vendredi 5 août 2016

The Gabby Douglas/Alexandra Raisman story -talk about money

Actually I wanted to share my opinion about putting a 7th placed gymnast ahead 5th and 6th in to a team, despite of the long stated criteria but then I was waiting as I thought it must have had some rational reason.
Now throwing out Lauren Hernandez from the AA competition in favour of those who were way worse than her during the year I must give voice my anger.

1. I respected the achievement of Alexandra Raisman and Gabby Douglas in London although I still think they were a bit lucky to get golds. Personally I can't find anything about their gymnastics which make them special. No artistry, no refined execution, for me they are really average as gymnasts. But both (or their management) are good at selling themselves and making business from everything from socks, water to personal life.

2. I still hadn't had any problem with it as they worked as hard as others til they announced their returns. Than I was a bit angry. Why can't people be satisfied what they have?! They have already managed to reach what most gymnast dream about in the USA: getting in to the Olympics and won gold(s). They made themselves, their fames, money etc. They should know that in the USA very few of the younger gymnast can reach what they have already reached as the field there is very deep. They should let others to get their reward too. I know, money is big boss but still.
They makes good faces being an alternate and "show good sportmanship" but nobody can think seriously that it is a "sportmanship" to be in silent when somebody who didn't deserve it and care the less about the team, get your place because she has big endorsements and common sponsors with the Olympic Games.

3. The rules and all those selecting process and competitions are completely useless. Except exhausting the gymnasts and making them retire/injured (Bailie Key, Baumann etc.) they do anything. You can meet the requirement and place in the top, you won't be selected if the others has better contracts with sponsors or get media attention. So let the gymnast enjoy some life and select the money makers.

4. I find pathetic that bc of the reason mentioned above Gabby Douglas kicked now Laurie Hernandez out from AA competition after kicking out Mykayla Skinner and/or Ragan Smith from the team.
The USA team is SO DEEP that literally with girls who finished at 6-12th place at the useless Trials could easily win the team gold. Or even with those who couldn't even get to the Trials. There is no team in a billion miles behind them. So pretending that the gold could be up on a "bar worker" or a "better FX routine" is ridiculous.

5. Gabby Douglas and Raisman do their job: they advertise their companies everywhere, especially the first one. You can't see anything bit ads on her twitter account. She was literally paid in that team and in the AA to get the media attention (and more money coming from it) because of the "fight between Simone and her".
Gabby Douglas routines are billion miles behind Simone.
Laurie Hernandez DESERVED that spot. Maybe this was a trade and that is why she had to be in hurry to announce turning pro: she will be kicked out now but in charge she will get endorsements.

6. Reading articles about how good to see in this team blacks, jew, latino etc. made me also angry. Who the heck cares about somebody colour?! It shouldn't be recognized AT ALL!!! It should be about gymnastics and talent and work!

So the Federation made fool of itself. Hope everybody who decided and these elder gymnasts sleep well. I am sure they will get the money and attention they want. Olympic spirit and sport? Ha-ha. It is required only from those poor alternates and Kim Zmeskal who also seems to pushed out always on the side line.
The Gabby Douglas/Alexandra Raisman story -talk about money

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