I wish Brandy Johnson would never have retired when she did. I think she would have been a real contender for the 1992 games. She was just a tremendous athlete with even more to give.
Yes I definitely think she could have made Barcelona; she probably would have replaced Dawes who was hurt at the time, and could have pushed For the 3rd AA spot, and what we know now, could have knocked Zmeskal out of the AA, and with her reputation as a world VT medalist, probably would have made finals as well.
Crazy how in the beginning he mentioned the turmoil in the middle east and it was such a big deal that they would have switched over. It was huge deal.
Wonder what julianne has to say about beam mounts 2day? Lol. Press handstand walkover would be a welcome sight vs just jumping on. P.s--love the soviet leo!
Ludmilla had been using that music since 1988-1989 so it's not necessarily that she used Kim's old music. They were both using it at around the same time.
Pity Okino didn't take up distance running. Absolutely perfect physique and much easier on the body. She would have killed it. And such a beautiful girl.
She was very talented at ballet too and was invited to join the international ballet academy at only 8! She turned it down to do gym instead. Bettys only error was training at the Karolyis, who worked the gymnasts into injuries and more! If the karolyis trained the girls correctly, according to the medical experts, their bodies would not have received all the injuries which were the result of over training. Just imagine how much better all of the karolyi girls could have been if they were properly taken care of.
Betty Okino was sooo freaking good! Absolutely beautiful ❤️❤️
wow it's Liang Chow : D so cool to see him competing!
Shut up!!! That blew right by me...just didn't make the connection!
reginarobertkrystyn He seemed like a sweetie even back then. He'd be my first choice for my kid's coach.
The man, myth and legend! One of the best coaches in the sport.
I wish Brandy Johnson would never have retired when she did. I think she would have been a real contender for the 1992 games. She was just a tremendous athlete with even more to give.
Yes I definitely think she could have made Barcelona; she probably would have replaced Dawes who was hurt at the time, and could have pushed For the 3rd AA spot, and what we know now, could have knocked Zmeskal out of the AA, and with her reputation as a world VT medalist, probably would have made finals as well.
@@TCVicious29 She would have won the AA gold in Barcelona, defeating Gutsu.
I am a huge fan of USA Gymnastics. I will be watching the 2016 USA gymnastics team in the olympics this year. Go Team USA!!!!!
Magnificent first pass from Stovbchataya- perfectly executed
I forgot Chow was in this competition!
Little did he know he’d go on to become a legendary coach! Two consecutive Olympic champions between Shawn and Gabby.
Commentary cracks me up. With Betty’s vault “if she hadn’t have stuck the landing she wouldn’t have gotten that 10”. Really? lol
Crazy how in the beginning he mentioned the turmoil in the middle east and it was such a big deal that they would have switched over. It was huge deal.
Trent Dimas is insane. I see a medal for him in Barcelona ;)
49:32 why is Bella ripping hair off the top of Kim’s head after her floor routine?
his microphone got caught in her hair
Sideline reporter Bob Neumeier is now part of the Comcast SportsNet New England team.
Wonder what julianne has to say about beam mounts 2day? Lol. Press handstand walkover would be a welcome sight vs just jumping on.
P.s--love the soviet leo!
Girl, yes!
The Chinese fluff is actually fascinating. I love the part about the divers! Chinese diving is just exquisite.
Wow, Betty looks amazing here!
That Chinese fluff was spot-on. They were indeed seeing the beginnings of a budding sports dynasty in China.
Miller no where in sight. Yet a year later she was top at the Barcelona’s games.
I thought she didnt compete due to injury?
@@Miathegr8 she competed in Prelims the day before; only top 2 Americans move on to finals, and she was the 3rd American.
22:20 Shawn Johnson's coach?
yes!
Yup
he shows up a bit earlier! 17:48 :D
Betty Okino was special....
liudmila stobvtchataia looks remains me of Victoria Kamova
Betty OKino didn't get enough accolades during this era.
It's because she wasn't that good.
She didn’t and you’re right. ❤
Becky Akeno; one of the all time greats, skills on beam especially, way ahead of her time, stunning gymnast
OKINO not Akeno, the name is right on the screen and you still fuck it up (eye roll)
@@no1sbznz868did auto correct ever occur to you? What a tool.
I didn’t know that Cris Waller was in this comp
Interesting that Stubvtchataia used Zmeskal's old floor music.
Ludmilla had been using that music since 1988-1989 so it's not necessarily that she used Kim's old music. They were both using it at around the same time.
I heard that too...and she used it only 1 year prior!
Beth Rambow Interesting that she actually did it justice. Fancy that...
Aww, baby Tim Daggett.
I am a fan of Kim but I think I am a big fan of Betty now
GO TEAM 🇺🇸
Andreas Wecker looks like a little boy. awww!
Betty Okino is the shit!!!....👌👌😎
Pity Okino didn't take up distance running. Absolutely perfect physique and much easier on the body. She would have killed it. And such a beautiful girl.
Whaaa? 5'4 is much too short for competitive distance running!
She was very talented at ballet too and was invited to join the international ballet academy at only 8! She turned it down to do gym instead. Bettys only error was training at the Karolyis, who worked the gymnasts into injuries and more! If the karolyis trained the girls correctly, according to the medical experts, their bodies would not have received all the injuries which were the result of over training. Just imagine how much better all of the karolyi girls could have been if they were properly taken care of.
Betty's dismount tho
^beam dismount I meant
I like the American leotards here
Chow!!!!!
What is wrong with Kim Zmeskal? She couldn't go and congratulate Betty Okino?
She knew before she got a 10 on floor that a 10 on floor wouldn't win. She's competitive and disappointed.
reginarobertkrystyn Yeah, they were good friends. I doubt it caused a rift.
16 year olds are moody.
@@Janellabelle EXACTLY
HOOO
liang chows like the new bela karolyi
Not at all, Karolyi is an abusive bastard with a God complex, Chow is nothing like him.
Gosh... most of the floor music used back in the 90's sucked so bad!!...🤣🤣🤣
No it’s just Karolyi. 🤮
Kim Zmeskal the flop.
Céhad Dunebuggy how?
What happened to Kim was a travesty shame on BELA KAROLI