left to offer the sport of gymnastics and has already left her mark. I hope she knows.