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Author: Andy Thornton Created: Monday, June 29, 2009 9:09 PM
Andy's Angle will bring you expert insight and in-depth analysis on the hottest topics in the gymnastics world today, including your favorite gymnasts, national and international competitions, and controversial issues we all love to debate over. As a popular writer for the former Gymnast.com, Andy helped lead many fans through the ups and downs of the 2008 Olympic season with a very analytical approach to the sport. His blog is now back as a feature on American-Gymnast.com - just in time for the start of the next Olympic cycle!

By Andy Thornton on Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:56 PM

Here we go...moment of truth.  I've watched every routine from one of the most controversial finals in history and applied my COP to it - using my gut reactions and without changing any of my scores.  Let's see who my results say the real Olympic champion was!

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By Andy Thornton on Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:51 PM

I've gotten plenty of mixed feedback about my Code of Points proposal, so I decided to put it to the test.  Before looking at some of the results, here are some general observations I made while testing it out.

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By Andy Thornton on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 2:07 PM

After years of dealing with various codes of points that have attempted to reduce our sport to an objective science, I've decided to design my own code of points that rewards the aspects of the sport we all love.  Check out my proposal and give us your thoughts on it!

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By Andy Thornton on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:23 PM

More uncensored thoughts on the competition!

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By Andy Thornton on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 1:20 PM

With the 2009 worlds now complete, Andy gives his "uncensored" thoughts on both the men's and women's competition...the good, the bad, and the ugly!

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By Andy Thornton on Wednesday, October 14, 2009 8:30 PM

The men's qualification round at the world championships had no shortage of surprises...and disappointments.  Get Andy's take on the highlights of the first day of competition and some exciting expectations of things to come!

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By Andy Thornton on Monday, October 12, 2009 5:44 PM

 With a top contender's withdrawal comes the opportunity of an underdog!  Get Andy's take on the withdrawals of all-around gold medal favorites Ksenia Afanasyeva and Fabian Hambuchen...plus videos of two outside shots on the women's side who could now sneak into the mix.

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By Andy Thornton on Saturday, October 10, 2009 3:33 PM

Did you know that these world championships will feature 7 of the last 8 world or Olympic high bar champions?  Let's take a look at some of the phenomenal daredevils of the past 10 years who will go head to head on the same competition floor in what is sure to be the most memorable high bar final of all time.

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By Andy Thornton on Saturday, October 10, 2009 12:14 AM

Olympic teammates Ksenia Semenova and Ksenia Afanasyeva have not only become the new leaders for the strong Russian team...they're two of the contenders for the world all-around title this week in London.  After going 1-2 at this year's European Championships, are these two ready to use their beautiful gymnastics to put Russia back on top of the world?

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By Andy Thornton on Friday, October 09, 2009 11:09 PM

World and Olympic pommel horse bronze medalist Louis Smith and teammate Daniel Keatings will be two of the favorites for medals this week in London.  Watch their amazing pommel horse routines and learn a little more about these two youngsters that are making gymnastics history for their proud country.

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