It's about time someone wrote something about this talented gymnast. Despite the common perception that she's leading the Russian team only by default, I consider this jewel of a gymnast to possess unusual strength and artistry. My blogging colleague Kristal at Double Front has similar ideas. Perhaps the hardest worker on the Russian team (according to Alexander Alexandrov in May's IG) will soon get the full recognition for her beautifully performed routines - I certainly hope she doesn't risk injury or compromise the balance of her presentation by over inflating the difficulty content of her routines.
The Russian Gymnastics Federation website has an English language translation Moscow News interview with this enigmatic gymnast.
Anna speaks here of her mother's interest in sport and of her relationship with her coach, Yelena Zhiganova. It adds just a little colour to a picture of a rather under-rated gymnast who I hope will continue gracefully and add longevity to her long list of positive characteristics.
The Code has reduced the beam to little more than a tumbling track these days and most 'routines' suffer from a lack of harmony and rhythm. Dementyeva manages to make her difficulty-packed routine watchable thanks to the quality of her line and good old fashioned amplitude. Thanks to Betweentheolympics for this video of the beam final at April's European Championships.
Link to the Youtube video here.
The Russian Gymnastics Federation website has an English language translation Moscow News interview with this enigmatic gymnast.
Anna speaks here of her mother's interest in sport and of her relationship with her coach, Yelena Zhiganova. It adds just a little colour to a picture of a rather under-rated gymnast who I hope will continue gracefully and add longevity to her long list of positive characteristics.
The Code has reduced the beam to little more than a tumbling track these days and most 'routines' suffer from a lack of harmony and rhythm. Dementyeva manages to make her difficulty-packed routine watchable thanks to the quality of her line and good old fashioned amplitude. Thanks to Betweentheolympics for this video of the beam final at April's European Championships.
Link to the Youtube video here.
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