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What a gorgeous vault.

Drag. But thanks for answering

For me, I would rather have gymnasts train safely with excellent basics, than to have a bunch of over-trained, miserable youngsters burst onto the senior scene and win immediately. Do people think this crop of gymnasts have a good foundation to build on?

But many who fell in love with gymnastics in the late 80s and early 90s miss the artistry. Also I love the idea that there are multiple paths to be a successful gymnast. I care about power and difficulty just as much, when it’s done safely.

Didn’t make sense to be penalized for making the original cut on two events

I feel like the artistic deductions are helping. I enjoyed the US routines, but they didn’t hit the artistic thrill of these routines.

Adults make stupid mistakes too. It’s impulse control. Making too many mistakes on social media is the flip side of what I love about Simone: spontaneity, openness & quickness.

Not at all, it’s a co-op, they are making sure they have a calm apartment building to live in. It’s probably used for nastiness like excluding other tribes or whatever, but it’s legal. And if Livvy really doesn’t understand why, she’s not terribly smart, but she’s probably acting the part

Thank you so much for posting this, I forgot how much I love this routine

Definitely read a whole thread trashing her about using professionals or AI, like it was disingenuous, but don’t think it was here. I should have led with where I read it… maybe on Reddit or instagram.

It’s kind of absurd to trash Simone for getting a third party to help her with publicity. That is so incredibly common for famous or rich people. That being said, none of this changes my opinion about McKayla (can’t stand) or Simone (love). I am glad their friendship ended and that Simone...

I remember that 1991 competition, Chusa looked so relaxed and happy. Sandy Woolsey was there too.

Sometimes I wish I didn’t love gymnastics so much

That doesn’t mean the was abusive at her gym. History does not mean the coach hasn’t learned. I would be upset if she did not support gymnasts who were abused at her gym. Have you heard that kind of accusation?

Thank you