Vaulting has sparked a lot of debate in recent years among WAG fans and observers, mostly due of course to the Amanar- who has one? Who's getting one? Should it really have such a high value in the COP? After the recent injury to Aliya Mustafina, the debate has shifted somewhat to questions like is it worth the risk? Are coaches pushing their gymnasts to learn it too soon?
Whatever your thoughts on the Amanar, there's no denying that when it's performed well, it can be breathtaking to watch, which leads me into my personal vaulting highlights:
Cheng Fei, 2005 Worlds EF: W.O.W.
Just like the Australian commentator, the first time I saw this vault I think my mouth literally hung open in shock at how great it was. Cheng Fei was arguably never better in a major competition than she was during this EF, where she just about nailed this Amanar and the "Cheng".
Monica Rosu, 2004 Olympics EF: Another Awesome Amanar
Both of Monica's vaults here are great, but the Amanar's truly special. Rosu and Cheng are definitely my favorite Amanar workers. Although some of the up and coming Americans are throwing some impressive ones, Rosu and Cheng have style, you know?
Sandra Izbasa, 2011 Europeans EF:
For me, this was the highlight of the recent Europeans. I love seeing a gymnast return in style after a bad injury. I love stuck landings. I love vaults being performed the way they were meant. A well-deserved gold for Izbasa, whose value to the Romanian team keeps getting higher and higher.
Yelena Produnova, 1999 Worlds EF
Will always be one of the most impressive vaults performed by anyone, man or woman.
Whatever your thoughts on the Amanar, there's no denying that when it's performed well, it can be breathtaking to watch, which leads me into my personal vaulting highlights:
Cheng Fei, 2005 Worlds EF: W.O.W.
Just like the Australian commentator, the first time I saw this vault I think my mouth literally hung open in shock at how great it was. Cheng Fei was arguably never better in a major competition than she was during this EF, where she just about nailed this Amanar and the "Cheng".
Monica Rosu, 2004 Olympics EF: Another Awesome Amanar
Both of Monica's vaults here are great, but the Amanar's truly special. Rosu and Cheng are definitely my favorite Amanar workers. Although some of the up and coming Americans are throwing some impressive ones, Rosu and Cheng have style, you know?
Sandra Izbasa, 2011 Europeans EF:
For me, this was the highlight of the recent Europeans. I love seeing a gymnast return in style after a bad injury. I love stuck landings. I love vaults being performed the way they were meant. A well-deserved gold for Izbasa, whose value to the Romanian team keeps getting higher and higher.
Yelena Produnova, 1999 Worlds EF
Will always be one of the most impressive vaults performed by anyone, man or woman.
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