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.
This video was linked from Past & Present Gymnastics – Unusual Cool Skills
related post: Produnova – Handspring double front vault
