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Robot Judges Force Reese Esponda's Floor Change + Russia's Visa Drama | Worlds Podium Training Day 1
Our first daily show from inside Rotterdam Ahoy at the 2026 World Championships. Three Russian women, including Angelina Melnikova, were refused visas days before the meet. Reese Esponda's coach tells us why she had to change her floor routine at the last minute, and we explain how robot judging is deciding difficulty here in Rotterdam. This is the free 22-minute preview. The full 62-minute show is for Club Gym Nerd members. That's 40 more minutes, nearly two-thirds of the show, including Hezly Rivera's ankle and the alternate rules, our behind-the-scenes stories and the rest of podium training. Join Club Gym Nerd to hear it all. Want to try it first? The Worlds Coverage Bundle is 3 months of Club Gym Nerd for $14.99, no auto-renewal. Congratulations to our raffle winners, and thank you to everyone who supported our Worlds fundraiser. Get tickets for GymCastic Live in Rotterdam on October 24 with Bart Deurloo and Eythora Thorsdottir. This episode is presented by Sand and Sea Luxury Travel Advisors. Plan your dream trip at go.sandandsea.travel/gcnotes and use code GYMCASTICWORLDS. Chapters 00:00 Welcome to Rotterdam 01:20 Breaking news: Russia's visa drama 04:46 GymCastic Live in Rotterdam with Bart Deurloo and Eythora Thorsdottir 06:30 Reese Esponda's floor change: our interview with her coach 10:56 Explainer: robot judges, Fujitsu and the barani 16:50 Who gets told what, and when 19:45 Our conversation continues for Club members 20:35 Raffle winners Links Episode page 2026 World Championships Headquarters Worlds Coverage Bundle: 3 months of Club Gym Nerd for $14.99 Rotterdam Worlds Roster Tracker
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