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Author: Mike Davis

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

Mike 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

Mike 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?

Mike 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

Mike 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

Mike 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)

Mike 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)

Mike DavisMarch 5, 2021March 5, 20213 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)

Mike 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

Mike DavisMarch 3, 2021March 4, 20215 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

Mike 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

Mike 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

Mike 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

Mike 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)

Mike 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

Mike 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

Mike 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

Mike 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

Mike 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

Mike 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

Mike DavisFebruary 10, 2021February 10, 20213 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)

Mike 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

Mike 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

Mike 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

Mike DavisFebruary 5, 2021February 5, 202110 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

Mike 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

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
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

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
Archive, The News

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, 2021Leave a 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
Modern Gymnastics

The Swiss Gymnastics Paradox

The unique arrangement of the Swiss program handicaps the careers of its gymnasts. Creating a paradox for its athletes in the process. Continue reading The Swiss Gymnastics Paradox

Mike DavisDecember 31, 2020January 23, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Swiss Gymnastics: A Long History of Overcoming Adversity

Two Olympic boycotts and a program that spent decades being neglected due to sexism, Switzerland had to overcome so much adversity before it could win an Olympic medal. Continue reading Swiss Gymnastics: A Long History of Overcoming Adversity

Mike DavisDecember 31, 2020December 31, 2020Leave a comment
Uncategorized

The Worst Olympic Qualification Model Ever Devised

The 1976 Olympic qualification process was so flawed, teams could easily cheat the system and FIG had to scrap it three months before the Olympics. Continue reading The Worst Olympic Qualification Model Ever Devised

Mike DavisDecember 29, 2020December 30, 20201 Comment
Uncategorized

Which American Cities Have Produced the Most Olympians?

Which region of the United States is a gymnastics power? I tracked the hometown of every Olympian born in the United States to find out. Continue reading Which American Cities Have Produced the Most Olympians?

Mike DavisDecember 23, 2020December 23, 2020Leave a comment
Uncategorized

The List of Every Olympian Born in the United States

These are the Olympic gymnasts who were born in the United States. Some competed under the American flag, many did not. Continue reading The List of Every Olympian Born in the United States

Mike DavisDecember 23, 2020December 23, 20208 Comments
Data Crunch

Which American States Have Produced the Most Olympians

Which American state has produced the most Olympians? I crunch the numbers to find out. Continue reading Which American States Have Produced the Most Olympians

Mike DavisDecember 23, 2020December 23, 20202 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

The Arrival of Anastasia Motak

Anastasia Motak entered the 2020 European Championships as a relatively unknown gymnast. She left with three medals and is the breakout star of 2020. Anastasia Motak has officially arrived. Continue reading The Arrival of Anastasia Motak

Mike DavisDecember 21, 2020December 21, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

Larisa Iordache Has Unfinished Business

How has Larisa Iordache managed to stage such an improbable comeback? With so many goals yet to be achieved, Iordache still has unfinished business. Larisa is not leaving the sport until she has achieved what she has set out to do. Continue reading Larisa Iordache Has Unfinished Business

Mike DavisDecember 19, 2020December 20, 20201 Comment
Modern Gymnastics

Beth Tweddle: The Most Under-Rated Gymnast of the Last 50 Years.

This article makes the case for Beth Tweddle being the most under-rated gymnasts of the last 50 years. I measure her consistency, longevity, medal count, and status as a trailblazer in the sport to make the case. Continue reading Beth Tweddle: The Most Under-Rated Gymnast of the Last 50 Years.

Mike DavisDecember 15, 2020December 16, 20202 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Why Sandra Izbasa is a Romanian Icon

An analysis of Sandra Izbasa’s career and why her unique experiences made her a Romanian icon. Continue reading Why Sandra Izbasa is a Romanian Icon

Mike DavisDecember 14, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts With the Most Top-8 Finishes in the All-Around

What if gymnast was credited for appearing in an AA finals in the same way they are credited for appearing in an apparatus finals? I crunch the numbers to find out. Continue reading Gymnasts With the Most Top-8 Finishes in the All-Around

Mike DavisDecember 9, 2020October 30, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

The Most Successful Gymnasts Who Never Won a Gold Medal

These gymnasts never won a gold medal. But that didn’t stop them from becoming icons of the sport. Continue reading The Most Successful Gymnasts Who Never Won a Gold Medal

Mike DavisDecember 8, 2020December 14, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Why Gymnastics Was the Hardest Hit Olympic Sport in the Holocaust

In this article I examine the unique history of gymnastics that put the sport at the center of the Holocaust. Continue reading Why Gymnastics Was the Hardest Hit Olympic Sport in the Holocaust

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2020December 7, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Gymnastics and the Holocaust

Gymnastics was by far the hardest hit sport in the Holocaust. In this article I recount the careers of over 20 elite level gymnasts who had been murdered during World War II. Continue reading Gymnastics and the Holocaust

Mike DavisDecember 7, 2020December 7, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

When Ukraine Ruled Gymnastics

Oksana Omelianchik, Tatiana Gutsu, and Lilia Podkopayeva. From the late 1980s to the early 1990s, Ukraine was an unstoppable force in gymnastics. Continue reading When Ukraine Ruled Gymnastics

Mike DavisDecember 6, 2020December 9, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

When Ukraine Ruled the Artistic Sports

Tatiana Gutsu, Oksana Baiul, Lilia Podkopayeva, and Alexandra Timoshenko. Ukraine’s dominance of artistic sports in the 1990s was a sight to behold. Continue reading When Ukraine Ruled the Artistic Sports

Mike DavisDecember 6, 2020December 9, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics History

How Dominant Was the Eastern Bloc in Gymnastics?

The Eastern Bloc once dominated gymnastics, but how should their medal count be interpreted? Continue reading How Dominant Was the Eastern Bloc in Gymnastics?

Mike DavisDecember 2, 2020December 7, 2020Leave a comment
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, 20201 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, 20213 Comments
Uncategorized

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, 20201 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, 20203 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, 2020Leave a 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, 2020October 29, 2021Leave 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, 20203 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part II)

Seven reason why limiting the All-Around to two gymnasts per country and harms the sport. Continue reading Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part II)

Mike DavisOctober 30, 2020April 8, 20212 Comments
Modern Gymnastics

Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part I)

Seven reason why limiting the All-Around to two gymnasts per country and harms the sport. Continue reading Why 2-Per Country Limits in the AA is a Terrible Rule (Part I)

Mike DavisOctober 30, 2020April 8, 2021Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

What the 2019 European Championships Would Have Looked Like in 2020

How will COVID-19 impact the final standings at the 2020 European Champions. Continue reading What the 2019 European Championships Would Have Looked Like in 2020

Mike DavisOctober 29, 2020November 2, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part III)

In 1978 a leotard first appeared that would become so popular, nearly 30 Olympians wore it. Part III covers Japan, Canada, Great Britain, and rhythmic gymnastics. Continue reading The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part III)

Mike DavisOctober 20, 2020October 20, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part II)

In 1978 a leotard first appeared that would become so popular, nearly 30 Olympians wore it. Part II covers the United States, Bulgaria, Hungary, and Elena Davydova. Continue reading The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part II)

Mike DavisOctober 20, 2020October 21, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part I)

In 1978 a leotard first appeared that would become so popular, nearly 30 Olympians wore it. Part I covers the Soviet Union, China, Romania, East Germany, and Czechoslovakia. Continue reading The Most Popular Leotard in Gymnastics History (Part I)

Mike DavisOctober 20, 2020October 20, 20201 Comment
Data Crunch

What World Championships All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring

From 1972-1988 the All-Around featured a rule called “carry-over scoring.” But how would the AA results at the World Championships look if this rule never existed? Continue reading What World Championships All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring

Mike DavisOctober 14, 2020November 2, 20201 Comment
Data Crunch

What Olympic All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring

From 1972-1988 the All-Around featured a rule called “carry-over scoring.” But how would the Olympic AA results look if this rule never existed? Continue reading What Olympic All-Around Podiums Would Look Like Without Carry-Over Scoring

Mike DavisOctober 13, 2020December 16, 20203 Comments
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #8: Lavinia Agache

The 1984 Olympics is best know for the AA battle between Ecaterina Szabo and Mary Lou Retton. But perhaps the biggest threat to the title was the lesser known Lavinia Agache. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #8: Lavinia Agache

Mike DavisOctober 6, 2020October 7, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Fun Side of Romanian Gymnastics

When they weren’t winning medals, the Romanian gymnasts were afforded time to have a little fun. Continue reading The Fun Side of Romanian Gymnastics

Mike DavisOctober 3, 2020October 3, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Famous Mother and Daughter Duos in Gymnastics (Part II)

There are many instances in which a famous gymnast had a daughter who was also a gymnast. In Part II of this series I cover all the examples of mothers whose daughters competed in the NCAA gymnastics as well as other miscellaneous examples. Continue reading Famous Mother and Daughter Duos in Gymnastics (Part II)

Mike DavisSeptember 28, 2020September 29, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

Famous Mother and Daughter Duos in Gymnastics (Part I)

There are many instances in which a famous gymnast had a daughter who also went to the Olympics. In Part I of this series I cover all the examples of mothers and daughters who were both Olympians. Continue reading Famous Mother and Daughter Duos in Gymnastics (Part I)

Mike DavisSeptember 28, 2020December 6, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History, Modern Gymnastics

The Greatest Bar Workers in Gymnastics History

The gymnasts who have left the greatest mark in uneven bars history. Continue reading The Greatest Bar Workers in Gymnastics History

Mike DavisSeptember 19, 2020December 16, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Ranking the Most Dominant All-Arounders in Gymnastics History

Who was the best All-Arounder 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 All-Arounders in Gymnastics History

Mike DavisSeptember 18, 2020October 29, 2021Leave a comment
Gymnastics Bios

Gymnastics Bios #7: Tatiana Tuzhikova

In 1987 Tatiana Tuzhikova was an unknown gymnast with no wins to her name. That didn’t stop her from rising to the top of the Soviet program. Continue reading Gymnastics Bios #7: Tatiana Tuzhikova

Mike DavisSeptember 8, 2020May 12, 20211 Comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts Who Finished 4th and Never Won a Medal

These gymnasts finished 4th and never won a medal of any kind. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Finished 4th and Never Won a Medal

Mike DavisSeptember 8, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

Gymnasts From Different Eras Who Are Actually the Same Age

Due to luck, misfortune, and/or fate, these gymnasts are associated with different Olympic quads despite being the same age. Continue reading Gymnasts From Different Eras Who Are Actually the Same Age

Mike DavisSeptember 8, 2020September 8, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts Who Finished 4th and Never Won an Individual Medal

These are the gymnasts who never won a medal in the All-Around or Event Finals, but did record a 4th place finish. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Finished 4th and Never Won an Individual Medal

Mike DavisSeptember 5, 2020September 5, 2020Leave a comment
Gymnastics History

The Greatest Picture of 1980s Gymnastics

In 1986 seven gymnasts gathered for a picture. All of them remain iconic to this day. Continue reading The Greatest Picture of 1980s Gymnastics

Mike DavisSeptember 5, 2020September 5, 2020Leave a comment
Data Crunch

Gymnasts Who Finished 4th in the All-Around

The list of gymnasts who have finished 4th in the All-Around. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Finished 4th in the All-Around

Mike DavisSeptember 5, 2020September 5, 2020Leave a comment
Modern Gymnastics

The Maggie Haney Horror Show (Featuring Victoria Levine)

Recapping the allegations that have been made against Maggie Haney. Continue reading The Maggie Haney Horror Show (Featuring Victoria Levine)

Mike DavisSeptember 5, 2020September 6, 20202 Comments
Gymnastics History

The 1968 Soviet Gymnasts Who Married Each Other

In 1968 the Soviets sent six gymnasts to Mexico City, five of them married an Olympian. Continue reading The 1968 Soviet Gymnasts Who Married Each Other

Mike DavisSeptember 3, 2020September 12, 2020Leave a comment

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