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What Counts as a “High Score” in Gymnastics Today?
Since the 2006 shift to the open-ended scoring system, the definition of…
The Highest Difficulty Scores in Artistic Gymnastics (WAG & MAG)
In elite gymnastics, the difficulty score, or D-score tells us how hard…
What Counts as a Penalty in Gymnastics? A Complete Overview
When people think of gymnastics scoring, they usually imagine judges deducting tenths…
Artistry Deductions in Gymnastics: What Judges Are Really Looking For
In women’s artistic gymnastics, artistry deductions apply on balance beam and floor…
What’s the Highest Gymnastics Score Under the New Open-Ended System?
In 2006, the world of gymnastics changed forever. The iconic perfect 10,…
How the D-Score Works Differently in Men’s vs. Women’s Gymnastics
In elite gymnastics, difficulty is assessed using the Difficulty Score (D-Score) under…
What Is Xcel Sapphire Gymnastics? Rules, Skills, and Scoring Explained
The Xcel program was designed as USA Gymnastics' "choose-your-own-adventure" track—a flexible option…
What’s the Highest Score You Can Get in Men’s Gymnastics?
For decades, fans associated gymnastics with the “Perfect 10.” That iconic ceiling…
What Is the Highest Score on Balance Beam?
The balance beam is one of the most challenging yet graceful events…