[cmccuist]

The Korean's are contending that the routine was worth 10.0 while the judges scored on the basis of a 9.9. No problem with that on the face of it. After reviewing the film, it turns out the Korean had four pauses in his routine and you're only allowed three - subject to a 0.2 deduction.

You can't have it both ways. The 10.0 - 9.9 was a math error. The four pauses was also a math error - 1, 2, 3, 4. How hard is it to count to 4?!?

Also, you can't take credit for doing a 10.0 routine based on four pauses. For instance, a back toss to handstand is worth more than a back toss swing through. A Stutz to handstand is worth more than a regular Stutz. A glide kip to stradle ell (on one bar) is worth more than a glide kip cast.

You can't take credit for the harder moves and then not take the deduction. You would have to mix in a harder move that did not involve a pause to comply with the rules.

Hamm should keep the medal.