Will other nations take Olympic gymnastics seriously now???

[coverguy]

Judging anomalies are not new, not even close. I've been to God knows how many comps, two World Championships, and the '96 Olympic all around finals. It's just part of the sport, doesnt happen all the time, but not real rare either.


Did you mean to type 9.8, 9.4, 9.1?

Nemov's exercise received a starting score of 10, I saw no visible errors while on the bar, with a single step forward on the landing, which is a .20 deduction. Considering he completed at least 2 skills that had never been done before, I think a fair score would be 9.80. He was still a 10 until he hit the mat. His adjusted score though was still lower than that. The Italian's exercise was a very different style, comparatively easier skills, but more flamboyant and with a stuck landing. I would have scored him in the high 9.8 range. Paul's routine was very clean, good landing, but admittedly less impressive than the other guys. I would have put him in the high 9.7 range. So I had it, a)Italy-gold, b)Russia-Silver, c)US-Bronze

At some point though scoring does become subjective. Placements become a matter of personal taste among the judges when two or more performances are both very clean.

I'm impressed, and i feel smarter. Thanks.

 

[RottenWillow]

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[Becoming]

No thanks neccesary, really.

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How much should I "pre-thank" you for some naked pics in my inbox?

 

[coverguy]

No thanks neccesary, really.


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how about this: next time you're in the NYC area, i'll buy you dinner?

 

[Testosterone boy]

how about this: next time you're in the NYC area, i'll buy you dinner?

That'll cost you....he eats a lot.

 

[big4life]

I admire their athletic abillities, I'm not quite sure about how sexy the female gymnasts are though. They all look like children or young teens to me.

 

[Testosterone boy]

Whoops....we did it again.

The Canadian 3 meter diver deserved the bronze.........at best. Fourth place in my opinion. The judges were VERY charitable though he did lay down a nice 6th dive.

Crap like this backfires badly.

 

[onerepmaximum]

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[Testosterone boy]

pants

I could have done without the buttock caresses.

 

[onerepmaximum]

I could have done without the buttock caresses.

I doubt it. And furthermore, turkeybaster.