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Thomas salto

Thomas salto

Extremely difficult and dangerous move performed during the floor exercise in artistic gymnastics

The Thomas salto is an extremely difficult and dangerous move performed during the floor exercise in artistic gymnastics. It is named after American gymnast Kurt Thomas.[1]

Technical details

The Thomas salto consists of a 1 ½ salto backward in a tucked or piked position with 1 ½ twists or a 1 ½ salto backward in a layout (straight) position with 1 ½ twists.[2]

The move is effectively banned as it was removed from the Code of Points following several serious accidents, most notably the paralysis of Elena Mukhina in 1980.[3] As of the 2017–2020 "3/2 salto elements with reception by and then spring from the hands are not permitted",[4] effectively banning the Thomas salto for all gymnasts.

References

  1. [1]
    "Kurt Thomas, first U.S. man to win a world gymnastics title, dies at 64". ESPN. ESPN News Services. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
  2. [2]
    "USA Gymnastics | Skills Named for U.S. Gymnasts". usagym.org. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
  3. [3]
    Dvora Meyers (2016). The End of the Perfect 10: The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score —from Nadia to Now. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-501-10140-3.
  4. [4]
    2017 CODE OF POINTS MEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (PDF) (in English, French, and Spanish).


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