The gymnastics week in review

October 26, 4:58 AMGymnastics ExaminerBlythe Lawrence

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Daniel Keatings says his World silver medal still hasn't sunk in.
AP Photo/Matt Dunham

Keatings takes Champion's Trophy: Reigning World all-around silver medalist Daniel Keatings was victorious in the third segment of the Champion's Cup in Hannover, Germany. The competition was without German star Fabian Hambuchen, who sustained a foot injury just before the World Championships began. Flavius Koczi of Romania came in a close second, with Russian Maxim Devyatovsky third and Joseph Hagerty of the U.S. fourth. (International Gymnast)

A new code: Blogger Andy Thornton lays out his vision for what the code of points should look like (American Gymnast)

Bieger gymnasts support coach accused of molestation: A group of gymnasts and parents from Bieger Gymnastics, owned by the parents of World medalist Jana Bieger, are supporting Bieger gymnastics coach Raymond Adams, who has been arrested for alleged molestation of a 10-year-old girl.

Bieger herself testified that she did not see anything inappropriate from Adams during the class in question, though she added she did not have her eyes on him at all times. But there are strikes against Adams -- namely, molestation charges in Missouri and Illinois. (Palm Beach Post)

Caitlin Sullivan suspended from Alabama team: A reason wasn't given, but "we hope Caitlin will use this time to focus on her academic and personal development," Gym Tide coach Sarah Patterson said in a statement. (Tuscaloosa News)

Stanford tops men's NCAA preseason poll: The majority of college coaches think the 2009 NCAA Champions appear poised to repeat, followed by Cal, Oklahoma, Michigan and Illinois. Women's preseason rankings are not available yet. (Troester)

Marian meets the President: After winning two real world titles in London, Marian Dragulescu got an honorary one -- from Romanian President Traian Basescu (Romanian Times) 

Dong Fangxiao moves to New Zealand: ...where her husband Li Te confirms that yes, she was only 14 at the 2000 Sydney Games. Results of an International Gymnastics Federation investigation are pending and likely won't be known until next year. Dong is learning English and coaching at a New Zealand club, while Le is attending Waikato University (Waikato Times)

Breast cancer awareness leotards: This year's editions are now available from GK. (PRweb.com)

Shayla Worley interview: The former Olympic hopeful is now a freshman at Georgia, where she shares her thoughts on transitioning to the NCAA and her hopes for the season. There's also some training footage, too. (GeorgiaDogs.com)

Tom Farden to be assistant coach at Arkansas: Farden goes to the Razorbacks after six seasons with Southeast Missouri State. (Southeast Missourian)

Jubilation at the World Championships: An Examiner.com photo gallery. (Examiner.com)

Sacramone hopes to compete at 2010 U.S. Championships: The Olympic silver medalist is serious about her comeback, she said during a visit to Hartford, where the meet will be held (Hartford Courant)

"The greatest achievement of my life so far": Daniel Keatings talks about his World silver medal in the all-around. (Evening Telegraph)

Three theories of Yuri Ryazanov's death: Russian officials speculate on the reasons the World bronze medalist could have lost control of his Chevrolet on the road to his hometown of Vladimir: He was tired and fell asleep at the wheel, he had some kind of health emergency while driving, or that the car malfunctioned. (Vladimir.kp.ru)

Photos of a life: A photo gallery celebrating Ryazanov (International Gymnast)

Cassina hesitant to make plans for three years from now: Although bronze on high bar has lifted the spirits of the 2004 Olympic high bar champion, Italy's Igor Cassina does not know whether he will return to London as a competitior in 2012. But he's now committed to training through 2010, he said. (Eurosport)

And now for something completely different: Gymnastics in The Puppy Olympics. Enjoy!