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How a Minnesota gym is training elite gymnasts for the Olympics

How a Minnesota gym is training elite gymnasts for the Olympics

FromMinnesota Now


How a Minnesota gym is training elite gymnasts for the Olympics

FromMinnesota Now

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Jun 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Minneapolis will be the center of elite gymnastics. Target Center is host to the USA Olympic Gymnastics Trials this weekend. All eyes will be on St. Paul native Suni Lee and Waconia native Shane Wiskus. And of course Simone Biles will be on the mat too.Minnesota has started to make a name for itself when it comes to producing Olympic gymnasts. Part of that is thanks to the elite gym, Twin City Twisters in Champlin. They are responsible for training Olympic medalist Grace McCallum and world champions Maggie Nichols and Lexi Zeiss. And there are some young athletes that could be the next Minnesota natives to be on the Olympic stage. Maliha Tressel is a Junior Elite gymnast who trains with Twin City Twisters. She joined MPR News host Cathy Wurzer to talk about the upcoming trials and what it takes to compete at a high level.
Released:
Jun 27, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Live, down to earth, unscripted interviews that aim to connect, inform and entertain. Real people share real stories with Cathy Wurzer. It’s journalism that doesn’t take itself too seriously and puts people first.