Andrea Maldonado – FWD layout 3/1 twist

Puerto Rico’s Andrea Maldonado became the first woman to successfully land a triple-twisting front somersault in international competition, meaning the skill will be named for the Iowa State junior her in the women’s gymnastics code of points.

The front triple full was first performed by Japan’s Kenzo Shirai in 2013, and is known as The Shirai in the men’s code. …

Rocker Gymnastics – SPECIALISTS, MALDONADO SHINE IN COTTBUS WORLD CUP QUALIFICATIONS

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Congratulations to Andrea Maldonado for becoming the first female gymnast to compete a front handspring layout triple twist! 👏👏

The skill will be named after her in the gymnastics Code of Points. #Cyclones pic.twitter.com/pltHo0Mute

— Iowa State Gymnastics (@CycloneGYM) November 22, 2019

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Rolando Alvarez says:

November 26, 2019 at 5:08 am

Bravo Andrea.Im 68 years old and i cried when i Saw You do “The Maldonado” Arriba Puerto Rico God bless you Andrea.

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