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Spencer is back after surgery and we discussed:

• Gabby Douglas has scratched
• Simone Biles's Cheng, bars handstand art and beam adjustments
• Who won podium training
• Who adjusted their routines post-Classic and how
• Suni Lee's plans for qualifying top five all-around with a downgraded bar routine, and of course, there is an Air Fryer update
• Hezly Rivera's greatness
• Who has improved their chances post-Classic for Trials
• Updates from USAG President Li Li's press conference on who's making Olympic Trials and an update on the new training center

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