Does anyyone actually understand the gymnastic scoring system….?
With the new scoring system, gymnasts are given two scores. One score is simply the value of the difficulty in their routine/vault. The other score is based on execution (starting from a 10:00, with points taken off for form breaks, falls, etc). The two scores are added together for the final score. Cheng Fei outscored Alicia because she did two more difficult vaults. Cheng Fei’s two vaults: First Vault: Difficulty – 6.50 Execution – 9.575 Total – 16.075 Second Vault: Difficulty – 6.50 Execution – 8.550 Total – 15.050 Average of Cheng Fei’s two vaults: 15.562 Alicia’s two vaults: First Vault: Difficulty – 6.30 Execution – 9.450 Total – 15.750 Second Vault Difficulty – 5.80 Execution – 9.525 Total – 15.325 Average of Alicia’s two vaults: 15.
