Bridget Sloan's withdrawal from every event but beam is a disappointment, but not necessarily a big surprise. After all, dropping out is the trendy thing to do in women's gymnastics, especially when you're on top.
It does sound like Sloan is a bit beat up, and I am glad to hear she is still shooting for the world championships, as our team needs her dearly. But I have to say there has been a growing tendency - especially among our top gymnasts - towards being very, very conservative when it comes to saluting to a judge in competition, even if they're doing full routines in practice.
It is natural that as a gymnast becomes more and more successful, her standards for competing and need to always win become greater. Though many would consider it "poor form" to drop out of your own national championships unless it is absolutely necessary, I guess we can excuse Sloan...as long as she makes up for it at worlds, that is.
It does sound like Sloan is a bit beat up, and I am glad to hear she is still shooting for the world championships, as our team needs her dearly. But I have to say there has been a growing tendency - especially among our top gymnasts - towards being very, very conservative when it comes to saluting to a judge in competition, even if they're doing full routines in practice.
It is natural that as a gymnast becomes more and more successful, her standards for competing and need to always win become greater. Though many would consider it "poor form" to drop out of your own national championships unless it is absolutely necessary, I guess we can excuse Sloan...as long as she makes up for it at worlds, that is.
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