From the Vault: Ludmilla Tourischeva

Ludmilla Tourischeva was a successful gymnast during the 1970s and was known for her classic elegance and style. In the 1972 Olympic Games in Munich, she scored the all-around title with this floor routine. It’s truly amazing to see how far the sport has come! What are your thoughts about the routines back in the day to the performances of today? Let us know in … Continue reading From the Vault: Ludmilla Tourischeva

From the Vault: Svetlana Khorkina 1996 Uneven Bars

One of the most successful female gymnasts of all time, Svetlana Khorkina received a total of seven Olympic medals and twenty World Championships medals over her career. This video is from her Uneven Bar routine at the 1996 Olympics where Khorkina has been commended for her recovery and seemingly flawless routine after grazing her toes on the low bar only 10 seconds into her routine. … Continue reading From the Vault: Svetlana Khorkina 1996 Uneven Bars

From the Vault: Larisa Latynina 1960 Summer Olympics

The 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome saw Larisa Latynina fast becoming a favourite of the gymnastics world. She led the Soviet gymnasts in taking the first four places in the all-round event and secured them a definite win. This floor routine defended her gold title and accompanied her silvers in balance beam and uneven bars and a bronze in vault. How do you think this … Continue reading From the Vault: Larisa Latynina 1960 Summer Olympics