From The Vault showcases an iconic and memorable gymnast and their routine that revolutionised gymnastics!
The 1972 Montreal Olympics saw Olga Korbut steal the hearts of her audience in her 9.80 scoring uneven bar routine. Uproar from the crowd failed to encourage the judges change of score but this routine continues to be one of the most remembered of all time. How does this routine compare to the remembered routines of today? Featured Image credit Original video credit Continue reading From the Vault: Olga Korbut
Gymnastics is a timeless sport and as decades go by it’s popularity and interest only grows. But how do the routines idolised from the decades passed compare to those today? We’re starting off this segment with Nadia Comaneci’s perfect 10 routine from the 1976 Montreal Olympics. The New York Times published an article at time time referring to Nadia’s performance as “stunning display of artistry, … Continue reading From the Vault: Nadia Comaneci
