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Why are the highest and lowest judges scores disregarded in tallying the total score in a gymnastics competetion?
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∙ 9y ago
The highest and lowest scores in a gymnastics competition are thrown out so that the average scores are what is counted across the board. This both helps and harms the gymnast if they have an extreme score either way.
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∙ 12y agoTo eliminate possible bias
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a 10.00
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What is the highest you in gymnastics as an Olympian?
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