I was surprised at some of the negative comments about Anna Myzdrikova’s Floor routine.
Certainly it does not compare with the greats of the past. But Myzdrikova is much better than most other routines under the current code of points. Anna is much better than He Ning from China, for just one contemporary example.
Here’s one of the great routines from the past that is much, much better in every way.
Click PLAY or watch Lilia Podkopaeyva (Ukraine) at the 1996 Olympics on YouTube.
So elegant. Amazing tumbling. And how I miss the days when girls did not walk backwards into the corners.
Watch 2 more favourites Simona Amanar (Romania) 1996 and Dominique Moceanu (USA) 1996 on Full Twist – Favourite Routines.
The Couch Gymnast has a terrifc rant on this subject – Grace vs Power .
Leave a comment if you have your own favourite Floor routine(s).
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