Parents USA Pan Am Games training squad

[lovegymnastics22]

Any thoughts on why they chose these eight girls and which 5 will make the team?
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[skschlag]

Well, on the men's side, they will be replacing John O. So sad

 

[lovegymnastics22]

Yes! I saw that about John, which is how I ended up on that page. Very sad

 

[profmom]

I am heartbroken for John. He has worked so hard and come through so much. I know his positive and strong character will carry him through this, as it has through so many other trials, but oh, what a sad thing.

 

[Canadian_gym_mom]

I don't know but after being right there for the trials last year i am so super excited for this year!

 

[bogwoppit]

I edited the title to include USA.

 

[gymmomtoo]

I missed it--what happened to John O?

 

[profmom]

I missed it--what happened to John O?

Torn right Achilles. He partially tore the same one in 2010 but managed to rehab it and come back in time to make the 2012 Olympic team. He's having surgery today.

 

[gymmomtoo]

Torn right Achilles. He partially tore the same one in 2010 but managed to rehab it and come back in time to make the 2012 Olympic team. He's having surgery today.

Oh that's awful! Poor guy :-( I really admired him too.

 

[Seeker]

Tore his Achilles again.

 

[twinmomma]

I'm so bummed for John. I just love him and his drive and character. I wish he could catch a break.

 

[wandrewsjr]

Any thoughts on why they chose these eight girls and which 5 will make the team?
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Looks to me as if they chose every member of the Senior National Team for the training squad that is healthy and doesn't yet have much International competition experience(Desch is the only one on the list that has much).