What is the maximum score a gymnast can receive, even with .6 of bonus?

The maximum score a gymnast can receive, including any bonus, is capped at 10.00. Gymnastics scoring is designed with a maximum of 10.00 as the highest achievable score for a routine, which reflects perfection in execution, artistic performance, and difficulty.

When judges evaluate a performance, they can award a gymnast up to 10.00 based on the routine's execution and artistry, along with any difficulty bonuses up to 0.6. This means that while a gymnast might perform elements that together could theoretically sum to a higher value, the scoring system has a ceiling of 10.00, ensuring that no routine can surpass this perfect score, regardless of the bonus earned.

In summary, while bonus points can be added to a gymnast's initial score based on the difficulty of their routines, these bonuses are calculated within the framework of the overarching maximum score of 10.00, keeping the scoring consistent across the board.