Meyers, Dvora

The End of the Perfect 10: The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score - from Nadia to Now

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ISBN 13:
9781501101595
author:
Meyers, Dvora
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Touchstone Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2017
Pages:
352
Dimensions:
21.08 x 13.72 x 2.29 centimetres
Genre:
Sports & Recreation, History, Sports & Recreation
Condition:
New
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£14.11

Description

The End of the Perfect 10: The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score The world of gymnastics has long been marked by controversy and debate, particularly when it comes to the scoring system. In the 2012 London Olympics, a score of 16.233 for a vault was met with confusion, as it fell just short of the elusive perfect score. This phenomenon was not an isolated incident, as the sport had previously awarded over 100 "perfect" scores in major international competitions. The 10.0 scoring system, which had been in place for years, was eventually replaced by an open-ended system that values both difficulty and technical execution. Gymnastics insider Dvora Meyers explores the reasons behind this change and its impact on the sport. She reveals how successful female gymnasts, such as Simone Biles and Aly Raisman, have become older and more athletic, and how the United States has become a dominant force in the sport. Meyers also examines the future of gymnastics and what this shift in scoring means for the athletes and the sport as a whole. With insight and flair, Meyers answers questions that fans have been asking since the last perfect score was handed out over twenty years ago.

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