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Month: August 2019

Gymnastics History

The 1981 World Championships Conspiracy Theory (Part II)

A series of unusual events at the 1981 World Championships caused speculation that something was going on behind the scenes.

This is Part II that covers the actual competition itself. Continue reading The 1981 World Championships Conspiracy Theory (Part II)

Mike DavisAugust 30, 2019November 17, 2019Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The 1981 World Championships Conspiracy Theory (Part I)

A series of unusual events at the 1981 World Championships caused speculation that something was going on behind the scenes. This is Part I that covers the buildup to the 1981 World Championships. Continue reading The 1981 World Championships Conspiracy Theory (Part I)

Mike DavisAugust 30, 2019July 19, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

How Olga Bicherova Defied Sexism in the USSR

After finishing up a successful athletic career Olga Bicherova decided to do something unconventional. Continue reading How Olga Bicherova Defied Sexism in the USSR

Mike DavisAugust 27, 2019July 27, 20203 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Differences Between Nadia and Olga Korbut

They are two of the most famous names in gymnastics history, but they couldn’t have been any more different. Continue reading The Differences Between Nadia and Olga Korbut

Mike DavisAugust 26, 2019December 7, 201910 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Why So Many Gymnasts Come From Voronezh

Viktoria Komova, Angelina Melnikova, and Elena Davydova. Why is a relatively small Russian city a gymnastics powerhouse? Continue reading Why So Many Gymnasts Come From Voronezh

Mike DavisAugust 25, 2019November 17, 2019Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The First Time Turischeva Met Nadia Was an Outlandish Incident

In 1974 Turischeva first crossed paths with Nadia. The problem was, Nadia wasn’t supposed to be there. Continue reading The First Time Turischeva Met Nadia Was an Outlandish Incident

Mike DavisAugust 23, 2019November 17, 2019Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Simone Biles is Already a Legend, But She is Capable of Much More

Biles has already established an incredible legacy for herself. I came up with four things Biles can accomplish that will enhance her legacy even further. Continue reading Simone Biles is Already a Legend, But She is Capable of Much More

Mike DavisAugust 8, 2019November 17, 2019Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #3

Data Crunch #3.3: Ranking the All-Around Champions by Apparatus Placement

In this Data Crunch I rank the AA Champions based on how they placed on each apparatus. This is the writeup for Data Crunch #3. Continue reading Data Crunch #3.3: Ranking the All-Around Champions by Apparatus Placement

Mike DavisAugust 2, 2019August 2, 20192 Comments
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #3

Data Crunch #3.2: List of All-Around Champions by Apparatus Placement (Counting Ties)

The following is a list of AA Champions ranked by how well they perform on each apparatus.

This version of the data does count ties. Continue reading Data Crunch #3.2: List of All-Around Champions by Apparatus Placement (Counting Ties)

Mike DavisAugust 2, 2019August 2, 2019Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #3

Data Crunch #3.1: List of All-Around Champions by Apparatus Placement (Not Counting Ties)

The following is a list of AA Champions ranked by how well they perform on each apparatus.

This version of the data does not count ties. Continue reading Data Crunch #3.1: List of All-Around Champions by Apparatus Placement (Not Counting Ties)

Mike DavisAugust 2, 2019August 2, 2019Leave a comment

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