The first time I ever noticed Vanessa was her perfect 10 vault last season. She was a rookie.
I like her vault from January 31, 2010 even better. She only scored 9.85, but this was only the first time she competed Yurchenko half-on front layout half.
It’s instantly my favourite College vault. (… OK, tied with Daria’s Handspring front layout.)
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Gem wants to see it in super slow motion. Look at that “block”. Totally extended. Very unusual. And very cool.
If Vanessa can qualify to Vault Finals at NCAA Championships, she’d be the favourite. She’s got 2 different superb vaults.
By far the worst of NCAA regulations is that gymnasts qualify to Championships Finals with one vault, then must compete two. It’s stupid, even dangerous.
Vanessa Zamarripa – Gymnastike interview.
Update: Valorie Kondos Field interview after that meet
Gymnastics Coaching.com 