looking at this routine compared to the modern day ones she would probably be like a level 7. i hate how gymnastics just gets harder and harder. she did awesome.
This is her compulsory routine, it was designed to have easier elements that all the gymnasts would be able to perform. Her optional routine was much harder.
No-Retton's compulsory FX was NOT the equal to this routine but we will have to differ on that point. No one-Least of all Retton-could hold a candle to te Soviet's compulsories-especially Mostepanova who would have CRUSHED Retton in this portion of the competition. Who said Szabo was the equal of the Soviets anyway??
@PhillyGal4Ever I so agree with you. Retton always seemed like she was trying to impress everyone rather than just let it flow naturally. Szabo is just so natural about it. Love it.
4 GOLD AND ONE SILVER MEDALS!! SHES ONE OF THE BEST AND MY FAVOURITE OF THAT TIME
pelicanus11 3 months ago
Fantastic and beautiful. E. Szabo was my most favourite gymnast in the 1980s, and I've ever since been keen on the Romanian gymnastic team.
daffodils4her 4 months ago
She moves so elegant and feminine comparing to Marie Lou..
EuropeanGuy87 6 months ago
Mary Lou Retton was an overconfident showoff!
pelicanus11 7 months ago
Mostepanova = true Olympic winner!
MrsShazziePepper1996 10 months ago
every single compulsory routine posted here has some comment how easy this is! it's compulsory! it's supposed to be easy!
panic042 1 year ago
looking at this routine compared to the modern day ones she would probably be like a level 7. i hate how gymnastics just gets harder and harder. she did awesome.
jenniethefan 2 years ago
This is her compulsory routine, it was designed to have easier elements that all the gymnasts would be able to perform. Her optional routine was much harder.
MostepanovaFan 2 years ago 3
No-Retton's compulsory FX was NOT the equal to this routine but we will have to differ on that point. No one-Least of all Retton-could hold a candle to te Soviet's compulsories-especially Mostepanova who would have CRUSHED Retton in this portion of the competition. Who said Szabo was the equal of the Soviets anyway??
PhillyGal4Ever 2 years ago 9
@PhillyGal4Ever I so agree with you. Retton always seemed like she was trying to impress everyone rather than just let it flow naturally. Szabo is just so natural about it. Love it.
panic042 1 year ago 2
kathy johnson is more elegant and has better lines than szabo and retton
agators212 2 years ago 3
Wooooooooonderrrrrrrrrrrfuuuuuuuuuuuuul !!!
mailuki 2 years ago 3
Retton's compulsories don't hold a candle to this-even with the small mistake.
Thank you for posting this!
PhillyGal4Ever 3 years ago 12
Kati gets my vote! :D
PhillyGal4Ever 3 years ago 12
she should have won the all-around! She's a complete gymnast, great on all four.
Kevinsf 3 years ago 26
Wonderful.
Yernar 3 years ago 11