The Russian Gymnasts Who Broke Our Hearts
The Russian gymnasts who should have won more medals. Continue reading The Russian Gymnasts Who Broke Our Hearts
Month: November 2019
Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 2000s
Who was the best gymnast of the 2000s? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 2000s
Thoughts on the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the Decade (2010s)
After ranking gymnasts based on the number of medals won, I give some thoughts on the results. Continue reading Thoughts on the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the Decade (2010s)
Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the Decade (2010s)
Who was the best gymnast of the last 10 years? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the Decade (2010s)
Non-Olympians Who Should Have Gone to Multiple Olympics
The fascinating trend of great non-Olympians who came close to being 2x Olympians. Continue reading Non-Olympians Who Should Have Gone to Multiple Olympics
The History of Olympians Competing Under the Olympic Flag
Unified Team, Olympic Athlete From Russia, Refugee Olympic Team, and more. I recap the history of Olympians comping under the Olympic flag. Continue reading The History of Olympians Competing Under the Olympic Flag
USAG: The Consequences of a Cover-Up
USAG’s conduct during the Nassar scandal caused more pain than was necessary. Continue reading USAG: The Consequences of a Cover-Up
The 2019 World Championships Curse
In early 2019 there were nine active gymnasts with AA medals. Only one of them made it all the way to the end of the 2019 World Championships. Continue reading The 2019 World Championships Curse
Elena Mukhina’s Trip to America
In the wake of her 1978 AA title, Elena Mukhina went on a world tour. Among her stops were 10 American cities. Continue reading Elena Mukhina’s Trip to America
The Disputed Olympic Medals in American Gymnastics
How an Austrian gymnast and a triathlon made USA the most decorated MAG program up until the 1968 Olympics. Continue reading The Disputed Olympic Medals in American Gymnastics
USA Gymnastics: Why the Men Have More Olympic Medals Than the Women
It may come as a shock, but in the USA program MAG has more Olympic medals than WAG. Continue reading USA Gymnastics: Why the Men Have More Olympic Medals Than the Women
Dispelling the Myth: Jade Carey and Her NCAA Eligibility
Disproving the myth that Jade Carey will lose 1-year of NCAA if she takes the year off to train for the Olympics Continue reading Dispelling the Myth: Jade Carey and Her NCAA Eligibility
Gymnastics Bios #2: Carla Marangoni
The story of the 12-year old gymnast with an Olympic medal who lived for over a century. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #2: Carla Marangoni
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