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The News: January 20th, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 17th, 2021 to January 20th, 2021 Continue reading The News: January 20th, 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 20, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Rise and Fall of Kim Gwang Suk

Kim Gwang Suk was a fascinating gymnast, she emerged in an era of chaos while her disappearance was equally perplexing. Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Kim Gwang Suk

Mike DavisJanuary 19, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Wolf Turn Was as Popular 50 Years Ago as it is Today (Part II)

In Part II of this series, I cover the history of the wolf turn and why it should be considered one of the most sacred skills in gymnastics history. Continue reading The Wolf Turn Was as Popular 50 Years Ago as it is Today (Part II)

Mike DavisJanuary 18, 2021January 18, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Wolf Turn Was as Popular 50 Years Ago as it is Today (Part I)

It would shock you to know that the wolf turn is not a modern skill. It was as popular 50 years ago as it is today. Continue reading The Wolf Turn Was as Popular 50 Years Ago as it is Today (Part I)

Mike DavisJanuary 18, 2021January 19, 2021Leave a comment
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The News (January 17th, 2021)

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 13th, 2021 to January 17th, 2021. Continue reading The News (January 17th, 2021)

Mike DavisJanuary 17, 2021January 17, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

The Best Way to Honor a Legend is Knowing When to Say Goodbye

The best way to honor Simone Biles is to celebrate what she has already accomplished, not endless speculation on a 2024 comeback. Continue reading The Best Way to Honor a Legend is Knowing When to Say Goodbye

Mike DavisJanuary 16, 2021January 17, 20212 Comments
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The News: January 13th 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 10th, 2021 to January 13th, 2021 Continue reading The News: January 13th 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 13, 2021January 13, 2021Leave a comment
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The News (January 10th)

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 9th, 2021 to January 10th, 2021 Continue reading The News (January 10th)

Mike DavisJanuary 10, 2021January 10, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

1928 Italy: The Most Tragic Record in Sports

In 1928, a team of child athletes won a silver medal in the gymnastics team competition. Shortly afterwards, one of them died. Continue reading 1928 Italy: The Most Tragic Record in Sports

Mike DavisJanuary 9, 2021Leave a comment
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The News (January 9th)

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 6th, 2021 to January 9th, 2021 Continue reading The News (January 9th)

Mike DavisJanuary 8, 2021January 8, 20212 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Reunion: The Little French Island That Produces So Many Olympic Gymnasts

This small island off the coast of Madagascar has produced seven Olympic gymnasts. Continue reading Reunion: The Little French Island That Produces So Many Olympic Gymnasts

Mike DavisJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021Leave a comment
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The News (January 5th 2021)

Recapping all the Gymnastics news from January 1st, 2021 to January 5th, 2021. Continue reading The News (January 5th 2021)

Mike DavisJanuary 5, 2021January 6, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Forgotten Countries of the 1980 Boycott

The 1980 Olympic boycott is widely portrayed through the lens of the USA, here is how it impacted everyone else. Continue reading The Forgotten Countries of the 1980 Boycott

Mike DavisJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

How the 1980 Olympic Boycott Altered the Career of Olga Mostepanova

Olga Mostepanova is well known for being affected by the 1984 Olympic boycott, this is how the 1980 boycott impacted her career as well. Continue reading How the 1980 Olympic Boycott Altered the Career of Olga Mostepanova

Mike DavisJanuary 4, 2021January 6, 2021Leave a comment
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The News ( January 1st, 2021)

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from Late-December to January 1st, 2021. Continue reading The News ( January 1st, 2021)

Mike DavisJanuary 1, 20211 Comment
Modern Gymnastics

The Swiss Gymnastics Paradox

The unique arrangement of the Swiss program handicaps the careers of its gymnasts. Creating a paradox for its athletes in the process. Continue reading The Swiss Gymnastics Paradox

Mike DavisDecember 31, 2020January 1, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Swiss Gymnastics: A Long History of Overcoming Adversity

Two Olympic boycotts and a program that spent decades being neglected due to sexism, Switzerland had to overcome so much adversity before it could win an Olympic medal. Continue reading Swiss Gymnastics: A Long History of Overcoming Adversity

Mike DavisDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2020Leave a comment
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The Worst Olympic Qualification Model Ever Devised

The 1976 Olympic qualification process was so flawed, teams could easily cheat the system and FIG had to scrap it three months before the Olympics. Continue reading The Worst Olympic Qualification Model Ever Devised

Mike DavisDecember 29, 2020December 30, 2020Leave a comment
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Which American Cities Have Produced the Most Olympians?

Which region of the United States is a gymnastics power? I tracked the hometown of every Olympian born in the United States to find out. Continue reading Which American Cities Have Produced the Most Olympians?

Mike DavisDecember 23, 2020December 23, 2020Leave a comment
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The List of Every Olympian Born in the United States

These are the Olympic gymnasts who were born in the United States. Some competed under the American flag, many did not. Continue reading The List of Every Olympian Born in the United States

Mike DavisDecember 23, 2020December 23, 20208 Comments
Data Crunch

Which American States Have Produced the Most Olympians

Which American state has produced the most Olympians? I crunch the numbers to find out. Continue reading Which American States Have Produced the Most Olympians

Mike DavisDecember 23, 2020December 23, 20202 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

The Arrival of Anastasia Motak

Anastasia Motak entered the 2020 European Championships as a relatively unknown gymnast. She left with three medals and is the breakout star of 2020. Anastasia Motak has officially arrived. Continue reading The Arrival of Anastasia Motak

Mike DavisDecember 21, 2020December 21, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Larisa Iordache Has Unfinished Business

How has Larisa Iordache managed to stage such an improbable comeback? With so many goals yet to be achieved, Iordache still has unfinished business. Larisa is not leaving the sport until she has achieved what she has set out to do. Continue reading Larisa Iordache Has Unfinished Business

Mike DavisDecember 19, 2020December 20, 20201 Comment
Modern Gymnastics

Beth Tweddle: The Most Under-Rated Gymnast of the Last 50 Years.

This article makes the case for Beth Tweddle being the most under-rated gymnasts of the last 50 years. I measure her consistency, longevity, medal count, and status as a trailblazer in the sport to make the case. Continue reading Beth Tweddle: The Most Under-Rated Gymnast of the Last 50 Years.

Mike DavisDecember 15, 2020December 16, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Why Sandra Izbasa is a Romanian Icon

An analysis of Sandra Izbasa’s career and why her unique experiences made her a Romanian icon. Continue reading Why Sandra Izbasa is a Romanian Icon

Mike DavisDecember 14, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most Top-8 Finishes in the All-Around

What if gymnast was credited for appearing in an AA finals in the same way they are credited for appearing in an apparatus finals? I crunch the numbers to find out. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Top-8 Finishes in the All-Around

Mike DavisDecember 9, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

The Most Successful Gymnasts Who Never Won a Gold Medal

These gymnasts never won a gold medal. But that didn’t stop them from becoming icons of the sport. Continue reading The Most Successful Gymnasts Who Never Won a Gold Medal

Mike DavisDecember 8, 2020December 14, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Why Gymnastics Was the Hardest Hit Olympic Sport in the Holocaust

In this article I examine the unique history of gymnastics that put the sport at the center of the Holocaust. Continue reading Why Gymnastics Was the Hardest Hit Olympic Sport in the Holocaust

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2020December 7, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Gymnastics and the Holocaust

Gymnastics was by far the hardest hit sport in the Holocaust. In this article I recount the careers of over 20 elite level gymnasts who had been murdered during World War II. Continue reading Gymnastics and the Holocaust

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2020December 7, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

When Ukraine Ruled Gymnastics

Oksana Omelianchik, Tatiana Gutsu, and Lilia Podkopayeva. From the late 1980s to the early 1990s, Ukraine was an unstoppable force in gymnastics. Continue reading When Ukraine Ruled Gymnastics

Mike DavisDecember 6, 2020December 9, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

When Ukraine Ruled the Artistic Sports

Tatiana Gutsu, Oksana Baiul, Lilia Podkopayeva, and Alexandra Timoshenko. Ukraine’s dominance of artistic sports in the 1990s was a sight to behold. Continue reading When Ukraine Ruled the Artistic Sports

Mike DavisDecember 6, 2020December 9, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics History

How Dominant Was the Eastern Bloc in Gymnastics?

The Eastern Bloc once dominated gymnastics, but how should their medal count be interpreted? Continue reading How Dominant Was the Eastern Bloc in Gymnastics?

Mike DavisDecember 2, 2020December 7, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Elena Shushunova and the Impact of Body Shaming

How the topic of body-image affected Elena Shushunova. Continue reading Elena Shushunova and the Impact of Body Shaming

Mike DavisNovember 30, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

Gymnasts Who Were Named After Other Gymnasts

Usually it is a coincidence when two gymnastics share a name, but what about the times when it isn’t? Continue reading Gymnasts Who Were Named After Other Gymnasts

Mike DavisNovember 20, 2020November 25, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #9: Maria Tyshko

Maria Tyshko was the first Soviet gymnast to win an AA title in international competition. But she never made it to the Olympics due to the Soviet refusal to join the Olympic movement prior to 1952. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #9: Maria Tyshko

Mike DavisNovember 19, 2020November 20, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Gymnasts Who Wore the Elena Mukhina Leotard

In 1977 Elena Mukhina made the daisy-dot leotard iconic iconic, but she was far from the only gymnast who wore this leotard. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Wore the Elena Mukhina Leotard

Mike DavisNovember 15, 2020January 16, 20211 Comment
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Gymnasts Who Have Appeared in Event Finals on Every Apparatus

Gymnasts who have appeared in an Event Finals on vault, bars, beam, and floor. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Have Appeared in Event Finals on Every Apparatus

Mike DavisNovember 11, 2020January 14, 20213 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Time Larissa Latynina Won Five Gold Medals While Four-Months Pregnant

In 1958 Larissa Latynina produced one of the most impressive performances in gymnastics history. Unbeknownst to her coaches, she competed while four-months pregnant. Continue reading The Time Larissa Latynina Won Five Gold Medals While Four-Months Pregnant

Mike DavisNovember 9, 2020November 9, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #4

The Most Dominant Performances in Gymnastics History

Gymnasts with the most impressive medal haul in a single competition. Continue reading The Most Dominant Performances in Gymnastics History

Mike DavisNovember 9, 2020November 9, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Event Finals

The number of times every gymnast has appeared in an event finals at the Olympics and/or World Championships. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Event Finals

Mike DavisNovember 7, 2020November 8, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Floor Finals

The number of times every gymnast has appeared in a floor exercise finals at the Olympics and/or World Championships. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Floor Finals

Mike DavisNovember 7, 2020November 8, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

The Continued Stupidity of USA Gymnastics

How USAG has dealt with the Azarian Gymnastics abuse allegations is a new low for the organization. Continue reading The Continued Stupidity of USA Gymnastics

Mike DavisNovember 7, 2020November 7, 20202 Comments
Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Beam Finals

The number of times every gymnast has appeared in a balance beam finals at the Olympics and/or World Championships. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Beam Finals

Mike DavisNovember 6, 2020November 7, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Is There Anyone Left to Win the European Championships?

With so many nations pulling out of the 2020 European Championships, here is a breakdown of who remains. Continue reading Is There Anyone Left to Win the European Championships?

Mike DavisNovember 6, 2020November 6, 20201 Comment
Data Crunch #2

The Margin of Victory in Every All-Around Battle

A list of every margin of victory in every competition. Continue reading The Margin of Victory in Every All-Around Battle

Mike DavisNovember 6, 2020November 9, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Uneven Bars Finals

The number of times every gymnast has appeared in an uneven bars finals at the Olympics and/or World Championships. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Uneven Bars Finals

Mike DavisNovember 5, 2020November 7, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Vault Finals

The number of times every gymnast has appeared in a vault finals at the Olympics and/or World Championships. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Vault Finals

Mike DavisNovember 5, 2020November 7, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Lavinia Agache: The Art of Keeping Cool

In 1981 Lavinia Agache found herself at the center of two major controversies, but she didn’t let either one distract her from the task at hand. Winning medals. Continue reading Lavinia Agache: The Art of Keeping Cool

Mike DavisNovember 2, 20202 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part II)

Seven reason why limiting the All-Around to two gymnasts per country and harms the sport. Continue reading Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part II)

Mike DavisOctober 30, 2020October 30, 20202 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part I)

Seven reason why limiting the All-Around to two gymnasts per country and harms the sport. Continue reading Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part I)

Mike DavisOctober 30, 2020October 30, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

What the 2019 European Championships Would Have Looked Like in 2020

How will COVID-19 impact the final standings at the 2020 European Champions. Continue reading What the 2019 European Championships Would Have Looked Like in 2020

Mike DavisOctober 29, 2020November 2, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part III)

In 1978 a leotard first appeared that would become so popular, nearly 30 Olympians wore it. Part III covers Japan, Canada, Great Britain, and rhythmic gymnastics. Continue reading The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part III)

Mike DavisOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part II)

In 1978 a leotard first appeared that would become so popular, nearly 30 Olympians wore it. Part II covers the United States, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Elena Davydova. Continue reading The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part II)

Mike DavisOctober 20, 2020October 21, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part I)

In 1978 a leotard first appeared that would become so popular, nearly 30 Olympians wore it. Part I covers the Soviet Union, China, Romania, East Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Continue reading The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part I)

Mike DavisOctober 20, 2020October 20, 20201 Comment
Data Crunch

What World Championships All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring

From 1972-1988 the All-Around featured a rule called “carry-over scoring.” But how would the AA results at the World Championships look if this rule never existed? Continue reading What World Championships All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring

Mike DavisOctober 14, 2020November 2, 20201 Comment
Data Crunch

What Olympic All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring

From 1972-1988 the All-Around featured a rule called “carry-over scoring.” But how would the Olympic AA results look if this rule never existed? Continue reading What Olympic All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring

Mike DavisOctober 13, 2020December 16, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #8: Lavinia Agache

The 1984 Olympics is best know for the AA battle between Ecaterina Szabo and Mary Lou Retton. But perhaps the biggest threat to the title was the lesser known Lavinia Agache. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #8: Lavinia Agache

Mike DavisOctober 6, 2020October 7, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Fun Side of Romanian Gymnastics

When they weren’t winning medals, the Romanian gymnasts were afforded time to have a little fun. Continue reading The Fun Side of Romanian Gymnastics

Mike DavisOctober 3, 2020October 3, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Famous Mother and Daughter Duos in Gymnastics (Part II)

There are many instances in which a famous gymnast had a daughter who was also a gymnast. In Part II of this series I cover all the examples of mothers whose daughters competed in the NCAA gymnastics as well as other miscellaneous examples. Continue reading Famous Mother and Daughter Duos in Gymnastics (Part II)

Mike DavisSeptember 28, 2020September 29, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Famous Mother and Daughter Duos in Gymnastics (Part I)

There are many instances in which a famous gymnast had a daughter who also went to the Olympics. In Part I of this series I cover all the examples of mothers and daughters who were both Olympians. Continue reading Famous Mother and Daughter Duos in Gymnastics (Part I)

Mike DavisSeptember 28, 2020December 6, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

The Greatest Bar Workers in Gymnastics History

The gymnasts who have left the greatest mark in uneven bars history. Continue reading The Greatest Bar Workers in Gymnastics History

Mike DavisSeptember 19, 2020December 16, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Ranking the Most Dominant All-Arounders in Gymnastics History

Who was the best All-Arounder in gymnastics history? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant All-Arounders in Gymnastics History

Mike DavisSeptember 18, 2020September 18, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #7: Tatiana Tuzhikova

In 1987 Tatiana Tuzhikova was an unknown gymnast with no wins to her name. That didn’t stop her from rising to the top of the Soviet program. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #7: Tatiana Tuzhikova

Mike DavisSeptember 8, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts Who Finished 4th and Never Won a Medal

These gymnasts finished 4th and never won a medal of any kind. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Finished 4th and Never Won a Medal

Mike DavisSeptember 8, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Gymnasts From Different Eras Who Are Actually the Same Age

Due to luck, misfortune, and/or fate, these gymnasts are associated with different Olympic quads despite being the same age. Continue reading Gymnasts From Different Eras Who Are Actually the Same Age

Mike DavisSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts Who Finished 4th and Never Won an Individual Medal

These are the gymnasts who never won a medal in the All-Around or Event Finals, but did record a 4th place finish. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Finished 4th and Never Won an Individual Medal

Mike DavisSeptember 5, 2020September 5, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Greatest Picture of 1980s Gymnastics

In 1986 seven gymnasts gathered for a picture. All of them remain iconic to this day. Continue reading The Greatest Picture of 1980s Gymnastics

Mike DavisSeptember 5, 2020September 5, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts Who Finished 4th in the All-Around

The list of gymnasts who have finished 4th in the All-Around. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Finished 4th in the All-Around

Mike DavisSeptember 5, 2020September 5, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

The Maggie Haney Horror Show (Featuring Victoria Levine)

Recapping the allegations that have been made against Maggie Haney. Continue reading The Maggie Haney Horror Show (Featuring Victoria Levine)

Mike DavisSeptember 5, 2020September 6, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

The 1968 Soviet Gymnasts Who Married Each Other

In 1968 the Soviets sent six gymnasts to Mexico City, five of them married an Olympian. Continue reading The 1968 Soviet Gymnasts Who Married Each Other

Mike DavisSeptember 3, 2020September 12, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most 4th Place Finishes

The list of gymnasts with the most career 4th place finishes at the World Championships and Olympics Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most 4th Place Finishes

Mike DavisSeptember 3, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Elena Mukhina Tapes

In 1978 Elena Mukhina was asked about the possibility of serious injury. Continue reading The Elena Mukhina Tapes

Mike DavisSeptember 2, 2020September 2, 20201 Comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most 4th Place Finishes at the Olympics

These are all the gymnasts who finished in 4th place at the Olympics ranked by the number of times they have done so. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most 4th Place Finishes at the Olympics

Mike DavisSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Gymnasts Who Swept a Competition

The gymnasts who won a medal on every event at a single competition. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Swept a Competition

Mike DavisSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Gymnasts Who (Almost) Swept a Competition

Gymnasts who would have medaled on every event, if not for a 4th place finish. Continue reading Gymnasts Who (Almost) Swept a Competition

Mike DavisSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #10

Ranking the Most Dominant Olympic All-Around Champions

In a data metric that I like to call “AA Showdown” gymnasts are ranked based on how they perform across common routines. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Olympic All-Around Champions

Mike DavisAugust 31, 2020September 11, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #7, Modern Gymnastics

The Dominance of Simone Biles is Insane (Part III)

When Simone Biles’ medal tally is added up, it looks like a mountain compared to every one else. Continue reading The Dominance of Simone Biles is Insane (Part III)

Mike DavisAugust 30, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Shannon Miller Exception

Prior to the 2008 Olympic quad, the gymnasts with the most career medals came from Eastern Europe. Shannon Miller is the only exception to this trend. Continue reading The Shannon Miller Exception

Mike DavisAugust 27, 2020August 29, 20205 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Quirky Rule Which Allowed Seniors to Compete as Juniors

Due to a quirk in age limits, for three decades gymnasts could compete in an Olympics and then return to junior competition. Continue reading The Quirky Rule Which Allowed Seniors to Compete as Juniors

Mike DavisAugust 23, 2020August 23, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics, NCAA

The Story Behind the Basketball Coach Miss Val Likes to Promote

Miss Val has always held John Wooden in high regard, but who was John Wooden? Continue reading The Story Behind the Basketball Coach Miss Val Likes to Promote

Mike DavisAugust 22, 2020August 22, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Nina Dronova: The Nadia Before Nadia

This gymnast was beating Turischeva at 13 years old, scored a Perfect 10 and was named to an Olympic team the following year. But her name isn’t Nadia… Continue reading Nina Dronova: The Nadia Before Nadia

Mike DavisAugust 21, 2020August 22, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Lesser Known Leotards of Oksana Omelianchik

Going through pictures of Oksana Omelianchik’s leotards reveals an interesting trend. Continue reading The Lesser Known Leotards of Oksana Omelianchik

Mike DavisAugust 14, 2020August 21, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #6: Natalia Tereschenko

Natalia Tereschenko isn’t the most famous gymnast from the Soviet program, but she is certainly amongst its most interesting. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #6: Natalia Tereschenko

Mike DavisAugust 12, 2020December 5, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

The Six Flags of Svetlana Boginskaya

Boginskaya went to three Olympics and was represented by a different flag on each occasion. But there was more to the story than that… Continue reading The Six Flags of Svetlana Boginskaya

Mike DavisAugust 11, 2020August 12, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

Would Elena Mukhina Have Made the Olympic Team if Not For Her Paralyzing Injury?

Elena Mukhina missed the 1980 Olympics due to a tragic injury. But would she have made the Olympics if that injury had never happened? Continue reading Would Elena Mukhina Have Made the Olympic Team if Not For Her Paralyzing Injury?

Mike DavisAugust 10, 2020August 10, 20202 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Texas Dreams: The Questions That Were Never Asked

With Texas Dreams embroiled in controversy, it is time to examine the questions that were not getting asked. Continue reading Texas Dreams: The Questions That Were Never Asked

Mike DavisAugust 8, 2020August 9, 20204 Comments
Modern Gymnastics, NCAA

The Legend of D-D Breaux

D-D Breaux was more than a legend, she was the last of her kind. Continue reading The Legend of D-D Breaux

Mike DavisAugust 4, 2020August 6, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

A Breakdown of Confusing Cold War Era Terms

This is a tool to make it easier to understand Cold War era terminology in my future articles. Continue reading A Breakdown of Confusing Cold War Era Terms

Mike DavisJuly 21, 2020July 21, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

Marcia Frederick and Shawn Johnson Experienced the Same Struggle 28 Years Apart

In July of 2020 Shawn Johnson reflected on her experiences. Her comments were almost identical to what Marcia Frederick had said nearly three decades earlier. Continue reading Marcia Frederick and Shawn Johnson Experienced the Same Struggle 28 Years Apart

Mike DavisJuly 18, 2020July 22, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #10

Gymnasts Who Have Won the Most Medals in Event Finals

Which gymnast are the career medal leaders when only medals won during Event Finals are counted? Continue reading Gymnasts Who Have Won the Most Medals in Event Finals

Mike DavisJuly 14, 2020July 14, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Athlete A: One of the Most Successful Gymnastics Documentaries of All Time

Gymnastics fans know all about Athlete A, but most are unaware as to just how much success the film is having. Continue reading Athlete A: One of the Most Successful Gymnastics Documentaries of All Time

Mike DavisJuly 13, 2020July 13, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

How Mary Lou Retton Tries to Rewrite Gymnastics History

Why does Mary Lou Retton contend that Ecaterina Szabo was the 1983 World Champion? Continue reading How Mary Lou Retton Tries to Rewrite Gymnastics History

Mike DavisJuly 12, 2020July 16, 20203 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Quick Reaction: British Gymnastics Abuse Allegations

Some quick thoughts on recent allegations that have surfaced within the British gymnastics program. Continue reading Quick Reaction: British Gymnastics Abuse Allegations

Mike DavisJuly 6, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Was Maggie Nichols Unfairly Left Off the Olympic Team?

Why Maggie Nichols was left off the 2016 Olympic team is fiercely debated, these are the points that get lost in the discussion. Continue reading Was Maggie Nichols Unfairly Left Off the Olympic Team?

Mike DavisJune 30, 2020November 26, 20203 Comments
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #9

Ranking the Best Gymnasts of Each Olympic Quad

An analysis of gymnasts who were the most dominant in an entire Olympic cycle. Continue reading Ranking the Best Gymnasts of Each Olympic Quad

Mike DavisMay 7, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Ranking Gymnasts By Points (Data Hub)

Who is the best gymnast for each country? For each decade? For each Olympic cycle? The answers are all located here. Continue reading Ranking Gymnasts By Points (Data Hub)

Mike DavisMay 7, 2020July 11, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Maggie Haney: The Real Question is What Comes Next

With the Haney ruling announced, now comes the question of what it means for future abuse cases. Continue reading Maggie Haney: The Real Question is What Comes Next

Mike DavisApril 30, 20203 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

American Gymnasts Are Better Than You Think

American gymnastics has seen tremendous growth, but its growth has been considerably larger than people realize. Continue reading American Gymnasts Are Better Than You Think

Mike DavisApril 29, 2020April 29, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Number of Olympians in this Picture is Insane

In 1990 the Soviets posed for a team photo. Little did they know the breakup of the USSR was about to alter the course of their Gymnastics careers. Continue reading The Number of Olympians in this Picture is Insane

Mike DavisApril 24, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

Ludmilla Turischeva Went Out Like a Legend

Turischeva rebounded from a devastating defeat at the hands of Nadia to salvage the final two years of her career. Continue reading Ludmilla Turischeva Went Out Like a Legend

Mike DavisApril 21, 2020April 29, 2020Leave a comment

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