FOR REAL!!!!!!! Now it's all about specific skills or elements which SUCK because they are taking the artistry out of gymnastics!!!! Needless to say I'm THROUGHLY DISGUSTED!!
IMO she was really one of the last dames in gymnastics taking her sports and competition so seriously and fairly! She just let speak her gymnastic ability - no more, no less. Thanks Elena!
An amazing gymnast gone too soon. I will say, I remember as a young girl watching this live and the Shushunova will always be one of my favorite moves in ladies' gymnastics. Not a flashy move just a powerful one. Her second tumbling pass was AWESOME!
I'm not even a fan of 80ies gymnastics but this routine had me in awe and I had to rewind a couple of times because I couldn't believe it O.o Absolutely stunning.
Not a fan of 80's gymnastics? That was such a unique and creative era with the likes of Shushunova, Silivas, Omelianchik, Boginskaya, etc. Gymnastics back then was more open to creative and unique routines compared today's more stringent scoring system.
Paul Unsihuay I agree -the best floor of all time, nothing comes even close to Shushu in Seoul.. that first tumble - epic and unforgettable 🌹Elena was and is the best, forever. Her and Nadia - breathtaking ❤️❤️ so sad that we lost her way too early ...
21 September 1988--thirty years ago today Shushunova blew the roof off the gymnastics hall with this classic, unforgettable routine, capping a victory for the USSR and her 3rd 10 of the night. She may not have been everyone's preference, especially in the days of the slender and balletic gymnasts that dominated at the time but she showed that what she lacked she made up for in her power, strength, determination and maturity. She proved that night and two nights later that she had what it took to win the all-around gold and she did. You will never be forgotten, Elena. Your memory and wonderful gymnastics live on. RIP Queen of Seoul.
IMO her best floor routine of these games and quite possibly my favorite of all time.That first tumbling pass was epic and the look on her face when she stuck it was like "that's right bitches, bow down".
Those soviet gymnasts who won AA competition (al round) were Tatiana Gutsu in Barcelona 92 and Lilia Podcopayeva in Atlanta 96, great gymnasts also, but no one like Shoushonova R.I.P.
Uncomparable. The longer I know her the more I am convinced that it was her dignity, clarity and 'old-fashioned' (vintage) style rather than her superiour difficulty and perfection that fascinated most. Although short and only 19 here she is reminiscent of the great Russian gymnasts of the 60ies (Kuchinskaya, Latynina, Astakhova etc.). Real women's gymnastics.
Yes, Elena and Oksana were close companions for quite a while in 1988 and maybe only few could share the pressure that was put on Elena the way Oksana did. She was without doubt one of Elena´s strongest moral support. A real friend and great honourable sports champion herself!
Belleza, Elegancia y perfección! Expresión de sensualidad, esa será por siempre: ( "Yelena Shushunova")#1 Innovadora de rutinas complejas., por siempre viva y recordada en nuestros corazones., Gracias "Yelena"👏👏👏❤️👏👏👏🙏🏻👍.
@swaingles Ojalá asi sea. Esta rutina es una de las mejores que he visto en mi vida. Una calidad técnica impresionante e innovadora de Shushunova, además con la excelsa interpretación que caracterizó a las soviéticas. Gracias por este video!
Wow! I remember this routine from twenty years ago - I spent a whole summer trying to do a flic flac off my knees like that, and just ending up covered in bruises. I love her.
Sem dúvida essa é a melhor série de solo da história olímpica......Já assisti vídeos de várias olimpíadas, e nem antes de 88 e nem depois esse exercício maravilhoso de Shushunova foi superado....Fantástico!
Essa disputa foi uma das mais emocionantes. E essa ginasta da antiga União Soviética foi fantástica, no entanto, já ocorreram séries melhores do que essa....Como exemplo, reveja a nota 10.000 tirada por Lavínia Milosovic da Romênia, quatro anos após, ou seja, em Barcelona 1992.Dentre outras...
The choreo in the late 80's was so great. Risky and revolutionary. I remember thinking this was a risky choreo because the judges at the time seemed to be into a really light hearted romanian style. I thought they would deduct her for being so serious but thank god they didn't.
Según mi humilde opinión, me parece el mejor ejercicio de suelo de la historia. Combina interpretación, pasión, dificultad y una coreografía magistral. Podrán hacer muchas más dificultades actualmente, pero no alcanzarán la belleza de este ejercicio.
Las virtuosidad de esa época, podía llamarse legítimamente "gimnasia artística" cada gimnasta tenía su propio estilo, ejercicios milimetrados, la combinación perfecta de dificultad, coreografía y personalidad, variedad fenomenal de elementos y variaciones. No bastaba solo con tener dificultad por los aires, había que asombrar a los jueces y espectadores con el control del cuerpo. Ahora los ejercicios de suelo parecen: dificultad-agitar brazos-dificultad-moverse un poco-hacer saltos-dificultad-esperar años antes de un giro. Para mi (opinión personal) los últimos grandes ejercicios en cuestión de artisticidad fueron los del equipo ruso en las olimpiadas de 2012
Daniela tenía mucho carisma y conexion con el publico durante su performance pero lo que hizo Yelena fue superior a todo nivel, aunque me duele aceptarlo. MAgistral.
I love many gymnasts, with Elena Mukhina being my all-time favorite, but I must say... Shushunova was out of this world. It's like she was gymnastics in flesh and bones.
They were very close werent they? There was a charming interview here on youtube where Elena and Oksana were interviewed at their joint 1985 World all-around victory; the interview was in English, and although they knew very little English, they did really well, and it was just so sweet. I wish I could find it again on youtube.:(
Concordo contigo...Além de forte, era graciosa, coisa que não se vê atualmente. Além do mais, ficam por aí propagando que as ginastas dessa época pouco dançavam e se preocupavam somente com acrobacias. O que não é verdade. Observem o solo de Daniela Silivas. No mesmo existe dificuldade e graciosidade.
Eliza PARK I loved Silivas too, but Shushu was million years ahead (not only of DS but even compared to today’s ‘stars’) - she was from another planet. AMAZING ! Only Nadia compares ...
Elena es una de las mejores gimnastas de todos los tiempos, si no es que la mejor. Lo que esta niña hacía es de un grado de dificultad y riesgo tan altos que muchos de sus ejercicios han sido prohibidos en competencias internacionales. Sus ejecuciones son ABSOLUTAMENTE LIMPIAS, desde las puntas en sus pies, la amplitud de sus giros, la perfecta postura del cuello y cabeza, la extensión en los brazos, simplemente PERFECTAS. Elena, increible pensar que tenía sólo 15 años y lograba esas ejecuciones que 30 años después nadie ha logrado repetir. Para mi este es el mejor ejercicio de piso de la historia. QPD Elena. April 23, 1969, Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2018, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Shushunova was abased by newspapers during these olympics, because she was not a pixie like korbut or comaneci. They said she had “the grace of a sergeant” that she seemed to land her vaults in a puddle of tar, that she lacked charm, and so on… sorry but women gymnastics is beautiful too! You don’t have to smile annoyingly like Retton or be cute like Korbut to have charm. Sports illustrated said that no darling emerged from these games, but what about Shushunova and Boginskaya?
This, I feel, is Elena's best floor routine ever. She really improved on her dance & artistry instead of just relying on her awesome power & tumbling abilities. I saw her in winter 1988 in America as part of a Tour of Champions featuring Olympic & World champion athletes. She did her Olympic beam routine (a little watered down of course) and some exhibition routines. And the US didn't ruin the sport-Judges & officials did by changing the rules & scoring so drastically since 1989.
Actually since Athens 2004, the code changed drastically to please the Americans. Sadly we currently see more and more difficulty over artistry. The 80s were the peak of Artistic Gymnastics.
Modern day gymnasts STILL cannot hold a candle to her ability and class.
This was the best era in my opinion
The current marking rules have strangled gymnastics.
RIP Yelena Shushunova, a true legend in the sport of gymnastics.
This was easily the best floor performance of Shushu's illustrious career! PERFECT! She really created an olympic moment here! Bravo!
This is my favorite routine of the '88 games! The final pose is the best part. What an unforgettable gymnast!
good old times of gymnastics when there was a balance between artistry and acrobacy.
FOR REAL!!!!!!! Now it's all about specific skills or elements which SUCK because they are taking the artistry out of gymnastics!!!! Needless to say I'm THROUGHLY DISGUSTED!!
@@luvspurple1969 Agree 100% I really dislike what gymnastics has morphed into...especially womens gymnastics!
@QPHashSS77 that means you never see female gymnastics nowadays. now they are like robots...
It's not the same anymore. This is still one of my favorite floor routines ever!!! Rip Elena
What an insane performance. . Beautiful , daring and original. .
I love theinteraction between Elena and Oksana at 2.12, Elena's face lights up when she sees her. Breaks my heart that Omelianchik wasnt on the team.
IMO she was really one of the last dames in gymnastics taking her sports and competition so seriously and fairly! She just let speak her gymnastic ability - no more, no less.
Thanks Elena!
I just love this routine. Every bit of choreography just screams passion...great stuff. Awesome tumbling helps too!
I'm so sad to hear of Elena's pasding. RIP!!!
Вот , она ! Настоящая гимнастика! Не то что нам навязывает Америка!
Seriously what is going on with that second pass ! Just omg!
Absolute brilliance!! Adored her....so sad she died so young! ❤❤
What a great moment for the soviet union. Also to elena who won the all around. What a battle!! RIP shoushonova u will always be remembered.
Every time I watch this routine I know what I´m missing in today´s gymnastics!
Thank you for sharing your talent with the world, RIP, Elena.
An amazing gymnast gone too soon. I will say, I remember as a young girl watching this live and the Shushunova will always be one of my favorite moves in ladies' gymnastics. Not a flashy move just a powerful one. Her second tumbling pass was AWESOME!
Her tumbling is absolutely out of this world.
Ive always loved this floor routine!!!...its so nice to actually see dance, artistry and great tumbling in one!....this routine was the whole package!
QPHashSS77 why are you being negative??
I'm not even a fan of 80ies gymnastics but this routine had me in awe and I had to rewind a couple of times because I couldn't believe it O.o Absolutely stunning.
Who isn't a fan of 80s gymnastics? Defend yourself!
Not a fan of 80's gymnastics? That was such a unique and creative era with the likes of Shushunova, Silivas, Omelianchik, Boginskaya, etc. Gymnastics back then was more open to creative and unique routines compared today's more stringent scoring system.
Descansa en paz Elena. 🙏🏻
I'm so happy Shushunova won the all-around. She rocked! One of favorites of all time.
Rest in peace, Elena.
I can't think of any other fx performance that is more artistic AND explosive.
Mike AtGoogle Yes ... Elena was the Queen 🌹
RIP queen!!! thank you for your talent and for giving us the best FX ever!!!! even until these days, there won´t be never again other gymnast like you
Paul Unsihuay I agree -the best floor of all time, nothing comes even close to Shushu in Seoul.. that first tumble - epic and unforgettable 🌹Elena was and is the best, forever. Her and Nadia - breathtaking ❤️❤️ so sad that we lost her way too early ...
21 September 1988--thirty years ago today Shushunova blew the roof off the gymnastics hall with this classic, unforgettable routine, capping a victory for the USSR and her 3rd 10 of the night. She may not have been everyone's preference, especially in the days of the slender and balletic gymnasts that dominated at the time but she showed that what she lacked she made up for in her power, strength, determination and maturity. She proved that night and two nights later that she had what it took to win the all-around gold and she did. You will never be forgotten, Elena. Your memory and wonderful gymnastics live on. RIP Queen of Seoul.
My favorite gymnastics lady. RIP Elena, my legend. :*
i have always admired shushunova and her awesome skills especially her named skills!!
IMO her best floor routine of these games and quite possibly my favorite of all time.That first tumbling pass was epic and the look on her face when she stuck it was like "that's right bitches, bow down".
Shushunovafan no other Russian has won Olympic AA since?
No, they have silvers, but none has won the Olympic aa since.
There were two more soviét gymnasts
Those soviet gymnasts who won AA competition (al round) were Tatiana Gutsu in Barcelona 92 and Lilia Podcopayeva in Atlanta 96, great gymnasts also, but no one like Shoushonova R.I.P.
Javier Palma y Meza Cota They were Ukrainian.
Uncomparable. The longer I know her the more I am convinced that it was her dignity, clarity and 'old-fashioned' (vintage) style rather than her superiour difficulty and perfection that fascinated most. Although short and only 19 here she is reminiscent of the great Russian gymnasts of the 60ies (Kuchinskaya, Latynina, Astakhova etc.). Real women's gymnastics.
Pure gold.
Yes, Elena and Oksana were close companions for quite a while in 1988 and maybe only few could share the pressure that was put on Elena the way Oksana did. She was without doubt one of Elena´s strongest moral support. A real friend and great honourable sports champion herself!
definitely one of the best gymnasts she is and always will be a legend in the world of gymnastics
Belleza, Elegancia y perfección! Expresión de sensualidad, esa será por siempre: ( "Yelena Shushunova")#1 Innovadora de rutinas complejas., por siempre viva y recordada en nuestros corazones., Gracias "Yelena"👏👏👏❤️👏👏👏🙏🏻👍.
Love the music, the choreography, and the artistry and virtuosity of this champion! Viva, Elena!
THE BEST!
She was an incredible, unique and unbelievable gymnast. She DESERVED the gold medal.
The music is so suiting to her style.
Fast and upbeat during the phenomenal tumbles and quieter during the slow dance.
Звёздочка метеорит комета красавица. Вечная память. Жаль очень жаль что так рано ушла
Damn! This is still amazing! Some of these skills are banned in current gymnastics. Elena was a bad ass! Love ❤️ her.
is that ,,thomas salto,,, she did on the flour? or something more difficult
@@dinarik1510 yes, this is thomas salto
@@thegreatestvalerian703 i think it was not because it was not 1,5 twist ig
WHOA, I love her powerful posture.
25 years has past, Shushunova's still the last Russian Olympic AA champion
and Soviet....
Make that 33 years now
Querida y admirada Elena, Descansa en paz y Gracias
Essa ginasta era expetacular!
Descanse em paz⚘🌷🌷🌷🌷😟
Elena mukhina, Elena naimushina, and Elena shushunova! The 3 elenas of gymnastics!
RIP Elena! 💔
Inigualável apresentação solo.....A melhor !
@swaingles Ojalá asi sea.
Esta rutina es una de las mejores que he visto en mi vida. Una calidad técnica impresionante e innovadora de Shushunova, además con la excelsa interpretación que caracterizó a las soviéticas. Gracias por este video!
Rest in Peace Yelena ...so sad
Superb! She was the best!!!
I really like this gymast !
Una rutina impresionante, Shushunova es una portentosa gimnasta que combina la fuerza y la belleza para crear cosas sublimes.
Wow! I remember this routine from twenty years ago - I spent a whole summer trying to do a flic flac off my knees like that, and just ending up covered in bruises. I love her.
R.I.P. Legend
Сто раз смотрела и ещё 100 раз посмотрю! Шикарно!
Sem dúvida essa é a melhor série de solo da história olímpica......Já assisti vídeos de várias olimpíadas, e nem antes de 88 e nem depois esse exercício maravilhoso de Shushunova foi superado....Fantástico!
Essa disputa foi uma das mais emocionantes. E essa ginasta da antiga União Soviética foi fantástica, no entanto, já ocorreram séries melhores do que essa....Como exemplo, reveja a nota 10.000 tirada por Lavínia Milosovic da Romênia, quatro anos após, ou seja, em Barcelona 1992.Dentre outras...
Out of this world!
Video's quality: superb
The choreo in the late 80's was so great. Risky and revolutionary. I remember thinking this was a risky choreo because the judges at the time seemed to be into a really light hearted romanian style. I thought they would deduct her for being so serious but thank god they didn't.
ThePaveleck for the Russians the romanians had the oddest choreo
Forever Yelena. The best gymnastic.
Según mi humilde opinión, me parece el mejor ejercicio de suelo de la historia. Combina interpretación, pasión, dificultad y una coreografía magistral. Podrán hacer muchas más dificultades actualmente, pero no alcanzarán la belleza de este ejercicio.
El ejercicio de suelo de Daniela Silivas en Seúl también fue magistral...para mí, el mejor de esos Juegos Olímpicos
Las virtuosidad de esa época, podía llamarse legítimamente "gimnasia artística" cada gimnasta tenía su propio estilo, ejercicios milimetrados, la combinación perfecta de dificultad, coreografía y personalidad, variedad fenomenal de elementos y variaciones. No bastaba solo con tener dificultad por los aires, había que asombrar a los jueces y espectadores con el control del cuerpo. Ahora los ejercicios de suelo parecen: dificultad-agitar brazos-dificultad-moverse un poco-hacer saltos-dificultad-esperar años antes de un giro. Para mi (opinión personal) los últimos grandes ejercicios en cuestión de artisticidad fueron los del equipo ruso en las olimpiadas de 2012
Daniela tenía mucho carisma y conexion con el publico durante su performance pero lo que hizo Yelena fue superior a todo nivel, aunque me duele aceptarlo. MAgistral.
De lejos el mejor... Más artistico y mucho más acrobático que el suelo de Silivas.
@@luvdf La diferencia solo está en la segunda diagonal.
Thank for posting this Vid, in 1988 I watched every Time the Gymnastics when she, Elena Schuschunova, performed her Way.
What amazes me about her is that she looks so fierce and secure about herself
I love many gymnasts, with Elena Mukhina being my all-time favorite, but I must say... Shushunova was out of this world. It's like she was gymnastics in flesh and bones.
My 2nd favourite FX routine! She is a real legend
Her tumbling is truly unique. Never seen moves like hers before
Unleash the beast, beauty! ShuShu's perfection brought out the wild in that crowd.
este es mi ejercicio d suelo favorito...es increible
Passei minha infância toda admirando Elena Shushunova e Svetlana Boginskaya. Grandes atletas
Conheci ginástica olímpica, como era chamada antes, através das duas também!!!
They were very close werent they? There was a charming interview here on youtube where Elena and Oksana were interviewed at their joint 1985 World all-around victory; the interview was in English, and although they knew very little English, they did really well, and it was just so sweet. I wish I could find it again on youtube.:(
They were probably the all-time best team in the gymnastics history!
RIP :(
Just noticed she has a double layout first pass, which she didn't have during the 1985 Helsinki or the 1988 Seoul routines - quite awesome!
Viva Yelena Shushonova!
Shushunova simplesmente era adorável! Forte e delicada! técnica e graciosa!!!! Apaixonante!!!
Concordo contigo...Além de forte, era graciosa, coisa que não se vê atualmente. Além do mais, ficam por aí propagando que as ginastas dessa época pouco dançavam e se preocupavam somente com acrobacias. O que não é verdade. Observem o solo de Daniela Silivas. No mesmo existe dificuldade e graciosidade.
Actually I didnt like her coz i was sort of Silivas' fan. But now i realize she was an amazing, superb gymnast also...
Eliza PARK I loved Silivas too, but Shushu was million years ahead (not only of DS but even compared to today’s ‘stars’) - she was from another planet. AMAZING ! Only Nadia compares ...
Best gymnast in Seoul for sure
Love the second tumbling pass
R.I.P Elena
Триумф советской гимнастики! Супер!
My forever favorite ❤❤❤❤
Королева гимнастики, Великая Шушунова
Elena es una de las mejores gimnastas de todos los tiempos, si no es que la mejor. Lo que esta niña hacía es de un grado de dificultad y riesgo tan altos que muchos de sus ejercicios han sido prohibidos en competencias internacionales. Sus ejecuciones son ABSOLUTAMENTE LIMPIAS, desde las puntas en sus pies, la amplitud de sus giros, la perfecta postura del cuello y cabeza, la extensión en los brazos, simplemente PERFECTAS. Elena, increible pensar que tenía sólo 15 años y lograba esas ejecuciones que 30 años después nadie ha logrado repetir.
Para mi este es el mejor ejercicio de piso de la historia. QPD Elena. April 23, 1969, Saint Petersburg, Russia, August 16, 2018, Saint Petersburg, Russia.
Que buena rutina, gracias por compartir estos videos. Realmente buena buena la gimnasta rusa. Me encantó.
Ленка😂классная,солнышко,слезы,так грустно без тебя
sei grande elena...non ci sono più,purtroppo,ginnaste col tuo carisma..
A Ginasta mais espetacular da década de 1980! Rio de Janeiro-Brasil!
I love Silivas but Shushonova was a deserving champ
DEP Elena 😢😢
I still love you!
Maravilhosa apresentação.
Sem dúvida um dos exercícios mais perfeitos já realizados
RIP
She was simply amazing. I love her performance. Nowadays i cant see it.
Лена ты Суперрр классс. Спустя годы мы с табой гордимся. Ты гордост наш.
Shushunova was abased by newspapers during these olympics, because she was not a pixie like korbut or comaneci. They said she had “the grace of a sergeant” that she seemed to land her vaults in a puddle of tar, that she lacked charm, and so on… sorry but women gymnastics is beautiful too! You don’t have to smile annoyingly like Retton or be cute like Korbut to have charm. Sports illustrated said that no darling emerged from these games, but what about Shushunova and Boginskaya?
American arrogance.
RIP Queen!👑
Бесподобна .
lindo demais!!!!
Genial apresentação! Ual
This, I feel, is Elena's best floor routine ever. She really improved on her dance & artistry instead of just relying on her awesome power & tumbling abilities. I saw her in winter 1988 in America as part of a Tour of Champions featuring Olympic & World champion athletes. She did her Olympic beam routine (a little watered down of course) and some exhibition routines.
And the US didn't ruin the sport-Judges & officials did by changing the rules & scoring so drastically since 1989.
Actually since Athens 2004, the code changed drastically to please the Americans. Sadly we currently see more and more difficulty over artistry. The 80s were the peak of Artistic Gymnastics.
Nowadays gymnast likes American robot style
Hoje dia 16 de agosto dia triste
3 anos se passaram
Da sua morte
Saudades pequena notável
She is the best. RIP.