Problems with the new gymnasitc’s scoring system

There have been some complaints over the new gymnastics’ scoring system which seems to give higher scores to more difficult maneuvers that are averagely executed over ones that are performed perfectly.

Fe Cheng of China fell to her knees on her second of two vaults and took bronze. Oksana Chusovitina of Germany performed both of her vaults with separation in her legs and imperfect landings and took silver. Hong Un Jong of North Korea took several steps on her landings and stepped out of bounds, and won gold. Alicia Sacramone performed two beautiful vaults with solid landings and finished fourth. All because of start values.

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Posted by Mike 10 years ago

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