Sunday, May 28, 2006
Background for a Tauras-a-resque moment at the US gym nationals
US women's national team, Greece, 2004
Before you can fully appreciate this very Tauras-a-resque moment I am going to describe from the last US national gymnastics championship, I've got to bring you up to date on US women's gymnastics. Everyone who was not stationed on Mars knows of the "Magnificent Seven" from Atlanta in 1996. Everyone knows of our somewhat disappointment in Sydney. We may not remember too clearly what happened in Athens. For this, this article from usa-gymnastics.org is a must read: USA Gymnastics Enjoys Most Successful Olympic Games In Modern History. Bet'cha didn't know that, huh? Note: the article is important in its discussion not only of the games but also of the years, and the year, leading up to Greece.
Carly Patterson, all-around gold, Greece
Annia Hatch, individual vault, silver
photo source: http://www.usa-gymnasticsolympics.com/2004/news/
