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Month: December 2019

Modern Gymnastics

Add Another Jewel to Simone’s Crown

As Simone wins another award, her legacy continues to grow. Continue reading Add Another Jewel to Simone’s Crown

Mike DavisDecember 27, 2019March 23, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1930s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1930s? 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 1930s

Mike DavisDecember 19, 2019August 21, 20206 Comments
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #5: Olga Koval

In 1975 the USSR had a famed quartet of juniors. Three of them became legends. This is the story of the 4th gymnast. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #5: Olga Koval

Mike DavisDecember 18, 2019April 20, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Italy: An Overlooked Gymnastics Program

For Italian WAG, its success goes far beyond a single class of 2003 gymnasts. Continue reading Italy: An Overlooked Gymnastics Program

Mike DavisDecember 14, 2019October 19, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

The Russian High Jumper Everyone Should Root For

The dominant high jumper who is quickly becoming a modern day Mostepanova. Continue reading The Russian High Jumper Everyone Should Root For

Mike DavisDecember 11, 2019December 12, 2019Leave a comment
Off-Topic

Some Thoughts on Sexual Misconduct in Sports

A recent story in figure skating leaves lessons we should all learn from. Continue reading Some Thoughts on Sexual Misconduct in Sports

Mike DavisDecember 10, 2019Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1950s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1950s? 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 1950s

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2019February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #3: Galina Urbanovich

The little known gymnast who was the grandmother of the Soviet WAG dynasty. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #3: Galina Urbanovich

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2019September 24, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #4: Maria Gorokhovskaya

The life of the Olympic Champion who survived a brutal WWII siege, the Holocaust, and hid her Jewish background from Soviet officials. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #4: Maria Gorokhovskaya

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2019December 7, 20191 Comment
Off-Topic

The 1952 Soviet Team and Anti-Semitism

To give context to the significance of the 1952 Soviet WAG team having two Jewish gymnasts, I discuss the history of anti-Semitism in the USSR in 1952. Continue reading The 1952 Soviet Team and Anti-Semitism

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2019February 6, 20201 Comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1960s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1960s? 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 1960s

Mike DavisDecember 6, 2019February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1970s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1970s? 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 1970s

Mike DavisDecember 5, 2019March 8, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

You Can’t Google Romania Without Getting Nadia Comaneci

For Romania, Nadia was more than just a gymnast. Continue reading You Can’t Google Romania Without Getting Nadia Comaneci

Mike DavisDecember 4, 2019March 23, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1980s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1980s? 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 1980s

Mike DavisDecember 3, 2019February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1990s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1990s? 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 1990s

Mike DavisDecember 1, 2019October 15, 2021Leave a comment

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