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Thomas salto
Extremely difficult and dangerous move performed during the floor exercise in artistic gymnastics From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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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 1½ salto backward in a tucked or piked position with 1½ twists or a 1½ salto backward in a layout (straight) position with 1½ twists, landing in a forward roll on the floor.[2]
The move and other skills ending with a roll on the floor are effectively banned. It was removed from the Code of Points following several serious injuries, most notably the paralysis of Elena Mukhina in 1980.[3] As of the 2017–2020 Code, "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.
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