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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.
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.
ReplyDeleteNice 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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