Four gymnasts who placed towards the middle of the standings at the 2019 Junior World Championships went on to become the most successful gymnasts of their generation. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Overcame a Bad Showing at the Junior World Championships
Google’s knowledge panel gives gymnastics fans an innocent laugh or cry depending on their mood. Continue reading The Olympic Google Curse
Winning the European All-Around is a prestigious honor, but in recent years its winners have struggled at the World Championships. This is Part I covering the years 2002-2008. Continue reading The Curse of the European Championships (Part III)
Winning the European All-Around is a prestigious honor, but in recent years its winners have struggled at the World Championships. This is Part II covering the years 2019-2017. Continue reading The Curse of the European Championships (Part II)
Winning the European All-Around is a prestigious honor, but in recent years its winners have struggled at the World Championships. This is Part I covering the years 2018-2022. Continue reading The Curse of the European Championships (Part I)
Rebeca Andrade won the 2022 All-Around in such dominating fashion, it is a watershed moment for the sport. Continue reading Rebeca Andrade Achieved a Historic Margin of Victory at the 2022 World Championships
Ondine Achampong has a well earned reputation for success, but she does so in the shadow of more established teammates. Continue reading Ondine Achampong: Speak Softly and Stick the Landing
An analysis of the changes in parity to women’s gymnastics from 1950s-present. This article includes the raw data. Continue reading Number of Countries That Won a Gold Medal in All-Around and Event Finals
An analysis of the changes in parity to women’s gymnastics from 1950s-present. Continue reading Parity Is on the Rise in Women’s Gymnastics
2022 was supposed to be a rebuilding year as the Japanese program sought to replace the loss of a decade worth of star power and its most successful gymnast of the last fifty years.
But after a successful 2022 World Championships, the “new look” Japanese team turned that narrative on its head. Continue reading The Japanese Program is Absolute Madness
The American junior program displayed strong results in 2022, but no single gymnast captured all of the attention for herself. Continue reading Who Was the Best American Junior of 2022?
Funky and compelling statistics from the results of the 2022 World Championships. Continue reading Whacky Stats From the 2022 World Championships
Simone Biles triggered a never before seen data anomaly. Continue reading The Dominance of Simone Biles Destroyed a Historical Trend That Has Existed Since 1938
Listing the 50+ gymnasts who have reached ten points in the “points” ranking. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Have Joined the 10-Point Club
Jordan Chiles is heading to her first World Championships but she has already been to the Olympics. How common is this in American gymnastics? Continue reading Doing the Jordan Chiles: American Gymnasts Who Went to the Olympics Before the World Championships
Returning to elite gymnastics after a six year absence is unusual, but with Gabby Douglas anything is possible. Continue reading Do Not Underestimate Gabby Douglas
Ranking the most talented lineups that have ever competed in a single apparatus finals. Continue reading Ranking the Most Talented Vault Lineups in Gymnastics History
Ranking the most talented lineups that have ever competed in a single apparatus finals. Continue reading Ranking the Most Talented Uneven Bars Lineups in Gymnastics History
Ranking the most talented lineups that have ever competed in a single apparatus finals. Continue reading Ranking the Most Talented Beam Lineups in Gymnastics History
Ranking the most talented lineups that have ever competed in a single apparatus finals. Continue reading Ranking the Most Talented Floor Lineups in Gymnastics History
The “home page” in a multiple-part series ranking all the lineups in gymnastics history based on career success. Continue reading Project Introduction: The Greatest Lineups in Gymnastics History
Competing on home soil in a competition that evokes memories of the greatest accomplishment of her career, Kim Bui could not have selected a more perfect setting to finish her 17 year career. Continue reading Kim Bui: The Perfect Ending to a Legendary Career
Over the course of four decades a region that was once unable to qualify a single team to the Olympics now produces a majority of the Olympic teams in women’s gymnastics. Continue reading The Transformation of Western Europe From Total Defeat to the Strongest Region in Women’s Gymnastics
Reflecting on the legacy for five of the most popular gymnasts to have ever competed for Team USA. Continue reading London 2012: Remembering the Fierce Five 10 Years Later
In 2019 a trend repeated itself for the first time since 1976. We wouldn’t realize it until 2021. Continue reading 2019 Floor: The Podium of All-Around Champions
Brazil is known as a 21st century gymnastics power, but its gymnasts of the 20th Century were legendary. Continue reading The Trailblazers of Brazilian Gymnastics
Brazilian gymnasts have a special connection with each other that binds gymnasts of the past and present. Continue reading The Glory of Brazilian Gymnastics
Four thoughts on the latest honor Simone Biles has received. Continue reading Quick Reaction: Simone Biles Wins the Presidential Medal of Freedom
An overview of all the times a country won multiple All-Around titles at the Olympics, European Championships, and World Championships in the same year. Continue reading Countries That Won Multiple All-Around Titles in the Same Year
Tracking the changes to the way bib numbers were assigned from the Cold War era to present. Continue reading The Evolution of Gymnastics Bib Numbers
An overview of iconic bib numbers in gymnastics history. Continue reading The Most Famous Bib Numbers in Gymnastics History
Profiling all the gymnasts who have gotten married or engaged in the last six months. Continue reading Gymnastics Marriage Announcements (June 2022 Edition)
In Part IV of this series, I discuss the lasting influence of the 1996 Olympics in ending the “little girl” era of gymnastics. Continue reading Why Did Gymnastics Pivot Towards Older Athletes? (Part IV)
In Part III of this series I examine the role Olesia Dudnik played in pushing the sport in the direction towards older gymnasts. Continue reading Why Did Gymnastics Pivot Towards Older Athletes? (Part III)
In Part II of this series I examine the how the fall of communism in Eastern Europe and the 1992 All-Around ushered in a new era of older gymnasts. Continue reading Why Did Gymnastics Pivot Towards Older Athletes? (Part II)
In Part I of this series I examine the how the abolition compulsories and the introduction of specialists influenced a new generation of older gymnasts. Continue reading Why Did Gymnastics Pivot Towards Older Athletes? (Part I)
Thinking about which countries should host the next World Championships. Continue reading Countries That Should Host the Next World Championships
Quirky facts regarding Rotterdam being awarded the 2026 World Championships. Continue reading Quick Facts: Rotterdam Will Host the 2026 World Championships
Now that Memmel is a USAG program lead, it is time to ask questions regarding her continued support for Anna Li despite SafeSport allegations Continue reading Chellsie Memmel Supported a Gym With SafeSport Allegations
Showcasing the magazine segment that has documented the last 66 years of gymnastics history Continue reading Gymnasts and Faces in the Crowd
Clemson’s sextuplet transfer class showcases the power of an upstart gymnastics program when it is backed by a $100 million dollar athletic department. Continue reading How Did Clemson Get Six Transfers?
To put the longevity of Oksana Chusovitina into proper context, let’s compare her career to other eras. Continue reading What if Oksana Chusovitina Competed in a Different Era?
Clemson has all the advantages of being an upstart program, and none of the disadvantages. Continue reading Clemson: Amy Smith Holds All the Aces
Recapping the historic careers of Chellsie Memmel, Catalina Ponor, and Tatiana Gutsu. Continue reading Ponor, Memmel, and Gutsu Headline an Awesome 2022 Hall of Fame Class
NCAA teams usually empower the athletes representing their program. In women’s gymnastics, it is the other way around Continue reading NCAA Gymnasts Are Their Own Brand
As her country experienced a horrific invasion, Daniela Batrona won World Cup medals on two different continents while being thrust into a role far greater than she ever could have imagined. Continue reading The Resiliency of Daniela Batrona
Eileen Gu dominated the 2022 Olympics. But her dominance was even more staggering when you take a closer look at the results. Continue reading Eileen Gu is Even Better Than Her Medals Suggest
The Olympic Games has experienced an influx of ultra young athletes in recent years. So why did the IOC turn a blind eye to it until now? Continue reading The Recent Rise of Child Athletes in the Olympic Games
In any sports institution where doping is openly tolerated, the doping of child athletes is bound to occur as well. Continue reading Kamila Valieva: Whenever State-Sponsored Doping Exists, Child-Doping Always Follows
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
Who are the Olympic “power couples” of Rhythmic Gymnastics? Continue reading Olympic Rhythmic Gymnasts Who Married a Fellow Olympian
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
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
SafeSport violations in rhythmic gymnastics expose the continued cultural failures of USAG. Continue reading The Stupidity of USAG (October 2021 Edition)
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
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)
Two gymnasts tasted success for the first time. More importantly, they did it together. Continue reading The Rise of Leanne Wong and Kayla DiCello
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
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
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
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
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?
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Recapping all the Gymnastics events from February 11th, 2021 to February 15th, 2021 Continue reading The News: February 15th, 2021
Recapping all the Gymnastics events from February 2nd, 2021 to February 8th, 2021 Continue reading The News: February 8th, 2021
McKayla Maroney is celebrated for being an amazing athlete, she should also be celebrated for her courage. Continue reading McKayla Maroney is Awesome
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
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?
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
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
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