Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part II)
Seven reason why limiting the All-Around to two gymnasts per country and harms the sport. Continue reading Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part II)
Month: October 2020
Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part I)
Seven reason why limiting the All-Around to two gymnasts per country and harms the sport. Continue reading Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part I)
What the 2019 European Championships Would Have Looked Like in 2020
How will COVID-19 impact the final standings at the 2020 European Champions. Continue reading What the 2019 European Championships Would Have Looked Like in 2020
The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part III)
In 1978 a leotard first appeared that would become so popular, nearly 30 Olympians wore it. Part III covers Japan, Canada, Great Britain, and rhythmic gymnastics. Continue reading The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part III)
The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part II)
In 1978 a leotard first appeared that would become so popular, nearly 30 Olympians wore it. Part II covers the United States, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Elena Davydova. Continue reading The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part II)
The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part I)
In 1978 a leotard first appeared that would become so popular, nearly 30 Olympians wore it. Part I covers the Soviet Union, China, Romania, East Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Continue reading The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part I)
What World Championships All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring
From 1972-1988 the All-Around featured a rule called “carry-over scoring.” But how would the AA results at the World Championships look if this rule never existed? Continue reading What World Championships All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring
What Olympic All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring
From 1972-1988 the All-Around featured a rule called “carry-over scoring.” But how would the Olympic AA results look if this rule never existed? Continue reading What Olympic All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring
Gymnastics Bios #8: Lavinia Agache
The 1984 Olympics is best know for the AA battle between Ecaterina Szabo and Mary Lou Retton. But perhaps the biggest threat to the title was the lesser known Lavinia Agache. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #8: Lavinia Agache
The Fun Side of Romanian Gymnastics
When they weren’t winning medals, the Romanian gymnasts were afforded time to have a little fun. Continue reading The Fun Side of Romanian Gymnastics
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