Because we can’t leave you without another fun fact – Nadia Comaneci was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 in 1976. Omega, who was providing the score displays, felt this was such an unlikely achievement, that they chose to only furnish a 3 digit score board. Oops! Just goes to show that planning for the unexpected, whether it’s a replacement or to reduce the risk of injury, is always the way to go.
Sports will always be a unifier of our communities big and small. As the spectacle unfolds in Rio this year, one cannot help but acknowledge the time, effort, planning, safety and care each athlete takes to ensure their success. The amenities in our communities and the well-being of our residents, when treated with the same commitment and care, are ensured healthy experiences using amenities which bring so much value to their assets and to their interaction with their neighbors. With that, good luck to all the made-in-Washington Olympic athletes competing this year!
But don’t take our word for it – consult your insurance professionals, fitness professionals and other certified trainers to get the best info in safety, risk management, and nutrition. Now, time to fuel up with your quinoa and protein shakes and add another 50 pounds to that barbell. You Can Do It.
Researching for this article we found this fun fact: Hossein Rezazadeh of Iran, in the 2000 and 2004 Olympics, lifted for a combined snatch, clean and jerk for 472 kg. That’s 1,040 pounds for those of us still unfamiliar with the metric system. That is like lifting a young Holstein cow. With the combined record creeping at each Olympic games, that record is sure to be broken, and most of us will still need help opening the pickle jar.
Jungle Gym(nastics) As you observe the next Mary Lou Retton land a double vault off the monkey bars at your association’s playground, remember play equipment should be purchased and installed by a professional contractor.
Regular inspections are necessary to ensure there are no broken or malfunctioning parts, sharp edges, missing pieces or anything else that may cause injury. There should be adequate clearance around all play structures and appropriate cushioning material under and around all play areas (and those spectacular dismounts require it as well).
Protect your aspiring Olympians and maintain their practice facilities with a scheduled preventative maintenance program. Even without the thoughtful input from coach Bela Karoli, they will surely score a perfect 10!
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