Simone Biles showcased her exceptional vault effortlessly at the 2023 World Gymnastics Championship’s opening day. She made history as the first woman to successfully perform the Yurchenko double pike vault in an international competition. Biles earned a score of 15.266 achieving is a testament to her unparalleled skills and dedication. In the world of gymnastics, the Yurchenko Double Pike is said to be the most challenging vault.
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The Yurchenko Double Pike is notorious for its complexity and danger. To perform it, gymnasts must generate immense power off the vaulting table. They need to launch into the air and execute two pike rotations with precision. The risk lies in the potential for severe injuries, especially if the landing goes awry. Natalia Yurchenko was the first gymnast to perform this vault at the 1982 Moscow News competition. She won the last year’s International Gymnastics Federation at the World Cup. Because of the 1984 Olympic Games boycott, Yurchenko never had the opportunity to compete with her invention at the Olympics.
