tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post1687615199113048812..comments2024-02-11T01:11:11.604+00:00Comments on Beautiful Gymnastics: Happy blogbirthday to me, and newsBeautiful Gymnasticshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-5147197836332155282013-06-16T17:18:50.038+01:002013-06-16T17:18:50.038+01:00Haha, that wasn't rude jeez! Thanks so much! C...Haha, that wasn't rude jeez! Thanks so much! Certainly will, looking forward to Portugal WC, Classics and Nationals. I will be at worlds but not liveblogging, moreso summing up. Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-47773828417785267582013-06-16T17:17:28.555+01:002013-06-16T17:17:28.555+01:00It was great but I prefer the others doing it, may...It was great but I prefer the others doing it, maybe they are just slightly neater? Aly is choosing her next floor music already (via her twitter) so she's definitely on the ball.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-40503600784244321722013-06-16T17:16:24.247+01:002013-06-16T17:16:24.247+01:00Thanks! Yes, a rare breed haha.Thanks! Yes, a rare breed haha.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-78901065940313899012013-06-16T17:16:00.149+01:002013-06-16T17:16:00.149+01:00Thank you Lauren! Lovely to hear :)Thank you Lauren! Lovely to hear :)Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-79057913661209986812013-06-16T17:15:37.711+01:002013-06-16T17:15:37.711+01:00Thanks! :)Thanks! :)Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-24555627101849991712013-06-16T17:15:03.097+01:002013-06-16T17:15:03.097+01:00I'm not sure which of He or Yang I wanted to w...I'm not sure which of He or Yang I wanted to win. Yang's routine was a bit samey, but so precise and lovely. She was deducted for muscling up after transitions. And then He's routine had the best of both worlds and was more exciting but ugh the dead hangs. I would have tied those two.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-75207541577241137312013-06-16T04:33:09.256+01:002013-06-16T04:33:09.256+01:00i feel so rude - forgot to wish you happy 1st blog...i feel so rude - forgot to wish you happy 1st blog birthday before!<br />i love your blog - i've learned so much from here in only a year and a half!<br /><br />hope you'll be around to blog for the big events coming up, always enjoy your insights!mnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-88742864503267438492013-06-13T20:31:58.061+01:002013-06-13T20:31:58.061+01:00Also, did you see Balie and Polina's videos? I...Also, did you see Balie and Polina's videos? I like Balie and Polina on beam. They are very graceful. I also like Balie new arabian wolf jump.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-73124732718519381242013-06-13T19:49:53.054+01:002013-06-13T19:49:53.054+01:00Thanks for the recommendations! Oh, I never knew a...Thanks for the recommendations! Oh, I never knew about the Us controversy thing. I just thought it was something that never got punished when I researched it. I understand the fuss, but sometimes I think the US makes a big fuss about losing. I wasn't really into the Beijing Olympics gymnastics. I only like the swimming then, but the US were very sore losers. Bela was making a big deal over whether the Chinese were underage or not. Honestly the only people who know that or not is the girls and the government. Also, during the women's uneven bar ceremony in 2008, they were so rude to He. WATCH:/watch?v=6qmMV1a48KM. They talked about how Nastia should have won. I don't like the tie break, but I really hated watching Nastia on bars and floor. Her form killed me. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-57218719296433508872013-06-13T17:57:42.622+01:002013-06-13T17:57:42.622+01:00Dont forget ASac had a beautiful double arabian. A...Dont forget ASac had a beautiful double arabian. Aly is by no means the worst at cowboying her double arabian I just dont get why she can't keep her legs together when she does pretty well in the pike double arabian. <br /><br />When Alicia did her comeback I remember her saying that she made an effort to work on carrying less muscle and work more on lengthening, doing a ton of pilates, etc. It will be interesting to see if Aly takes the same route. She's not full time back at Brestyan's yet but apparently she's been taking barre classes which could help with that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-53933657329419149472013-06-13T16:37:12.510+01:002013-06-13T16:37:12.510+01:00Happy blog birthday! I'm a new fan of gymnasti...Happy blog birthday! I'm a new fan of gymnastics and your blog is one of my favourites. It's lovely to hear the opinions of a fellow Irish fan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-65182999847403668312013-06-13T16:22:54.518+01:002013-06-13T16:22:54.518+01:00Happy Blog Birthday!
Like a lot of other people h...Happy Blog Birthday! <br />Like a lot of other people here, I've been reading your blog for a long time (almost the full year, I think!) but have never commented. So I just wanted to let you know how much I enjoy your blog. I'm also a relatively new gymanstics fan and I really admire how quickly you've become such a trustworthy source for news, opinions, and such!<br />So, thanks so much for all your amazing work! I think you may have more fans than you realize :)<br />-LaurenAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04678046419574644589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-89608072866487662852013-06-13T15:40:16.262+01:002013-06-13T15:40:16.262+01:00I luv your blog, never miss it everyday. Carry on ...I luv your blog, never miss it everyday. Carry on the Good Job. Regards from me.Happy a happy Handstand. . Popovhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05692163776853558295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-41581102457220882442013-06-13T13:45:42.234+01:002013-06-13T13:45:42.234+01:00Thanks a lot :)Thanks a lot :)Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-91776189879825836092013-06-13T13:45:24.924+01:002013-06-13T13:45:24.924+01:00Ah, but that is not an endurance issue, moreso not...Ah, but that is not an endurance issue, moreso not being fully ready on beam from her recovery. She was busting out amazing floor and bars routines in EF, just as she was in prelims and that is endurance. She can do it when she needs to. Someone like Vika has more capability and difficulty but just can't do it, even when healthy at 2010 YOG.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-29217603698130465332013-06-13T13:43:30.547+01:002013-06-13T13:43:30.547+01:00I do recommend Harry Potter though. My favourite b...I do recommend Harry Potter though. My favourite books when I was that age were probably the Anne of Green Gables books, which I still read- they are just that good. And Enid Blyton.<br /><br />I mention Maria but I actually mean Olga Bicherova, I get the two of them confused grr. Olga was underage when she won the 81 world AA title, and there was a huge fuss about it in the US because the age rules had changed and a load of their girls missed out on opportunities because of it, as well as the 80 Olympics. Now Maria's 1977 euros routine would be in my list I think. And Omelianchik's 1985, and Mostepanova 83/4.<br /><br />Yes, it's such a pity she didn't reproduce that in finals. It is just perfect.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-75786104000461454232013-06-13T04:35:11.878+01:002013-06-13T04:35:11.878+01:00Well, Mustafina did fall off beam, incur overtime ...Well, Mustafina did fall off beam, incur overtime deductions, and wobble all over the place...and her difficulty was lower than Vika/Gabby aside from bars. I think she needs a more cleverly constructed floor routine to help with endurance.<br /><br />I think MLT needs to spend more time on form and artistry. Lexie is as strong as an ox, but can't hit a split or a beat and gets deservedly hideous e scores.Zeldanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-38974613266946963192013-06-13T04:29:22.821+01:002013-06-13T04:29:22.821+01:00Congrats on one year! I think I've been follo...Congrats on one year! I think I've been following you almost the whole time, though have never commented. Your blog is definitely my favorite. Thanks for the great content and keep up the good work!Kellynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-89196412763074581682013-06-13T01:24:51.800+01:002013-06-13T01:24:51.800+01:00Now, that I saw the podium training of Ekaterina i...Now, that I saw the podium training of Ekaterina instead of the one with the fall I need to gush. It was so perfect! Difficulty, elegance, toe point, flexibility, exciting mount, exciting passes, and stuck dismount. The BHS-gainer onodi! The round off 2 BHS to 2 LOSOs! The split positions! The full turn! The scales! The Silivas type thing! The part where she holds her leg up while turning! Excellent choreography! The stuck round off-BHS-double tuck! ABSOLUTE PERFECTION AND THE DEFINITION OF ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS! This is now my favorite beam routine even if it is podium training! Thanks for letting me know about her Catherine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-89181263836665651702013-06-13T01:13:25.411+01:002013-06-13T01:13:25.411+01:00I never read Twilight and don't plan on it. In...I never read Twilight and don't plan on it. In fact, I use to make fun of it until I decided I shouldn't judge it unless I've read it. I want to read Maximum Ride and reallyy like the Hunger Games series.<br /><br />I have to watch Maria and Ekateriana since I haven't seen or heard of Ekateriana. Nevermind, just saw them. Beautiful series from her!<br /><br />I was really confused about Iordache too! I never really tried pronouncing Yulia's last name since I only watched her one beautiful routine from 2011 Worlds. I was also confused about Mustafina when I knew absolutely nothing about her since I discovered her by looking at Komova's Wiki. I basically knew nothing and was confused by gymnastics since I only saw Olympic Trials and 2011 Worlds online.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-75496891240609132512013-06-12T23:32:38.869+01:002013-06-12T23:32:38.869+01:00Thanks anon! Frequency will go down a good bit in ...Thanks anon! Frequency will go down a good bit in a few months or less but once blogger allow use from mobiles outside of the US it would definitely pick up.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-79689084304002872592013-06-12T23:30:54.987+01:002013-06-12T23:30:54.987+01:00Actually fifth grade/sixth grade is reminding me o...Actually fifth grade/sixth grade is reminding me of Judy Blume books, and Babysitter's Club. Both are way before your time but if you don't read way ahead of your age group they are 10 bazillion times better than Twilight etc. Just wait until university if you go, you'll be moaning then about too many assignments!<br /><br />The others that come to mind are Maria Filatova and Lavinia Agache, loved them. I'd say there were other Soviets too. Not sure what to think about Dudnik's leaps. They suck obviously, but who knows what they'd look like if it mattered to her score. I'm sure it would have been worked on more. Groshkova's is my favourite, then Dudnik because of the combinations, then Yang Bo. Hmm...then Ekaterina Vandisheva, then Dong Fangxiao 2001...Yes, Cata is just magnificent on beam.<br /><br />Ha I cannot pronounce anything. I can spell them alright..I had just gotten Belokobylskaya's name right without having to look it up since she was the hardest and then she retired :( I was so surprised when Iordache's name was pronounced Your-da-kay in London instead of Ee-or-dash like it is in my head. I'll have a fun time in Antwerp I think!Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-32956368904922484932013-06-12T21:28:34.000+01:002013-06-12T21:28:34.000+01:00Happy Blog Birthday! I've enjoyed your blog im...Happy Blog Birthday! I've enjoyed your blog immensely. It's always very informative and it has unique posts. It's one of my favorite blogs. Keep posting fantastic posts!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-40292262357651944912013-06-12T20:43:32.495+01:002013-06-12T20:43:32.495+01:00You're welcome! Thanks for the info! Yeah, I g...You're welcome! Thanks for the info! Yeah, I guess it would be freakish to see 8-12 year old girls competing. But, no matter what the age limit is there would still be someone with enough talent who just misses the limit. I want it lowered so there aren't so many scandals. Daniela Silivas and Olga Mostepanova are some of my favorites, which is the main reason I want the age limit lowered. <br /><br />I think and hope Maroney can do a TTY this year, but you're right. It is more of hinting than actual proof. I probably shouldn't get my hopes up about that. I'm excited to see what Biles could do and see Skinner's possible half on double twist. Skinner has so many difficult skills it's exciting, but her attitude and vines are kinda off.<br /><br />I love Dudnik's pass and the BHS to 3 LOSOs. Dudnik's pass can get .4 in connection bonus today, which is very impressive. I wish she would have competed today because her 1990 routine still has a difficulty of 6.4 and is very different, graceful, and original compared to today's routines, but her split leaps annoy me. She also has barely any balance checks and one of the best triples. I also like Yang Bo's BHS-LOSO-Rulfova and her flexibility, and Tatiana Groshkovas difficulty and flexibility. I believe that Tatiana Groshkova and Yang Bo are the best beam workers because they have everything, while Dudnik is the 3rd best since she lacks flexibility. IMO Tatiana Lysenko had the best BHS to 3 LOSOs. Her LOSOs were high and hit close to 180 split. Th last one just stayed in one place. My favorite beam pass was Catalina Ponor's in 2006: Onodi/Mostepanova-aerial walkover-Kochetkova-BHS-layout.<br /><br />You're probably right about homework. It'll be harder in high school. Middle school just seems so easy since my elementary school was much harder. In the 5th grade, I had about 3-5 projects at a time. My friends don't like discussing sports. I occasionally rant to them about it and get them confused or sad. I get them confused with things like Russian names I can barely pronounce and get them sad with Elena Mukhina's story.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2287202282884938977.post-50552580528998437132013-06-12T20:40:28.794+01:002013-06-12T20:40:28.794+01:00Most Olympic videos list 6.2 for Kyla. I love hear...Most Olympic videos list 6.2 for Kyla. I love hearing how the code would treat a certain gymnast's routine etc; so thank you for that. It is a wish of mine to learn how to code! I do know CR, and the values of some skills and how many acro and dance count towards but it's a lot of knowledge to amass and I've already built up so much gymnastics knowledge in the space of 18ish months so it will probably take more time to absorb ha.<br /><br />Seriously, it's something I expect a Chinese 2000 baby to do! That pass had better be relegated to the bin. Jordan Chiles for instance is doing a 1.5 to triple and she is 5 years younger. Yes, she definitely does! I follow Zito on twitter. I should find out some more of the top choreographers and stalk them too. I'd like to see Brenna with a better floor too. Haha yes a Prod is out of reach for 99.999% including the 3 girls currently attempting it, it just came to mind for Brenna's double front ability. But, nahh no need to knock herself out with that monster.Beautiful Gymnasticshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00935698970163328051noreply@blogger.com