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