no Rio for Yang Hak-seon

Our 2012 Olympic Vault Champion was unable to recover in time from a torn Achilles in March.

The Korean Gymnastics Association gave him every chance to recover, even scheduling three additional trials this month to increase his chances, but on Friday the KGA said Rio was too soon and that he needed more time to get back to full health. …

Reuters

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Rebeca Andrade – Amanar

It’s back. And looking pretty good.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

Rebeca had a serious ACL injury on vault June 2015.

Compare with her 2014 Amanar. (VIDEO)

via Gymternet Clan

Sérgio Sasaki – Dragulescu piked

In Switzerland this weekend.

Click PLAY or watch Vault 1 on Facebook.

Marcus notes that it’s called a Ri Se Gwang 2 in the Men’s Code. (VIDEO)

Click PLAY or watch Vault 2 on Facebook.

(via papaliukin)

USA – recent D Scores

1. Simone Biles 25.90
2. Aly Raisman 25.20
3. MyKayla Skinner 25.00
4. Ragan Smith 24.60
5. Laurie Hernandez 24.50
6. Maggie Nichols 24.20

See the full list on FloGymnastics.

Click PLAY or watch MyKayla’s Vault on YouTube.

Chusovitina 15,600 vault

Here’s what FIG judges award a 15,600. 😦

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When are FIG WTC going to fix the vault rules?

Second vault very impressive, however. She’s in good shape for Rio.

(via Gymternet)

Shallon Olsen – Vault

Shallon has high difficulty on Floor and Vault.
Click PLAY or watch her DTY on YouTube.

And she’s very consistent. Has been her entire career.

 
(via Couch Gymnast)

Vault – Cen Yu – Randi and López

Wow. Great execution.

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