Lloyd:
… Remember the 2000 Olympic vault final? I do. A Huge amount of tension surrounded the apparatus following the height mishap in the All Around competition, adding extra excitement to wat was already a great showcase of talent.
The lineup was starstudded: lots of top all around competitors were present along with some wildcards like Laura Martinez, whose DTY had been super consistent during her stay in Sydney. There was a nice variety of vaults, high levels of execution, and the general feeling that the vault title was as prestigious and important as any other gold medal in the sport. …
read more – The E Panel – Crack open the vault
Click PLAY or watch Zamo win the 2000 Games on YouTube.
What’s happening in 2012?
Well over 90% of Vaults are Yurchenkos. Statistically they are over-valued compared with the other families.
Many of the best vaulters don’t try for finals. They don’t have time. Superseding priorities are Team and All-around.
That video was linked by Full Twist in a new feature — Gymnastics History: Olympic Champions – WAG Vault — nostalgic recollections.
I was so happy and surprised when Henrietta Onodi (HUN) shared the Gold in 1992.
Will changes in the 2013-2016 Code help?
I’m not yet convinced.
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