Recent content by KristyJ

On a different note, I've finally read both books and caught up on these posts, mostly alternating chapters (minus taking all of the nationals events in the 1995 book in one chunk), and it's mind-bending the contrast. The 1995 book really does feel like it was Bela-dictated in some ways, and I...

This is a partial and low-quality clip of her vault at 2005 Classics. I remember in 2005 thinking with the fall on floor that I understood her not qualifying farther, but having read her recounting of the situation, in hindsight I do think it was unfair, especially given she'd met the...

They would have an option to create a new federation, correct? Though of course property would remain with the owner so there could be issues with that as well. Is there a way to remove training centers from the RGF via the Olympic committee or similar?

Ack thank you for the correction! The shaved head and body type similarities had me thrown off and clearly I was not watching closely. It's gorgeous regardless!

I can get behind these playlist choices

I confess I am currently catching up on Moceanu's books after our furnace decided to leak all over our basement floor- yay cracked heat exchange- and haven't thought ahead too far, but something non-Mag-7 has appeal at this point.

It really is WTC levels of splitting hairs.... Donnell's stag full from kneel is lovely though, and the movement fits him so well. Another comment related to having watched an overdose of historic gymnastics lately, but men absolutely used split leaps in early competition so to say they...

That's a mighty close battle for third there

If she competes that in a world cup, it becomes the Disidore, yes?

That arena is so very purple. I hope the purple ceiling lights and purple floor don't disorient anyone.

I've honestly of late been questioning if the abusive culture was not in place pre-Karolyis. There's plenty of truly awful stories from American gyms in the 1970s. While I can't speak as confidently about other nations in the 60s and 70s I wouldn't be surprised if it was somewhat universal. That...

That stings more than it should :ROFLMAO: :LOL: And not even based on the temper. My bars were that bad.

I think that.... alas.... I may need to catch this largely on replays due to schedule

Given I was several levels worse at uneven bars than the other events, I very much relate, lol. Maybe I can make up for that as I recreationally try not to fling a club through a window. :ROFLMAO:

I am wondering if the coaching change Donnell made to training at EVO has helped him to develop more mental consistency in competition. This year is the most consistent I remember him being. I feel like his inconsistency and fluke errors in the past have affected his reputation but he was great...