Behind The Scenes: Podium Training U.S. Championships 2024

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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 OLYMPIC TRIALS LIVE SHOW TICKETS ON SALE NOW

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