You Asked, The Gymternet Answered
Is the Produnova really the “vault of death?” What would Bridget Sloan’s NCAA floor routine score in elite? Can elites compete in hijab?
Is the Produnova really the “vault of death?” What would Bridget Sloan’s NCAA floor routine score in elite? Can elites compete in hijab?
How does a skill get named? What gyms focus more on choreography? Why did Aly Raisman only get a 6.3 D score at the Olympics?
Why haven’t we seen the Komova I again? Would Kyla Ross in her 2013 shape have made this year’s Olympic team? Where were the Amanars this quad?
Has any gymnast ever swept worlds or the Olympics? Why didn’t Larisa Iordache get an individual berth to Rio? Why don’t we cover men’s events?
Does WOGA have any up-and-comers? Is the U.S. Olympic selection process unfair? Was McKayla Maroney’s vault in 2012 really perfect?
What were some of the new skill submissions in Rio? Why is Simone Biles’ wolf turn prettier on beam than floor? Why don’t gymnasts stand in the corner before tumbling passes?
How do we feel about Gabby Douglas getting an all-around spot? Why didn’t Larisa Iordache get a wildcard spot? How do alternates work in the U.S.?
I tackled 100 questions in this edition of You Asked as a thank you for keeping us around for two years and 100 You Asked posts.
Will UCLA keep Kyla Ross’ elite floor music? Did Andreea Iridon retire? Why didn’t Martha Karolyi use MyKayla Skinner in the team final last year?
Will the Russian doping scandal affect gymnastics? Where does the United States’ dominance come from this quad? Are there any vegetarian or vegan gymnasts?