Recent content by KristyJ

I will be watching as much as I possibly can, I enjoy all the sports, though figure skating is always my top pick, followed by skiing and biathlon.

This... it's supremely gross

Certainly the examples they list are awful and likely show that others will have had a similar experience, but I do also agree that the generalizations feel like they are sweeping. I wish they'd offered more analysis on what drives the bad cases and potential alternatives to the norm.

Re: appeals I wonder if Armine will choose not to appeal and just get the year over with, so as not to have to deal with it dragging out.

Also relevant to the men on beam discussion

Personally I think the fact that gymnasts of a variety of ages have the option to compete longer, are no longer stigmatized if they do so (and may even be celebrated), and have been able to stay healthy longer is a fantastic trend. I have nothing against young phenoms, either, I always find it...

Does anyone know/remember how she injured her VMO muscle? She's the second athlete I've heard of recently having real issues with an injury causing that muscle not to fire well.

This. So very this. Having seen these tactics employed first hand, it can never really be their fault, and they will project it onto anyone else they can.

I know it's just toe-ons and a Stalder, but it looks very clean and strong. I wish I looked that fit after time away!

Kenzo Shirai might beg to differ

Alas, though I would assume the same umbrella company?

Huh, I wonder if this will make it more viewable in the US without having to VPN and grab another sub

He has a point that the code basically requires it.

I think athletes as diverse as Johanna Quaas, Jade Carey, Ash Watson, and Kenzo Shirai might dispute the impossibility of those events physically, especially the hips part. I will, however, agree that protective gear isn't a bad idea in many cases.

Also apologies for the triple post, but this appeared on Insta today and is relevant (side note-- I think some people from Inside Gymnastics and International Gymnast must be reading here because there are often timely Insta posts-- see also posts of 2006 Dominique Moceanu when we were...