any excuse to watch Produnova

Yelena Produnova is one of the most exciting, dynamic gymnasts of all time. Her front somersaulting skills are freaky great.

From 2000 Olympics Team Prelims – Floor Exercise:

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Produnova has three skills named for her in the Gymnastics Code of Points:

  • On the Balance Beam, a jump forward with ½ twist – piked back salto
  • On the Uneven Bars, an uprise/clear hip to handstand, Half turn to L or mixed L grip
  • On the Vault, a handspring double front salto.
  • Wikipedia

    This video was linked from Past & Present Gymnastics – Unusual Cool Skills

    related post: Produnova – Handspring double front vault

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