I know this is Shawn's worst event, and many people will agree, but they had her compete on this apparatus in the 2008 Olympic Team Finals and Qualifications because they can count on her to hit!!! As she does in all her other events. :))
@djsquirrels5004 If you bothered to read on further, I was responding to an argument. Further, it's common knowledge that bars is not Shawn's strong event. I never said anything negative about her, in fact I said that she's ALWAYS solid on bars. Thirdly, I never said I could do any of it. I have a knowledge & understanding of the sport, whether or not I can perform it.
Either read the entire discussion to understand context, or mind your own business.
@RachelB887 um exuse me but youre the one going on and on about thats shawns worst event when she's good at everything … i would expect you to understand since you think ur so smart and think you know the first thing about gymnastics when im a level 9 gymnast.
Shawn's great on beam, vault and floor but I don't enjoy watching her here. She does her releases with little amplitude compared to better bar workers, and doesn't have as intricate pirouettes. Everyone goes on about the dismount, but it doesn't make the rest of the routine good. Don't get me wrong 'cause I love Shawn, she's my favourite American gymnast, but I'm just pointing out that there are reasons this is her worst event.
The mere fact that ALL gymnasts can keep the momentum? it's not as if there's something pushing you! it's you ! that's why they do casts onto handstand! O_O
It's not her fault all of her lines don't look as good as Nastias. You can look like you're 5'3'' when you're 4'9''. Not to mention their completely different builds.
I actually cried when she announced her retirement, and then it broke my heart to see Nastia try a comeback and not succeed. =( Two of the best gymnasts the US has ever had.
I honestly don’t understand why she didn’t go for a more difficult bars routine, maybe not with pirouettes and whatnot but at least with bar transitions and releases
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I know this is Shawn's worst event, and many people will agree, but they had her compete on this apparatus in the 2008 Olympic Team Finals and Qualifications because they can count on her to hit!!! As she does in all her other events. :))
@MaddieBee223 I completely disagree. I think that she is a very good dancer and really feels every movement. Not boring at all.
@tnao123 that was her coach
Perfection, grace, joy, in every gesture. God bless you and your team mates, Shawn! (Oh, and your coaches and parents too!)
@djsquirrels5004 If you bothered to read on further, I was responding to an argument. Further, it's common knowledge that bars is not Shawn's strong event. I never said anything negative about her, in fact I said that she's ALWAYS solid on bars. Thirdly, I never said I could do any of it. I have a knowledge & understanding of the sport, whether or not I can perform it.
Either read the entire discussion to understand context, or mind your own business.
Well well well ….. She doesnt know how to do a full turn yet??
i hate the skill she does at :13 — :15
her legs are glued!!! really cool dismount
@RachelB887 um exuse me but youre the one going on and on about thats shawns worst event when she's good at everything … i would expect you to understand since you think ur so smart and think you know the first thing about gymnastics when im a level 9 gymnast.
It looks so easy to do, when she do it..
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and bars is her worst event…
@tnao123 They make sure if the gymnast is about to fall they try to catch them.
Shawn's great on beam, vault and floor but I don't enjoy watching her here. She does her releases with little amplitude compared to better bar workers, and doesn't have as intricate pirouettes. Everyone goes on about the dismount, but it doesn't make the rest of the routine good. Don't get me wrong 'cause I love Shawn, she's my favourite American gymnast, but I'm just pointing out that there are reasons this is her worst event.
@tnao123 her coach
@bernardmvella Seriously? Her releases are textbook perfect! And with her new Weiler + Weiler 1/2, and her toe-on 1/1, she has some hard pirouettes.
The mere fact that ALL gymnasts can keep the momentum? it's not as if there's something pushing you! it's you ! that's why they do casts onto handstand! O_O
@kgurlforever she doesnt have a very high start value (difficulty) so even if she has almost perfect form, she wont get a 16 or 17 like nastia
@slp1964 that doesn't matter depeneding on how well they preform that day shawn has beat nastia times
Wow she is great hope she gets into London 2012!!!
I LOVE THE BARS!SHAWN IS SO GOOD AT THEM!
15.7?!?!?
how old is she?
It's not her fault all of her lines don't look as good as Nastias. You can look like you're 5'3'' when you're 4'9''. Not to mention their completely different builds.
in this video… she was only 16. now shes 20
she just retired yesterday
@ethalhallow no she isnt. she retired.
Too bad she retired 🙁
I can't believe she retired.., looking at the vidoeos now she sould be proud of herself!
I actually cried when she announced her retirement, and then it broke my heart to see Nastia try a comeback and not succeed. =( Two of the best gymnasts the US has ever had.
she retired….
I don't think she's really that good.
No way!
That double-double always amazed me!
9/10
no one makes that dismount look easier than she does, and with only one extra swing
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I honestly don’t understand why she didn’t go for a more difficult bars routine, maybe not with pirouettes and whatnot but at least with bar transitions and releases
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Beautiful !!I
It's as if glue is on her ankles.