Ranking the Most Dominant Chinese Gymnasts
Who was the best Chinese gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Chinese Gymnasts
Month: January 2020
The Perfect Ten is Misunderstood
The perfect 10 made Nadia and Ohashi famous, but it didn’t make gymnastics famous. This fundamental difference is why the perfect 10 is misunderstood. Continue reading The Perfect Ten is Misunderstood
Ranking the Most Dominant Ukrainian Gymnasts
Who was the best Ukrainian gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Ukrainian Gymnasts
Is it Harder to Win Medals in Men's or Women's Gymnastics?
Is it easier to win medals in men’s gymnastics or women’s gymnastics? The question sounds simple but the answer is anything but. Continue reading Is it Harder to Win Medals in Men's or Women's Gymnastics?
Ranking the Most Dominant East German Gymnasts
Who was the best East German gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant East German Gymnasts
The Gymnastics Side of Kobe Bryant
Kobe Bryant was famous for basketball. His involvement with gymnastics was not as well known. Continue reading The Gymnastics Side of Kobe Bryant
Ranking the Most Dominant Czechoslovakian Gymnasts
Who was the best Czechoslovakian gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Czechoslovakian Gymnasts
There is no Defense for the Actions of Mary Lou Retton
Mary Lou Retton notoriously meet with Congress over the Sex Abuse Bill. Here’s what actually happened. Continue reading There is no Defense for the Actions of Mary Lou Retton
Ranking the Most Dominant Hungarian Gymnasts
Who was the best Hungarian gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Hungarian Gymnasts
Ranking the Most Dominant Soviet Gymnasts
Who was the best Soviet gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Soviet Gymnasts
Thoughts on the Data: Which Countries Have Produced the Most Medalists?
The unappreciated success of France. The differences between Romania and China. The changing of the guard. I give my thoughts on Data Crunch #5.10 Continue reading Thoughts on the Data: Which Countries Have Produced the Most Medalists?
Which Countries Have Produced the Most Medalists?
This is not a list of how many medals a country has, but how many DIFFERENT gymnasts have won a medal for each country. Continue reading Which Countries Have Produced the Most Medalists?
The Dominance of Simone Biles is Insane
When Simone’s medal count is presented in a different way, her dominance is even more staggering. Continue reading The Dominance of Simone Biles is Insane
A History of the Average Age in Women's Gymnastics
What year did the ages started falling giving us 14 year olds like Nadia? What year did they start rising giving us more 2x Olympians like Aly Raisman? I calculate the data to find out. Continue reading A History of the Average Age in Women's Gymnastics
What Happens When You Put a Gymnast Through Spellcheck?
Aly Irishman, Lilia Padlocked, McKayla Marooned, Aliya Mustang, Mo Hilda, Nastia Licking. What happens when a gymnast is put through Spellcheck? Continue reading What Happens When You Put a Gymnast Through Spellcheck?
The Time an 11 year Old Nadia Defeated a Legend
In a little known competition from 1973, Romania’s best Olympian was beaten by an 11 year old. Continue reading The Time an 11 year Old Nadia Defeated a Legend
When Iran had Women's Gymnastics
The little known story of the time Iran sent a gymnast to the Olympics in WAG. Continue reading When Iran had Women's Gymnastics
The Bizarre Backstory to Atlanta Winning the 1996 Olympics
Few Olympic bids seemed more unlikely to win than Atlanta-1996, but to the surprise of everyone, it did. Continue reading The Bizarre Backstory to Atlanta Winning the 1996 Olympics
What the Atlanta Olympics Gave Us
An iconic American win on American soil produced a series of events that would impact the future of the sport in more ways than one. Continue reading What the Atlanta Olympics Gave Us
Why Texas Doesn't Have College Gymnastics (Part II)
For a state that is an Olympic power in the sport, it lacks any noticeable presence. Part II covers the numbers and why Texas schools don’t fit the profile of the typical NCAA school that sponsors gymnastics. Continue reading Why Texas Doesn't Have College Gymnastics (Part II)
Why Texas Doesn't Have College Gymnastics (Part I)
For a state that is an Olympic power in the sport, it lacks any noticeable presence. Part I covers the history of Texas college athletics to explain why. Continue reading Why Texas Doesn't Have College Gymnastics (Part I)
Ragan Smith is Already an NCAA Success Story
Ragan Smith’s arrival at Oklahoma has given her new life and has transformed her for the better. Continue reading Ragan Smith is Already an NCAA Success Story
How Should Germany's Olympic Medals be Counted?
German Empire, East Germany, West Germany. What happened to the Olympic medals of all these countries? Continue reading How Should Germany's Olympic Medals be Counted?
