If you’re a fantasy gym aficionado, you’re likely no stranger to drafting an international roster. Wade a little further into the fun, and you may come across a ‘one per country’ team—a fun challenge in post-Olympic years for seasoned fantasy players. What would happen if we use the one-per-country rule but expand it to an all-time roster? The rules are simple at face value: Create a team with five routines on each event, but each athlete must come from a different country. I gave it a try, with the additional challenge of relying on athletes who’ve competed in the NCAA. Here are my picks for every country with at least two gymnasts on collegiate rosters, and why I’d draft them.
Nations with only one gymnast on a collegiate roster are noted at the bottom. For this exercise, only gymnasts who have lived in and competed for their listed nations have been considered (which is why you don’t see the likes of Aleah Finnegan or Emma Malabuyo listed, for example).
Argentina: Romina Mazzoni, Iowa
Why she’s listed: After transferring from Oklahoma midway through her freshman year, Mazzoni became a staple in the Gymhawk bars lineup. She put up a steady 9.800 set in her sophomore season and was the team’s highest scorer on the event, topping out at…
