Sunday, July 26, 2015

Six impressive routines from the 2015 Secret Classic

There was one message the gymternet should have taken away from the Secret Classic this weekend-- Team USA is awesome and the field is deeper than it's been in a long time! There was a lot of great gymnastics this weekend with plenty of storylines to follow. Here were some routines that caught our attention!

Ragan Smith | Floor | Score: 15.0

This was easily one of her best floor routines to date. With new and improved choreography/music from the last two seasons and some added difficulty (check out that double layout!), Ragan's routine is not only entertaining, but competitive in the senior division with her 16.1 D score. Ragan isn't always as clean and consistent with the landings, but when she nails them like she did here- watch out!

Lauren Hernandez | Bars | Score: 15.0

Laurie has been working hard on this event and it shows! When she last competed at the Secret Classic in 2013, her start value was only a 15.6. In 2015, her start value has been raised by 5 tenths and her routine is beautifully executed with three release moves and perfectly hit handstands. (Love love love her lines!) Laurie is hoping to stay in the mix for Rio with her work on this event in particular.

Deanne Soza | Beam | Score: 14.5

The potential for Deanne Soza is REAL. Reminder that she isn't' eligible for 2016, but could definitely be in the mix for 2020 if she stays healthy. We all remember when Soza contracted a serious eye infection nearly a year ago that could have left her blind. After not being able to train for four months, Soza's determination and fight to get back in top shape is outstanding. This routine was beautiful and is right up there with some of the best in terms of difficulty. Round of applause for Miss Soza!

Simone Biles | Floor | Score: 16.050

Is this routine real? Is Simone Biles real? For starters, I'm really feeling the new choreography; it's fun and sassy and it's by far my favorite routine from her. Then the tumbling is just insane. It's not just what she's doing that's so amazing but how she's doing it! Look at the height and ease she completes each pass with. This routine has a 16,9 start value and there's not a doubt in my mind that she's capable of more. Frankly, does she really need to do more? Simone is definitely in a league of her own. Bring on Rio!

Maggie Nichols | Vault | Score: 15.8
This is great for Maggie. I'm so impressed with this girls improvements over the last two years and her consistency is just what team USA needs. This vault was great for her amanar debut and will definitely keep her in the mix for Rio. With the added difficulty and ability to perform well every time she competes (on every event), Maggie is proving that she could potentially be the second all-arounder for the United States. Never count Maggie Nichols out!

Aly Raisman | Beam | Score: 15.1

Aly Raisman's comeback is probably my favorite comeback ever. I love her work ethic! This routine was great and scored well even with the few small balance checks. She really capped it off with the stuck dismount! Aly has been working so hard and you can tell. I'm impressed with her ability to not only get all her old skills back, but to continue upgrading and working on her flexibility because she knows it counts! I can't wait to see what's in store for Aly because I think she's going to do great things. Her difficulty, maturity, and confidence is something that would be very beneficial to the team.

What routines impressed you the most? Let us know in the comments below! 

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