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Author: Mike Davis

Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most 4th Place Finishes

The list of gymnasts with the most career 4th place finishes at the World Championships and Olympics Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most 4th Place Finishes

Mike DavisSeptember 3, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Elena Mukhina Tapes

In 1978 Elena Mukhina was asked about the possibility of serious injury. Continue reading The Elena Mukhina Tapes

Mike DavisSeptember 2, 2020September 2, 20202 Comments
Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most 4th Place Finishes at the Olympics

These are all the gymnasts who finished in 4th place at the Olympics ranked by the number of times they have done so. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most 4th Place Finishes at the Olympics

Mike DavisSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Gymnasts Who Swept a Competition

The gymnasts who won a medal on every event at a single competition. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Swept a Competition

Mike DavisSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Gymnasts Who (Almost) Swept a Competition

Gymnasts who would have medaled on every event, if not for a 4th place finish. Continue reading Gymnasts Who (Almost) Swept a Competition

Mike DavisSeptember 1, 2020September 1, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #10

Ranking the Most Dominant Olympic All-Around Champions

In a data metric that I like to call “AA Showdown” gymnasts are ranked based on how they perform across common routines. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Olympic All-Around Champions

Mike DavisAugust 31, 2020September 11, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #7, Modern Gymnastics

The Dominance of Simone Biles is Insane (Part III)

When Simone Biles’ medal tally is added up, it looks like a mountain compared to every one else. Continue reading The Dominance of Simone Biles is Insane (Part III)

Mike DavisAugust 30, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Shannon Miller Exception

Prior to the 2008 Olympic quad, the gymnasts with the most career medals came from Eastern Europe. Shannon Miller is the only exception to this trend. Continue reading The Shannon Miller Exception

Mike DavisAugust 27, 2020August 29, 20205 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Quirky Rule Which Allowed Seniors to Compete as Juniors

Due to a quirk in age limits, for three decades gymnasts could compete in an Olympics and then return to junior competition. Continue reading The Quirky Rule Which Allowed Seniors to Compete as Juniors

Mike DavisAugust 23, 2020August 23, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics, NCAA

The Story Behind the Basketball Coach Miss Val Likes to Promote

Miss Val has always held John Wooden in high regard, but who was John Wooden? Continue reading The Story Behind the Basketball Coach Miss Val Likes to Promote

Mike DavisAugust 22, 2020August 22, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Nina Dronova: The Nadia Before Nadia

This gymnast was beating Turischeva at 13 years old, scored a Perfect 10 and was named to an Olympic team the following year. But her name isn’t Nadia… Continue reading Nina Dronova: The Nadia Before Nadia

Mike DavisAugust 21, 2020March 29, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Lesser Known Leotards of Oksana Omelianchik

Going through pictures of Oksana Omelianchik’s leotards reveals an interesting trend. Continue reading The Lesser Known Leotards of Oksana Omelianchik

Mike DavisAugust 14, 2020August 21, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #6: Natalia Tereschenko

Natalia Tereschenko isn’t the most famous gymnast from the Soviet program, but she is certainly amongst its most interesting. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #6: Natalia Tereschenko

Mike DavisAugust 12, 2020December 5, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

The Six Flags of Svetlana Boginskaya

Boginskaya went to three Olympics and was represented by a different flag on each occasion. But there was more to the story than that… Continue reading The Six Flags of Svetlana Boginskaya

Mike DavisAugust 11, 2020August 12, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

Would Elena Mukhina Have Made the Olympic Team if Not For Her Paralyzing Injury?

Elena Mukhina missed the 1980 Olympics due to a tragic injury. But would she have made the Olympics if that injury had never happened? Continue reading Would Elena Mukhina Have Made the Olympic Team if Not For Her Paralyzing Injury?

Mike DavisAugust 10, 2020August 10, 20203 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Texas Dreams: The Questions That Were Never Asked

With Texas Dreams embroiled in controversy, it is time to examine the questions that were not getting asked. Continue reading Texas Dreams: The Questions That Were Never Asked

Mike DavisAugust 8, 2020August 9, 20207 Comments
Modern Gymnastics, NCAA

The Legend of D-D Breaux

D-D Breaux was more than a legend, she was the last of her kind. Continue reading The Legend of D-D Breaux

Mike DavisAugust 4, 2020August 6, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

A Breakdown of Confusing Cold War Era Terms

This is a tool to make it easier to understand Cold War era terminology in my future articles. Continue reading A Breakdown of Confusing Cold War Era Terms

Mike DavisJuly 21, 2020July 21, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

Marcia Frederick and Shawn Johnson Experienced the Same Struggle 28 Years Apart

In July of 2020 Shawn Johnson reflected on her experiences. Her comments were almost identical to what Marcia Frederick had said nearly three decades earlier. Continue reading Marcia Frederick and Shawn Johnson Experienced the Same Struggle 28 Years Apart

Mike DavisJuly 18, 2020July 22, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #10

Gymnasts Who Have Won the Most Medals in Event Finals

Which gymnast are the career medal leaders when only medals won during Event Finals are counted? Continue reading Gymnasts Who Have Won the Most Medals in Event Finals

Mike DavisJuly 14, 2020July 14, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Athlete A: One of the Most Successful Gymnastics Documentaries of All Time

Gymnastics fans know all about Athlete A, but most are unaware as to just how much success the film is having. Continue reading Athlete A: One of the Most Successful Gymnastics Documentaries of All Time

Mike DavisJuly 13, 2020July 13, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

How Mary Lou Retton Tries to Rewrite Gymnastics History

Why does Mary Lou Retton contend that Ecaterina Szabo was the 1983 World Champion? Continue reading How Mary Lou Retton Tries to Rewrite Gymnastics History

Mike DavisJuly 12, 2020July 16, 20203 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Quick Reaction: British Gymnastics Abuse Allegations

Some quick thoughts on recent allegations that have surfaced within the British gymnastics program. Continue reading Quick Reaction: British Gymnastics Abuse Allegations

Mike DavisJuly 6, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Was Maggie Nichols Unfairly Left Off the Olympic Team?

Why Maggie Nichols was left off the 2016 Olympic team is fiercely debated, these are the points that get lost in the discussion. Continue reading Was Maggie Nichols Unfairly Left Off the Olympic Team?

Mike DavisJune 30, 2020November 26, 20203 Comments
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #9

Ranking the Best Gymnasts of Each Olympic Quad

An analysis of gymnasts who were the most dominant in an entire Olympic cycle. Continue reading Ranking the Best Gymnasts of Each Olympic Quad

Mike DavisMay 7, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Ranking Gymnasts By Points (Data Hub)

Who is the best gymnast for each country? For each decade? For each Olympic cycle? The answers are all located here. Continue reading Ranking Gymnasts By Points (Data Hub)

Mike DavisMay 7, 2020July 11, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Maggie Haney: The Real Question is What Comes Next

With the Haney ruling announced, now comes the question of what it means for future abuse cases. Continue reading Maggie Haney: The Real Question is What Comes Next

Mike DavisApril 30, 20203 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

American Gymnasts Are Better Than You Think

American gymnastics has seen tremendous growth, but its growth has been considerably larger than people realize. Continue reading American Gymnasts Are Better Than You Think

Mike DavisApril 29, 2020April 29, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics History

The Number of Olympians in this Picture is Insane

In 1990 the Soviets posed for a team photo. Little did they know the breakup of the USSR was about to alter the course of their Gymnastics careers. Continue reading The Number of Olympians in this Picture is Insane

Mike DavisApril 24, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

Ludmilla Turischeva Went Out Like a Legend

Turischeva rebounded from a devastating defeat at the hands of Nadia to salvage the final two years of her career. Continue reading Ludmilla Turischeva Went Out Like a Legend

Mike DavisApril 21, 2020April 29, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

The Hidden Difficulty of the Vault

The difficulty of performing well on vault in an Event Finals in more difficult than people realize. Continue reading The Hidden Difficulty of the Vault

Mike DavisApril 18, 2020April 21, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Vault Queens Who Did Not Win an Olympic Gold Medal

Three vault legends seemed to be unbeatable on the apparatus, only to make a mistake at the worst possible moment. Continue reading Vault Queens Who Did Not Win an Olympic Gold Medal

Mike DavisApril 18, 2020April 20, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Gymnasts and the Handstand Challenge

Gymnasts have joined in on a viral trend to pass the time while they are stuck in quarantine. Continue reading Gymnasts and the Handstand Challenge

Mike DavisApril 13, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Unapologetically Bad Judging in Early Olympic History

Judges once had the power to single handedly award their own country a medal. It went about as well as one would expect. Continue reading The Unapologetically Bad Judging in Early Olympic History

Mike DavisApril 12, 2020April 12, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

The Media Needs to Stop Comparing Konnor McClain to Simone Biles

Konnor McClain is a great gymnast, but pegging her against Simone Biles is unwarranted and unfair. Continue reading The Media Needs to Stop Comparing Konnor McClain to Simone Biles

Mike DavisApril 3, 2020April 14, 20202 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Myth vs Reality: Is Simone Biles Breaking an Age Barrier?

As Simone is forced to wait another year for the Olympics, she enters deeper into uncharted territory regarding her age. Continue reading Myth vs Reality: Is Simone Biles Breaking an Age Barrier?

Mike DavisApril 3, 2020April 3, 20203 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

McKayla Maroney: A Case Study of How Television Should Not Treat an Athlete

It is normal to cover gymnasts reacting to a tough loss. But did putting Maroney in 93.8% of their coverage cross a line? Continue reading McKayla Maroney: A Case Study of How Television Should Not Treat an Athlete

Mike DavisApril 3, 2020April 13, 20203 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Tokyo 2021: What Comes Next

As the Olympic Games are moved to 2021, Gymnastics has four major logistical problems that need to be resolved. Continue reading Tokyo 2021: What Comes Next

Mike DavisMarch 25, 2020March 25, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

How Bela and Marta Karolyi Got Their Daughter out of Romania

The road to retrieve their daughter from Romania took Bela and Marta Karolyi to a little known Congressman who worked on trade deals. What happened next would change the course of American gymnastics history. Continue reading How Bela and Marta Karolyi Got Their Daughter out of Romania

Mike DavisMarch 21, 2020July 1, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

The IOC is in Denial and it is Only Hurting Athletes

The IOC’s defiance has unfairly put athletes in a state of limbo. Continue reading The IOC is in Denial and it is Only Hurting Athletes

Mike DavisMarch 18, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Two-Time Olympians Who Never Competed in a World Championships

The idea of a gymnast making it to the Olympics 2x but not the World Championships may sound ludicrous, but a surprising number of gymnasts have done it. Continue reading Two-Time Olympians Who Never Competed in a World Championships

Mike DavisMarch 17, 2020May 8, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

Coronavirus: What Olympic Sports Fans Need to Know

What fans of Olympic sports need to know as the COVID-19 situation develops. Continue reading Coronavirus: What Olympic Sports Fans Need to Know

Mike DavisMarch 13, 2020March 13, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Lorette Charpy: A Case Study In Mental Strength

After experiencing an equipment malfunction, it was how she reacted that makes Lorette Charpy an example of the mental strength gymnasts have. Continue reading Lorette Charpy: A Case Study In Mental Strength

Mike DavisMarch 8, 2020March 9, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Queens of 4th Place (Part II)

The gymnasts who have had the worst luck with 4th place finishes. (Part II) Continue reading The Queens of 4th Place (Part II)

Mike DavisMarch 4, 2020March 4, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Queens of 4th Place (Part I)

The gymnasts who have had the worst luck with 4th place finishes. (Part I) Continue reading The Queens of 4th Place (Part I)

Mike DavisMarch 4, 2020March 4, 20202 Comments
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #9, Modern Gymnastics

Gymnasts of the 2010s Visualized

Gymnasts of the 2010s are visualized to show how dominant they were and on which events they had the most success. Continue reading Gymnasts of the 2010s Visualized

Mike DavisFebruary 29, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

After Her Injury a Soviet Coverup Hurt Elena Mukhina Even More

Unable to hide the fact that their top gymnast had been seriously hurt, the Soviets found other ways to downplay the events that had transpired. Continue reading After Her Injury a Soviet Coverup Hurt Elena Mukhina Even More

Mike DavisFebruary 25, 2020February 25, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

How Fan Mail Bothered Elena Mukhina

After her injury Elena Mukhina received letters of support from fans, some of which did more harm than good. Continue reading How Fan Mail Bothered Elena Mukhina

Mike DavisFebruary 25, 2020April 1, 2020Leave a comment
NCAA

Missouri Gymnastics: A Program Run Like The Ranch

How a humorous Tweet and a controversial award nominee expose a college program rife with problems. Continue reading Missouri Gymnastics: A Program Run Like The Ranch

Mike DavisFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of All Time

Who is the best gymnast of all time? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of All Time

Mike DavisFebruary 13, 2020July 9, 2020Leave a comment
NCAA

Dispelling the Myth: Title IX and Cuts to Men’s Athletics

Title IX is often blamed for the downfall of wrestling and men’s gymnastics. The real culprit is anything but. Continue reading Dispelling the Myth: Title IX and Cuts to Men’s Athletics

Mike DavisFebruary 11, 2020April 17, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnastics Programs

A ranking of the top gymnastics programs based on how many medals their gymnasts won in the individual events. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnastics Programs

Mike DavisFebruary 8, 2020February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant American Gymnasts

Who was the best America gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant American Gymnasts

Mike DavisFebruary 6, 2020July 9, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #7

The Dominance of Simone Biles is Insane (Part II)

After positive feedback from the Gymternet on Part I, I decided to rearrange the data to give additional recognition to Aliya Mustafina. Continue reading The Dominance of Simone Biles is Insane (Part II)

Mike DavisFebruary 6, 2020February 7, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Russian Gymnasts

Who was the best Russian gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Russian Gymnasts

Mike DavisFebruary 5, 2020February 13, 20202 Comments
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Romanian Gymnasts

Who was the best Romanian gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Romanian Gymnasts

Mike DavisFebruary 4, 2020February 13, 20202 Comments
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #8

The Fall of Eastern Europe Visualized

A visual perspective of when precisely Eastern Europe lost its dominance of women’s gymnastics. Continue reading The Fall of Eastern Europe Visualized

Mike DavisFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Japanese Gymnasts

Who was the best Japanese gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Japanese Gymnasts

Mike DavisFebruary 3, 2020February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Chinese Gymnasts

Who was the best Chinese gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Chinese Gymnasts

Mike DavisJanuary 31, 2020February 29, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics, NCAA

The Perfect Ten is Misunderstood

The perfect 10 made Nadia and Ohashi famous, but it didn’t make gymnastics famous. This fundamental difference is why the perfect 10 is misunderstood. Continue reading The Perfect Ten is Misunderstood

Mike DavisJanuary 31, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Ukrainian Gymnasts

Who was the best Ukrainian gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Ukrainian Gymnasts

Mike DavisJanuary 30, 2020February 20, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Is it Harder to Win Medals in Men’s or Women’s Gymnastics?

Is it easier to win medals in men’s gymnastics or women’s gymnastics? The question sounds simple but the answer is anything but. Continue reading Is it Harder to Win Medals in Men’s or Women’s Gymnastics?

Mike DavisJanuary 29, 2020July 27, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant East German Gymnasts

Who was the best East German gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant East German Gymnasts

Mike DavisJanuary 27, 2020February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

The Gymnastics Side of Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant was famous for basketball. His involvement with gymnastics was not as well known. Continue reading The Gymnastics Side of Kobe Bryant

Mike DavisJanuary 27, 2020January 27, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Czechoslovakian Gymnasts

Who was the best Czechoslovakian gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Czechoslovakian Gymnasts

Mike DavisJanuary 23, 2020February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

There is no Defense for the Actions of Mary Lou Retton

Mary Lou Retton notoriously meet with Congress over the Sex Abuse Bill. Here’s what actually happened. Continue reading There is no Defense for the Actions of Mary Lou Retton

Mike DavisJanuary 23, 2020January 25, 20204 Comments
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Hungarian Gymnasts

Who was the best Hungarian gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Hungarian Gymnasts

Mike DavisJanuary 22, 2020February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Soviet Gymnasts

Who was the best Soviet gymnast? I give 3 points for gold, 2 for silver, and 1 for bronze to find out. Continue reading Ranking the Most Dominant Soviet Gymnasts

Mike DavisJanuary 22, 2020March 8, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Thoughts on the Data: Which Countries Have Produced the Most Medalists?

The unappreciated success of France. The differences between Romania and China. The changing of the guard. I give my thoughts on Data Crunch #5.10 Continue reading Thoughts on the Data: Which Countries Have Produced the Most Medalists?

Mike DavisJanuary 21, 2020February 29, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Which Countries Have Produced the Most Medalists?

This is not a list of how many medals a country has, but how many DIFFERENT gymnasts have won a medal for each country. Continue reading Which Countries Have Produced the Most Medalists?

Mike DavisJanuary 21, 2020July 9, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #7

The Dominance of Simone Biles is Insane

When Simone’s medal count is presented in a different way, her dominance is even more staggering. Continue reading The Dominance of Simone Biles is Insane

Mike DavisJanuary 20, 2020February 24, 20202 Comments
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #6

A History of the Average Age in Women’s Gymnastics

What year did the ages started falling giving us 14 year olds like Nadia? What year did they start rising giving us more 2x Olympians like Aly Raisman? I calculate the data to find out. Continue reading A History of the Average Age in Women’s Gymnastics

Mike DavisJanuary 18, 2020September 24, 20202 Comments
Non-Serious (Joke/Playful Articles)

What Happens When You Put a Gymnast Through Spellcheck?

Aly Irishman, Lilia Padlocked, McKayla Marooned, Aliya Mustang, Mo Hilda, Nastia Licking. What happens when a gymnast is put through Spellcheck? Continue reading What Happens When You Put a Gymnast Through Spellcheck?

Mike DavisJanuary 18, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Time an 11 year Old Nadia Defeated a Legend

In a little known competition from 1973, Romania’s best Olympian was beaten by an 11 year old. Continue reading The Time an 11 year Old Nadia Defeated a Legend

Mike DavisJanuary 16, 2020January 24, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics History

When Iran had Women’s Gymnastics

The little known story of the time Iran sent a gymnast to the Olympics in WAG. Continue reading When Iran had Women’s Gymnastics

Mike DavisJanuary 13, 2020November 6, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

The Bizarre Backstory to Atlanta Winning the 1996 Olympics

Few Olympic bids seemed more unlikely to win than Atlanta-1996, but to the surprise of everyone, it did. Continue reading The Bizarre Backstory to Atlanta Winning the 1996 Olympics

Mike DavisJanuary 12, 2020January 21, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

What the Atlanta Olympics Gave Us

An iconic American win on American soil produced a series of events that would impact the future of the sport in more ways than one. Continue reading What the Atlanta Olympics Gave Us

Mike DavisJanuary 12, 2020January 12, 20201 Comment
NCAA

Why Texas Doesn’t Have College Gymnastics (Part II)

For a state that is an Olympic power in the sport, it lacks any noticeable presence. Part II covers the numbers and why Texas schools don’t fit the profile of the typical NCAA school that sponsors gymnastics. Continue reading Why Texas Doesn’t Have College Gymnastics (Part II)

Mike DavisJanuary 8, 2020March 23, 20201 Comment
NCAA

Why Texas Doesn’t Have College Gymnastics (Part I)

For a state that is an Olympic power in the sport, it lacks any noticeable presence. Part I covers the history of Texas college athletics to explain why. Continue reading Why Texas Doesn’t Have College Gymnastics (Part I)

Mike DavisJanuary 8, 2020March 23, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics, NCAA

Ragan Smith is Already an NCAA Success Story

Ragan Smith’s arrival at Oklahoma has given her new life and has transformed her for the better. Continue reading Ragan Smith is Already an NCAA Success Story

Mike DavisJanuary 4, 2020January 4, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

How Should Germany’s Olympic Medals be Counted?

German Empire, East Germany, West Germany. What happened to the Olympic medals of all these countries? Continue reading How Should Germany’s Olympic Medals be Counted?

Mike DavisJanuary 3, 2020March 23, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Add Another Jewel to Simone’s Crown

As Simone wins another award, her legacy continues to grow. Continue reading Add Another Jewel to Simone’s Crown

Mike DavisDecember 27, 2019March 23, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1930s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1930s? 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 1930s

Mike DavisDecember 19, 2019August 21, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #5: Olga Koval

In 1975 the USSR had a famed quartet of juniors. Three of them became legends. This is the story of the 4th gymnast. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #5: Olga Koval

Mike DavisDecember 18, 2019April 20, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Italy: An Overlooked Gymnastics Program

For Italian WAG, its success goes far beyond a single class of 2003 gymnasts. Continue reading Italy: An Overlooked Gymnastics Program

Mike DavisDecember 14, 2019October 19, 2020Leave a comment
Off-Topic

The Russian High Jumper Everyone Should Root For

The dominant high jumper who is quickly becoming a modern day Mostepanova. Continue reading The Russian High Jumper Everyone Should Root For

Mike DavisDecember 11, 2019December 12, 2019Leave a comment
Off-Topic

Some Thoughts on Sexual Misconduct in Sports

A recent story in figure skating leaves lessons we should all learn from. Continue reading Some Thoughts on Sexual Misconduct in Sports

Mike DavisDecember 10, 2019Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1950s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1950s? 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 1950s

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2019February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #3: Galina Urbanovich

The little known gymnast who was the grandmother of the Soviet WAG dynasty. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #3: Galina Urbanovich

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2019September 24, 20201 Comment
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #4: Maria Gorokhovskaya

The life of the Olympic Champion who survived a brutal WWII siege, the Holocaust, and hid her Jewish background from Soviet officials. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #4: Maria Gorokhovskaya

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2019December 7, 20191 Comment
Off-Topic

The 1952 Soviet Team and Anti-Semitism

To give context to the significance of the 1952 Soviet WAG team having two Jewish gymnasts, I discuss the history of anti-Semitism in the USSR in 1952. Continue reading The 1952 Soviet Team and Anti-Semitism

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2019February 6, 20201 Comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1960s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1960s? 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 1960s

Mike DavisDecember 6, 2019February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1970s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1970s? 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 1970s

Mike DavisDecember 5, 2019March 8, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

You Can’t Google Romania Without Getting Nadia Comaneci

For Romania, Nadia was more than just a gymnast. Continue reading You Can’t Google Romania Without Getting Nadia Comaneci

Mike DavisDecember 4, 2019March 23, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1980s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1980s? 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 1980s

Mike DavisDecember 3, 2019February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 1990s

Who was the best gymnast of the 1990s? 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 1990s

Mike DavisDecember 1, 2019February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

The Russian Gymnasts Who Broke Our Hearts

The Russian gymnasts who should have won more medals. Continue reading The Russian Gymnasts Who Broke Our Hearts

Mike DavisNovember 30, 2019April 18, 20202 Comments
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the 2000s

Who was the best gymnast of the 2000s? 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 2000s

Mike DavisNovember 30, 2019February 13, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Thoughts on the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the Decade (2010s)

After ranking gymnasts based on the number of medals won, I give some thoughts on the results. Continue reading Thoughts on the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the Decade (2010s)

Mike DavisNovember 30, 2019November 30, 2019Leave a comment
Data Crunch, Data Crunch #5

Ranking the Most Dominant Gymnasts of the Decade (2010s)

Who was the best gymnast of the last 10 years? 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 (2010s)

Mike DavisNovember 30, 2019February 13, 2020Leave a comment

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