19 results for "amy van deusen"
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2012 Summer Olympics -- Pros and cons of U.S. Olympic men's gymna...
Amy Van DeusenThe U.S. Olympic men's gymnastics team is as deep as ever, but can it win it all in London? Amy Van Deusen breaks down the team's strengths and weaknesses.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2012 -
Olympic gymnastics team set, now takes aim at gold
Amy Van DeusenThe U.S. also was the reigning world champion in 2003 and 2007, but followed up with silver in the Olympics -- Athens in 2004 and Beijing in 2008 -- each time.
Story | Conversation | July 01, 2012 -
Which gymnasts will join Danell Leyva, John Orozco in London?
Amy Van DeusenDanell Leyva and John Orozco secured spots with their performances Saturday. Three more team members and up to three alternates, selected by a committee, will be announced Sunday morning.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2012 -
Barring disaster, Jordyn Wieber and Gabrielle Douglas will battle...
Amy Van DeusenJordyn Wieber and Gabrielle Douglas are percentage points apart for the highest score and automatic berth on the Olympic team, which will be selected after Sunday's final competition.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2012 -
Depth of talent adds drama to men's trials
Amy Van DeusenSAN JOSE, Calif. -- Danell Leyva's coach and stepfather Yin Alvarez said a quick prayer, crossed himself, kissed the cross around his neck and lifted his son up to the high bar. Then, Leyva electrified the crowd at the U.S. Olympic gymnastics tria...
Blog | June 29, 2012 -
Liukin improving, but will she make team?
Amy Van DeusenSAN JOSE, Calif. -- Nastia Liukin isn't used to being the underdog. Before the 2008 Beijing Games, she had already won four national all-around titles -- two at the junior level and two at the senior -- and nine world medals. She believed the 2008 Ol...
Blog | June 28, 2012 -
2012 London Olympics -- U.S. gymnastics trials will feature showd...
Amy Van DeusenOnly five women will be selected to the U.S. team at this week's Olympic gymnastics trials. Jordyn Wieber and Gabrielle Douglas are the sure bets ... and then it gets complicated.
Story | Conversation | June 26, 2012 -
Jennie Finch's next feat? A marathon
Amy Van DeusenJennie Finch may have retired from the softball, but she's not done being an athlete. Finch is running the NYC Marathon on Sunday to raise money for youth running programs.
Story | Conversation | October 31, 2011 -
What gymnastics worlds mean for the Olympics
Amy Van DeusenThe gymnastics worlds concluded Sunday, with the U.S. and Russia dominating. Here are five stories that came out of worlds and their Olympic implications.
Story | Conversation | October 17, 2011 -
World Gymnastics Championships -- Five biggest storylines
Amy Van DeusenThe world gymnastics championships start Friday in Tokyo, and the Americans could win big. Here are five things you won't want to miss.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2011 -
World Gymnastics Championships -- Is the scoring system hurting t...
Amy Van DeusenAt the world championships in Tokyo, gymnasts will be pushed to throw harder tricks that ever before -- and sometimes risk injury by doing them.
Story | Conversation | October 07, 2011 -
'Dancing with the Stars' champ Shawn Johnson's best advice for Ho...
Amy Van DeusenWe asked former "Dancing with the Stars" champ Shawn Johnson for the advice she'd give Hope Solo.
Story | Conversation | September 19, 2011 -
U.S. gymnastics nationals --Wieber dominates nationals; Bross inj...
Amy Van DeusenWhile Jordyn Wieber had a tremendous performance at the 2011 U.S. Gymnastics Nationals, defending champ Rebecca Bross had a heartbreaking injury.
Story | Conversation | August 21, 2011 -
Off the mat with Shannon Miller
Amy Van DeusenAmerica's most decorated gymnast is at this week's nationals. She talked to espnW about her recent brush with cancer and her thoughts on the current team.
Story | Conversation | August 20, 2011 -
U.S. gymnastics nationals -- Jordyn Wieber leads after day one
Amy Van DeusenThe first night of competition at the U.S. gymnastics championships was full of mistakes, but Wieber and the Olympic veterans persevered.
Story | Conversation | August 19, 2011 -
Five things to watch at U.S. gymnastics nationals
Amy Van DeusenThe U.S. nationals have some of the best gymnasts in the world competing, from familiar names like Shawn Johnson to talented newcomers like Jordyn Wieber.
Story | Conversation | August 17, 2011