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Gymnast Marisa Dick has created a tricky move with a trickier name Jay Busbee,Fourth-Place Medal
Trinidad and Tobago gymnast Marisa Dick. (AP)
For gymnasts competing in major competitions such as the Olympics, there are two routes to immortality: You can win a medal, or you can pull off a move never before done in competition. The first gets you some of the most prized hardware on earth. The second gets the move named for your surname, forevermore.
For instance, here’s the list of moves named for United States gymnasts. They include The Church, The Fontaine and, of course, The McNamara; that’s a “jump to clear support on high bar, immediate clear hip circle (circle backward without hips touching bar) to handstand with 180 degree turn in handstand phase on high bar,” but you knew that.
For most gymnasts, that’s an honor beyond compare. But as The Wall Street Journal notes, for Trinidad and Tobago’s Marisa Dick, it’s, well … it’s a bit more than that. Marisa, you see, has already created a new move approved by the International Gymnastics Federation.
Oh my goodness!!! Is this real life?!?! Opening Ceremonies Rio Instagram/marisadick
Its technical name is a “a change-leg leap to free-cross split sit.”
Its colloquial name is, yes … “The Dick.”
You can see The Dick at the 10-second mark below. (Yes, we are referring to the gymnastics move. This video is perfectly safe for work.)
Now, Marisa has heard all the jokes, and takes them in stride. The International Gymnastics Federation expects you to stop laughing – stop laughing now! – and focus on more than juvenile humor. “We would like to underline that there are more spectacular new elements expected than her new move,” the organization said in a statement to The WSJ. “We guess last time it makes the buzz only because of her name.”
I miss you and the sand between my toes Instagram/marisadick
Marisa has figured out a possible twist on … sorry! alteration to … er, let’s say “variation on” The Dick that could be construed as an entirely new move. We’re sure that everyone can come up with a suitably catchy name, but it would just be called “The Dick II.”
She’ll have the opportunity to compete Sunday, and as she’s not expected to medal, that could be Marisa’s only chance to show … uh, to perform in the Olympics. We’re all pulling … no, wait … we all wish for the best for her. Yes. Let’s go with that.
The Gymnastics Move That Must Not Be Named Any gymnast who invents a technical element becomes its namesake—which is why things are slightly awkward for Marisa Dick
By Ben Cohen Updated Aug. 6, 2016 9:48 a.m. ET 48 COMMENTS
RIO DE JANEIRO—There is at least one award in Olympic gymnastics that’s not made of gold, silver or bronze: Anyone who nails a move for the first time in the history of the sport will leave Rio with that maneuver named in his or her honor.
One of the newest, officially sanctioned moves in gymnastics, for example, was approved by the International Gymnastics Federation last year as a “change-leg leap to free-cross split sit.” But it’s already known around the sport by the surname of its inventor—in part because that’s how she referred to the mount in an Instagram video.
“Behold,” she wrote. “The Dick.”
Marisa Dick, a Canadian-born gymnast representing Trinidad and Tobago, may only have one day here to show off “The Dick.”
She likely won’t make it out of Olympic qualifying Sunday, and Dick winning a single medal would be as stunning as three-time world champion Simone Biles not winning several. Dick finished 74th on the beam event at the most recent world championships, where she unveiled her eponymous move, and that meant she left the competition with a different prize: her name in the sport’s official Code of Points.
“It’s one of those things,” Dick said this week, “that lives on forever in the gymnastics world.”
The only problem with The Dick is something few gymnasts encounter: It’s the rare technical element that makes fans bashful. Even a tongue-twister like “The Zamolodchikova” is easier to say in polite company. What should be one of the proudest moments of Dick’s gymnastics career instead makes people awkward.
By now, Dick has heard all the jokes. “I’ve just made it so easy for everyone,” she said. “Especially because it’s on the beam. And I land on the split.”
Even the international governing body of gymnastics can get a little testy when it comes to The Dick. “We would like to underline that there are more spectacular new elements expected than her new move,” an organization spokeswoman wrote in an email. “We guess last time it makes the buzz only because of her name.”
There may be more buzz soon. While training for Rio, Dick made a tweak to her infamous mount, and immediately realized what it would mean if she landed this enhanced move at the Olympics. “Oh my goodness,” she said. “I can get another one named after me!” ‘The Dick’ begins at the 10-second mark
She unveiled that technical element—a switch leap with a half-pirouette that lands in a split on the beam—during Olympic podium training Thursday night in near anonymity as the U.S. gymnasts practiced nearby. But it didn’t matter that most people missed it, because new moves can only be added into the sport’s Code of Points once they are performed in a sanctioned competition. And she already knows what she will call the sequel if she pulls it off in Olympic qualifying Sunday.
“The Dick II,” she said.
There are 50 comments. Newest Oldest Reader Recommended Marlene Stein Marlene Stein 2 minutes ago
Just change the name to "The Marisa." Problem solved. Flag Button Share Rick Cole Rick Cole 2 hours ago
Most women's routines are Dick-less. Flag Button Share David Soto David Soto 3 hours ago
THAT'S WHAT SHE SAID!!!
Sorry, couldn't help it. Flag Button Share ADAM HENDRICKS ADAM HENDRICKS 6 hours ago
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!... Flag Button Share Mark Norman Mark Norman 9 hours ago
Al: "Oh my, she executed that move perfectly"
Mary Lou: "That's the most amazing Dick I've ever seen" Flag Button Share Jeff Johnson Jeff Johnson 11 hours ago
I just want to thank the WSJ commenters. I laughed out loud many times reading the comments! Flag Button Share Jeff Johnson Jeff Johnson 11 hours ago
"Even the international governing body of gymnastics can get a little testy when it comes to The Dick."
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That sentence deserves a Gold medal. Flag Button Share David Michael David Michael 14 hours ago
This is a strange story for The Wall Street Journal. I subscribe to the WSJ for education, not for articles like this. Flag Button Share M Alexander Dziewit M Alexander Dziewit 14 hours ago
@David Michael Hmm . . . looks like you read it
Flag Button Share David Michael David Michael 13 hours ago
@M Alexander Dziewit @David Michael Yes. I had to read it to understand it was garbage. Flag Button Share Evelyn Herron Evelyn Herron 3 hours ago
@David Michael Don't be such a prude. It's a funny human interest story. Flag Button Share jerome ogden jerome ogden 19 hours ago
There will be no problem calling the move "The Dick" as long as PC rules are strictly followed. Use of the term must be preceded by a trigger warning and not allowed in safe spaces.
Here's the PC-approved, official format that must be used in the Code of Points, Olympic Gymnastics Committee:
"(Trigger Warning) "The Dick"* *(not to be used in library safe spaces on penalty of sanction for micro-aggression. Use alternative "The Richard" in such places. Flag Button Share BARRY MILLER BARRY MILLER 20 hours ago
Why not, The Marisa? Flag Button Share John Coy John Coy 20 hours ago
Good for Marisa Dick on many fronts. We have become so PC that even her Sir name is something that should be shamefull? Shame on us for ever allowing the PC police to ruin our lexicon.
Marisa Dick claim what is yours and use your last name as a badge of honor. Also thank you for having a sense of humor through this whole thing. Flag Button Share John Trottman John Trottman 20 hours ago
A Dick move. Flag Button Share Floyd Green Floyd Green 20 hours ago
From the article: While training for Rio, Dick made a tweak to her infamous mount, and immediately realized what it would mean if she landed this enhanced move at the Olympics. “Oh my goodness,” she said. “I can get another one named after me!”
Is that a dismount or a Dick mount? Flag Button Share Mike Genuardi Mike Genuardi 20 hours ago
If the move is extremely difficult, they should call it the Tricky Dick. Or the hard Dick. As she's on the beam and preparing to do the move, will the announcers say 'She's going to attempt the Dick?' Or the announcers could say 'Boy, that Dick is really hard'.
Okay, I'll stop, but I hope I made you laugh or cringe.
My wife suggested that they call it The Marisa. Problem solved. Flag Button Share Dossevi Trenou Dossevi Trenou 22 hours ago
I see nothing wrong with her name. Flag Button Share JERRY SHELBY JERRY SHELBY 22 hours ago
Hard to say!! Flag Button Share Karen Thomas Karen Thomas 22 hours ago
Why would the WSJ attempt to extend it's readers base using limp articles such as this..? Flag Button Share Dixon Miass Dixon Miass 20 hours ago
@Karen Thomas
"The Dick" looks pretty hard to me. Flag Button Share JERRY SHELBY JERRY SHELBY 22 hours ago
How about the "Clinton".....Bill of course, not Hilliary!!!
Everyone would know exactly what it was then.....a perfect fit. Flag Button Share Timothy Boucher Timothy Boucher 22 hours ago
Is this article really worthy of the WSJ? Flag Button Share Charles Houseworth Charles Houseworth 22 hours ago
@Timothy Boucher In listening to all the Trumpsters, the WSJ isn't worthy of much of anything anymore. Flag Button Share William Fitzpatrick William Fitzpatrick 22 hours ago
I can't believe all the dick jokes on such a serious subject. Flag Button Share Michael Baldridge Michael Baldridge 23 hours ago
Dick's trick - the Tricky Dick. So just call it the Nixon. Flag Button Share Jim Kelly Jim Kelly 23 hours ago
Why don't they call it "The Obama"?
Flag Button Share Michael Wiggins Michael Wiggins 23 hours ago
In all seriousness it seems pretty easy to me: The Dickensonian. Flag Button Share Carl Falcone Carl Falcone 23 hours ago
The WSJ must be desperate for the inane millennial demographic. Flag Button Share Rick Reeves Rick Reeves 8 hours ago
@Carl Falcone
Well, actually, this is directed at more of the Don Imus demographic. Flag Button Share Bruce Saltzman Bruce Saltzman 23 hours ago
The Olympic Committee could name it the "Marisa" for her first name.
They probably will. Flag Button Share Matthew A. Selig Matthew A. Selig 1 day ago
uhhh I'll decline saying what I'm thinking in the interest of not getting banned from the comments section. lol Flag Button Share Robert Eisenhauer Robert Eisenhauer 1 day ago
I'm old and grumpy, so I'll set junior high school aside for a minute.
Marisa Dick is a very beautiful and talented woman, her invention is spectacular, and there's nothing wrong with her name. Flag Button Share Dossevi Trenou Dossevi Trenou 22 hours ago
@Robert Eisenhauer Wisdom and intelligence, at last! Thank you, Mr. Eisenhauer. Flag Button Share Charles Houseworth Charles Houseworth 1 day ago
The Dick is a great metaphor for our presidential campaign. We should all consider ourselves supremely Dicked. Flag Button Share James Heimer James Heimer 1 day ago
More formally, it could be called the Richard. Flag Button Share PETER BROOKS PETER BROOKS 1 day ago
When her competitors attempt the dick, officials can only hope that they don't blow it. Flag Button Share Warren Hall Warren Hall 23 hours ago
@PETER BROOKS I don't that Monica is in good enough shape to qualify. Flag Button Share Jeff Johnson Jeff Johnson 11 hours ago
Whatch it Peter! You might make someone "testy"... Flag Button Share BOB FEIGENSON BOB FEIGENSON 1 day ago
Ouch. Flag Button Share john gury john gury 1 day ago
Wow, that hurts to watch, no wonder others haven't done it b4. Flag Button Share James Dix James Dix 1 day ago
Ah yes, you can take the adult out of child, but you can't take the child out of adult. Flag Button Share Michael Henson Michael Henson 1 day ago
If she pulls it of that means she'll have Dicked the Gymnastics world twice. Quite the accomplishment. Flag Button Share Amy Carroll Amy Carroll 1 day ago
What a Dick move. Flag Button Share Victor Bartolotta Victor Bartolotta 1 day ago
Some of those women gymnasts can't or won't do Dick. Flag Button Share JEFF SWAIL JEFF SWAIL 1 day ago
You may think she'd be embarrassed by the attention but that just proves you don't know Dick. Flag Button Share Charles Houseworth Charles Houseworth 1 day ago