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Every 4 years we have to remind fans that one of the goals of the Olympics is expanding participation to smaller and less developed nations.
They know the concept of China (population 1.4 billion) competing against Cayman Islands (population 71,000) is absurd.
The Olympic Games Tripartite Commission — for Tokyo — added over 100 athletes from about 90 nations in 33 sports.
In the past we’ve had gymnasts from nations including Panama, Yemen, New Zealand, etc.
Having Raegan Rutty represent in Tokyo is a BIG DEAL for the Cayman Islands. Cheering athletes like Raegan is one of the things I like best about the Olympics.
If you want to watch the BEST of the BEST in the world, the Olympics is not the right competition. Worlds has far more top gymnasts.
How many gymnasts in future will remember the time Simone withdrew from an Olympic final because she didn’t feel right?
This is a win for safer Gymnastics in future.
An example for coaches — in future — when uncertain about whether or not to include that difficult skill in the routine. Err on the side of caution.
Recall that tennis star Naomi Osaka recently took time off from competition. Smart.
A psychological problem can be just as debilitating as a physical injury.
Kinsella:
“With beam we had one fall and we put that behind us, we smashed beam and went to floor and smashed floor and vault, that’s when we knew we could do this. Then we smashed bars and we did it.” …
There has been much discussion about the selection of the British team, with the four first-time Olympians chosen while world bars silver medalist Rebecca Downie was omitted in controversial circumstances.
The gymnasts in Tokyo said they noted all the criticism and used it as motivation to perform. …
Guardian – Team GB’s gymnasts hail ‘incredible’ first Olympic team medal since 1928
Olympic medalists Amelie Morgan, Jennifer Gadirova, Alice Kinsella and Jessica Gadirova.
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Despite counting 2 falls on Beam, the ROC — like their men — are top of the podium.
Congratulations.
Simone withdrew after the first apparatus.
Luciana made a statement on social justice as part of her choreography.
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An incredible show.
3-up, 3-count alternating teams is super exciting.
So much difficulty. Yet there were very few large deductions and no falls from the medal winners.
It came down to the final rotation. The final routines.
The gamble of having Dalaloyan compete all 6 apparatus … worked.
Seems logical that the USA send Riley to specialist Worlds 2021 in Japan.
Could she do that and still start at Florida this autumn?
I would think so.
There’s a very good argument that Riley should have been chosen for the Olympics spot over McKayla Skinner. Since that didn’t happen — Riley should get first priority on the Worlds assignment, should she want it.
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