Gymnastics question

[macs4us]

This is driving me crazy - when did the uneven bars get too far apart for the women to do the "sit" position? Here's Nadia doing it:
http://www.nadiacomaneci.com/photos/1976_olympics/bars/76olbarssit02.jpg

I think it has been a gradual thing, but I am trying to remember when the women couldn't do this move in the Olympics. My husband and I remember watching them do this as kids (I was 5 years old when the Nadia pic was taken), but can't figure out when they stopped. Anyone have any idea?

Thanks...

 

[my3kids]

I thought the bars could be adjusted to whichever position the woman wanted them, as required by her particular routine.

 

[doxdogy]

DH keeps kept asking me the same question last night.

 

[MAGICinMYHEART]

The bar placement is adjusted for each gymnast, the bars are no longer close due to the large releases they now perform off the higher bar...they need the clearance.