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Originally posted by BGCarrera32
What had actually happened was that the Korean did 4 "holds" when you are only allowed 3 in the routine, which would have been an automatic 2/10ths deduction anyway had they scored it properly. Bottomline- the athelete is ultimately responsible for their performance, making sure of the correct starting score, having his/her coach file a protest on the floor *immediately* following the judging which there is a process for. So you mean to tell me the Koreans *still* can't figure this game out after numerous world competitions at this level? Puhleeze... And waiting a good week after the medals are awarded is no way to settle it...the medal should rightly stand with Hamm.
Hamm made his blunder, did some risky performances and gained the points to jump ahead. He shouldn't return squat...
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I agree Hamm sould NEVER give back his metal. The Koreans know how things work and should have files a protest as the even was going on.