Honestly, oksana is goals. I really wish I was able to do gymnastics for as long as she does. And idk what her body is made off, but it’s crazy she didn’t burn out. The sport evolved a lot and she might not be a medal contender anymore, but she still does gymnastics at such a high level. She really is an inspiration
I agree totally. I'm 3 years younger than her and can only dream of still being able to do gymnastics. It truly blows my mind to see how old so many of these Olympic athletes are and are still competing. It used to be by the time you hit your 20s you were considered past your prime. It's just insane with how much women's gymnastics has adjusted focus from the grace and flexibility to the power and strength that these women are showing that even pushing 50 they are still able to do this sport.
It is wild that Oksana can still do what she does at 49. Most gymnasts retire when they're in their mid-late 20s, but year after year she surprises the world by continuing to return. And not only is she continuing to compete at the elite level, but she's been able to adapt to all the changes that's happened in the sport. Heck, the vault was a completely different apparatus, the Uneven bars were closer together, and the scoring system has changed so many times. I've heard people say "Well of course she can still get in to the olympics, she completes for a country that doesn't have much gymnastics competition" but still, any country can't just sign up their athlete for whatever Olympic sport they want, the athlete still has to compete in competitions to earn a spot in the Olympics. Anytime she announces her retirement, I'm just like "Ok, see you again in a few years!" Heck, most of the gymnasts competing today weren't even born when her senior elite gymnastics career started. It honestly felt wierd not seeing her at the Olympics this time around. Anyways, I'm expecting her to come back for the next one! Gymnasts like Simone Biles may be a legend for her difficulty and medals, but Oksana is a legend for her longevity and continued presence in the sport.
Shilese was like 1-2 points behind Biles in the all around. That’s how exceptional she was. It was so devastating to see her withdraw from the competition.
I know we shouldn’t let people onto Olympic teams on the basis of seniority, but I almost think they should do something special for Oksana. Maybe the governing body for gymnastics could make a point of bestowing a lifetime achievement award honoring a gymnast who has made a major contribution to the sport, the way the Emmys have a lifetime achievement award which is used to honor contributions made over the course of the whole of a career, rather than a single contribution. Oksana could have this award bestowed upon her at the Olympics with the whole world watching and get recognition for the sheer breadth and depth of her career. And if she wants, maybe she could be allowed to demonstrate her skill by performing on an apparatus of her choice. I’m sure people in the comments will point out the flaws of my idea, but I was just speculating really.
I think that's a great idea- I was thinking there could maybe be an Oksana Chusovitina award created. The Olympics are unlikely to alter their awards process but maybe at World's there could be an award named for her- perhaps given to a young lady who showed grit, strength, and determination throughout a long career. First recipient could be Vanessa Ferrari.
To see Georgia Godwin’s beautiful dimples appear because of a sad grimace is just heartbreaking for me. All these hardcore competitors sidelined right before the Games will never stop being a gut punch. 😫 And THANK YOU for pointing out Oksana’s accomplishments. I am American and even I realize that our country’s money & power with respect to media has influenced our “no one can touch Simone with GOAT status in WAG” narrative. Im sure >95% of Americans would be clueless to who Oksana is, but then get highly offended if you offer her as a GOAT candidate. (I *hate* the GOAT debate of anything anyway, but this one is especially aggravating.) Oksana’s accomplishments stand on their own merits in any debate. But her willingness to do almost anything to help her critically ill child is flat-out inspiring.
@tv-21 that 120% sure got her on the team didn't it. Atleast kayla has made it onto as Olympic team alternate. Girl will be back she was soo close she deserves it
Shilese not being in this 2024 Olympics almost makes me not want to watch. I'm so devastated for her, she should be on that world stage. My hope is that she makes it to 2028 Olympics and gets that AA medal
As someone who has shattered her left foot & 2 vertebrae plus torn ligaments & tendons in my knee, I have no idea how anyone comes back from injuries like that and can still compete at an Olympic level. These women are truly amazing. It must be devastating when your body, which you're used to being able to do the sport you love, fails. These women give up everything to compete at this level, It's always so sad when they miss the chance to perform in a final Olympics.
I only know three flags under which Oksana competed: Unified Team, Uzbekistan, and Germany. I don't know the other two. She never represented Russia, if I'm not mistaken.
I’m so glad that this sport has been skewing older in recent years, because I stopped watching during the “little girl” years when a gymnast was done at 18. I’m also super glad to see so many different, healthy female bodies out there, instead of the starved-looking skeletons who used to “grace” the sport. I’ve been waiting for a change in ballet, but have stopped watching that, too, because the skeletal women make me sick.
The four breaks in her foot shows she's low in vitamin d. Breaks can happen in Black people who are not outside all the time in warm weather getting vitamin d from the sun. Small amounts of sun are not enough to produce sufficient vitamin d in dark skinned people (and most others too). The good news is that she can start now to remedy that with supplements, and the foot can be perfectly strong again.
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Worst part for Shilese is this is the second time she has missed the Olympics because of injury.
I hate it because she's so good!
Honestly, oksana is goals. I really wish I was able to do gymnastics for as long as she does. And idk what her body is made off, but it’s crazy she didn’t burn out. The sport evolved a lot and she might not be a medal contender anymore, but she still does gymnastics at such a high level. She really is an inspiration
I agree totally. I'm 3 years younger than her and can only dream of still being able to do gymnastics. It truly blows my mind to see how old so many of these Olympic athletes are and are still competing. It used to be by the time you hit your 20s you were considered past your prime. It's just insane with how much women's gymnastics has adjusted focus from the grace and flexibility to the power and strength that these women are showing that even pushing 50 they are still able to do this sport.
She really is! Holy shit that woman is amazing.🎉
It is wild that Oksana can still do what she does at 49. Most gymnasts retire when they're in their mid-late 20s, but year after year she surprises the world by continuing to return. And not only is she continuing to compete at the elite level, but she's been able to adapt to all the changes that's happened in the sport. Heck, the vault was a completely different apparatus, the Uneven bars were closer together, and the scoring system has changed so many times. I've heard people say "Well of course she can still get in to the olympics, she completes for a country that doesn't have much gymnastics competition" but still, any country can't just sign up their athlete for whatever Olympic sport they want, the athlete still has to compete in competitions to earn a spot in the Olympics. Anytime she announces her retirement, I'm just like "Ok, see you again in a few years!" Heck, most of the gymnasts competing today weren't even born when her senior elite gymnastics career started. It honestly felt wierd not seeing her at the Olympics this time around. Anyways, I'm expecting her to come back for the next one!
Gymnasts like Simone Biles may be a legend for her difficulty and medals, but Oksana is a legend for her longevity and continued presence in the sport.
Shilese was like 1-2 points behind Biles in the all around. That’s how exceptional she was. It was so devastating to see her withdraw from the competition.
I know we shouldn’t let people onto Olympic teams on the basis of seniority, but I almost think they should do something special for Oksana. Maybe the governing body for gymnastics could make a point of bestowing a lifetime achievement award honoring a gymnast who has made a major contribution to the sport, the way the Emmys have a lifetime achievement award which is used to honor contributions made over the course of the whole of a career, rather than a single contribution.
Oksana could have this award bestowed upon her at the Olympics with the whole world watching and get recognition for the sheer breadth and depth of her career. And if she wants, maybe she could be allowed to demonstrate her skill by performing on an apparatus of her choice.
I’m sure people in the comments will point out the flaws of my idea, but I was just speculating really.
I think that's a great idea- I was thinking there could maybe be an Oksana Chusovitina award created. The Olympics are unlikely to alter their awards process but maybe at World's there could be an award named for her- perhaps given to a young lady who showed grit, strength, and determination throughout a long career.
First recipient could be Vanessa Ferrari.
It's a great idea!! I wish it would happen🙏🙏
I'm still crying that Shi didn't make olympic team😭💔
im not crying but im upset ❤️🩹
heavy heart for sure 😞
The world is on Shilese's side for 2028 ❤❤❤
Oksana is incredible she’s nearly 50 ? Still performing at that level ? Wow
To see Georgia Godwin’s beautiful dimples appear because of a sad grimace is just heartbreaking for me. All these hardcore competitors sidelined right before the Games will never stop being a gut punch. 😫
And THANK YOU for pointing out Oksana’s accomplishments. I am American and even I realize that our country’s money & power with respect to media has influenced our “no one can touch Simone with GOAT status in WAG” narrative. Im sure >95% of Americans would be clueless to who Oksana is, but then get highly offended if you offer her as a GOAT candidate. (I *hate* the GOAT debate of anything anyway, but this one is especially aggravating.) Oksana’s accomplishments stand on their own merits in any debate. But her willingness to do almost anything to help her critically ill child is flat-out inspiring.
I hope Shilese is taking care of herself, she's an incredible gymnast and seems like a lovely young woman
Shilese will always be an Olympic Champion in my heart.
I hope we see her in LA in 2028 and that she excels there ❤
The sad thing is shilese, sky , and kalya were a hundred percent on the team if it weren’t for their injuries 😢
Kalya alternate. Shilese 120%
@tv-21 that 120% sure got her on the team didn't it. Atleast kayla has made it onto as Olympic team alternate. Girl will be back she was soo close she deserves it
Shilese not being in this 2024 Olympics almost makes me not want to watch. I'm so devastated for her, she should be on that world stage. My hope is that she makes it to 2028 Olympics and gets that AA medal
Poor shilese she was great but now you need to make a part 3 😭😭
too many injuries i cant do this 😭
Oksana❤🤸🏻♀️❤️
happy birthday shilese 🫶🏻
Sorry for vanessa :(
Very sad for Shi and Oksana
I was so hoping to see Chusovitna shine again. Too bad gymnastics is so rough on the body.
As someone who has shattered her left foot & 2 vertebrae plus torn ligaments & tendons in my knee, I have no idea how anyone comes back from injuries like that and can still compete at an Olympic level. These women are truly amazing. It must be devastating when your body, which you're used to being able to do the sport you love, fails. These women give up everything to compete at this level, It's always so sad when they miss the chance to perform in a final Olympics.
Vanessa is amazing
I just turned 30 and let me tell tou: my knees are already killing me.
What these gymnasts are able to do is insane
Injury after injury bro... this suckssss for all the gymnasts involved
And now we have another injury (Vera van Pol). What's wrong with this cycle?
I only know three flags under which Oksana competed: Unified Team, Uzbekistan, and Germany. I don't know the other two. She never represented Russia, if I'm not mistaken.
Unified Team, Germany, Soviet Union, Commonwealth of Independent States and Uzbekistan (according to Wikipedia).
@@gymnasticsmasterclass Oh! Okay, thanks for that. I was thinking just Olympic appearances.
I want to see Rebeca Andrade, I want that she'll have gold medal in Paris)))
Shilese 😢
Shilese would have given rebecca run for her money
FOR REAL!
@@adarshminj2543 Absolutely
Rebecca is coming for Simone. She has many upgrades!
@@tv-21 She most likely will not be performing any of them until EFs. Even so, Simone's starting DV is a WHOLE POINT and a HALF more than Rebeca's.
In what? AA? Vault? Floor? Be for real. It would be just like last year worlds. Shilese behind Rebeca every singele individual event.
Part 3 with Amelie Morgan and Others?
What about Sky Blakely?
She’s injured as well, unfortunately
I’m so glad that this sport has been skewing older in recent years, because I stopped watching during the “little girl” years when a gymnast was done at 18. I’m also super glad to see so many different, healthy female bodies out there, instead of the starved-looking skeletons who used to “grace” the sport. I’ve been waiting for a change in ballet, but have stopped watching that, too, because the skeletal women make me sick.
I was looking forward to seeing Shilese Jones and Skye Blakely in Paris. Hopefully, they’ll be healthy enough to compete at the next games.
Oh dear.
The Shilese part hit hard. Man we wanted this for our girl! 🫶🏽
1st Italian medalist? Cassina didn’t medal?
Melnikova 💔😪
So depressing Shi skye and Konnor would have won medals
The four breaks in her foot shows she's low in vitamin d. Breaks can happen in Black people who are not outside all the time in warm weather getting vitamin d from the sun. Small amounts of sun are not enough to produce sufficient vitamin d in dark skinned people (and most others too). The good news is that she can start now to remedy that with supplements, and the foot can be perfectly strong again.
She got injured in the worm up for the Olympic trials
Melinkova