A shame that Priakhina never made a World or Olympic team. I think she was forced to do tricks just too difficult for her and not humanly possible. Aleftina had the same coach (Mikhail Klimenko) as Elena Mukhina. Mukhina was doing insane tricks like the full twisting Korbut on uneven bars and the Thompson twist (which ultimately paralyzed her). Maybe Aleftina would have been more consistent had she not attempted as much.
The gainerflick into the sort of gainer Rulfova was amazing. She was so dynamic and innovative, but she was not consistent at all, which is why she never really had the chance to shine.
Dynamic mount, regal form and vastly innovative! The dismount was disastrous but what a phenomenal gymnast. The expression of rancor and frustration after the fall reveals so much about top athletes like this.
Gainer Rulfova was amazing. This girl had some awesome tricks, such a shame she never made it to a worlds as none of them are named after her!
nicksline 2 months ago
A shame that Priakhina never made a World or Olympic team. I think she was forced to do tricks just too difficult for her and not humanly possible. Aleftina had the same coach (Mikhail Klimenko) as Elena Mukhina. Mukhina was doing insane tricks like the full twisting Korbut on uneven bars and the Thompson twist (which ultimately paralyzed her). Maybe Aleftina would have been more consistent had she not attempted as much.
ferency98 2 years ago 3
Shawn Johnson should take notes on how to land the standing full without smashing her face on her knees.
ispaht 2 years ago
Those skills were amazing! Even if the leaps were pretty miserable, she really catches my attention!
QueenieQue 3 years ago
The gainerflick into the sort of gainer Rulfova was amazing. She was so dynamic and innovative, but she was not consistent at all, which is why she never really had the chance to shine.
ralucagymnast 3 years ago 3
Too bad about the dismount, that was an awesome BB routine. She reminded me a bit of Groshkova here.
shamrock7474 3 years ago 2
Yes, This should have not been named after Zamo, not taking away anthing from Elena I love her and expect great things in the games but wow...
clementkeith 3 years ago 2
wow! she did that mount way before zamolodchikova!? the soviets were truly amazing! not the romanians
rexus82 4 years ago
Dynamic mount, regal form and vastly innovative! The dismount was disastrous but what a phenomenal gymnast. The expression of rancor and frustration after the fall reveals so much about top athletes like this.
VictoriaAbrilenAtame 4 years ago 2
What a shame about the fall on the dismount, so many very original elements in there!
cityboyz1uk 4 years ago
WOW, one of the most difficult and original routines I've ever seen.
uwoeric 5 years ago
OMG! That was superb!
kyounao 5 years ago