Sew Sumi August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Growsonwalls said: Simone not as solid as I expected on beam. With the lead, they can afford a "mediocre" routine. On to floor. I expect a 46 there. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471596
kittykat August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 (edited) Three 15+ scores on beam, I'll take it. And the US has already amassed a huge lead. Aside from Aliya it looks like the floor wasn't kind to Russia, Japan just passed them. We got ourselves a dark horse here. Edited August 9, 2016 by kittykat 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471597
choclatechip45 August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Much better than her second night of trials though. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471598
twoods August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Even though it wasn't Simone's best, her score was still pretty high. Her degree of difficulty is ridiculous. I hope they keep this up and keep adding to their lead. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471603
ExplainItAgain August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Yeah, USA building a big lead and floor is to come. Let's see what China does on the dreaded beam. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471604
Sew Sumi August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Interesting that they're discussing that you can't make changes the same day; Courtney indicated that changes have to be made in the warmup the DAY BEFORE. If Ukraine (men) had a guy in the hospital when they had to make up their minds the day before, where was the alternate? I'm still scratching my head over that. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471607
Growsonwalls August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Wang Yan so young but rocking the bitchface. I love her already. And I must be crazy but I'm not that crazy about Simone on beam. I love her floors and vault and her UB isn't even that great but somehow her beam seems sort of "chuck as many elements as I can into one routine plus the kitchen sink." I admire it but I don't like it. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471608
Jillibean August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 It's amazing how strong Simone is. Not her best routine, but you could see her save two shaky landings and still manage to connect one of them into a leap! Wow. Cheering for your teammates while they're performing is not something that bothers me at all. It seems like it's just what's done. I'm sure if it wasn't positive, they would stop doing it. I assume these ladies are more than used to doing these routines while things are being yelled at them--by coaches, by fans, by teammates. I know gymnasts have said in the past that hearing their teammates yelling for them encourages and motivates them. So if they like it that way, I figure who am I to question it? I feel the same way about the hugs. It seems affirming to them to all hug each other after each event. So...good for them. Interesting that Aliya is the Russian anchor on floor. I haven't seen her teammates' routines, but as has been stated, hers is just sort of weird and un-tumbly. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471609
DawnDavenport August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, kittykat said: Three 15+ scores on beam, I'll take it. And the US has already amassed a huge lead. Aside from Aliya it looks like the floor wasn't kind to Russia, Japan just passed them. We got ourselves a dark horse here. Her floor it just mediocre at best. Her tumbling passes wouldn't be competitive even for 1996 and those turns. She fell out of pretty much all of them. I think her D-score was only a 5.5. She can't even do the turns well. Is Russia that depleted for talent they don't have a decent floor worker? 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471613
Daisy August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 1 minute ago, DawnDavenport said: Her floor it just mediocre at best. Her tumbling passes wouldn't be competitive even for 1996 and those turns. She fell out of pretty much all of them. I think her D-score was only a 5.5. She can't even do the turns well. Is Russia that depleted for talent they don't have a decent floor worker? right? and Aliya looks like "bored now." like she wants to be anywhere else but in RIo. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471618
Constant Viewer August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Elissa Downie on floor, so far so good. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471620
kittykat August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 (edited) Damn if they can survive Beam Japan really does have a chance to medal. And they were like 7th in qualifying. I have eyes again in time for rotation 4 <3 Edited August 9, 2016 by kittykat Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471621
emma675 August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 No one will ever convince me that the Chinese team is all age eligible. Some of those girls look like they are still in elementary school, not just body-wise, but face-wise. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471622
HerLadyship August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Glad the GB coach put Ellie Downie on floor today. Nailing that pass that was such a strange fall the other day was probably good for her. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471624
DawnDavenport August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Why do I feel pervy watching a 10 year old on balance beam? 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471626
Daisy August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 1 minute ago, PoshSprinkles said: I've looked into this issue extensively and Ukraine could have easily put in another athlete if they had wanted to. I linked to an article a few pages back where they spoke with one of the FIG technical members and they said all Ukraine had to do was fill out a form detailing the injury and they could have put in a reserve athlete. I was more annoyed that the FIG member said it was strategic on their part not to perform and it was their right to not compete if they didn't want to. What? That is just.... no words. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471628
kittykat August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, emma675 said: No one will ever convince me that the Chinese team is all age eligible. Some of those girls look like they are still in elementary school, not just body-wise, but face-wise. I still call shenanigans on 2008. 8 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471631
Sew Sumi August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, PoshSprinkles said: I've looked into this issue extensively and Ukraine could have easily put in another athlete if they had wanted to. I linked to an article a few pages back where they spoke with one of the FIG technical members and they said all Ukraine had to do was fill out a form detailing the injury and they could have put in a reserve athlete. I was more annoyed that the FIG member said it was strategic on their part not to perform and it was their right to not compete if they didn't want to. That's just stupid as far as "strategy" goes. Put in a damn sub. Poor Switzerland. Edited August 9, 2016 by Sew Sumi 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471633
HerLadyship August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 USA is leading by 7 points. It will be interesting to watch NBC primetime try to make it look close. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471636
choclatechip45 August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 1 minute ago, kittykat said: I still call shenanigans on 2008. I wonder how many years it will be when they are stripped of the gold medal... Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471637
catray August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Beam has definitely been killer-- lots of wobbles. Great to see Japan doing so well! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471639
DawnDavenport August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 1 minute ago, catray said: Beam has definitely been killer-- lots of wobbles. Great to see Japan doing so well! Seems like the judges are trying to cook the scores so China gets 2nd. I wonder if they'll give the 10 yo Chinese gymnast a 16+? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471645
Arynm August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 I think the Ukrainians just didn't want to perform since they did so poorly in prelims, but they didn't want to give up their spot. It's very selfish and makes them look terrible. I doubt they care. When they perform in the Ind. events, I expect the crowd to boo them. They haven't held back so far when they don't like a athlete 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471647
Elsydeon August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 1 minute ago, choclatechip45 said: I wonder how many years it will be when they are stripped of the gold medal... I doubt anything will happen this time. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471649
Daisy August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Just now, Arynm said: I think the Ukrainians just didn't want to perform since they did so poorly in prelims, but they didn't want to give up their spot. It's very selfish and makes them look terrible. I doubt they care. When they perform in the Ind. events, I expect the crowd to boo them. They haven't held back so far when they don't like a athlete Bless Brazil for that. Like i mentioned yesterday, I was totally team Oleg, but I am over Ukraine now. I am pissed that FIG won't do anything. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471652
kittykat August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, choclatechip45 said: I wonder how many years it will be when they are stripped of the gold medal... Considering those were the Beijing Olympics there's never going to be definitive proof. Come on Japan, you can do it. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471653
ExplainItAgain August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 (edited) Took forever for that last score. After the third rotation: USA by 4.961 CHN JPN RUS GB BRA NED GER Edited August 9, 2016 by ExplainItAgain Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471654
Sew Sumi August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 I've never seen such a wait for a score. This is getting ridiculous. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471656
DawnDavenport August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Just now, kittykat said: Considering those were the Beijing Olympics there's never going to be definitive proof. Come on Japan, you can do it. The Chinese team of 2nd graders is now in 2nd over Japan. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471658
twoods August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, DawnDavenport said: Seems like the judges are trying to cook the scores so China gets 2nd. I wonder if they'll give the 10 yo Chinese gymnast a 16+? Too funny. She got a 15 but are now in 2nd. Nice job! Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471661
Arynm August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Just now, Sew Sumi said: I've never seen such a wait for a score. This is getting ridiculous. They are cooking the books to make sure China gets silver at least. I hope they tank on the next rotation. Watching the judges try to find a way to score her higher was just blatant and gross. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471665
Sew Sumi August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Yuki looked nice on bars. GO JAPAN! Tears of Bronze! 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471666
choclatechip45 August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 2 minutes ago, kittykat said: Considering those were the Beijing Olympics there's never going to be definitive proof. Come on Japan, you can do it. Maybe one of them will try to apply for media credentials for the 2022 Winter Olympics in Bejing. It would be funny if they were cut the same way twice. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471667
Cherpumple August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Excuse my ignorance/naivete, but why would these judges want to cook the books to make China get silver? Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471673
Daisy August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Boy does this sport need an innovator. Everyone is doing the same moves. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471675
Sew Sumi August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 This Chinese girl is TWENTY? She looks half that. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471677
kittykat August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 3 minutes ago, Sew Sumi said: Yuki looked nice on bars. GO JAPAN! Tears of Bronze! Artistic Gymnastics: Tears of Bronze as PTV forum title for Tokyo. 2 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471681
Minneapple August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Just now, Sew Sumi said: This Chinese girl is TWENTY? She looks half that. My thought as well. No way she's 20. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471683
HerLadyship August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Just now, Sew Sumi said: This Chinese girl is TWENTY? She looks half that. There's a video of her floating around somewhere of her in a junior competition like 7-8 years ago. She looks exactly the same. She's twenty. She just doesn't age. 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471684
emma675 August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Quote This Chinese girl is TWENTY? She looks half that. If she's 20, I'm Gisele Bundchen. 6 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471686
Growsonwalls August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 1 minute ago, Sew Sumi said: This Chinese girl is TWENTY? She looks half that. Well one thing is that Chinese girls are ruthlessly culled to have that tiny, doll-like look. That's a cultural thing -- I'm of Chinese background and my dad calls me "fat" if I gain a few pounds and I'm in my 30's. The other thing is age fraud but the obsession with making those girls look like little dolls is another factor. 3 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471691
Daisy August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Chinese gymnasts and Jamaican Runners have the secret of eternal youth apparently 4 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471692
Cherpumple August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Thanks! I know judging shenanigans have happened in many sports, but I didn't know if I was missing some specific scandal or motive. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471693
kittykat August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 (edited) 1 minute ago, Cherpumple said: Thanks! I know judging shenanigans have happened in many sports, but I didn't know if I was missing some specific scandal or motive. The 2000 Chinese gymnasts were stripped of their bronze for having an underage gymnast. And in 2008 an investigation into the ages of the Gold medal winning team happened but evidence proved inconclusive. Edited August 9, 2016 by kittykat 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471697
Daisy August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Wow that chinese girl totally lost it on the first past., skidded and fell. (and now she looks slow). Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471699
HerLadyship August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 (edited) 5 minutes ago, HerLadyship said: There's a video of her floating around somewhere of her in a junior competition like 7-8 years ago. She looks exactly the same. She's twenty. She just doesn't age. Can't find this one, but here she is in 2012. Looks the same. Edited August 9, 2016 by HerLadyship Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471701
twoods August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 (edited) The Chinese have done pretty good on the floor so far. If the last girl holds on, they do deserve the silver. Yikes, never mind. Poor girl looks crushed. It's amazing how well the Chinese age. Edited August 9, 2016 by twoods Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471703
Cherpumple August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 I remember that. But I'm terrible at judging people's ages, so I didn't know what to think. Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471706
DawnDavenport August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 12 minutes ago, Arynm said: They are cooking the books to make sure China gets silver at least. I hope they tank on the next rotation. Watching the judges try to find a way to score her higher was just blatant and gross. Don't forget the flubbed rings dismount with a score that was way too high as well. 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471713
emma675 August 9, 2016 Share August 9, 2016 Let's see how long it takes to come up with the score for the Chinese girl who landed out of bounds on her butt... 1 Link to comment https://forums.primetimer.com/topic/45476-artistic-gymnastics-stick-the-landing/page/19/#findComment-2471719
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