# Do not break ties

> Gymnasts with the same final score share the same rank. No further comparison is made.

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## Prerequisites

* [Set up your levels](/levels/index.md) before configuring tiebreakers.

## Configuration

In your level settings under tiebreaker configuration, choose "Do Not Break Ties" for any ranking context where you want tied gymnasts to share the same rank.

## How it works

1. Two gymnasts have the same final score.
2. **No comparison is made.** Both gymnasts receive the same rank.
3. The [rank method](/levels/bump-ranks.md) determines whether the next rank skips.

This is the simplest tiebreaker. It skips all comparison logic entirely.

## Example

| Gymnast | Floor Score | Rank                             |
| ------- | ----------- | -------------------------------- |
| Alice   | 13.500      | 1st                              |
| Bob     | 13.500      | 1st                              |
| Carol   | 13.200      | 3rd (with bump) or 2nd (no bump) |

Alice and Bob both receive 1st place. No attempt is made to separate them.

## When to use

* **Recreational or developmental meets** where exact placement between tied gymnasts doesn't matter.
* Meets where the governing body rules say ties should stand.
* When you want the simplest possible ranking behavior.

## Related

* [How do tiebreakers work?](/tiebreakers/index.md)
* [How to configure individual score settings](/levels/individual-score-settings.md)
* [How bump ranks on tie works](/levels/bump-ranks.md)


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