gymnastics

mig

I am in awe of these boys and girls,I wouldn't be able to tell if I was on my head or my a##e.Mig

dreamdaisy

I agree - they are astonishing with what they can do. It took me years to master a handstand against a wall. I'm not a brave girl. :oops: DD

stickywicket

mig wrote:

I am in awe of these boys and girls,I wouldn't be able to tell if I was on my head or my a##e.Mig

Oh I'd definitely be on my a##e if I tried it, mig

dreamdaisy

I hope that tkachev will pop in soon to tell us what she makes of it - she used to do this kinda stuff. Deep respect. DD

joanlawson

I think the gymnasts are poetry in motion, and love to watch them. There's a lot in it which is like ballet, very graceful, controlled movement. The English teams did very well this year.

tkachev

dreamdaisy wrote:

I hope that tkachev will pop in soon to tell us what she makes of it - she used to do this kinda stuff. Deep respect. DD

It didn't do me any good did it DD? : (

I've been watching every minute of the gymnastics. The standard is so high nowadays and the American women dominate the sport whereas I prefer the beauty and elegance of the Russians.Sadly they made serious errors in the team competition and failed to challenge for gold.

Today is the Women's individual all round and I so hope the Russian girls, Mustafina and Komova ,get back in the right frame of mind but somehow I think it will be both USA girls in the top 3.

Beth Tweddle has a chance of gold in the apparatus finals later on in the week. Lets hope she goes through her bars routine unscathed.

Its also been lovely to see Olga Korbut being interviewed on a couple of occasions.

Elizabeth

barbara12

Mig they are wonderful to watch..I am loving the Olympics...today cycling...hopefully a gold for both the men and ladies...cant wait

dreamdaisy

One can be an arthritic without being a gymnast, tkachev - look at me! I understand that this must be something bitter-sweet for you and even me, a completely numpty about the sport, can only marvel at how the physical skills have developed in the recent years. Surely gymnasts are now reaching the levels of what is physically possible. I noted all the strapping up that goes on now, surely that has to be connected to joint support and trying to prevent joint damage. One thing - I haven't seen that many Tkachevs yet - am I right in thinking that? DD

Colin1

To tell you the truth if i hadent gone in for the rituximab they would have had me on the team. still always the next one
Colin

bubbadog

I agree the Gymnastics has been my fav so far, The rings and the bars are my fav to watch. The floor work is jar dropping, I even started doing my own commentry to my OH's amusement! And I don't mind if it's the men or Women I enjoy both!

tkachev

dreamdaisy wrote:

One can be an arthritic without being a gymnast, tkachev - look at me! I understand that this must be something bitter-sweet for you and even me, a completely numpty about the sport, can only marvel at how the physical skills have developed in the recent years. Surely gymnasts are now reaching the levels of what is physically possible. I noted all the strapping up that goes on now, surely that has to be connected to joint support and trying to prevent joint damage. One thing - I haven't seen that many Tkachevs yet - am I right in thinking that? DD

.

I agree that they are reaching levels of what is physically possible which is why I haven't enjoyed this Olympics as much as previous. Sometimes you see the same old routines. However the triple back somersault is still rare.

There have been tons of Tkachevs (including piked Tkachevs)both with the mens and womens bar work. Sometimes the commentaters are struggling to keep up with the gymnasts.

Next time Colin! Only 4 more years to wait.

Elizabeth

dachshund

They are all so good but i can't help wondering if in time they
could be on this forum because of all the presure put on their body's.
when you are young you want to do things good luck to them.
i hope you are all having a good day.
joan xx

tkachev

It is the start of the gymnastics apparatus finals today and we have medal hopes with Louis Smith on the pommels.
I'm looking forward to the womens vault final. The clear favourite is McKayla Maroney of the USA but the vault usually throws up a surprise.

E

mig

I wondered the same thing Dashshund.Mig

tkachev

tkachev wrote:

It is the start of the gymnastics apparatus finals today and we have medal hopes with Louis Smith on the pommels.
I'm looking forward to the womens vault final. The clear favourite is McKayla Maroney of the USA but the vault usually throws up a surprise.

E

Surprises indeed.....The favourite sat her 2nd vault down. There were lots of errors, due to the difficulty,but I'm so pleased for Sandra Izbasa of Romania who won gold.

Louis is up next.

E

valval

the lads have done so well silver and bronze

tkachev

Yes they did brilliantly. I didn't know Max Whitlock had qualified for the pommel finals as so much else was going on during the Saturday team competition so well done to him for securing bronze.

It is Beth Tweddles turn today and she is the highest scorer so far so another gold is possible.

E

bubbadog

I think it's the last of the gymnastics today, I have really enjoyed it, I have never before been into the Olympics I think it was an age thing, but this year I have been glued to it!!

tkachev

Still more tomorrow Bubbadog. The final 2 womens apparatus, beam and floor and final 2 mens, p. bars and high bar.

E

frogmorton

It has been fantastic - as has my girls enjoying it like I did as a child

Olga Korbut on telly this morning took me right back

Toni xxx

tkachev

She's been on TV quite a lot.Its been wonderful to see her again. Olga was my favourite ,I was never a fan of Nadia.

E