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
Month: December 2019
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
