At College Gym News, we mostly cover college gymnastics, but we couldn’t help but get into the Olympics fun with some predictions! We had to join the action somehow with so many college-affiliated gymnasts competing in the Olympics. Below you’ll find our thoughts on the three podium finishers for each women’s artistic medal event with varying levels of accuracy. Agree or disagree with our picks? Let us know who you have winning gold, silver, and bronze! Which college-affiliated gymnasts do you think will bring home some hardware from Paris?
Initial Thoughts
Elizabeth: Look, I’m a college gymnastics gal. I follow elite, but I won’t admit to knowing all the dynamics, ins, and outs. So I’m predicting mostly on vibes. Sue me. At the end of the day, just give me an exciting competition and I’ll be happy.
Julianna: I’m the friend that just wants everybody to have a good time, and I really feel like that’s what these predictions are giving for me. I want all these athletes to do their best and bring home what they have worked so hard for! However, I wouldn’t be mad at an underdog upset or two.
Peri: I’ll be glued to my screen at ungodly hours to watch as much as I can. I love an underdog in the sport, and love even more that the spotlight…