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Greenville University, a Division III school in Greenville, Illinois, will be adding both women’s and men’s gymnastics, as reported first by RiverBender.com. …
“We are excited to bring gymnastics to the region and making the announcement in the midst of the Olympics seemed like perfect timing,” GU president Suzanne Davis said to RiverBender.com. “Adding gymnastics at GU will also benefit the community, as the vision includes a gymnastics facility open to all youth.” …
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If Suni was from Singapore, her reward would be $1 million.
The FIG needs to allow a touch warmup before someone “entertainingly” breaks their neck on live TV. …
The Olympic Gymnastics Event Finals Are Unsatisfying and Unsafe
… there isn’t a one-touch warmup in the apparatus finals of world and Olympic competition. It was eliminated in 2001 by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG). …
… gymnasts, both past and present, hate this rule, why does it remain in place? The answer is simple and cynical: TV broadcasts. When USA Gymnastics petitioned in 2010 to have the one-touch reinstated for the apparatus final, FIG rejected this proposal …
Gymnasts Say They Need Apparatus Warmups Back. That Should Be Enough
YES the Apparatus Finals are too slow.
Why?
Judging. 😕
It should be easy and quick to evaluate 8 athletes for whom you know the routines.
Abstract
Achilles injury risk in women’s collegiate gymnastics is 10-fold higher than in all other collegiate sports. This study aims to identify risk factors for Achilles tendon ruptures in collegiate female gymnasts.Hypothesis:
Factors Associated With Achilles Tendon Rupture in Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics
Gymnasts with Achilles tendon ruptures will be more likely to report early gymnastics specialization, elite-level training before college, and performance of high-difficulty skills on floor and vault. …
The 19-year-old all-around champion added to his gold medal collection.
Well deserved.
Ellie Black was 4th.
E-score judging was questionable. There were missed connections, but no falls in the final.
Greatest P Bar routine of all time.
Dauser was excellent. But shouldn’t be allowed to stand atop the Parallel Bars in celebration.
What a story.
Yulo finished 4th
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