Tokyo 2021: What Comes Next
As the Olympic Games are moved to 2021, Gymnastics has four major logistical problems that need to be resolved. Continue reading Tokyo 2021: What Comes Next
Month: March 2020
How Bela and Marta Karolyi Got Their Daughter out of Romania
The road to retrieve their daughter from Romania took Bela and Marta Karolyi to a little known Congressman who worked on trade deals. What happened next would change the course of American gymnastics history. Continue reading How Bela and Marta Karolyi Got Their Daughter out of Romania
The IOC is in Denial and it is Only Hurting Athletes
The IOC’s defiance has unfairly put athletes in a state of limbo. Continue reading The IOC is in Denial and it is Only Hurting Athletes
Two-Time Olympians Who Never Competed in a World Championships
The idea of a gymnast making it to the Olympics 2x but not the World Championships may sound ludicrous, but a surprising number of gymnasts have done it. Continue reading Two-Time Olympians Who Never Competed in a World Championships
Coronavirus: What Olympic Sports Fans Need to Know
What fans of Olympic sports need to know as the COVID-19 situation develops. Continue reading Coronavirus: What Olympic Sports Fans Need to Know
Lorette Charpy: A Case Study In Mental Strength
After experiencing an equipment malfunction, it was how she reacted that makes Lorette Charpy an example of the mental strength gymnasts have. Continue reading Lorette Charpy: A Case Study In Mental Strength
The Queens of 4th Place (Part II)
The gymnasts who have had the worst luck with 4th place finishes. (Part II) Continue reading The Queens of 4th Place (Part II)
The Queens of 4th Place (Part I)
The gymnasts who have had the worst luck with 4th place finishes. (Part I) Continue reading The Queens of 4th Place (Part I)
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