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In 2024, the name Svetlana Khorkina is synonymous with pro-Putin politics, egomania, and extremely outspoken comments on social media.
BUT — in her day — she was a revolutionary and dominant Bars competitor. At 5′ 5″ not wearing grips!
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WHO will be next to ever compete this very difficult and risky Vault?
I recall asking the master of Yurchenko — Kyle Shewfelt — why he didn’t pursue YDP.
It was doable, he said, but too risky as being slightly wrong on preflight could easily land you on your head.
Cayman Island’s first ever Olympic gymnast is now their Miss Universe contestant.
Raegan Rutty competed Tokyo.
Prizes include a $70,000 3-year scholarship.
Miss Universe will be hosted in Mexico City November, 2024.
Disclaimer ➙ Not ALL winning athletes are as fierce as Michael Jordan. But many are.
It can be difficult to find a healthy life / sport balance.
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Highlights.
People are still talking about it.
Having followed Ellie’s Elite career closely, I’d confirm that there’s no more enthusiastic booster of the sport who’s so respectful of others. Ellie will take time to encourage young gymnasts everywhere she goes.
Scott Bregman:
Four-time Canadian gymnastics Olympian Ellie Black has won the Paris 2024 Fair Play Award …
The award, a joint initiative by the IOC and CIFP, recognises athletes who exemplify the spirit of fair play, sportsmanship, and respect for others. …
“It was a real joy to have a list of over 20 good candidates living the values of Fair play during the Olympics, and in Ellie we have a well-deserving winner.” stated HSH The Princess Nora of Lichtenstein a member of the Jury …
IOC – Canadian gymnast Ellie Black wins Fair Play Award at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games
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