ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS HOW TO SOMERSAULT LIKE BETH TWEDDLE

Venue North Greenwich Arena Dates Today - Tuesday 7 August Medal events 14 Athletes 196 (98 men, 98 women) Men Floor exercises, pommel, horse, vault, parallel bars and high bar Women Asymmetric bars, beam, oor and vault Gymnastics is split into three main sections: artistic, rhythmic and trampoline

REVERSE DOUBLE SALTO

1. Launch and descent Stretching her arms above her head the gymnast performs the rst back ip 2. Right angle Her legs are at 90 degrees to her body 3. Aiming higher The gymnast aims for maximum lift as she launches her rst somersault and then brings her arms down parallel to her legs 4. Tuck up Clasping her hands behind her knees, the gymnast brings her body round ready for the nal approach

Floor

Parallel bars Rings In detail, below

Asymmetric bars High bar

Beam Pommel Horse

Vault

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5. Stuck landing Gymmnast completes the move by standing stock still. No steps are allowed

KEY Men Women

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GRAPHIC: MICHAEL AGAR

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