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Month: January 2021

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McKayla Maroney is Awesome

McKayla Maroney is celebrated for being an amazing athlete, she should also be celebrated for her courage. Continue reading McKayla Maroney is Awesome

Mike DavisJanuary 29, 2021January 31, 20213 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Why Does Li Li Leung Keep Treating Gymnastics Fans Like Trash?

Li Li Leung treats gymnastics fans like trash because her views don’t align with a fanbase that wants accountability and reform. Continue reading Why Does Li Li Leung Keep Treating Gymnastics Fans Like Trash?

Mike DavisJanuary 28, 2021February 15, 20212 Comments
Archive, The News

The News: January 25th, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 23rd, 2021 to January 25th, 2021 Continue reading The News: January 25th, 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 25, 2021February 23, 2021Leave a comment
Archive, The News

The News: January 23rd, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 20th, 2021 to January 23rd, 2021 Continue reading The News: January 23rd, 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 23, 2021February 23, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Remembering Julissa Gomez

People remember Julissa Gomez for the way her career ended, but the rest of her story should be remembered as well. Continue reading Remembering Julissa Gomez

Mike DavisJanuary 22, 2021February 24, 20211 Comment
Archive, The News

The News: January 20th, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 17th, 2021 to January 20th, 2021 Continue reading The News: January 20th, 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 20, 2021February 9, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Rise and Fall of Kim Gwang Suk

Kim Gwang Suk was a fascinating gymnast, she emerged in an era of chaos while her disappearance was equally perplexing. Continue reading The Rise and Fall of Kim Gwang Suk

Mike DavisJanuary 19, 2021January 29, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Wolf Turn Was as Popular 50 Years Ago as it is Today (Part II)

In Part II of this series, I cover the history of the wolf turn and why it should be considered one of the most sacred skills in gymnastics history. Continue reading The Wolf Turn Was as Popular 50 Years Ago as it is Today (Part II)

Mike DavisJanuary 18, 2021January 18, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Wolf Turn Was as Popular 50 Years Ago as it is Today (Part I)

It would shock you to know that the wolf turn is not a modern skill. It was as popular 50 years ago as it is today. Continue reading The Wolf Turn Was as Popular 50 Years Ago as it is Today (Part I)

Mike DavisJanuary 18, 2021January 19, 20213 Comments
Archive, The News

The News: January 17th, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 13th, 2021 to January 17th, 2021. Continue reading The News: January 17th, 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 17, 2021February 9, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

The Best Way to Honor a Legend is Knowing When to Say Goodbye

The best way to honor Simone Biles is to celebrate what she has already accomplished, not endless speculation on a 2024 comeback. Continue reading The Best Way to Honor a Legend is Knowing When to Say Goodbye

Mike DavisJanuary 16, 2021January 17, 20212 Comments
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The News: January 13th, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 10th, 2021 to January 13th, 2021 Continue reading The News: January 13th, 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 13, 2021February 9, 2021Leave a comment
Archive, The News

The News: January 10th, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 9th, 2021 to January 10th, 2021 Continue reading The News: January 10th, 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 10, 2021February 9, 20211 Comment
Gymnastics History

1928 Italy: The Most Tragic Record in Sports

In 1928, a team of child athletes won a silver medal in the gymnastics team competition. Shortly afterwards, one of them died. Continue reading 1928 Italy: The Most Tragic Record in Sports

Mike DavisJanuary 9, 20213 Comments
Archive, The News

The News: January 9th, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 6th, 2021 to January 9th, 2021 Continue reading The News: January 9th, 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 8, 2021February 9, 20212 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Reunion: The Little French Island That Produces So Many Olympic Gymnasts

This small island off the coast of Madagascar has produced seven Olympic gymnasts. Continue reading Reunion: The Little French Island That Produces So Many Olympic Gymnasts

Mike DavisJanuary 7, 2021January 7, 2021Leave a comment
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The News: January 5th 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics news from January 1st, 2021 to January 5th, 2021. Continue reading The News: January 5th 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 5, 2021February 9, 20211 Comment
Gymnastics History

The Forgotten Countries of the 1980 Boycott

The 1980 Olympic boycott is widely portrayed through the lens of the USA, here is how it impacted everyone else. Continue reading The Forgotten Countries of the 1980 Boycott

Mike DavisJanuary 5, 2021January 5, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

How the 1980 Olympic Boycott Altered the Career of Olga Mostepanova

Olga Mostepanova is well known for being affected by the 1984 Olympic boycott, this is how the 1980 boycott impacted her career as well. Continue reading How the 1980 Olympic Boycott Altered the Career of Olga Mostepanova

Mike DavisJanuary 4, 2021January 6, 20211 Comment
Archive, The News

The News: January 1st, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from Late-December to January 1st, 2021. Continue reading The News: January 1st, 2021

Mike DavisJanuary 1, 2021February 9, 20211 Comment

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