She was out of a 10, had BIG skills and no breaks; including a stuck Full-Twisting Double Back. That's who she got it. Not because she was an American. I mean why did Mo Huilan score so high on her BB? She definately not an American!
I don't get the hype over Dawes either. Bent and bowed legs, flexed feet. Where were the deductions? Looks like a clodhopper next to the Russians and some of her teammates. How does she outscore Miller's exquisitely executed routine?
Both Dominique Moceanu and Svetlana Boguinskaya stepped out, yet Dominique got a higher score (9.687 vs. 9.600). But honestly, Moceanu's difficulty on floor is nothing compared to the other top atheletes, Boguinskaya included. I don't get it.
Simply because the United States played at home and their results have been somewhat inflated! judges were forced to raise certain scores at the expense of other foreign athletes...
False. This was the first year the Americans were contenders against the Eastern block countries. That is why the crowd was so excited. I knew they were headed for their first win back then. It took them decades to get to that point. You didn't hear this kind of noise in the 70's and 80's from US crowds because they weren't at this level yet.
yeah but shes an awsome gymnast no matter wat her leg type!!!
so where did Dawes' beam routine go? i saw her mount the beam, then dismount it...
@mka800 LOL The "little brat" that were screaming "GO DOMINIQUE" was actually Kerri Strug.
God, they really played up Dominique Moceanu to the crowd with her being so young and cute, and the choice of music.
9.825 for dawes! she nailed it.. 1st after 2nd rotation
She was out of a 10, had BIG skills and no breaks; including a stuck Full-Twisting Double Back. That's who she got it. Not because she was an American. I mean why did Mo Huilan score so high on her BB? She definately not an American!
I don't get the hype over Dawes either. Bent and bowed legs, flexed feet. Where were the deductions? Looks like a clodhopper next to the Russians and some of her teammates. How does she outscore Miller's exquisitely executed routine?
no offence 2 Dominique Dawes but she rly needs 2 point her toes!!! although i luv her and thinks shes a great gymnast!
Both Dominique Moceanu and Svetlana Boguinskaya stepped out, yet Dominique got a higher score (9.687 vs. 9.600). But honestly, Moceanu's difficulty on floor is nothing compared to the other top atheletes, Boguinskaya included. I don't get it.
gamesetmatchjlh Why not? She was American, after all. Of course there would be home court advantage.
What the HELL happended to Dawes routine?
i think thats just her leg type...
bad vault for the gymnast goddess
Simply because the United States played at home and their results have been somewhat inflated!
judges were forced to raise certain scores at the expense of other foreign athletes...
False. This was the first year the Americans were contenders against the Eastern block countries. That is why the crowd was so excited. I knew they were headed for their first win back then. It took them decades to get to that point. You didn't hear this kind of noise in the 70's and 80's from US crowds because they weren't at this level yet.
No she doesn't. She is just more powerful than graceful.
nah, monica rosu is cuter.
Mybe she did so bad they didn't want to show it ;)