Elena Shushunova and the Impact of Body Shaming
How the topic of body-image affected Elena Shushunova. Continue reading Elena Shushunova and the Impact of Body Shaming
Month: November 2020
Gymnasts Who Were Named After Other Gymnasts
Usually it is a coincidence when two gymnastics share a name, but what about the times when it isn’t? Continue reading Gymnasts Who Were Named After Other Gymnasts
Gymnastics Bios #9: Maria Tyshko
Maria Tyshko was the first Soviet gymnast to win an AA title in international competition. But she never made it to the Olympics due to the Soviet refusal to join the Olympic movement prior to 1952. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #9: Maria Tyshko
Gymnasts Who Wore the Elena Mukhina Leotard
In 1977 Elena Mukhina made the daisy-dot leotard iconic iconic, but she was far from the only gymnast who wore this leotard. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Wore the Elena Mukhina Leotard
Gymnasts Who Have Appeared in Event Finals on Every Apparatus
Gymnasts who have appeared in an Event Finals on vault, bars, beam, and floor. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Have Appeared in Event Finals on Every Apparatus
The Time Larissa Latynina Won Five Gold Medals While Four-Months Pregnant
In 1958 Larissa Latynina produced one of the most impressive performances in gymnastics history. Unbeknownst to her coaches, she competed while four-months pregnant. Continue reading The Time Larissa Latynina Won Five Gold Medals While Four-Months Pregnant
The Most Dominant Performances in Gymnastics History
Gymnasts with the most impressive medal haul in a single competition. Continue reading The Most Dominant Performances in Gymnastics History
Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Event Finals
The number of times every gymnast has appeared in an event finals at the Olympics and/or World Championships. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Event Finals
Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Floor Finals
The number of times every gymnast has appeared in a floor exercise finals at the Olympics and/or World Championships. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Floor Finals
The Continued Stupidity of USA Gymnastics
How USAG has dealt with the Azarian Gymnastics abuse allegations is a new low for the organization. Continue reading The Continued Stupidity of USA Gymnastics
Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Beam Finals
The number of times every gymnast has appeared in a balance beam finals at the Olympics and/or World Championships. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Beam Finals
Is There Anyone Left to Win the European Championships?
With so many nations pulling out of the 2020 European Championships, here is a breakdown of who remains. Continue reading Is There Anyone Left to Win the European Championships?
The Margin of Victory in Every All-Around Battle
A list of every margin of victory in every competition. Continue reading The Margin of Victory in Every All-Around Battle
Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Uneven Bars Finals
The number of times every gymnast has appeared in an uneven bars finals at the Olympics and/or World Championships. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Uneven Bars Finals
Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Vault Finals
The number of times every gymnast has appeared in a vault finals at the Olympics and/or World Championships. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Appearances in Vault Finals
Lavinia Agache: The Art of Keeping Cool
In 1981 Lavinia Agache found herself at the center of two major controversies, but she didn’t let either one distract her from the task at hand. Winning medals. Continue reading Lavinia Agache: The Art of Keeping Cool
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