Can we have some more artistry, please? The work of the oft cited Ekaterina Vandisheva brought some balm to my soul, and I thought it worth sharing once more. This video dates back to 1993. Vandisheva's career was cut short by hand injuries, sadly. Let's hope that the likes of Grishina and Komova can take forward the artistic legacy of gymnastics.
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