Gymnastics question

macs4us

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





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