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Month: April 2020

Modern Gymnastics

Maggie Haney: The Real Question is What Comes Next

With the Haney ruling announced, now comes the question of what it means for future abuse cases. Continue reading Maggie Haney: The Real Question is What Comes Next

Mike DavisApril 30, 20203 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

American Gymnasts Are Better Than You Think

American gymnastics has seen tremendous growth, but its growth has been considerably larger than people realize. Continue reading American Gymnasts Are Better Than You Think

Mike DavisApril 29, 2020April 29, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Number of Olympians in this Picture is Insane

In 1990 the Soviets posed for a team photo. Little did they know the breakup of the USSR was about to alter the course of their Gymnastics careers. Continue reading The Number of Olympians in this Picture is Insane

Mike DavisApril 24, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

Ludmilla Turischeva Went Out Like a Legend

Turischeva rebounded from a devastating defeat at the hands of Nadia to salvage the final two years of her career. Continue reading Ludmilla Turischeva Went Out Like a Legend

Mike DavisApril 21, 2020April 29, 20203 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

The Hidden Difficulty of the Vault

The difficulty of performing well on vault in an Event Finals in more difficult than people realize. Continue reading The Hidden Difficulty of the Vault

Mike DavisApril 18, 2020April 21, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Vault Queens Who Did Not Win an Olympic Gold Medal

Three vault legends seemed to be unbeatable on the apparatus, only to make a mistake at the worst possible moment. Continue reading Vault Queens Who Did Not Win an Olympic Gold Medal

Mike DavisApril 18, 2020April 20, 20201 Comment
Modern Gymnastics

Gymnasts and the Handstand Challenge

Gymnasts have joined in on a viral trend to pass the time while they are stuck in quarantine. Continue reading Gymnasts and the Handstand Challenge

Mike DavisApril 13, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Unapologetically Bad Judging in Early Olympic History

Judges once had the power to single handedly award their own country a medal. It went about as well as one would expect. Continue reading The Unapologetically Bad Judging in Early Olympic History

Mike DavisApril 12, 2020April 12, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

The Media Needs to Stop Comparing Konnor McClain to Simone Biles

Konnor McClain is a great gymnast, but pegging her against Simone Biles is unwarranted and unfair. Continue reading The Media Needs to Stop Comparing Konnor McClain to Simone Biles

Mike DavisApril 3, 2020April 14, 20202 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Myth vs Reality: Is Simone Biles Breaking an Age Barrier?

As Simone is forced to wait another year for the Olympics, she enters deeper into uncharted territory regarding her age. Continue reading Myth vs Reality: Is Simone Biles Breaking an Age Barrier?

Mike DavisApril 3, 2020April 3, 20203 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

McKayla Maroney: A Case Study of How Television Should Not Treat an Athlete

It is normal to cover gymnasts reacting to a tough loss. But did putting Maroney in 93.8% of their coverage cross a line? Continue reading McKayla Maroney: A Case Study of How Television Should Not Treat an Athlete

Mike DavisApril 3, 2020April 13, 20203 Comments

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