The Produnova explained

RIO DE JANEIRO: Here’s a look at how the high-risk Produnova vault, which landed Dipa Karmakar a spot in the final, is performed:

RIO DE JANEIRO: Here’s a look at how the high-risk Produnova vault, which landed Dipa Karmakar a spot in the final, is performed:

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THE ORIGINS

It is named after Russian gymnast Yelena Produnova, who was the first person to execute the vault in 1999.

HIGH RISK

There have been calls in the past to ban the Produnova because it is highly risky and there are chances of gymnasts landing on their neck if not performed with perfection.

The vault consists of a front handspring and two front somersaults before the gymnast lands on the feet