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Nedoroscik 17.1 Pommels

Lee Chih Kai – 2022 Pommels

Lee Chih Kai medaled on Pommels at 2018, 2019 Worlds and the Tokyo Olympics.

Looks like he’s going for GOLD at Worlds 2022.

https://twitter.com/RosieYuan01/status/1555922326025564160

Bar releases with 1/2 turns – CONTROVERSY

It’s easy to catch a release to Cross Grip without turning in the air.

It’s very difficult to complete the 180° twist prior to regrasp.

MOST will end up doing something in-between.

Rather than make judges decide, problem would be solved if the 1/2 turn skills were considered a different skill for difficulty — but be awarded the same value.

 Georgia-Mae Fenton, for example, could compete Church and Church 1/2 turn and be credited 2 different skills with E value.

It’s an imperfect compromise, but the best I can come up with.

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legends in white

How much Gymnastics history can you capture in just one photo?

’92 Olympic Beam Champ Tatiana Lysenko

Tatiana Lysenko is the 1992 Olympic champion on balance beam.

Born in Kherson, Ukraine, Taanait has a Ukrainian-Jewish background.

Her home town is right now occupied by Putin’s troops. Tatiana lives in California.

She won bronze in the all-around at the ’93 Worlds for Ukraine after the breakup of the USSR.

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Thanks Chere Hoffman and Dave Lease for the link.