WAG Why is the equipment ie bars, beam etc raised on podiums?

[malywhlibl]

I recently went to OU vs Florida's womens meet. I noticed the mats and equipment are not raised on podiums.

Why do they do podiums in elite? Out of curiosity.. Also, how does the equipment stay stable enough on podiums?

 

[JBS]

Here is an article...

https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/2/22/womens-gymnastics-elevate-the-stage-to-provide-good-practice-on-podium

There is so much junk on the ground at meets now... the podium just makes it all cleaner. All the TV cables and such are not on the podium.

It also gives better shot for photographers... like the shot with the flag in the background.

It definitely feels different on a podium. The equipment seems "bouncier".

The equipment is weighted or anchored down below the podium as well as on top...

Notice the old Nissen weights on top too... ha!

 

[malywhlibl]

Here is an article...

https://mgoblue.com/news/2018/2/22/womens-gymnastics-elevate-the-stage-to-provide-good-practice-on-podium

There is so much junk on the ground at meets now... the podium just makes it all cleaner. All the TV cables and such are not on the podium.

It also gives better shot for photographers... like the shot with the flag in the background.

It definitely feels different on a podium. The equipment seems "bouncier".

The equipment is weighted or anchored down below the podium as well as on top...

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Notice the old Nissen weights on top too... ha!

Thanks for the info..I've always wondered this and couldn't find anything online.