Medals are given for the top four or five scores in each event. Trophies are awarded for the top three total scores in all four events. This past Saturday as the scores were being announced, something really struck me about my daughter. Of course I am proud of her, but something more profound struck me about her skills. She is a very well-balanced gymnast.
Some girls score very high on one event, then much lower in their other three events.
In the total point or all-around competition these girls that only score high in one event typically will not place in the top five. Morgan is consistent and balanced. She may place 3rd, 4th or even 5th in two events, and first or second in the other two. Over the years, when the total combined scores have been announced, she has consistently been in the top three. Before I matured more as a Christian, I was all over the board.