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Gymnasts Watch The World's Best On TV


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Snuggled up students with their eyes on the big stage

July 31, 2012, 8:31 am


Close to two dozen young gymnasts from the Westside Academy gathered at the home of one of their coaches for a sleepover and viewing party for the Olympic gymnastics finals.  The girls range in age from 10 to 17.

10-year-old Nicole Alstrend says she hopes to one day become an Olympic gymnast herself.  She's competed since she was six and practices 22 hours a week.  She says her favorite event is the floor exercise because the routine can be laid back or spunky, and you get to show your personality.

17-year-old Sarah Perez is the oldest of the bunch.  She'll compete for the University of Wisconsin.  She trains 15 hours a week, and expects that Olympians put in double that.

Their coach Denise Nontavarnit thinks Russia will be USA's toughest competitor and the most likely hope for a Gold medal is in vaulting.

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