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Month: November 2020

Gymnastics History

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

Mike DavisNovember 30, 2020February 23, 20211 Comment
Gymnastics History

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

Mike DavisNovember 20, 2020November 25, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics Bios

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

Mike DavisNovember 19, 2020November 20, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

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

Mike DavisNovember 15, 2020January 16, 20211 Comment
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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

Mike DavisNovember 11, 2020January 14, 20213 Comments
Gymnastics History

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

Mike DavisNovember 9, 2020November 9, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #4

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

Mike DavisNovember 9, 2020November 9, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

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

Mike DavisNovember 7, 2020November 8, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

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

Mike DavisNovember 7, 2020November 8, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

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

Mike DavisNovember 7, 2020November 7, 20202 Comments
Data Crunch

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

Mike DavisNovember 6, 2020November 7, 20201 Comment
Modern Gymnastics

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?

Mike DavisNovember 6, 2020November 6, 20201 Comment
Data Crunch #2

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

Mike DavisNovember 6, 2020November 9, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

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

Mike DavisNovember 5, 2020November 7, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

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

Mike DavisNovember 5, 2020November 7, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

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

Mike DavisNovember 2, 20202 Comments

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