Yelena produnova biography books

As we get closer to the Rio Olympics, TCG will look back at the previous quad’s most memorable moments. Now we’re taking a look at the 1997-2000 quad.  Stellar careers were established, new fan favorites were crowned, and it was all capped off with one of the most talked about and controversial Olympics in history.

Power of Produnova With so many stars in Russian program established in this quad, it takes a truly unique presence to stand out and be remembered.  Enter Yelena Produnova, the powerhouse who helped re-write what people thought was capable on vault and floor.  After her senior debut in 1995 (where she received attention on American television for her ground-breaking Arabian double front punch front), Yelena had to sit out the Olympics due to an injury.

Recovered in time for 1997, Yelena showed her promise for the next generation of Russian gymnastics with her bronze in the all-around and on floor at Worlds.  Medal count aside,