"The Produnova” (aka the Vault of Death) is considered as the single most difficult and dangerous maneuver in women’s gymnastics.
If athletes rotate too far forward, they can break their legs. If they don't rotate far enough, they can break their neck. A bad landing could result in paralysis or death.
The Produnova vault (named after Russian gymnast Elena Produnova) is technically a front-handspring that erupts into a double somersault.
It has the highest start value of any vault, and it’s not hard to see why. The vaulters have to start with a front handspring and generate enough power to flip twice in the air.
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