Balance beam and uneven bars were definitely more exciting back then, and had a lot more individuality. Today its like watching every gymnast perform the same routine and the same moves over and over again. B-O-R-I-N-G!
Just for the record if Elena seems tired on floor she was. This was after her coaches forced her out of her cast prematurely and put her back in the gym. Her broken leg came apart requiring surgery. Sadly this was the beginning of the end for Elena. She was forced back into gymnastics prematurely after her leg surgery. And we all know what that culminated in.
I think gymnastics at this time were much more exciting. I enjoyed watching gymnastics up to about 2000. Maybe its because I really don't understand the points system, even though its been around a long time now.
Vanessa Casey the same happened to me, even earlier perhaps, when Bogi retired in '96... I can't really work out the new scoring system, before it was so clear and straightforward.... (sigh of nostalgia)
That is because it is different sport. The artistic gymnastics that Nadia inspired millions of young girls to try, no longer exists. Although the name hasn't changed, it is now acrobatic gymnastics. I wish they would bring back artistic gymnastics because I would much rather watch beautiful and elegant young gymnasts performing their artistry and ballet type moves over short freaks of nature performing circus acts.
Mukhina had such wonderful technique and lines. Her floor exercise was so balletic and you can tell she was a dancer. It is sad she was a late bloomer because she probably could have competed at the 1976 Olympics and won more than one World Championship. It is also very sad that she didn't have a coach and was in a system that looked after her instead of training her to a horrible end. I have to say that her and Nellie Kim were my favorite gymnasts. Nadia was amazing. All these gymnasts were stoned faced all the time though. Nellie Kim was the only one that seemed to smile once in a while. I am sure a lot of it was the miserable conditions they had to endure.
Nadia is beautiful, elegant, and graceful. You seldom see that in today’s gymnasts and never in elite gymnasts. There is something special but undefined about Nadia that makes me want her to win when I watch her performances. When I watch their performances no other gymnast does that. The only one that came close was Mary Lou Retton. With her beauty and elegance Nadia was the very best artistic gymnast. Simone is the best acrobatic gymnast. I don't compare Nadia vs. Simone because, although the sports are similar, they performed in different sports--artistic vs. acrobatic. Nadia was 5'-4". Nadia proved you could win at that height in artistic gymnastics. Simone is 4'-8" an 8" height advantage (a 12% strength to weight advantage and a 25% moment of inertia advantage) in acrobatic gymnastics. It is not possible for someone 5'-4" to win at the Olympics in acrobatic gymnastics. I wish they would bring back artistic gymnastics because I would much rather watch beautiful and elegant young gymnasts performing their artistry over short freaks of nature performing circus moves.
Its not dance, dance is where the elegence should stay, or even in Rhythmic gymnastics, where as artistic gymnastics is about the acrobatics as you would see in a circus put together into routines, and there is still plenty if balance involved. Just like baaketball, soccor, etc. It's now less sexist.
at one point Bela trained his best to be competitive on vault. I know Kim was injured but she performed the second vault that Nadia did 13 years later. At one point Kim had a Cuervo.
@Star Tetrahedron Mukhina's story and accident breaks my heart. She was clearly suffering here. While Europeans were held in May 1979, and the Olympics were held over a year later, everyone knew something was wrong when Elena was not at Worlds later on in 1979. Terrible tragedy.
You know what makes me mad?? They _STOPPED_ Nadia from training with Bella after the Olympics! So in 78 she was not doing much. She only had a short time for him to get her back in gear, and her body had grown so she had a lot of adjusting to do. lf she had STAYED with the Karolis _the whole time_ she wouldn't have fallen off the bars during that release move lemmetelya! She could have been in top form! Stinking Communist country wanted to ''punish Nads from being too famous! lt wasn't about the individual, only the collective!'' She said it herself!
I love my girl Elena Mukina...RIP angel 👼
she passed away since 2006 she was paralize
Yes she is an angel
Nadia and Elena are my two all time favorites. Love em both.
Balance beam and uneven bars were definitely more exciting back then, and had a lot more individuality. Today its like watching every gymnast perform the same routine and the same moves over and over again. B-O-R-I-N-G!
Love you forever Elena
Just for the record if Elena seems tired on floor she was. This was after her coaches forced her out of her cast prematurely and put her back in the gym. Her broken leg came apart requiring surgery.
Sadly this was the beginning of the end for Elena. She was forced back into gymnastics prematurely after her leg surgery. And we all know what that culminated in.
Yes, sad that she got forced out of the cast far too prematurely. She was courageous, and gracious toward rivals. She is missed and fondly remembered.
Fantastic Elena Mukhina, I think she deserved to win in floor exercises! Thank you
All excellent gymnasts here... Nadia and Elena in particular are magnificent as always. I never liked Shapo on beam though...
I think gymnastics at this time were much more exciting. I enjoyed watching gymnastics up to about 2000. Maybe its because I really don't understand the points system, even though its been around a long time now.
Vanessa Casey the same happened to me, even earlier perhaps, when Bogi retired in '96... I can't really work out the new scoring system, before it was so clear and straightforward.... (sigh of nostalgia)
That is because it is different sport. The artistic gymnastics that Nadia inspired millions of young girls to try, no longer exists. Although the name hasn't changed, it is now acrobatic gymnastics.
I wish they would bring back artistic gymnastics because I would much rather watch beautiful and elegant young gymnasts performing their artistry and ballet type moves over short freaks of nature performing circus acts.
Mukhina had such wonderful technique and lines. Her floor exercise was so balletic and you can tell she was a dancer. It is sad she was a late bloomer because she probably could have competed at the 1976 Olympics and won more than one World Championship. It is also very sad that she didn't have a coach and was in a system that looked after her instead of training her to a horrible end. I have to say that her and Nellie Kim were my favorite gymnasts. Nadia was amazing. All these gymnasts were stoned faced all the time though. Nellie Kim was the only one that seemed to smile once in a while. I am sure a lot of it was the miserable conditions they had to endure.
Great champion Elena Mukhina!
what a magnificent return from the disastrous World Championship of 1978, were she "only" managed to win one GOLD and two SILVERS
Nadia is beautiful, elegant, and graceful. You seldom see that in today’s gymnasts and never in elite gymnasts. There is something special but undefined about Nadia that makes me want her to win when I watch her performances. When I watch their performances no other gymnast does that. The only one that came close was Mary Lou Retton. With her beauty and elegance Nadia was the very best artistic gymnast. Simone is the best acrobatic gymnast. I don't compare Nadia vs. Simone because, although the sports are similar, they performed in different sports--artistic vs. acrobatic.
Nadia was 5'-4". Nadia proved you could win at that height in artistic gymnastics. Simone is 4'-8" an 8" height advantage (a 12% strength to weight advantage and a 25% moment of inertia advantage) in acrobatic gymnastics. It is not possible for someone 5'-4" to win at the Olympics in acrobatic gymnastics. I wish they would bring back artistic gymnastics because I would much rather watch beautiful and elegant young gymnasts performing their artistry over short freaks of nature performing circus moves.
Carl deen exactle ..!
Carl Deen I second that!!!
well said !
Its not dance, dance is where the elegence should stay, or even in Rhythmic gymnastics, where as artistic gymnastics is about the acrobatics as you would see in a circus put together into routines, and there is still plenty if balance involved. Just like baaketball, soccor, etc. It's now less sexist.
Well... i am without comparatives and superlatives but i agree with you.
I’m surprised Nadia didn’t get knocked unconscious from that fall to the mat.
Dude, the way nadia fell off the bars and just gets right back up and finishes? Wow.
Nadia❤️❤️❤️
I love Nadia!
Nadia is the best of all time.
Wow Nadia was in a class of her own. All double backs looked weird until Nadia did it.
Nadia stands alone as the best in this sport.All time.
Nadia totally ruled!#1
at one point Bela trained his best to be competitive on vault. I know Kim was injured but she performed the second vault that Nadia did 13 years later. At one point Kim had a Cuervo.
13 years later?
@Matthew Dunaway Kim Zmeskal wasn’t even born yet during this competition.
Magnificent.Nadia best.
40 years ago
Gym at that Time was very dangerous but so amazing !!! Today i CAN barely watch.
The best forever Elena Mukhina!!! Even better Than Nadia Comanci...but bad luck!!!
Mukhina should have hit 9.95 or 10. Eberle's routine is lovely too...I must say I don't care for the Olga moves
nadia has the problem of all gymnasts who have grown up. shes too tall!
Mukhina seemed a bit tired on floor, but still a very beautiful performance!
@Star Tetrahedron Mukhina's story and accident breaks my heart. She was clearly suffering here. While Europeans were held in May 1979, and the Olympics were held over a year later, everyone knew something was wrong when Elena was not at Worlds later on in 1979. Terrible tragedy.
Her leg was coming apart around this time
Hermoso
Nadia-#1😁☝️🐐👑
Nadia 😍😍😍
You know what makes me mad?? They _STOPPED_ Nadia from training with Bella after the Olympics! So in 78 she was not doing much. She only had a short time for him to get her back in gear, and her body had grown so she had a lot of adjusting to do. lf she had STAYED with the Karolis _the whole time_ she wouldn't have fallen off the bars during that release move lemmetelya! She could have been in top form! Stinking Communist country wanted to ''punish Nads from being too famous! lt wasn't about the individual, only the collective!'' She said it herself!
I think Elena Mukhina is excellent but lacks a touch
Nadia super stare
Elena Mukhina is fantastic!
Emili mejor q tadas
Natalia fue mejor q nadia