The 9 Most Controversial Olympic Decisions
Saturday March 15, 2008
 Should Shannon Miller have won the all-around in 1992? Photo © Tony Duffy / Getty Images |
Check out my list of the top 9 controversies in Olympic gymnastics -- and weigh in on your thoughts on each. Maybe we can settle these disputes once and for all.
Comments
I really like your list! The only one I would add (and I suppose it’s similar to the Vanessa Atler one), is with Kim Kelly in 1992. She placed 6th at trials and was named to the team but then there was a mysterious second olympic trials and she was left off the team to make room for two injured gymnasts (Okino and Campi). I was young when that happened, but I remember thinking how unfair it was and how devastating it would be if that had been me!
I’m going to agree and add Kim Kelly to the list. Because she didn’t have the “typical” gymnast body she did not make the team although she did EARN the spot with her skills and dedication…to me she is an Olympian…