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Why Everyone Loves Whitney Bjerken

Whitney Bjerken was more than just a YouTube personality, she had a positive impact on the sport. Continue reading Why Everyone Loves Whitney Bjerken

Mike DavisMarch 27, 2023March 27, 2023Leave a comment
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The Little-Known Gymnast Who Refuses to Quit

Yulia Biryulya isn’t well known amongst gymnastics fans, but she has quietly been a participant of almost every Russian Championships for the past 12 years. Continue reading The Little-Known Gymnast Who Refuses to Quit

Mike DavisMarch 14, 2023March 14, 2023Leave a comment
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The Mother and Daughter Who Both Competed Against Oksana Chusovitina

The search to find a documented example of Oksana Chusovitina competing against both a mother and daughter was solved at a meet in Texas. Continue reading The Mother and Daughter Who Both Competed Against Oksana Chusovitina

Mike DavisMarch 4, 20232 Comments
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The Historical Significance of Oksana Chusovitina Winning a World Cup Medal at 47 Years Old

Oksana Chusovitina is winning medals, while competing against gymnasts she now triples in age. Continue reading The Historical Significance of Oksana Chusovitina Winning a World Cup Medal at 47 Years Old

Mike DavisMarch 1, 20233 Comments
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Gymnasts Who Overcame a Bad Showing at the Junior World Championships

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

Mike DavisJanuary 26, 2023January 26, 20233 Comments
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The Olympic Google Curse

Google’s knowledge panel gives gymnastics fans an innocent laugh or cry depending on their mood. Continue reading The Olympic Google Curse

Mike DavisJanuary 5, 20231 Comment
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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 I covering the years 2002-2008. Continue reading The Curse of the European Championships (Part III)

Mike DavisDecember 20, 2022December 20, 2022Leave a comment
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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 II covering the years 2019-2017. Continue reading The Curse of the European Championships (Part II)

Mike DavisDecember 20, 2022December 20, 20222 Comments
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The Curse of the European Championships (Part I)

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)

Mike DavisDecember 20, 2022December 20, 20221 Comment
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Rebeca Andrade Achieved a Historic Margin of Victory at the 2022 World Championships

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

Mike DavisDecember 14, 2022December 14, 20224 Comments
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Ondine Achampong: Speak Softly and Stick the Landing

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

Mike DavisDecember 9, 20221 Comment
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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. This article includes the raw data. Continue reading Number of Countries That Won a Gold Medal in All-Around and Event Finals

Mike DavisDecember 1, 2022December 1, 2022Leave a comment
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Parity Is on the Rise in Women’s Gymnastics

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

Mike DavisDecember 1, 2022December 1, 20221 Comment
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The Japanese Program is Absolute Madness

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

Mike DavisNovember 29, 20223 Comments
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Who Was the Best American Junior of 2022?

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?

Mike DavisNovember 23, 2022December 16, 2022Leave a comment
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Whacky Stats From the 2022 World Championships

Funky and compelling statistics from the results of the 2022 World Championships. Continue reading Whacky Stats From the 2022 World Championships

Mike DavisNovember 12, 20223 Comments
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The Dominance of Simone Biles Destroyed a Historical Trend That Has Existed Since 1938

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

Mike DavisNovember 9, 2022November 10, 20223 Comments
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Gymnasts Who Have Joined the 10-Point Club

Listing the 50+ gymnasts who have reached ten points in the “points” ranking. Continue reading Gymnasts Who Have Joined the 10-Point Club

Mike DavisNovember 9, 2022Leave a comment
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Doing the Jordan Chiles: American Gymnasts Who Went to the Olympics Before the World Championships

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

Mike DavisOctober 24, 20222 Comments
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Do Not Underestimate Gabby Douglas

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

Mike DavisOctober 20, 20224 Comments
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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 Vault Lineups in Gymnastics History

Mike DavisOctober 16, 2022October 17, 20221 Comment
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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 Uneven Bars Lineups in Gymnastics History

Mike DavisOctober 8, 2022October 16, 2022Leave a comment
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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 Beam Lineups in Gymnastics History

Mike DavisOctober 5, 2022October 16, 20225 Comments
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Ranking the Most Talented Floor 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

Mike DavisOctober 5, 2022October 16, 20221 Comment
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Project Introduction: The Greatest 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

Mike DavisOctober 5, 2022October 16, 2022Leave a comment
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Kim Bui: The Perfect Ending to a Legendary Career

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

Mike DavisAugust 12, 2022August 13, 2022Leave a comment
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The Transformation of Western Europe From Total Defeat to the Strongest Region in Women’s Gymnastics

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

Mike DavisAugust 11, 2022August 12, 20221 Comment
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London 2012: Remembering the Fierce Five 10 Years Later

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

Mike DavisJuly 31, 2022August 1, 20223 Comments
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2019 Floor: The Podium of All-Around Champions

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

Mike DavisJuly 27, 2022July 28, 20221 Comment
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The Trailblazers of Brazilian Gymnastics

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

Mike DavisJuly 20, 2022July 20, 20221 Comment
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The Glory 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

Mike DavisJuly 18, 2022July 18, 20223 Comments
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Quick Reaction: Simone Biles Wins the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Four thoughts on the latest honor Simone Biles has received. Continue reading Quick Reaction: Simone Biles Wins the Presidential Medal of Freedom

Mike DavisJuly 1, 2022July 2, 2022Leave a comment
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Countries That Won Multiple All-Around Titles in the Same Year

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

Mike DavisJune 30, 2022Leave a comment
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The Evolution of Gymnastics Bib Numbers

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

Mike DavisJune 27, 2022June 29, 2022Leave a comment
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The Most Famous Bib Numbers in Gymnastics History

An overview of iconic bib numbers in gymnastics history. Continue reading The Most Famous Bib Numbers in Gymnastics History

Mike DavisJune 27, 2022June 27, 20221 Comment
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Gymnastics Marriage Announcements (June 2022 Edition)

Profiling all the gymnasts who have gotten married or engaged in the last six months. Continue reading Gymnastics Marriage Announcements (June 2022 Edition)

Mike DavisJune 20, 2022June 20, 20221 Comment
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Why Did Gymnastics Pivot Towards Older Athletes? (Part IV)

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)

Mike DavisJune 19, 2022June 19, 2022Leave a comment
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Why Did Gymnastics Pivot Towards Older Athletes? (Part III)

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)

Mike DavisJune 19, 2022June 20, 20221 Comment
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Why Did Gymnastics Pivot Towards Older Athletes? (Part II)

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)

Mike DavisJune 19, 2022June 19, 2022Leave a comment
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Why Did Gymnastics Pivot Towards Older Athletes? (Part I)

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)

Mike DavisJune 19, 2022June 19, 20221 Comment
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Countries That Should Host the Next World Championships

Thinking about which countries should host the next World Championships. Continue reading Countries That Should Host the Next World Championships

Mike DavisMay 29, 2022May 29, 20221 Comment
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Quick Facts: Rotterdam Will Host the 2026 World Championships

Quirky facts regarding Rotterdam being awarded the 2026 World Championships. Continue reading Quick Facts: Rotterdam Will Host the 2026 World Championships

Mike DavisMay 27, 2022May 27, 2022Leave a comment
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Chellsie Memmel Supported a Gym With SafeSport Allegations

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

Mike DavisMay 27, 2022May 27, 20222 Comments
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Gymnasts and Faces in the Crowd

Showcasing the magazine segment that has documented the last 66 years of gymnastics history Continue reading Gymnasts and Faces in the Crowd

Mike DavisMay 25, 2022May 25, 2022Leave a comment
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How Did Clemson Get Six Transfers?

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?

Mike DavisMay 24, 2022Leave a comment
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What if Oksana Chusovitina Competed in a Different Era?

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?

Mike DavisMay 12, 2022May 12, 2022Leave a comment
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Clemson: Amy Smith Holds All the Aces

Clemson has all the advantages of being an upstart program, and none of the disadvantages. Continue reading Clemson: Amy Smith Holds All the Aces

Mike DavisApril 26, 2022April 26, 2022Leave a comment
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Ponor, Memmel, and Gutsu Headline an Awesome 2022 Hall of Fame Class

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

Mike DavisApril 5, 2022Leave a comment
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NCAA Gymnasts Are Their Own Brand

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

Mike DavisApril 1, 2022April 2, 2022Leave a comment
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The Resiliency of Daniela Batrona

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

Mike DavisMarch 4, 2022March 5, 20221 Comment
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Eileen Gu is Even Better Than Her Medals Suggest

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

Mike DavisFebruary 25, 2022Leave a comment
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The Recent Rise of Child Athletes in the Olympic Games

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

Mike DavisFebruary 18, 2022February 20, 20223 Comments
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Kamila Valieva: Whenever State-Sponsored Doping Exists, Child-Doping Always Follows

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

Mike DavisFebruary 16, 20222 Comments
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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

Mike DavisDecember 18, 2021December 19, 20211 Comment
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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

Mike DavisDecember 18, 2021December 18, 2021Leave a comment
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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

Mike DavisDecember 11, 2021December 11, 2021Leave a comment
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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

Mike DavisDecember 9, 2021November 7, 20224 Comments
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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

Mike DavisDecember 3, 2021December 5, 20212 Comments
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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

Mike DavisNovember 24, 20212 Comments
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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

Mike DavisNovember 4, 20212 Comments
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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)

Mike DavisNovember 1, 2021November 1, 20211 Comment
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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)

Mike DavisNovember 1, 2021November 1, 20211 Comment
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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)

Mike DavisOctober 30, 2021Leave a comment
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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

Mike DavisOctober 28, 2021October 30, 2021Leave a comment
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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)

Mike DavisOctober 24, 2021November 7, 20221 Comment
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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

Mike DavisOctober 21, 2021Leave a comment
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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

Mike DavisOctober 20, 2021October 20, 20211 Comment
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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

Mike DavisOctober 19, 2021October 21, 20214 Comments
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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

Mike DavisSeptember 20, 2021October 24, 20217 Comments
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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

Mike DavisSeptember 19, 2021Leave a comment
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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?

Mike DavisSeptember 11, 2021September 12, 20212 Comments
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 6, 202210 Comments
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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, 2020December 11, 20223 Comments

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