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 edit
The Thomas salto consists of a 1 ½ salto backward in a tucked or piked position with 1 ½ twists or a 1 ½ salto backward in a layout (straight) position with 1 ½ twists.[2]
The move is effectively banned as it was removed from the Code of Points following several serious accidents, most notably the paralysis of Elena Mukhina in 1980.[3] As of the 2017–2020 "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.
References edit
- ^ "Kurt Thomas, first U.S. man to win a world gymnastics title, dies at 64". ESPN. ESPN News Services. 6 June 2020. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ "USA Gymnastics | Skills Named for U.S. Gymnasts". usagym.org. Retrieved 2023-12-25.
- ^ Dvora Meyers (2016). The End of the Perfect 10: The Making and Breaking of Gymnastics' Top Score —from Nadia to Now. Simon and Schuster. ISBN 978-1-501-10140-3.
- ^ 2017 CODE OF POINTS MEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS (PDF) (in English, French, and Spanish).
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