Better Late

How to Be a Gymnastics Decathlete with Julia Sharpe, the Gymnast Competing Men’s and Women’s Events

Episode Summary

Julia Sharpe was a two-time Division III (MIT) national gymnastics all-around champion. She started training the men’s events when MIT switched to a club format with NAIGC. Then, she added the women’s events back in. Julia joins Better Late to talk about competing the “decathlon” of all MAG and WAG events at NAIGC meets, returning to the sport after having twins, navigating the pommel horse for the first time as an adult, and how to find your place in gymnastics, no matter your skill level.

Episode Notes

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Julia competing in the decathlon at the 2017 NAIGC Nationals

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