evolution of Men’s Vault

Everyone agrees that what’s happened in the past few Codes is dangerous and stupid. FIG provides every incentive for men to chuck the hardest stunts they might possible land — and somehow land on their feet.

Also, the landing mats are insufficient for this level of skill. We need something much more like the FIG Doublemini landing mats.

YES a few of the most talented can land consistently and relatively safely, but not many.

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2021 Worlds MAG “sticks”

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Note that many of these excellent landings include absorbing impact forces with the trunk and hips. Chest is sometimes horizontal. Good technique that should not be deducted.

Vitkov Vyacheslav PH/PB/HB training

Wow.

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Heath Thorpe 14.60 FX

AND artistry.

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Dina Averina wins 4th Worlds

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Suni Halloween

Heart.

Paris 2024 Olympic/Paralympic Games

ENJOY very cool seated dance choreography celebrating the coming Games in Paris.

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R.I.P Tom Kinsman

One of my mentors in coach education was Tom Kinsman, technical coordinator for the Canadian Gymnastics Federation starting 1973. And later working for Coaching Association of Canada.

He developed the Canadian Coaching Certification Program alongside his partner-in-crime, Keith Russell.

As a clinician, I’ve always tried to live up to the standards set by Tom and Keith. They are my role models to this day.

Tom died Sept 11, 2021 from complications from Alzheimers. He’s remembered fondly and vividly by all who knew him.

Read his obituary.