04. Oktober 2009  
Huntsville, USA  
Artistic Gymnastics

Chellsie Memmel Withdraws from US World Team Selection

Chellsie Memmel (USA)

US Gymnastics reported, that the 2008 Olympic team silver-medalist Chellsie Memmel has withdrawn from the final selection process for the U.S. Team for the 2009 World Championships, Oct. 13-15, in London, England. Memmel, a former world champion, has been working her way back into competitive gymnastics after ankle surgery in late 2008 ...

Chellsie Memmel, father Andy

Memmel, coached by her father Andy, said:
“I have run out of time, and I am not quite where I want to be gymnastics-wise.  I haven’t been able to do the number of routines and repetitions that I need to represent the USA at the highest level. Also, I thought this would make it easier for Martha (Karoly) and the selection committee in naming the team, because we have so many talented gymnasts who deserve the chance to go to London. My Dad and I met with Martha, and she is very supportive of this decision. I am going home and will spend the time getting my routines ready for next year.”

Also Nastia Liukin and Samantha Peszek pulled out a few weeks after the Visa Championships in August, while Memmel made it to the second of two selection camps before making her decision.
* Source: US Gymnastics