# @stanfordmensgymnastics on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-07-21T18:55:41.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Stanford Men's Gymnastics (@stanfordmensgymnastics) — https://gondola.cc/stanfordmensgymnastics

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Almost that time ⏳🇺🇸

The guys have wrapped up Podium Training in Germany and they’re ready to take the floor on Wednesday! 

Ahead of this week’s action, Colt Walker shared some words about the travel experience with Team USA thus far: 

Prior to traveling to Germany for the World University Games, our team decided to arrive in Europe a bit early to give ourselves more time to acclimate to the time zone of the competition. Through our assistant coach and 3x Olympian, Ruben Lopez-Martinez, who spent years training with the Spanish national team, we were able to organize a short training camp at their national facility in Barcelona.

That extra time made a big difference. We arrived in Germany already adjusted and ready to hit the ground running for podium training. Just as importantly, training and living together in Spain strengthened our bond as a team. Sharing the same routine in a new environment gave us time to connect, push each other, and grow as a unit.

Barcelona itself was incredible. The architecture, the food, the culture all reminded us how much growth can come from stepping outside our routine. Trips like this are rare, and taking advantage to experience another culture alongside new teammates made it even more meaningful.

Huge thanks to everyone who helped make it possible. We’re heading into the World University Games better prepared, connected, and with a more developed global perspective.”

#TeamUSA #WorldUniversityGames #USNationalTeam #Barcelona #TrainTravelCompete

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usnationalteam, teamusa, barcelona, worlduniversitygames, traintravelcompete

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