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Viktoria Komova in flight

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Viktoria Komova.  Picture courtesy of Sovietski Sport

She hovers unsupported in mid-air, flying upwards to grasp the high bar.  It is a moment of supreme serenity and maximum power.  Every muscle is tense, yet perfectly aligned; the only influence of gravity is on Viktoria Komova's fringe and ponytail.

Gymnastics is flight - that moment of freedom as the gymnast denies a surrender to gravity.  Komova flies through the air with the greatest of ease, achieving air time, body line and a rare aesthetic.  She is as light and airy as a swallow, yet the feats she performs demand the power of a Ferrari, the ferocity of a tiger, the toughness of a boxer, the stamina of a long distance runner.

Gymnastics is about far, far more than stuck landings.


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  1. M6 July 2012 at 21:27

    I like this little write up on Komova. I do agree gymnastics is a lot more than just having stuck landings. Technique and form is extremely important.

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  2. Anonymous21 September 2012 at 10:58

    Nice blog.love this post.gymnastic is a good way to maintain your fitness. it shows your physical strength, flexibility and agility..


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