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The Power of Social Media

It was just another empty day during my Christmas break and I was scrolling through Twitter on my phone and I saw a tweet from Gymnastike for an internship offer to cover college gymnastics. At first I didn't think much of it. Honestly, the only reason I started following Gymnastike was for updates on the 2011 World Championships in Tokyo where 5 current and former OU guys were competing. I was just worried I would miss something if the live feed didn't work, so I wanted a backup. 

May 1, 2012

National Title Winners from Men's NCAAs

Six different athletes took home individual titles from event finals in Norman on Saturday night.  Starting off on floor, Eddie Penev of Stanford was able to best Oklahoma's Jake Dalton with a 16.1 to take the title. On pommel horse, Cal's Glen Ishino, also a National Team member, posted a massive 15.6 to place first. For rings, National Team member and Illinois standout freshman, CJ Maestas topped the competition to take home the naitonal title after scoring a 15.3. This year on vault, there was a tie for first place. With both scoring a 15.5 on the apparatus, Eddie Penev of Stanford and Paul Rugerri of Illinios share the title. On the parallel bars, Jake Dalton, who took home the national all-around title the night before during team competition, scored a 15.25 to capture first place. Lastly, on high bar, with a score of 15.45 Sam Mikulak of Michigan became the new national champion. Floor: 1. Eddie Penev, Stanford 16.100 2. Jake Dalton, Oklahoma 15.950 3. Stacey Irvin, Michigan 14.450 Pommel Horse 1. Glen Ishino, California 15.600 2. Craig Hernadez, Penn State 15.350 3. Michael Newburger, Ohio State 15.100 Still Rings 1. C.J. Maestas, Illinois 15.300 2. Scott Rosenthal, Penn State 15.250 3. Jake Dalton, Oklahoma 15.100 Vault 1T. Eddie Penev, Stanford 15.500 1T. Paul Rugerri, Illinois 15.500 3. Presten Ellsworth, Oklahoma 15.200 Parallel Bars 1. Jake Dalton, Oklahoma 15.250 2. Paul Rugerri, Illinois 15.000 3T. Danny Berardini, Oklahoma 14.950 3T. Misha Koudinov, Ohio State 14.950 High Bar 1. Sam Mikulak, Michigan 15.450 2. Glen Ishino, California 15.050 3. Jake Dalton, Oklahoma 14.900 For full results from both qualifying sessions, team finals, and event finals visit: http://www.soonersports.com/sports/m-gym/okla-m-gym-body.html

Apr 24, 2012

BOTH Defending National Champions Traveling to Norman

This Friday and Saturday will be huge meets for both the men's and women's gymnastics teams at the University of Oklahoma.

Feb 29, 2012

Oklahoma Athletes Earn Weekly Honors

As a reward for their dominant performances, athletes from Oklahoma's men's and women's gymnastics team recieved weekly honors from their respective conferences.

Jan 25, 2012