Vanessa Atler was an awesome vaulter, the first American to compete layout “Rudi” (forward salto 1½).
But when I finally went back to take a look, there’s no comparing this vault to the one done by World Champion Alicia Sacramone. Even factoring in the different vault horse, boards and runway surfaces, Alicia is far superior.
Click PLAY or watch her on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvAQN6QqMQg
Somebody that knows Vanessa, please ask. I’m sure she’ll concur.
Vanessa was born February 1982. Exactly 6wks too young for the 1996 Olympics. And then again too young for 1997 Worlds when FIG raised the age to 16.
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