Dragulescu wins Vault, Floor

LONDON (Reuters) – Marian Dragulescu grabbed gold on the vault to claim his second title at the world gymnastics championships on Sunday. …

As soon as Dragulescu nailed his second vault — an ambitious Yurchenko half-on with 1-1/2 twist 2 1/2 twist — he punched the air in delight and held up his index fingers to the crowd as if to say, “That’s why I’m number one.”

Victory increased the 28-year-old’s haul of world titles to eight.

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#1 Marcus on 10.18.09 at 2:30 pm

Check the video one more time. His second vault was yurchenko 1/2 on Front Layout with 2 1/2 twist. That’s why it was a 7.2 start. Crazy awesome!!! That’s why he’s number one in the world!!!

#2 coach Rick on 10.18.09 at 2:55 pm

Thanks Marcus. I fixed the mistaken quote on the original Dragalescu post.

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