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Author: Mike Davis

Off-Topic

Is Oksana Chusovitina the Last Soviet Athlete?

The breakup of the USSR gave Oksana Chusovitina the opportunity to extend her career in a way that wasn’t possible before. But how many other Soviet athletes found themselves in the same predicament? Continue reading Is Oksana Chusovitina the Last Soviet Athlete?

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 18, 2022January 19, 20221 Comment
Gymnastics History

The Great Romanian Gymnasts Who Came Before Nadia (Part II)

Nadia Comaneci brought widespread fame to Romanian gymnastics. But the program had been producing legendary gymnasts long before her arrival. In Part I of this series I cover the legendary Romanian gymnasts of 1964-1974. Continue reading The Great Romanian Gymnasts Who Came Before Nadia (Part II)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 15, 2022January 19, 20223 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Great Romanian Gymnasts Who Came Before Nadia (Part I)

Nadia Comaneci brought widespread fame to Romanian gymnastics. But the program had been producing legendary gymnasts long before her arrival. In Part I of this series I cover the legendary Romanian gymnasts of 1952-1962. Continue reading The Great Romanian Gymnasts Who Came Before Nadia (Part I)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 15, 2022January 30, 20222 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Greatest Team That Never Went to the Olympics (Part II)

Recapping the careers of Natalia Yurchenko, Olga Mostepanova, Albina Shishova, Olga Bicherova, Tatiana Frolova, and Natalia Ilienko. Continue reading The Greatest Team That Never Went to the Olympics (Part II)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 12, 2022January 19, 20221 Comment
Gymnastics History

The Greatest Team That Never Went to the Olympics (Part I)

In 1983 the Soviets took the gold medal. Despite being one of the most well-rounded lineups in gymnastics history, not one member of this team became an Olympian. Continue reading The Greatest Team That Never Went to the Olympics (Part I)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 12, 2022January 19, 20221 Comment
Data Crunch

The Longevity of Oksana Chusovitina Visualized

The career of Oksana Chusovitina career has been so impressive that it is difficult to put her longevity into words. So instead I created a graphic to demonstrate how impressive it has been. Continue reading The Longevity of Oksana Chusovitina Visualized

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 10, 2022January 19, 20222 Comments
Data Crunch

Countries With the Most Medals in the Team Competition

Which country has the strongest program in gymnastics history? I calculate the medal leaders in the team competition to find out! Continue reading Countries With the Most Medals in the Team Competition

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 5, 2022August 31, 20242 Comments
Data Crunch

Ranking the Most Dominant Programs in the Team Competition

Which country has the strongest program in gymnastics history? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Programs in the Team Competition

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 2, 2022August 31, 2024Leave a comment
Data Crunch

American Gymnasts With the Most Appearances at the Olympics and World Championships

The list of every American gymnast who has ever represented the United States in women’s gymnastics at the Olympics and World Championships Continue reading American Gymnasts With the Most Appearances at the Olympics and World Championships

Unknown's avatarMike DavisDecember 22, 2021December 11, 20221 Comment
Uncategorized

Simone Biles Wins Yet Another Prestigious Award

Simone Biles wins an award from the BBC which is one of the most remarkable awards of her career Continue reading Simone Biles Wins Yet Another Prestigious Award

Unknown's avatarMike DavisDecember 18, 2021December 19, 20211 Comment
Uncategorized

Olympic Rhythmic Gymnasts Who Married a Fellow Olympian

Who are the Olympic “power couples” of Rhythmic Gymnastics? Continue reading Olympic Rhythmic Gymnasts Who Married a Fellow Olympian

Unknown's avatarMike DavisDecember 18, 2021December 18, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

The Greatest Gymnasts Who Never Went to the Olympics

These athletes were legends in their sport, but never competed on the biggest stage and most prestigious competition in women’s gymnastics. Continue reading The Greatest Gymnasts Who Never Went to the Olympics

Unknown's avatarMike DavisDecember 16, 2021December 18, 202110 Comments
Uncategorized

The Unprecedented Longevity of Vanessa Ferrari

Oksana Chusovitina is the most admired gymnast when it comes to celebrating longevity. Vanessa Ferrari should be considered in a similar light. Continue reading The Unprecedented Longevity of Vanessa Ferrari

Unknown's avatarMike DavisDecember 11, 2021December 11, 2021Leave a comment
Uncategorized

The Three Things Tom Forster Should Be Remembered For

As USA Gymnastics moves into the post-Tom Forster era, there were three moments that best illustrate how he should be remembered. Continue reading The Three Things Tom Forster Should Be Remembered For

Unknown's avatarMike DavisDecember 9, 2021November 7, 20224 Comments
Data Crunch

The List of Every Olympic Gymnast Who Married a Fellow Olympian

Who are the Olympic “power couples” in gymnastics? In this article I’ll give you all the names of an Olympic gymnast who married a fellow Olympian. Continue reading The List of Every Olympic Gymnast Who Married a Fellow Olympian

Unknown's avatarMike DavisDecember 5, 2021December 18, 20214 Comments
Data Crunch

Writeup: Olympic Gymnasts Who Married a Fellow Olympian

Who are the Olympic “power couples” in gymnastics? In this article I provide further insights on that topic. Continue reading Writeup: Olympic Gymnasts Who Married a Fellow Olympian

Unknown's avatarMike DavisDecember 5, 2021December 5, 2021Leave a comment
Uncategorized

Diana Varinska Gets Engaged and Joins Nadia Comaneci in a Rare Marriage Milestone

In a multi-national union between two Olympic gymnasts that hasn’t occurred in decades, Diana Varinska announced she is engaged. Continue reading Diana Varinska Gets Engaged and Joins Nadia Comaneci in a Rare Marriage Milestone

Unknown's avatarMike DavisDecember 3, 2021December 5, 20212 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Start List of the 1976 USSR Cup Was Insane

The amount of talent the Soviets had in 1976 was ludicrous. Four All-Around Champions, eight Hall of Famers, 14 Olympic appearances, a dozen child prodigies, the list goes on… Continue reading The Start List of the 1976 USSR Cup Was Insane

Unknown's avatarMike DavisNovember 27, 2021November 28, 20213 Comments
Uncategorized

Gymnastics Bio #10: Henrietta Onodi

She was the underdog gymnast from an underdog program who rose to become an icon of women’s gymnastics. Continue reading Gymnastics Bio #10: Henrietta Onodi

Unknown's avatarMike DavisNovember 24, 20212 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Are Junior Champions Likely to Become Senior Champions?

In gymnastics history there have been a wide variety of prestigious junior competitions. But what happens when the Champions of these competitions turn senior? Continue reading Are Junior Champions Likely to Become Senior Champions?

Unknown's avatarMike DavisNovember 20, 2021November 20, 20212 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Gymnasts Who Won Olympic AA Qualifications But Not AA Finals (Part II)

These gymnasts once lead the Olympic All-Around standings, but they didn’t have the same luck in AA Finals. Part II covers the gymnasts of 2008-2021. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Won Olympic AA Qualifications But Not AA Finals (Part II)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisNovember 16, 20211 Comment
Gymnastics History

Gymnasts Who Won Olympic AA Qualifications But Not AA Finals (Part I)

These gymnasts once lead the Olympic All-Around standings, but they didn’t have the same luck in AA Finals. Part I covers the gymnasts of 1972-2000. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Won Olympic AA Qualifications But Not AA Finals (Part I)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisNovember 16, 2021November 16, 20211 Comment
Gymnastics History

Bizarre Encounters in Gymnastics History

Without revealing the context, if I were to have told you that these gymnasts competed against each other, your first reaction would be “that’s impossible.” Continue reading Bizarre Encounters in Gymnastics History

Unknown's avatarMike DavisNovember 12, 2021November 13, 20211 Comment
Uncategorized

Bring Back the Longines Prize for Elegance

The Longines Prize for Elegance has become a staple of the World Championships. Why did it disappear? Continue reading Bring Back the Longines Prize for Elegance

Unknown's avatarMike DavisNovember 4, 20212 Comments
Uncategorized

The 15 Greatest Gymnasts of the Tokyo Quad (Part II)

As the Tokyo Olympic cycle comes to its conclusion, I recap the 15 most successful gymnasts of the past five years. In this part I profile the gymnasts ranked 7th to 1st. Continue reading The 15 Greatest Gymnasts of the Tokyo Quad (Part II)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisNovember 1, 2021November 1, 20211 Comment
Uncategorized

The 15 Greatest Gymnasts of the Tokyo Quad (Part I)

As the Tokyo Olympic cycle comes to its conclusion, I recap the 15 most successful gymnasts of the past five years. In this part I profile the gymnasts ranked 15th to 8th. Continue reading The 15 Greatest Gymnasts of the Tokyo Quad (Part I)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisNovember 1, 2021November 1, 20211 Comment
Uncategorized

The Stupidity of USAG (October 2021 Edition)

SafeSport violations in rhythmic gymnastics expose the continued cultural failures of USAG. Continue reading The Stupidity of USAG (October 2021 Edition)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisOctober 30, 2021Leave a comment
Uncategorized

What Melnikova and Ashikawa accomplished at the 2021 World Championships

At the 2021 World Championships two gymnasts achieved a milestone that had happened only twice before within their respective program. Continue reading What Melnikova and Ashikawa accomplished at the 2021 World Championships

Unknown's avatarMike DavisOctober 28, 2021October 30, 2021Leave a comment
Uncategorized

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the Decade (2020s)

Who was the best gymnast of the current decade? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the Decade (2020s)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisOctober 24, 2021October 29, 20252 Comments
Uncategorized

The Rise of Leanne Wong and Kayla DiCello

Two gymnasts tasted success for the first time. More importantly, they did it together. Continue reading The Rise of Leanne Wong and Kayla DiCello

Unknown's avatarMike DavisOctober 21, 2021Leave a comment
Uncategorized

Quick Reaction: Hitomi Hatakeda’s Injury

Hitomi Hatakeda was on the verge of making history for herself, her family, and her country before one ill-timed skill brought her 2021 run to a halt. Continue reading Quick Reaction: Hitomi Hatakeda’s Injury

Unknown's avatarMike DavisOctober 20, 2021October 20, 20211 Comment
Uncategorized

The Gymnasts Who Made History at the 2021 World Championships

Three countries will appear in Event Finals for the first time ever. But that is only the beginning of all the feats that were accomplished in qualifying at the 2021 World Championships. Continue reading The Gymnasts Who Made History at the 2021 World Championships

Unknown's avatarMike DavisOctober 19, 2021October 21, 20214 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

When Did Marta Karolyi Become “Martha?”

Explaining the difference between “Martha” and “Marta” Karolyi. Continue reading When Did Marta Karolyi Become “Martha?”

Unknown's avatarMike DavisOctober 7, 20212 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

The Shame of Martha Karolyi

Some thoughts on a recent interview featuring Martha Karolyi Continue reading The Shame of Martha Karolyi

Unknown's avatarMike DavisSeptember 29, 202112 Comments
Uncategorized

The Lack of Racial Diversity In Women’s Gymnastics Medal Leaders

The 2021 Olympics produced a highly diverse field of Olympic medalists, but the same can not be said when looking at the list of career medal leaders in women’s gymnastics. Continue reading The Lack of Racial Diversity In Women’s Gymnastics Medal Leaders

Unknown's avatarMike DavisSeptember 20, 2021October 24, 20217 Comments
Uncategorized

Ranking the Most Dominant South Korean Gymnasts

Who is the best gymnast from South Korea? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant South Korean Gymnasts

Unknown's avatarMike DavisSeptember 19, 2021August 25, 2024Leave a comment
Uncategorized

Do Post-Olympic World Championships Have Weaker Fields?

It is often said gymnasts “skip” the World Championships following the Olympics. But is that assertion true? Continue reading Do Post-Olympic World Championships Have Weaker Fields?

Unknown's avatarMike DavisSeptember 11, 2021September 12, 20212 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

The Russian City That Does Nothing but Produce Olympic Gymnasts

In 2021 Anastasia Ilyankova became the latest Olympian from a Russian city with a storied gymnastics history. Continue reading The Russian City That Does Nothing but Produce Olympic Gymnasts

Unknown's avatarMike DavisAugust 29, 2021August 29, 2021Leave a comment
Off-Topic

Remembering the Afghanistan Women’s Soccer Team

Reflections on the Afghanistan women’s soccer team and the powerful figures who led it. Continue reading Remembering the Afghanistan Women’s Soccer Team

Unknown's avatarMike DavisAugust 27, 2021August 27, 20212 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

What Simone Biles did for Elena Mukhina

Simone Biles may not realize it, but she just gifted Elena Mukhina something that is long overdue. Continue reading What Simone Biles did for Elena Mukhina

Unknown's avatarMike DavisAugust 10, 2021August 10, 20219 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Whacky Stats and Records From the 2021 Olympics

42 bullet points representing the most funky and compelling statistics from the 2021 Olympics Continue reading Whacky Stats and Records From the 2021 Olympics

Unknown's avatarMike DavisAugust 3, 2021August 3, 20219 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

The Growing Strength of Angelina Melnikova

Angelina Melnikova is the unusual case of a gymnast who only seems to get better with time. Continue reading The Growing Strength of Angelina Melnikova

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJuly 22, 20211 Comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Did Everyone Go to the Olympics Without Me? (Part II)

In this 2-part series I cover the rare phenomenon of the “near-Olympic team.” Part II covers teams from the 2000s-present Continue reading Did Everyone Go to the Olympics Without Me? (Part II)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJuly 13, 20212 Comments
Gymnastics History

Did Everyone Go to the Olympics Without Me? (Part I)

In this 2-part series I cover the rare phenomenon of the “near-Olympic team.” Part I covers teams from the 1970s-1990s. Continue reading Did Everyone Go to the Olympics Without Me? (Part I)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJuly 13, 2021July 13, 20211 Comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Gymnasts Who Were Role Models For a Future Olympian

These gymnasts didn’t make an Olympic team, but their young training partner did. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Were Role Models For a Future Olympian

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJune 30, 2021July 2, 20212 Comments
Data Crunch, Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Ranking the Most Dominant All-Around Podiums

Ranking the strongest All-Around podiums in gymnastics history based on success throughout the rest of the competition. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant All-Around Podiums

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJune 21, 2021December 9, 20223 Comments
Data Crunch, Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Ranking the Most Dominant All-Around Podiums (By Year)

Ranking the strongest All-Around podiums in gymnastics history based on success throughout the rest of the competition. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant All-Around Podiums (By Year)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJune 21, 2021December 9, 20221 Comment
Modern Gymnastics

Three Reasons Why Simone Biles Should Compete in 2024

Simone Biles in Paris 2024? Here is why it makes so much sense. Continue reading Three Reasons Why Simone Biles Should Compete in 2024

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJune 16, 2021June 17, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

France 2021: The Olympic Team From Three Different Continents

2021 France will be represented by gymnasts born in the Caribbean, Africa, and Europe. More importantly, all of them were born French and have always lived in France. Continue reading France 2021: The Olympic Team From Three Different Continents

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJune 14, 2021June 15, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Quick Reaction: Great Britain Names 2021 Olympic Team

My take on the 2021 British Team Continue reading Quick Reaction: Great Britain Names 2021 Olympic Team

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJune 8, 2021June 8, 20211 Comment
Modern Gymnastics

The Becky Downie Situation

Analyzing the decision to not name Becky Downie to the 2021 Olympic team. Continue reading The Becky Downie Situation

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJune 8, 2021June 15, 20216 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Simone Biles Always Wins

Simone isn’t just beating her competitors, but anyone who dares to oppose her. Continue reading Simone Biles Always Wins

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJune 6, 2021June 6, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

How Will Simone Biles’ Career Be Remembered?

It is not what you win, it is not how you win, it is the story that gets told along the way. Continue reading How Will Simone Biles’ Career Be Remembered?

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMay 27, 2021June 2, 20211 Comment
Data Crunch, Modern Gymnastics

The 2021 U.S. Classics Features an Incredibly Young Field

The 2021 U.S. Classics is shockingly young, over half the competitors are 1st or 2nd year seniors. Continue reading The 2021 U.S. Classics Features an Incredibly Young Field

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMay 22, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Can We Talk About How Impressive this 2021 U.S. Classics Start List Is?

The 2021 U.S. Classic will feature 42 gymnasts, it may be one of the most talented fields ever assembled in a domestic American meet Continue reading Can We Talk About How Impressive this 2021 U.S. Classics Start List Is?

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMay 21, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Dominique Dawes is on a Mission to Fix Gymnastics

Dominique Dawes wants to change gymnastics, and she won’t mince words in an attempt to accomplish that goal. Continue reading Dominique Dawes is on a Mission to Fix Gymnastics

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMay 16, 2021Leave a comment
Off-Topic

The Gymnast Who Died at the Berlin Wall

In the final days of the Cold War, a 20 year old former gymnast made a daring attempt to scale the Berlin Wall. Continue reading The Gymnast Who Died at the Berlin Wall

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMay 15, 20212 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Viktoria Listunova Achieved a Record Only Held by Nadia Comaneci

For 1st-year seniors it is usually impossible to win the All-Around at the European Championships. Only Nadia Comaneci had done it, now Viktoria Listunova can say the same. Continue reading Viktoria Listunova Achieved a Record Only Held by Nadia Comaneci

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMay 4, 2021May 4, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Quick Reactions: Daniela Trica Retires

Three thoughts on what the reitement of Daniela Trica means for the future of Romanian gymnastics. Continue reading Quick Reactions: Daniela Trica Retires

Unknown's avatarMike DavisApril 28, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

What the 2021 European Championships Tell Us About Age Trends in Gymnastics

The 2021 European Championships proved gymnastics is still dominated by young athletes, but exceptions are becoming more common. Continue reading What the 2021 European Championships Tell Us About Age Trends in Gymnastics

Unknown's avatarMike DavisApril 28, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

The Arrival of Jessica Gadirova

After two years of being overshadowed by her sister, Jessica Gadirova has crashed onto the scene in her international senior debut. Continue reading The Arrival of Jessica Gadirova

Unknown's avatarMike DavisApril 26, 20212 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

The Unusual Rise of Viktoria Listunova

In any other era Viktoria Listunova would be your typical child prodigy, but between COVID-19 and Simone Biles, this era has been anything but typical. Continue reading The Unusual Rise of Viktoria Listunova

Unknown's avatarMike DavisApril 23, 20211 Comment
Modern Gymnastics, NCAA

Quick Reactions to the 2021 National Championships

Michigan winning a National Championship is both a homage to the past and a homage to the future of the sport. Continue reading Quick Reactions to the 2021 National Championships

Unknown's avatarMike DavisApril 17, 2021April 17, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Unlucky Generation of Soviet Gymnastics

If you were a Soviet gymnast, you did not want to be born in the 1940s. Continue reading The Unlucky Generation of Soviet Gymnastics

Unknown's avatarMike DavisApril 16, 2021April 16, 20214 Comments
Gymnastics History

How Close Did Olga Korbut Come to Not Making the 1972 Olympic Team?

What would gymnastics be like if Olga Korbut had been left off the 1972 Soviet Olympic team? This scenario came awfully close to happening. Continue reading How Close Did Olga Korbut Come to Not Making the 1972 Olympic Team?

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMarch 28, 2021March 29, 20212 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Gymnastics and #StopAsianHate

At a time when acts of hate are being committed against Asian-Americans, it is important to reflect on what that means for the Asian-Americans who represent Team USA. Continue reading Gymnastics and #StopAsianHate

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMarch 22, 202115 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

2021 Russia: A Team Hungry for Success

As Russia gears up for the 2021 National Championships, the program enters a new era unlike the previous decade. Continue reading 2021 Russia: A Team Hungry for Success

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMarch 12, 2021March 24, 20213 Comments
Uncategorized

USAG Is Only Pretending to Follow Child Protection Recommendations (Literally)

In USAG’s 2021 audit, glaring flaws can be found as to how it is implementation recommendations stemming from the 2017 Deborah Daniels Report. Continue reading USAG Is Only Pretending to Follow Child Protection Recommendations (Literally)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMarch 11, 2021March 11, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Uncategorized

The Unlikely Gymnast and the Unlikely Coach (Part II)

It was the most unconventional duo in gymnastics history. The partnership between Elena Mukhina and Mikhail Klimenko was highly successful, but also proved to be mutually self-destructive. Continue reading The Unlikely Gymnast and the Unlikely Coach (Part II)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMarch 5, 2021March 5, 20216 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Unlikely Gymnast and the Unlikely Coach (Part I)

It was the most unconventional duo in gymnastics history. The partnership between Elena Mukhina and Mikhail Klimenko was highly successful, but also proved to be mutually self-destructive. Continue reading The Unlikely Gymnast and the Unlikely Coach (Part I)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMarch 5, 2021March 5, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Oksana Chusovitina Is No Longer the Oldest Olympic Gymnast

Due to newly surfaced research, it has been discovered that there is an Olympic gymnast who is even older than Oksana Chusovitina. So, Oksana Chusovitina will just have to break that record again. Continue reading Oksana Chusovitina Is No Longer the Oldest Olympic Gymnast

Unknown's avatarMike DavisMarch 3, 2021March 4, 20216 Comments
Modern Gymnastics, Uncategorized

The Absurdity of Li Li Leung’s Statement

In a poorly thought out attempt at damage control, Li Li Leung provoked the ire of the Gymternet. Continue reading The Absurdity of Li Li Leung’s Statement

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 27, 2021Leave a comment
Uncategorized

What the Trial of John Geddert Could Have Accomplished

As the gymnastics community reflects on the passing of John Geddert, I give reflections on what could have been had a trial occurred. Continue reading What the Trial of John Geddert Could Have Accomplished

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 26, 2021February 26, 20211 Comment
Uncategorized

2032 Olympics Will Most Likely Go To Australia

In a decision that is being called “all but certain” Australia is expected to host the 2032 Olympics. Continue reading 2032 Olympics Will Most Likely Go To Australia

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 24, 2021February 24, 20217 Comments
The News

The News: February 23rd, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from February 16th, 2021 to February 23rd, 2021 Continue reading The News: February 23rd, 2021

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 23, 2021Leave a comment
The News

The News (Special Edition)

Recapping select non-gymnastics news events February 16th, 2021 to February 23rd, 2021 Continue reading The News (Special Edition)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 23, 2021February 23, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics, NCAA

List of 2021 AAI Award Nominees

The following 29 gymnasts were nominated for the 2021 AAI Award. Continue reading List of 2021 AAI Award Nominees

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 23, 2021Leave a comment
Uncategorized

Simone Biles: The Power of Having a Voice

Simone uses her body to win medals, she also has a voice which she uses to help others. Continue reading Simone Biles: The Power of Having a Voice

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 20, 2021February 20, 20215 Comments
Uncategorized

The News: February 15th, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from February 11th, 2021 to February 15th, 2021 Continue reading The News: February 15th, 2021

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 15, 2021February 23, 20211 Comment
Gymnastics History

Dianne Durham Honored in Kentucky House of Representatives

In 1983 Dianne Durham visited Kentucky, 38 years later that visit was remembered in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Continue reading Dianne Durham Honored in Kentucky House of Representatives

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 12, 2021February 12, 2021Leave a comment
The News

The News: February 11th, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from February 8th, 2021 to February 11th, 2021 Continue reading The News: February 11th, 2021

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 11, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics, NCAA

USAG Athlete Representatives Should be a Level-10 or NCAA Gymnast

USAG has a problem with bad athlete advocates, perhaps it should recruit from the NCAA ranks to find better candidates. Continue reading USAG Athlete Representatives Should be a Level-10 or NCAA Gymnast

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 20214 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

McKayla Maroney is Awesome (Part II)

For someone who has been knocked down so many times in life, all McKayla Maroney wants to do is give back to the world with continued messages of positivity. Continue reading McKayla Maroney is Awesome (Part II)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 20213 Comments
Modern Gymnastics, NCAA

The Magic of Coach Jordyn Wieber

Jordyn Wieber is one of the youngest coaches in NCAA history, but what does this mean for college gymnasts who grew up watching her compete? Continue reading The Magic of Coach Jordyn Wieber

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 9, 2021February 11, 2021Leave a comment
Uncategorized

The News: February 8th, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from February 2nd, 2021 to February 8th, 2021 Continue reading The News: February 8th, 2021

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 8, 2021February 8, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Dianne Durham: A Career That Mattered

As the gymnastics community mourns the passing of a legend, now is the time to reflect on the importance of her career. Continue reading Dianne Durham: A Career That Mattered

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 202112 Comments
Archive, The News

The News: February 2nd, 2021

Recapping all the Gymnastics events from January 25th, 2021 to February 2nd, 2021 Continue reading The News: February 2nd, 2021

Unknown's avatarMike DavisFebruary 2, 2021February 23, 20214 Comments
Uncategorized

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

Unknown's avatarMike 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?

Unknown's avatarMike 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

Unknown's avatarMike 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

Unknown's avatarMike 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

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 22, 2021February 24, 20212 Comments
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

Unknown's avatarMike 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

Unknown's avatarMike 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)

Unknown's avatarMike 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)

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 18, 2021January 19, 20212 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

Unknown's avatarMike 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

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 16, 2021September 29, 20253 Comments
Archive, The News

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

Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 13, 2021February 9, 2021Leave a comment
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The News: January 10th, 2021

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Unknown's avatarMike DavisJanuary 10, 2021February 9, 20211 Comment

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