- Apr 18, 2014
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Wow. For a long time, I have put gymnastics on a pedestal for a long time and thought that EVERY coach was more concerned with beautiful technique than difficulty.
Compare an Olympic routine from 1985 and one from this year. Back then you had to be literally perfect. Now? You can win gold with a fall or with janky, twisted legs. It's not their fault, it's just the way sports often move through time. Technique is still important, and yes some coaches value it highly, but the scoresheet rewards difficulty.