Anna asked about that tricky and scary skill.
A young Khorkina competed the first (most difficult) half in 1992.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (at 50sec)
I think Anna was remembering Canadian gymnast Meghan McCurdy circa 1985. She trained that skill with a “kip” (like a headspring) back up to her feet for 3yrs. … But in competition it was only awarded a C-part, not worth including.
We’re still trying to dig up an historic video of that version. Thanks George.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 