Tourischeva was SO out of shape at that point, coming off injury, but she surely got it together for the Olympics later that year. As we see in this footage, Latynina might otherwise have been the better choice for the team.
The magnificent Soviet gymnasts! The stoic but very captivating Ludmila Tourischeva. That looked to be a devastating fall on bars! So rare to see her fall. Olga's very technical and acrobatic bar routine was still very artistic and mesmerizing. A young Alexander Dityatin honing his craft, 4 years away from turning in one of the most amazing AA performances in Moscow.
Tourischeva was SO out of shape at that point, coming off injury, but she surely got it together for the Olympics later that year. As we see in this footage, Latynina might otherwise have been the better choice for the team.
Vermontist1 2 months ago
I especially like Rastorotsky's reaction to the fall.
Vermontist1 2 months ago
The magnificent Soviet gymnasts! The stoic but very captivating Ludmila Tourischeva. That looked to be a devastating fall on bars! So rare to see her fall. Olga's very technical and acrobatic bar routine was still very artistic and mesmerizing. A young Alexander Dityatin honing his craft, 4 years away from turning in one of the most amazing AA performances in Moscow.
MarlonBrandoSoSexy 1 year ago