Ironically, simone's rio routine utilized some (I don't know what to call it), cultural relevance. It kind of all went downhill to the recycled slop trough after, when artistry standards increased.
Yes. She's actually not a bad dancer, she just never cared enough to prioritize performance. I think that's the basis of my point. Chiles designs Leo's for her own floor routines based on her vibe at the time. Aly can't hit a beat if it slapped her in the face, but she can sell the shit out of...
I've never gotten the impression that Simone even likes floor, just that she happens to be very good at tumbling. She phones in the choreo, chooses crap music, and can't be bothered with clean landings. I don't blame her... But when compared to somebody like Chiles who clearly loves to perform...
I hesitate jumping in here, but I do genuinely wonder what Simone (as arguably the most physically gifted female gymnast of all time) thinks about the issue in terms of fairness and for who.
Also, gymnastics is a really interesting example where the elements and requirements and events are...