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
Category: 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
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
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
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?
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
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
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
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
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
USAG: The Consequences of a Cover-Up
USAG’s conduct during the Nassar scandal caused more pain than was necessary. Continue reading USAG: The Consequences of a Cover-Up
The 2019 World Championships Curse
In early 2019 there were nine active gymnasts with AA medals. Only one of them made it all the way to the end of the 2019 World Championships. Continue reading The 2019 World Championships Curse
Dispelling the Myth: Jade Carey and Her NCAA Eligibility
Disproving the myth that Jade Carey will lose 1-year of NCAA if she takes the year off to train for the Olympics Continue reading Dispelling the Myth: Jade Carey and Her NCAA Eligibility
Why Canadians Pick UCLA
No college program has been so successful in recruiting Canadians. But why is this the case? Continue reading Why Canadians Pick UCLA
Gymnasts Throwing a First Pitch (Gif Guide)
When baseball meets gymnastics, the result is usually entertaining. Continue reading Gymnasts Throwing a First Pitch (Gif Guide)
Why So Many Gymnasts Come From Voronezh
Viktoria Komova, Angelina Melnikova, and Elena Davydova. Why is a relatively small Russian city a gymnastics powerhouse? Continue reading Why So Many Gymnasts Come From Voronezh
Simone Biles is Already a Legend, But She is Capable of Much More
Biles has already established an incredible legacy for herself. I came up with four things Biles can accomplish that will enhance her legacy even further. Continue reading Simone Biles is Already a Legend, But She is Capable of Much More
