2016 Olympics Gymnastics All Around: A Look Back
The Road to the All Around Finals
In the 2016 Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the gymnastics all around finals were one of the most highly anticipated events of the games. Gymnasts from all over the world had been training for years to compete in this prestigious event. The all around finals consisted of four events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Each gymnast would perform on each event, and the scores would be added together to determine the all around champion.
The top 24 gymnasts from the qualification round advanced to the all around finals. Among them were the reigning Olympic champion, Gabby Douglas from the United States, as well as her teammate and reigning world champion, Simone Biles. Other notable gymnasts included Russia's Aliya Mustafina and China's Shang Chunsong.
The All Around Finals
Rotation One: Vault
The first rotation of the all around finals was the vault. Simone Biles set the tone for the competition by performing a difficult Amanar vault and scoring a 15.866, the highest score of the rotation. Gabby Douglas struggled on her vault and received a low score, putting her behind early in the competition.
Rotation Two: Uneven Bars
The second rotation was the uneven bars. Russia's Aliya Mustafina, the reigning Olympic champion on this event, showed why she was a force to be reckoned with by scoring a 15.666. Simone Biles continued her strong performance, scoring a 14.966, while Gabby Douglas struggled once again, scoring only a 14.833.
Rotation Three: Balance Beam
The third rotation was the balance beam. This event is often a make or break for gymnasts, as one small mistake can lead to a big deduction in score. Simone Biles once again proved her dominance by scoring a 15.433, the highest score of the rotation. Gabby Douglas rebounded from her earlier struggles, scoring a 15.766 and putting herself back in contention for a medal.
Rotation Four: Floor Exercise
The final rotation was the floor exercise. This event is often the most exciting for spectators, as gymnasts can showcase their personality and dance skills in addition to their tumbling. Simone Biles once again stole the show, scoring a 15.933 and securing her place as the all around champion. Gabby Douglas, who had been in third place going into this rotation, struggled on her floor routine and fell out of medal contention.
The Podium
After four intense rotations, the final standings for the all around finals were as follows:
- Simone Biles (USA) - 62.198
- Aly Raisman (USA) - 60.098
- Aliya Mustafina (RUS) - 58.665
Simone Biles had dominated the competition from start to finish, winning the gold medal by a wide margin. Her teammate Aly Raisman took home the silver medal, while Russia's Aliya Mustafina earned the bronze.
Conclusion
The 2016 Olympics gymnastics all around finals were a thrilling event to watch. Simone Biles cemented her status as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time, while her teammate Aly Raisman proved that she was still a top contender. Aliya Mustafina also showed that she was a force to be reckoned with, earning a podium finish. As we look forward to future Olympics, it will be exciting to see who will rise to the challenge and compete for the all around title.
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