This week we’re back with the second episode in our Recruit Reflections series and we’re super excited to be joined by Lexi Zeiss. Lexi was the alternate for the 2022 World Championships team as well as the 2023 Winter Cup All-Around Champion. Lexi had a really unique recruiting experience since she was recruiting in the midst of her elite season. After only taking one other official visit, which you’ll hear about in this episode, Lexi ultimately ended up committing to LSU and is set to sign with the Tigers very soon. We’re thankful that Lexi reached out wanting to share her recruiting process and we hope you all can learn a few things from her!

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We kick off the first episode in our Recruit Reflections series with one of the top recruits in the 2025 class, Mackenzie Estep! Mackenzie trains at Ascend Gymnastics in Washington and is the 2023 Level 10 National Champion on beam, floor, and in the all-around as well as being a 3x Nastia Liukin Cup qualifier! Mackenzie recently committed to the University of Oklahoma on a full athletic scholarship after taking visits to Utah, Florida, and LSU. Today she joins us to chat all about her recruitment and gives tips for future generations of recruits!

Kara Eaker statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/CyoymGvpr-m/?hl=en&img_index=1

Article detailing allegations against Tom Farden: https://www.deseret.com/2023/8/27/23804068/university-utah-gymnastics-abuse-allegations-independent-review-investigation-tom-farden

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This week we are excited to be joined by Panama’s newest Olympian Hillary Heron who was gracious enough to hop on a call with us while still in Antwerp after a very successful World Championships where she became the first gymnast (not named Simone Biles of course!) to compete one of the Biles elements at a World Championships. She also punched her ticket to the Paris 2024 Olympics and is riding a high as she gears up for next week’s Pan American Games. 

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Simone Biles adds two more gold medals to her medal haul, Flavia Saraiva won her FIRST individual World medal, why Shilese Jones is under-appreciated and more! We discuss it all as we wrap up our coverage from the 2023 World Championships!

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Rebeca Andrade is a World Champion on vault once again, edging out Simone Biles! Kaylia Nemour made history by winning the silver medal for Algeria! And the FIG royal screwed up, which is now impacting Olympic qualification. Confused by everything that unfolded today? We break it all down! 

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Simone Biles just became the most decorated gymnast of all-time by winning her sixth World All-Around title. We share our thoughts! 

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What a day! We discuss all the history that was made during the women’s team final at the 2023 World Championships, including Team USA’s historic 7th consecutive title, Brazil winning its first medal EVER as a team, and France winning a team medal for the first time in 73 years!  

Article on Romania: https://www.insidegymnastics.com/news-features/a-new-beginning-romania-clinches-olympic-team-berth-for-first-time-since-2012/ 

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This week we are sharing our thoughts on Team USA’s Worlds Team, as well as giving you our podium predictions!

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This week we are excited to bring you an interview with rising junior on the Cal gymnastics team, Mya Lauzon! Mya is here to talk all about her teams record breaking season last year, getting the first perfect 10 of her career on beam, we get her thoughts on Cal leaving the Pac 12 and joining the ACC for her senior season, and so much more!

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This week we run through some of the latest Worlds Team announcements, we talk about all the NCAA conference changes and how that impacts non-revenue sports like gymnastics, plus we share our "fantasy" Worlds teams!

Full list of World Championships qualifiers from the Gymter.net: https://thegymter.net/2023-world-championships-wag-qualifiers/

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