Kensley Behel
@kensleybehel.com
Ph.D. Performing Arts Health
Olympic Researcher with NBC
Men’s Gymnastics Coverage via Neutral Deductions
#gymnastics #gymternet #mensgymnastics
Olympic Researcher with NBC
Men’s Gymnastics Coverage via Neutral Deductions
#gymnastics #gymternet #mensgymnastics
PODCAST: Connor McCool joined Kensley to recap men's Vault, Parallel Bars, and High Bar Event Finals at the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships!
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2025 World Gymnastics Championships MAG Vault, Parallel Bars, and High Bar Event Finals l Episode 87
YouTube video by Neutral Deductions
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October 28, 2025 at 4:26 PM
PODCAST: Connor McCool joined Kensley to recap men's Vault, Parallel Bars, and High Bar Event Finals at the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships!
youtu.be/XjN1xVRpJFg?...
youtu.be/XjN1xVRpJFg?...
PODCAST: @Oldham93 Joined me to discuss the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships MAG Floor, Pommel Horse, & Still Rings Event Finals l Episode 86
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA3K...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA3K...
2025 World Gymnastics Championships MAG Floor, Pommel Horse, & Still Rings Event Finals l Episode 86
YouTube video by Neutral Deductions
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October 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
PODCAST: @Oldham93 Joined me to discuss the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships MAG Floor, Pommel Horse, & Still Rings Event Finals l Episode 86
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA3K...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RA3K...
Not going to World Championships has been so strange because I haven’t missed one in person in seven years, but we are also soaking up these last few moments before baby girl arrives!
October 22, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Not going to World Championships has been so strange because I haven’t missed one in person in seven years, but we are also soaking up these last few moments before baby girl arrives!
What a Final!
History was made as Hashimoto became only the second man in history to win three world AA titles in a row.
Zhang continued his streak of never finishing lower than 2nd in a major AA final!
Noe Seifert won the first Swiss AA medal since 1950!
History was made as Hashimoto became only the second man in history to win three world AA titles in a row.
Zhang continued his streak of never finishing lower than 2nd in a major AA final!
Noe Seifert won the first Swiss AA medal since 1950!
October 22, 2025 at 1:47 PM
What a Final!
History was made as Hashimoto became only the second man in history to win three world AA titles in a row.
Zhang continued his streak of never finishing lower than 2nd in a major AA final!
Noe Seifert won the first Swiss AA medal since 1950!
History was made as Hashimoto became only the second man in history to win three world AA titles in a row.
Zhang continued his streak of never finishing lower than 2nd in a major AA final!
Noe Seifert won the first Swiss AA medal since 1950!
Reposted by Kensley Behel
In the months that followed Heath Thorpe missing Paris 2024, the 25-year-old came to a surprising realization: his world didn’t stop – and neither did he.
"The thought of missing the Olympics was worse than the reality."
More ahead of his return to Worlds Monday: www.olympics.com/en/news/heat...
"The thought of missing the Olympics was worse than the reality."
More ahead of his return to Worlds Monday: www.olympics.com/en/news/heat...
2025 World Gymnastics Championships: Heath Thorpe finds peace beyond the Olympic dream
After missing out on Paris 2024, the Australian gymnast discovered balance, confidence, and a renewed love for the sport
www.olympics.com
October 19, 2025 at 4:48 AM
In the months that followed Heath Thorpe missing Paris 2024, the 25-year-old came to a surprising realization: his world didn’t stop – and neither did he.
"The thought of missing the Olympics was worse than the reality."
More ahead of his return to Worlds Monday: www.olympics.com/en/news/heat...
"The thought of missing the Olympics was worse than the reality."
More ahead of his return to Worlds Monday: www.olympics.com/en/news/heat...
Reposted by Kensley Behel
For Zhang Boheng, here’s what gymnastics means:
“First, it means life and energy. It is vitality.
Second, gymnastics has made me who I am.
And finally, above all, it’s love.”
“First, it means life and energy. It is vitality.
Second, gymnastics has made me who I am.
And finally, above all, it’s love.”
October 18, 2025 at 5:09 PM
For Zhang Boheng, here’s what gymnastics means:
“First, it means life and energy. It is vitality.
Second, gymnastics has made me who I am.
And finally, above all, it’s love.”
“First, it means life and energy. It is vitality.
Second, gymnastics has made me who I am.
And finally, above all, it’s love.”
2025 World Gymnastics Championships Podium Training Recap l Episode 83
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October 18, 2025 at 12:19 AM
MAG PBar Data ahead of the World Championships
October 17, 2025 at 5:36 PM
MAG PBar Data ahead of the World Championships
Podium Training Day 1 Notes based on articles and videos posted by athletes, coaches, GymCastic, InsideGym, and Gymnastics Now:
- The floor looks a bit unwieldy. Several very competent floor workers were struggling with landing and punching.
- The floor looks a bit unwieldy. Several very competent floor workers were struggling with landing and punching.
October 16, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Podium Training Day 1 Notes based on articles and videos posted by athletes, coaches, GymCastic, InsideGym, and Gymnastics Now:
- The floor looks a bit unwieldy. Several very competent floor workers were struggling with landing and punching.
- The floor looks a bit unwieldy. Several very competent floor workers were struggling with landing and punching.
Carlos Yulo is out of the AA competition.
Two-time Olympic champion Carlos Yulo will only compete on floor and vault this week in Jakarta. He says he's been dealing with an injured wrist in the lead up.
"I still want the taste of competition. That is the most important for me right now."
More:
www.olympics.com/en/news/desp...
"I still want the taste of competition. That is the most important for me right now."
More:
www.olympics.com/en/news/desp...
Despite injured wrist, Carlos Yulo set to compete at 2025 World Gymnastics Championships
The Paris 2024 double Olympic champion will perform only on the floor exercise and vault in Jakarta.
www.olympics.com
October 16, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Carlos Yulo is out of the AA competition.
World-Leading Still Rings Scores heading into the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships.
NOTE: Some of the breakdowns for scores (i.e. Donnell's 15.250 from selection camp are not formally available and were left blank on purpose).
NOTE: Some of the breakdowns for scores (i.e. Donnell's 15.250 from selection camp are not formally available and were left blank on purpose).
October 16, 2025 at 4:42 PM
World-Leading Still Rings Scores heading into the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships.
NOTE: Some of the breakdowns for scores (i.e. Donnell's 15.250 from selection camp are not formally available and were left blank on purpose).
NOTE: Some of the breakdowns for scores (i.e. Donnell's 15.250 from selection camp are not formally available and were left blank on purpose).
According to the USA Gymnastics press release,
"Two-time medalist Donnell Whittenburg brings history-making experience to the delegation as he becomes the first American man to appear in six artistic World Championships."
"Two-time medalist Donnell Whittenburg brings history-making experience to the delegation as he becomes the first American man to appear in six artistic World Championships."
October 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
According to the USA Gymnastics press release,
"Two-time medalist Donnell Whittenburg brings history-making experience to the delegation as he becomes the first American man to appear in six artistic World Championships."
"Two-time medalist Donnell Whittenburg brings history-making experience to the delegation as he becomes the first American man to appear in six artistic World Championships."
Some Pommel Horse Data Ahead of the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships.
October 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Some Pommel Horse Data Ahead of the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships.
Some FX data ahead of the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta
1. Top 8 World FX Scores using Domestic & Int. Comps w/o Bonus
2. Top 8 World FX Scores using Int. Comps ONLY
3. Top FX Difficulty using Domestic & Int. Comps.
#gymnastics
1. Top 8 World FX Scores using Domestic & Int. Comps w/o Bonus
2. Top 8 World FX Scores using Int. Comps ONLY
3. Top FX Difficulty using Domestic & Int. Comps.
#gymnastics
October 14, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Some FX data ahead of the 2025 World Gymnastics Championships in Jakarta
1. Top 8 World FX Scores using Domestic & Int. Comps w/o Bonus
2. Top 8 World FX Scores using Int. Comps ONLY
3. Top FX Difficulty using Domestic & Int. Comps.
#gymnastics
1. Top 8 World FX Scores using Domestic & Int. Comps w/o Bonus
2. Top 8 World FX Scores using Int. Comps ONLY
3. Top FX Difficulty using Domestic & Int. Comps.
#gymnastics
PODCAST: 2025 World Gymnastics Championships Preview l Episode 82
We cover:
- The Israeli CAS Case
- Battle AA
- Who currently owns the highest D/Total score for each event plus our pick for who will win each event and who the dark horse is who can steal it away
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfWW...
We cover:
- The Israeli CAS Case
- Battle AA
- Who currently owns the highest D/Total score for each event plus our pick for who will win each event and who the dark horse is who can steal it away
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfWW...
2025 World Gymnastics Championships Preview l Episode 82
YouTube video by Neutral Deductions
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October 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
PODCAST: 2025 World Gymnastics Championships Preview l Episode 82
We cover:
- The Israeli CAS Case
- Battle AA
- Who currently owns the highest D/Total score for each event plus our pick for who will win each event and who the dark horse is who can steal it away
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfWW...
We cover:
- The Israeli CAS Case
- Battle AA
- Who currently owns the highest D/Total score for each event plus our pick for who will win each event and who the dark horse is who can steal it away
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MfWW...
Reposted by Kensley Behel
This is what should happen according to the FIG’s statutes.
We have yet to see a statement from the FIG.
We have yet to see a statement from the FIG.
October 10, 2025 at 12:31 PM
This is what should happen according to the FIG’s statutes.
We have yet to see a statement from the FIG.
We have yet to see a statement from the FIG.
Reposted by Kensley Behel
I give up, @kensleybehel.com is doing a great job capturing them all here
www.neutraldeductions.com/article/2026...
www.neutraldeductions.com/article/2026...
2026 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Commits
Who are this year's top recruits?
www.neutraldeductions.com
October 8, 2025 at 5:28 PM
I give up, @kensleybehel.com is doing a great job capturing them all here
www.neutraldeductions.com/article/2026...
www.neutraldeductions.com/article/2026...
2026 NCAA MAG Recruits has been updated.
Very interesting that reigning National Champs, Michigan, have yet to have a recruit commit.
www.neutraldeductions.com/article/2026...
Very interesting that reigning National Champs, Michigan, have yet to have a recruit commit.
www.neutraldeductions.com/article/2026...
2026 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Commits
Who are this year's top recruits?
www.neutraldeductions.com
October 8, 2025 at 4:04 PM
2026 NCAA MAG Recruits has been updated.
Very interesting that reigning National Champs, Michigan, have yet to have a recruit commit.
www.neutraldeductions.com/article/2026...
Very interesting that reigning National Champs, Michigan, have yet to have a recruit commit.
www.neutraldeductions.com/article/2026...
PODCAST: Episode 81 - Men's Gymnastics Updates from Around the Globe
- Paris World Cup
- Chinese World Team Selection
- British World Trials
- The U.S. Men's program used the wrong data to select national team, and more.
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- Paris World Cup
- Chinese World Team Selection
- British World Trials
- The U.S. Men's program used the wrong data to select national team, and more.
youtu.be/1G9NI1QsdMY?...
Men's Gymnastics Updates From Around the Globe l Episode 81
YouTube video by Neutral Deductions
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September 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
PODCAST: Episode 81 - Men's Gymnastics Updates from Around the Globe
- Paris World Cup
- Chinese World Team Selection
- British World Trials
- The U.S. Men's program used the wrong data to select national team, and more.
youtu.be/1G9NI1QsdMY?...
- Paris World Cup
- Chinese World Team Selection
- British World Trials
- The U.S. Men's program used the wrong data to select national team, and more.
youtu.be/1G9NI1QsdMY?...
PODCAST: The U.S. World Gymnastics Championships Team Has Been Chosen + 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships Recap
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8i8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8i8...
The U.S. World Gymnastics Team Has Been Chosen + 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships Recap
YouTube video by Neutral Deductions
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August 11, 2025 at 3:03 PM
PODCAST: The U.S. World Gymnastics Championships Team Has Been Chosen + 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships Recap
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8i8...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=L8i8...
A couple of important stats from U.S. MAG Night 1
- Asher Hong's 83.45 (w/o bonus) is #10 in the world using non-repeating athletes
- Kam Nelson now owns the record for the hardest floor routine competed in the world (6.3)
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- Asher Hong's 83.45 (w/o bonus) is #10 in the world using non-repeating athletes
- Kam Nelson now owns the record for the hardest floor routine competed in the world (6.3)
1/2
August 8, 2025 at 6:24 PM
A couple of important stats from U.S. MAG Night 1
- Asher Hong's 83.45 (w/o bonus) is #10 in the world using non-repeating athletes
- Kam Nelson now owns the record for the hardest floor routine competed in the world (6.3)
1/2
- Asher Hong's 83.45 (w/o bonus) is #10 in the world using non-repeating athletes
- Kam Nelson now owns the record for the hardest floor routine competed in the world (6.3)
1/2
Steve Cooper doing the Lord's work getting these photos up!
Relive night 1 at the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Relive night 1 at the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships
New Photo Gallery: Day 1 Senior Men's
Full Gallery:
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📸 @socaljourno.com
#XfinityChamps #gymnastics #gymternet #photogallery
Full Gallery:
gymcastic.com/photo-galler...
📸 @socaljourno.com
#XfinityChamps #gymnastics #gymternet #photogallery
August 8, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Steve Cooper doing the Lord's work getting these photos up!
Relive night 1 at the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Relive night 1 at the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships
2025 Xfinity National Gymnastics Championships Day 1 Recap
YouTube video by Neutral Deductions
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August 8, 2025 at 4:55 PM
INTERVIEW: Patrick Hoopes l 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Patrick Hoopes on:
-How he became so consistent on pommel horse
-Submitting a new skill to the FIG
-Being accepted to the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlNz...
Patrick Hoopes on:
-How he became so consistent on pommel horse
-Submitting a new skill to the FIG
-Being accepted to the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlNz...
INTERVIEW: Patrick Hoopes l 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships
YouTube video by Neutral Deductions
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August 5, 2025 at 3:25 PM
INTERVIEW: Patrick Hoopes l 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships
Patrick Hoopes on:
-How he became so consistent on pommel horse
-Submitting a new skill to the FIG
-Being accepted to the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlNz...
Patrick Hoopes on:
-How he became so consistent on pommel horse
-Submitting a new skill to the FIG
-Being accepted to the Air Force World Class Athlete Program (WCAP), and more!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mlNz...