The July/August 2010 issue of International Gymnast Magazine is available today on newsstands, in mailboxes and online in digital format!

Preview: 2010 Youth Olympics
The IOC kicks off its first Olympic-style event for juniors. IG previews this ground-breaking event which will take place in Singapore.

Veteran Presence
Canadian champions Kristina Vaculik and Nathan Gafuik are looking to lead their teams to London 2012. IG's John Crumlish chronicles the comeback of Vaculik, and includes an indepth interview with Gafuik.

Gifted & Talented
Alex Ko, a former gymnast from Iowa, is living a Broadway dream as Billy Elliot. This bright 14-year-old has combined his gymnastics and dance abilities on one of the biggest stages in the world. Read what he has to say about his new life in New York.

Q&A: Hall of Fame Interviews
Eileen Langsley, Cathy Rigby and Henrietta Onodi sat down for exclusive interviews prior to being honored at the 14th annual induction ceremony for the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame.

Transition
How elites are changing collegiate gymnastics — and vice versa. Tracy Gale spoke with coaches and athletes at the 2010 Women's NCAA championships for this interesting story. Included are interviews with Courtney McCool, Carly Janiga and Ashley Priess.

Catching Up With... Irina Baraksanova
Denied her chance to contend for the all-around title at the 1985 World Championships, Soviet gymnast Irina Baraksanova never quite reached the level of success that her magnificent artistry merited. IG's John Crumlish recently caught up with the enigmatic Baraksanova, who recalls the heartaches and triumphs of her career, and how they shaped her into the successful woman she is today.

Niamh Rippin: Bright for Britain
IG introduces readers to 16-year-old British gymnast Riamh Rippin, who helped the British women's team earn a historic-best silver medal at this spring's European Championships. In this profile, Rippin describes how she and her teammates achieved their medal, her strategy for making the British team for this fall's world championships, and how team veteran Beth Tweddle serves as both her rival and mentor.

Plus:
Ziert Alert!; 10 Questions With Bruno & Brent Klaus, the father-son team behind International Gymnastics Camp; Shooting Star profile on New Zealand's Brittany Robertson; Dismount - 1980 Olympic champion Yelena Davydova; Quick Chat with Vlasios Maras; and much, much more!

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