Thanks to Russia’s atrocities, an entire generation will likely miss out on seeing the world’s best gymnasts.
, meant that multiple generations of elite gymnasts missed out on competing on a fully contested world stage. In 1988, duringAdvertisement
Enter, unfortunately, one Vladimir Putin. As the 1980 boycott was justified, so is the 2022 ban. But the cost to the Russian gymnasts should not be ignored. Like Davydova and Shaposhnikova before them, the legacies of Melnikova, Listunova, Urazova, and Akhaimova are now at risk. Again, it’s worth noting that several of these young athletes are still in their teens, and that both the women and men of Russia showcased tear-jerking camaraderie. In that moment, it seemed possible that American kids could grow up admiring Melnikova’s athleticism and grace, and aspire to emulate it.
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