With the increase in the number of 10.0s scored in the last several NCAA seasons, it feels like all the top-scoring gymnasts have reached perfection at least once in their career. However, there are quite a few athletes who consistently scored 9.9-plus on their events yet never scored a perfect 10.0. This article is dedicated to giving a second look at those routines to see if they are scored consistently with some of the other 10.0s received this season.
I will use the same five-star rating scale I do with the 10.0s to rate these routines to see if they are on par with other 10.0 routines under current judging norms. I’ll use a green check mark to denote those routines that were appropriately scored below a 10.0, even with the generous allowances some of the 10.0s have received in recent years.
Since there are so many athletes that have NOT scored a 10.0 but have been consistently close, we’re going to start with more recent competitors. If you like this article and have any requests for more “classic” routines or other favorites from more recent athletes, put it in the comment section below. As a reminder, here’s the 10.0 rating scale I’ve been using all season:
✅ This should not have been a 10.0 routine
⭐ This was clearly not a 10.0 routine…
