US Women's Olympic Gymnastic Trials press conference [RAW]

USA Women’s Gymnastics Technical Lead Chellsie Memmel and Strategic Lead Alicia Sacramone Quinn discuss the trial, Suni Lee's comeback, and what word they use to describe Simone Biles.

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[sallygreenfield]

These two really are a breath of fresh air. They are making the changes they wished had happened when they were in the athlete's shoes. They are phenomenal.

[taylorburtis]

I think USAG’s best decision was to 1. Appoint Alicia and Chellsie, and 2. Allow Simone to take control over her own career. They are doing fantastic with the women’s program!

[michellesassouni]

Who would have thought that 16 years ago, two teenagers Alicia and Chelsie we saw win silver for the US in Beijing, would now be heading up the women’s program for USAG and really making the changes needed for healthier athletes. I love their personalities and attitudes, and that even though they look the same, they’re standing on business to protect their girls!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[susandilaudo]

AliciA. 😂😂😂"hey, i dont think i can do 45 beam routines today." 💀💀💀

[andreakurzner]

As a mental health professional and having been a gymnast, I think thats great the girls will have support after.

[ShelleeGraham]

Great press conference with Alicia Quinn and Chellsie Memmel, two former gymnastics who are now hold Team USA leadership positions. 👍

[kassandraahuero]

Its about time to have gymnasts in charge they know the pain and heartache themselves I watched them both in bejing love Chelsea and Alicia !

[danceballetacro]

"I don't think I can do 45 beam routines in one day" OMG what these women went through in the days of Karolyis- man these women are game changers for advocating for health and safety in this sport. SO thankful they are here!!! Good job ladies!!!!

[ArtByDesign]

It is annoying to BARELY hear the questions…

[danasuperstar]

They appear to treat their athletes with respect 💪

[nicolepelley]

Too bad we can’t hear the actual questions

[TemuulTK]

I love them 2. Such hard working gymnasts and now professional women.

[victoriametzger]

It would be really great if we could actually hear the questions. I do like the direction they are taking with women's gymnastics and I appreciate and do not envy Alicia and Chellsie.

[anovemberstar]

But geez, how hard would it be to hook up a microphone so we can HEAR the questions being

[pyroglyphies]

I am so glad Alicia and Chellsie are the ones appointed in the women's program for USAG and not some old sleezy men and unrealistic strict old women who probably were NEVER gymnasts themselves. I still think that if these two were not in the position they are now, Simone would NEVER comeback and make one last push.

[elenafutter]

You Ladies are so Awesome n Smart. I am so glad you are in these positions. Totally asset to our USA team.❤

[gzok]

Wonderful leaders of USA Gymnastics. Honest and relatable to the athletes and keep athlete care a top priority. Great job, champions!

[Hello_Haven]

Skye Blakely was injured in podium training and out of the running for Paris. I'm so sad for her. Sending my thoughts to her <3

[bunnykos]

Sacramone was my favorite in her heyday.

[seensay]

Have to ask but WHY is there the high stress Classics meet AND Championships AND an Olympic Trials? When sports like Track, Swimming and Diving use Trials in an Olympic season as the de facto National Championships? All condensed into one. Gymnastics has all these qualifying championship meets back to back to back with intense practices and then more National team Camps and workouts between Trials and the Games? How do they expect these athletes to stay healthy through all the pounding on their bodies in a short span?