In those days, it seems like the emphasis on floor and beam was on the "artistic" part of gymnastics and flexibility, rather than athletic difficulty. Imagine, they were considering getting rid of a tuck jump because it wasn't asthetically pleasing on the beam! Nowadays, all you mostly see is difficulty and tumbling on beam- like Shawn Johnson. The beam is starting to look like a floor routine...lol...
I'm sure your daughter is great but why don't you just post videos of her instead of commenting during this video. We are here to watch classic gymnasts, maybe that's what Penguin is talking about.
I am not bragging dear; I am merely pointing out that what was the most difficult move in the world at one time, is now being done routinely by 8-9 year olds!!How is that bragging????It shows how the difficulty level has gone through the roof in the last 30 years; little kids of 6 and 7 are taught to do flick on beam now. And they are taught back somi on beam as soon as they master flick. Fact, not bragging, dear.
You indeed, are bragging about your daughter. On numerous older gymnastics videos you have been there pointin out your amazing daughter and all that she can do. We don't really care. Thanks, and Goodbye
You obviously care enough to respond to it;)I actually coach these young kids, dear. I was born in Romania, did gymnastics in Romania where its practically compulsory, so I have had a good insight into how the level of difficulty has mushroomed. And yes, my daughter and her teammates are amazing, actually:)
I know what you mean, I grew up with so many gymnasts surrounding me that I decided to take my own risks into doing stuff, I'm the only guy in my gym that can do a Korbut salto without harming his family jewels ;) lol.
And you know, some ppl are simply jealous that 8 and 9 year old girls do what tehy can't so just let it slide ^_^
Seriously, she may score well for execution, but as regards difficulty, no way. As I said in an earlier post, my 8 year old daughter is learning back somersault on beam, and has completed it many times in training. And back walkover is something she has been doing for almost two years!! Still beautiful to watch Olga though! I love her routines.
Thats what I am thinking about next. I coach her and her teammates, so I will try different stuff. Some stuff is too difficult, so we put it away and try again in the future. And yes, she is impressive, as are her teammates too. Thanks:)
@ralucagymnast i've seen your comments on other gymnastics videos and most always agreed with you. that's why i'm disappointed you made this comment. you're bashing Olga! Seriously! Olga! who next, ludmilla tourischeva??!!!
at the time this was THE most difficult beam routine in the world
since you have a child (who would now be 12) I WOULD EXPECT you to be at least 30
one would think you be more appreciative of THE innovator of gymnastics...
@bbhouk1 You misunderstand me my dear; Olga Korbut is my favourite gymnast of all time, as well as Nadia, of course. She was indeed the mother of modern gymnastics; if not for Olga,(and Nadia later) gymnastics would never ever have had the wide appeal it gained because of her. I dont know where you get the impression that I dont appreciate Olga??I simply pointed out that compared to todays routines, this is very simple. Is there a problem with that??
@ralucagymnast no there is not a problem with that and maybe i simply misunderstood but i reread your comment and saw no compliment to Olga so I assumed (as everyone else here did) that you did not think her as impressive as today's gymnasts
does she perform difficulty schools
natalienat518 1 year ago
@natalienat518 difficult skills?
natalienat518 1 year ago
In those days, it seems like the emphasis on floor and beam was on the "artistic" part of gymnastics and flexibility, rather than athletic difficulty. Imagine, they were considering getting rid of a tuck jump because it wasn't asthetically pleasing on the beam! Nowadays, all you mostly see is difficulty and tumbling on beam- like Shawn Johnson. The beam is starting to look like a floor routine...lol...
I am NOT a gymnast, by the way. Just a fan.
tracy80sgirl 2 years ago
Amazing!!!! Olga was a freak when it came to flexibility!!! :O
KarenLovesGymnastics 4 years ago
I'm sure your daughter is great but why don't you just post videos of her instead of commenting during this video. We are here to watch classic gymnasts, maybe that's what Penguin is talking about.
catalina1inaustin 5 years ago
At that time Olga's routing was one of the most gorgeus and dificul till today still great and good moves that you don't see today
cosmicplanet 5 years ago
Stop bragging ralucagymnast
GymnasticsIsLove14 5 years ago
I am not bragging dear; I am merely pointing out that what was the most difficult move in the world at one time, is now being done routinely by 8-9 year olds!!How is that bragging????It shows how the difficulty level has gone through the roof in the last 30 years; little kids of 6 and 7 are taught to do flick on beam now. And they are taught back somi on beam as soon as they master flick. Fact, not bragging, dear.
ralucagymnast 5 years ago
agree.
loaugust 5 years ago
You indeed, are bragging about your daughter. On numerous older gymnastics videos you have been there pointin out your amazing daughter and all that she can do. We don't really care. Thanks, and Goodbye
Penguin888 5 years ago
You obviously care enough to respond to it;)I actually coach these young kids, dear. I was born in Romania, did gymnastics in Romania where its practically compulsory, so I have had a good insight into how the level of difficulty has mushroomed. And yes, my daughter and her teammates are amazing, actually:)
ralucagymnast 5 years ago
I know what you mean, I grew up with so many gymnasts surrounding me that I decided to take my own risks into doing stuff, I'm the only guy in my gym that can do a Korbut salto without harming his family jewels ;) lol.
And you know, some ppl are simply jealous that 8 and 9 year old girls do what tehy can't so just let it slide ^_^
Give congratz to your daughter for me, thanx ^_^
friendly406 5 years ago
jealous much
rilani 4 years ago
She could still score well in 2006. I think a 14.35 to 14.7 is possible( difficult 5 something, execution not more than 9.2)
loaugust 5 years ago
Seriously, she may score well for execution, but as regards difficulty, no way. As I said in an earlier post, my 8 year old daughter is learning back somersault on beam, and has completed it many times in training. And back walkover is something she has been doing for almost two years!! Still beautiful to watch Olga though! I love her routines.
ralucagymnast 5 years ago
Your daughter is simply impressive. She may be able to perform an arabian in future.
loaugust 5 years ago
Thats what I am thinking about next. I coach her and her teammates, so I will try different stuff. Some stuff is too difficult, so we put it away and try again in the future. And yes, she is impressive, as are her teammates too. Thanks:)
ralucagymnast 5 years ago
@ralucagymnast i've seen your comments on other gymnastics videos and most always agreed with you. that's why i'm disappointed you made this comment. you're bashing Olga! Seriously! Olga! who next, ludmilla tourischeva??!!!
at the time this was THE most difficult beam routine in the world
since you have a child (who would now be 12) I WOULD EXPECT you to be at least 30
one would think you be more appreciative of THE innovator of gymnastics...
bbhouk1 1 year ago
@bbhouk1 You misunderstand me my dear; Olga Korbut is my favourite gymnast of all time, as well as Nadia, of course. She was indeed the mother of modern gymnastics; if not for Olga,(and Nadia later) gymnastics would never ever have had the wide appeal it gained because of her. I dont know where you get the impression that I dont appreciate Olga??I simply pointed out that compared to todays routines, this is very simple. Is there a problem with that??
ralucagymnast 1 year ago
@ralucagymnast no there is not a problem with that and maybe i simply misunderstood but i reread your comment and saw no compliment to Olga so I assumed (as everyone else here did) that you did not think her as impressive as today's gymnasts
perhaps we were both at fault
bbhouk1 1 year ago
I changed my mind. She would have scored below 12.3
loaugust 5 years ago
levlava, please send this to me at huiyenn93@yahoo.com!!
arthur93 5 years ago