Daniela Silivas - 1988 Seoul Olympic - FX

[@len10100]

Came here after watching her give Simone Biles her gold medal at the AA medal ceremony (2023 Worlds @ Antwerp). Two amazing world and Olympic champions. As much as I love Simone, this will forever be my favorite era of gymnastics. The artistry, the music, just everything is perfect! 😍😍

[@herbiethekat3637]

I agree

[@adrov849]

Yes. It was about raw power but grace, elegance and technique.

[@maricelaaguilar2679]

Muy completa la gimnasia artística de Rumania, Rusia.

[@pabooliveira9021]

Daniela was simply flying

[@GrammarPolice16666]

She was floating

[@norapeterson6331]

She is perfection. This is so much better than any of the gymnastics today

[@Swoopiify]

The most beautiful gymnast I've seen. Many gymnasts lack rhythm, musicality and fluidity but she's just perfect. If she had wanted to she probably could've been a great ballerina as well.

[@ameliabedelia7018]

Even more beautiful than Nadia?

[@valegae854]

♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@ameliabedelia7018]

@Swoopiify musicality? She was not playing any instruments. She was dancing and gymnastiking.

[@liukin95]

@@ameliabedelia7018 You obviously don't know what musicality means.

[@azbycx56]

Daniela floats through her tumbling passes and accentuates every single dramatic moment in the music. Just pure genius. However, I prefer Shushunova’s artistic programme.

[@florentinanicolescu7259]

Never seen something more elegant than this,seems she's flying...

[@karjo1625]

She's a flying prima ballerina, amazingly beautiful and graceful. Pure perfection, sport and art at theirs best.

[@marcioalek4745]

So true...

[@george3059]

She is from Romania 💪💪💪💪💪💪

[@GrammarPolice16666]

She’s floating. Something modern gymnast can’t do

[@em_mkay]

this just sends shivers through me each time i watch it. Bogi and Shushu, as powerful as they were, their compulsory routines could NOT compete with the elegance, lightness and flow of this exercise of Silivas. she seems to have no gravity. so carefree and youthful yet so technical and focused. she had everything. this compulsory exercise rivals that of Elena Mukhinas and Lilipods, dare I say this is one of the finest compulsory routines I’ve ever witnessed. Dani knew how to sell a compulsory to the judges. and even in these exercises where the girls were doing the same sets of moves, she really sets everything apart with her style and something about her just cannot be found in the other competitors here. she is the pinnacle of ARTISTIC gymnastics. marvelous. i was wishing she won the AA gold but, her career was a memorable one that can never be forgotten.

[@florinpetrescu809]

I have never seen before such a perfect interpretation of the music . Amazing performance, Daniela Silivas is really one of the greatest gymnasts

[@Ceh522]

She literally FLOATS

[@gymns411]

Something about this routine and her performance just is the epitome of women’s gymnastics. Beauty, power, and grace all in one😊

[@krizju]

Now womens gymnastics looks more like mens

[@intldawn]

She had absolutely everything. She had power and grace. She could really dance, she knew how to perform and she had style. Even in a compulsory routine, she has so much charisma and style that she sets it apart.

[@iasminaminea2552]

She is like a ballerina, so elegant. Everything seems effortless. And look at that smile.She is not competing she is performing and everyone is lucky to be able to see this

[@Ruby-dk3tw]

You've perfectly captured the essence of who she was

[@carynjohnson7824]

She literally floats on the air. Gorgeous

[@GrammarPolice16666]

Floating seems to be rare in modern gymnastics. It’s all about flying and power.

[@juanabravo1859]

Que armonía cada movimiento con su cuerpo. Que trabajo más limpio. Hermosa representación. Un deleite verla.

[@franciscoacurero7607]

there are no words to describe this ! my favorite gymnast ever !

[@ajdoubleu4218]

She floats, as if she’s flying 🕊️in mid air ❤amazing 😮

[@PeaceLoveAndHarmny]

Still, hands down, one of the very best gymnasts that has ever existed! 👏🏼 I hope wherever she is, that she is well and happy.

[@fabianfilipponi7599]

There is no other 10 more deserved than this. Perfect from the beginning to the end. No discussion!

[@kp395]

She pointed her toes in every single element, even the back handsprings and round off, had perfect splits on every leap and jump, floated around throughout the routine like gravity was nothing. Not to mention that exquisite layout stepout dismount. This was a TRUE perfect ten!

[@annapavfan5314]

One of those few performances that even the wannabe gymnastics fans can't say it's not a 10.

[@grantdesjardins764]

@@annapavfan5314 It is too bad they gave out so many shit 10s by 88 since it cheapened the REAL 10s like this one.

[@mrparts]

@@grantdesjardins764 I agree. Of the 85-88 cycle this was the perfect example of how this routine was meant to be executed.

[@maeraquiza]

She could have been a prima ballerina if not a proffesional gymnast.

[@Wowboy77]

Omg! Bring the dance back to the gymnastics!

[@withlove312]

That was perfection. I mean real perfection. Rarely do we see splits that beautiful and complete, form that exquisite, rhythm and dance so attuned. It's important to note that comp. FX is part of the reason why Silivas won the floor title despite having a bauble in the EF. She had a compulsory routine that could not be matched.

[@vettegaddia6234]

One of the few routines that truly deserved a 10.0. This is perfection. There is not a single element that is not textbook. And the amplitude is astonishing!

[@thesovgc]

Her bobble actually happened in Team Optionals when she threw the mount that bears her name to this day. I think that hurt her more in the AA Finals than it did for FX Finals (obviously as she won gold).

[@soledadferrer1325]

She was the reason I got hooked with gymnastics. First time I saw her I just couldn't take my eyes off her. Such a magnetic personality. I wished she had won the AA gold, yet I would say she should be happy with all her medals since they are a result of her hard work, dedication, and of course incredible talent.

[@RAFAAMARILLAS]

Poetry in motion. She epitomizes what an artistic gymnast should really be. Nowadays they’re imperfect acrobats. Bring back the artistry and the compulsories.

[@SteEle3009]

Beautiful!

[@citizenoftheworld6363]

The perfect masterpiece of the textbook of perfection pieces! Mesmerising 🎉

[@drissfatih7131]

This two-and-a-half minutes in 1988 is worth more than the whole Olympics in 2021

[@iliair]

yesss

[@conmarko]

I couldn't agree more!!!

[@josephqualtier961]

You guys are always weird downplaying modern gymnastics

[@diegoexposito4751]

@@conmarko Yes!

[@CountryCowboy008]

@@josephqualtier961 as they should be. Nowadays, they are not innovative and creative anymore. Just add one or half twist and call it a day.

[@sidoniesera]

One of THE most perfect pieces of gymnastics. EVER. By anyone.

[@simplystreeptacular]

The best compulsory floor exercise ever done in gymnastics. Full stop.

[@nchllltmr]

Her lines are incredible! The fluidity of her movement is impeccable; her limbs seem to go on forever

[@whocares1481]

Well said!

[@whocares1481]

Such amplitude,majestuosity and elegance..just perfect!

[@Kevinsf]

You can only appreciate the years of hard work that went in to produce such masterpiece. Incredible.

[@cherylcheung5588]

She deserved the perfect 10 for her perfect rendition.. immaculate !

[@corystajduhar]

Amazing on every level. This is what made gymnastics seem so incredible to me. Perfection of skills, flying, fluidity, control, etc. I wish composition and perfection of basics were important today. Now it's just about points and anything that doesn't yield points is omitted even to the detriment of interest, artistry and beauty. Very sad!

[@patricioszajnowicz2421]

every time i need to see perfection i play this video

[@g0scarab]

same. i do also when i want to dope my brain. wonderfully it has no withdrawal effect.

[@Fernando-dt8je]

I remember watching her performances back then. I was mesmerized. 35 years later and they still have the same effect on me.

[@roborobo9098]

She was the best ! You can feel the absolute joy and see the transfiguration into perfection! She shines in every moment !

[@shushunovafan4301]

How could anyone dislike this?

[@unknownuser_99]

They hate those 80s hairstyles. 🤪

[@richardross4677]

The dislike must have been for her hedgehog hairdo. It can't possibly be a single thing about the routine. Probably the best compulsory floor routine ever.

[@jollycrafts9531]

I am asking myself the same question...

[@cristyvelasquez0421]

So graceful! She seems to float❤

[@autoneto]

sillivas uses every beat of the song matching ih her exersice. superb

[@omarsan63]

Absolutely Elegance, perfect mix between art and sport , the old queens of gymnastic has my heart forever

[@jennybean12000]

By far, one of the MOST beautiful and GRACEFUL gymnasts EVER!!

[@RachidRayad]

she was a good gymnast, in my opinion the best in every events... had a good and elegant moviments and she was a great dancer and excelent tecnique... and a great love for gymnastcs...

[@mattgurleymusic]

This performance by her is absolutely all alone in its greatness. No one could ever take anything away from the purity, joy, grace and athletic excellence of this display.

[@paulagiliberto7386]

Qué hermosura, por favor😍. Creía que lo más perfecto que había visto era Nadia, Olga Korbut y Elena Mukhina pero esto lo superó👏👏👏👏👏👏. Es hermosa Daniela. ¡Un millón de 10 para esta gimnasta insuperable!💐

[@JefersonSantos-bt1ef]

how gracious she was... like a feather dancing in the air

[@cj222100]

I never get tired of watching her. She just has such beautiful lines and has so much grace. And she has such a great balance of dance and tumbling. To me, she was the true winner of the AA gold. I enjoy watching her so much more than Yelana Shushonova, and it seems like she lost over teeny technicalities

[@NuTe-NdoiCiCrede]

NU STIU CUM SE FACE PUNCTAJUL ACUM. INAINTE LA SOL CONTA SI MUZICA LA PUNCTAJ. DE ACEEA A PIERDUT .

[@thesovgc]

I can't believe I haven't posted on this video.. It's utter perfection. They should show this to anyone who wants to know why some of us loved compuslories. It's miles better than her optional floor.

[@yuiop6611]

They should show this to everyone who aspires to become an ARTISTIC gymnast.

[@manuhd0645]

Este ejercicio debería ser de visionado obligatorio en todas las escuelas de gimnasia. No hay de dónde descontar...es un 10 ABSOLUTO. SIlivas flota literalmente en cada una de las diagonales y saltos. La interpretación de la música es perfecta, la plasticidad total, la amplitud insuperable, la altura increíble, Ya no hay gimnastas tan perfectas. Silivas fue en mi opinión la gimnasta más virtuosa de toda la década de los 80 y tiene para siempre un puesto de honor entre las más grandes. Ella y Comaneci las mejores de Rumanía bajo mi punto de vista, con todo lo bueno que ha dado la escuela rumana...Dobre, Szabo, Raducan, Ponor...etc,etc.

[@imangymfans4826]

Such joy watching this routine. fluidity of her movements is seamless. she exudes grace and sweetness. To me she looks light-hearted and joyous, luring us into the magic of her every movements. Purely eternal.

[@casscain5196]

This compulsory floor and Podkopayeva's in 96 are pure perfection and the reason why i love compulsories !

[@christmunzenmayer3468]

She is better than the actual gymnastas. Her movementas are so elegant, soft, and perfect.

[@suryasilvestre7891]

She is my favorite gymnast ever! She has a perfect execution, and on top of this her body is not overbuilt but very graceful, and her movements look like a rhythmic gymnast but with the acrobacias of artistic gymnastics

[@faeryquene]

Sublime. Simply the greatest compulsory floor routine EVER imo. I would have given this a 40.00 if I could.

[@intldawn]

Amazing. There is a way to perform compulsory routines and that was it. That girl just oozed personality. She was smiling as she prepped for one of the tumbling passes. No other routine deserved a 10 more.

[@ShannonLeeSD]

A joy to watch! Such beautiful gymanstics, she looks like she's floating in the air. I've never seen another like her, and to top it off ends it with a beautiful smile at the end. Amazing! 👌💜💐

[@autoneto]

The best floor exercise of all times

[@starling93]

This must be the most beautiful routine i've ever seen ! The way she jumps and flips, so smooth, so fluid, so mesmerizing. I wish there are more gymnast do this kinda routine. Everything is about power jumps and many flips nowadays.

[@mariagraziabonora7392]

The best gymnast ever, so beautiful to watch. Elegance and power. She flies like a butterfly.

[@mariadanila4170]

Superba❤ Daniela Silivas!❤ Fenomen❤

[@savannahl.b.3734]

The way she seems to slow time and hang in the air at the end of her last pass is wild.

[@florentinapascu9019]

Ești fantastica. Cata eleganță. Te iubim mult și vă îmbrățișez tare tare și vă respect intreaga echipă 🌷🙏☘

[@citizenoftheworld6363]

The real definition of number 10

[@ohlalalala7799]

Esta es la mejor rutina de todos los tiempos! Heeeeeermosa Daniela Silivas!💞

[@sharegreats2157]

Absolute world class!

[@AndreeaT-fj6dd]

Romania has always produced some of the world's finest gymnasts, showcasing remarkable grace and elegance.

[@Quimlh]

Sublime Daniela.

[@markb7163]

Incredible! Miss the compulsories! They should be brought back. This is Artistic Gymnastics!

[@trulyyours4029]

Flying like and elegant bird ❤

[@robertheilmeier2671]

Unreal beauty... simply amazing.. 2:38 -2:48 is out of this world.. thanks for sharing this video

[@nadiaexposito9097]

Sublime ARTISTIQUE ORGANIQUE VIVANT Toute la beauté de la vraie Gymnastique ARTISTIQUE avec un grand A absolument magnifique ça touche le cœur tant de beauté c'est si naturel L'opposé total de la Gymnastique actuelle

[@dylanthepickle6428]

Omg I just love her. She always has a smile! So adorable.

[@shangxian]

Holy $#!T ... this feels like it came straight out of some beautiful dreamscape. Amazing. Total perfection!!

[@nicki446]

oh my goodness she's flying! Best compulsory I've ever seen.

[@Kevinsf]

what a great dancer. Absolutely exquisite!

[@ch0colatemilk]

These are among the most beautiful back flips I've ever seen in the history of gymnastics.

[@nagarahanrith4311]

BEAUTIFUL! LEGEND! ❤️

[@nicolasnieto9262]

Ella me encanta tiene una gracia.. una postura .. su físico .. su línea corporal... Fina .. integra

[@JoelLowen1984]

Those are organic and artistic movements for real. Refined and elegant, the real art of gymnastics. Simone Biles may be outstanding, but she do everything with x8 speed and robot like movements. She'll never have this level of delicacy and elegance.

[@cumiral]

Proud to be Romanian!!...Thank you Daniela!!!

[@g0scarab]

We were so lucky to see and know the dreamlike performance. She was at her best on that prime stage. It is the longest 90 seconds masterpiece I've ever seen.

[@lauragatehouse7935]

Amazing beautiful simple gymnastics and proper dance elements to show further agility and amplitude.

[@bhuvadav]

I remember her.. what a angel!

[@ntabon0219]

Her form and style here is really unmatched.

[@gymns411]

The way Daniela did that scale into shoulder dance at the .057-1.02 mark.... i knew she did not come to play! She came to slay!

[@alexandros1973]

Amazing qualities! I’ve never seen something like this performed before or after her time.

[@antoniocordio2941]

DAniela Silivas....great girl...perfection

[@Ruby-dk3tw]

Standing on the shoulders of giants is a much referred to phrase. Why? because modern gymnasts don't come out of the box with anything new. Each generation builds on the learning and hard effort of those who came before. There was a paradigm shift in the 70's and 80's from Korbut to Silivas which is why this particular generation so captivated audiences worldwide in a way never repeated. In my humble opinion Daniele was the most elegant.

[@LL_LLLL]

My favourite gynmast of all time. She is incredible.

[@diegoexposito4751]

And this, ladies and gentlemen, is gymnastics.

[@tiggertigerskip]

She was the best!! Elegant & ladylike. No one can match her!

[@mariaisabelduarte5597]

The best of the bests! 🥰

[@MizukiClover]

So beautiful, is like she has wires or gravity really like Daniela and releases a little her pull :)

[@nicolasnieto9262]

La mejor gimnasta .. integra reúne todo.. danza actitud técnica elegancia gracia

[@anamasanchezp]

Un minuto de silencio pr la elegancia y la gracia en la gimnasia artística.

[@NuTe-NdoiCiCrede]

silivas este mai buna decat femeia barbat Chucky Simone Biles orangutan

[@yuiop6611]

@@NuTe-NdoiCiCrede. How rude!

[@mariagraziabonora7450]

She flies like a beautiful butterfly! So nice to watch.

[@Triton-en5tw]

Elegantissima, eccezionale, magnifica, incantato..👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏

[@felipemajo5770]

En mi vida vi un ejercicio más perfecto. Espectacular

[@isisfernandes7181]

A apresentação mais linda que vi até hoje. Perfeita

[@humanrightsadvocate]

How does she adjust earth's gravity at 0:20 and 1:30? Slow motion 1:50.

[@kazenokokazetani2719]

This performance moved me to tears straight away

[@megofiachra3247]

Every moment is beautiful!

[@AnubisDark]

I never seen something unreal as this. It's like magic