Rio Olympics 2016: Sanne Wevers wins gold on beam, Dutch television.

Rio Olympics 2016: Sanne Wevers wins gold on beam.
Dutch television with great commentary by Hans van Zetten.

[@firefly314]

It was so sweet to see Simone smiling at Sanne when she was kissing her gold medal. These women are competitors but they’re also the only ones that can understand what each other goes through to get to the Olympics. Such a nice moment of happiness all around.

[@samuel5916]

I agree, and it’s so much more meaningful when you consider how crushing it must’ve felt for Simone but she was still happy for Sanne.

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

Game recognizes game. Talent sees talent.

[@susanurban5920]

No, I think the other gymnasts are fully aware what they all go through to get to the Olympics at the top of their game. It’s no secret what they have to sacrifice to get to the top and stay there.

[@djm4854]

What's actually sad is that Simone recently revealed how hard it was for her that ppl weren't happy with her bronze. She was actually really happy w/her bronze and was okay with the fact that someone else performed better. She's not perfect, and she wishes the world wouldn't hold her to that unfair standard. Placing 3rd is still an outstanding accomplishment to be proud of, and she's also proud of Sanne. One of many reasons to love Simone.

[@samuel5916]

@@djm4854 👍🏻

[@jody024]

What works perfectly is that the commentator is a former gymnastics coach, he has a lot of knowledge and passion for the sport and the athletes in it.

[@annamw15]

I love how he commentates. .

[@lindaveltkamp6301]

Her dad is her coach

[@MONKEYDRUMMER2000]

I feel like it lacked tumbling. However she was very elegant

[@itsfeliciatime]

sometimes he has to much passion. i met that guy in reallife bc he was commentator in a performance we (me and the rest of my sportsclub which is rather large with all different kinds of sports/gymnastics) did. that man couldn't stop fucking talking even if he had no idea what the fuck we were doing. i do proffesional trampoline gymnastics and that man was telling all kinds of bullshit which was incorrect lmfao

[@kc8tdu]

@@lindaveltkamp6301 mlm buy

[@Francesca314]

Love her routine. Clear, elegant and different

[@abdulraufrofi6472]

Fra r I love you

[@esmeelaheij8199]

Fra r shes from my country!!

[@abramquinn7726]

My favorite beam routine....besides Tatiana Gutsu 1992.

[@jbuda4263]

Mine was Olesia Dudnik at the 89 worlds.

[@ssamyuljins]

very artsy and fun to watch. nice seeing a more unique beam routine win the gold. this was amazing

[@leoniejuurlink5277]

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[@dorienverbeek5609]

Je ben te beste van sterre

[@jolienvsndijk]

@@leoniejuurlink5277 ...are you alright?

[@jorgeantonioreinoso7579]

amazing!

[@lma6808]

This has to be the most elegant balance beam routine ever. This technique is flawless.

[@michaelsamuels9901]

this routine was amazing it was NOT about hard tumbling lines it was about grace and beauty on the balance beam

[@lokiteddy]

And that awful, ugly Wolf turn that the Americans are doing. I'd prefer the beauty and grace of a pirouette like Sanne's any day! Seriously the new COP is making gymnastics ugly and boring.

[@michaelsamuels9901]

@@lokiteddy very good point

[@drepark2294]

@@lokiteddy the Americans are the best and will win gold again.

[@jefferyarnold5286]

@@drepark2294 okay? wolf turns are still ugly

[@MsDidi38]

yes, please bring back the 'artistry' into women's artistic gymnastics. The tumbling obsession is ruining the sport imo.

[@johnboyzan3304]

There’s very little artistry in beam routines with the current code of points, its become too technical, this was so unique and graceful

[@mikelara2151]

Wow. We typically are use to seeing power on the beam. She truly brought artistry to the beam and it made a very difficult program look so easy.

[@SuAva]

2 years later and I still get teary eyed. What an amazing podium with an amazing winner. Proud to see our litte Dutch flag between the two American flags representing the fabulous Biles and Hernandez

[@patriciapowell5974]

I am an American with Dutch heritage, it was all good for me :-)

[@jiaj9153]

@@patriciapowell5974 lol

[@djm4854]

I am a non-Dutch American, and I was SO proud of Sanne. Her routine was not only refreshingly different from the hard tumbling of modern day, but it was unbelievably beautiful in the countless turns she displayed. It was so original and more challenging than ppl may realize. A single turn can cause a bobble or fall from even the most seasoned champs, and Sanne does multiples in different directions in combination! Rooting for her in Tokyo! Let's go, Sanne---Spin Queen!

[@EkaterinaIHeris]

🤮

[@rg1whiteywins598]

She blew everyone out of the water with that cool routine. Super Power old school skills. My favorite beam routine ever, and I have been watching gymnastics since 1964 Olympics.

[@nancynewman1356]

Ballerina on the beam!

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

I just love her turn series. She's so graceful. It's like she's on clouds.

[@cathysnedegar6711]

I remember as soon as she landed her dismount, I said outloud, "Sorry USA, she just won the Gold." She was so beautiful on that routine. It's one I enjoy watching over and over.

[@DizzyedUpGirl]

@@cathysnedegar6711 It would be a travesty if she hadn't won it, and I say that as a huge Simone stan.

[@brendaannedufaur6244]

Freaking unbelievable. One of the best beam routines I've ever seen.

[@onlyhuman576]

I am from the United States but she was absolutely incredible!!! Well deserved 👏

[@Inyourlap]

This is the best medal of these olympics

[@abdulraufrofi6472]

Chanel Oberlin hi

[@lol-hi3zq]

Ik kan de split en spagaat

[@MD-722]

By far, this was the most complete programme.

[@rg1whiteywins598]

Agreed. But Dipa Karmakar should have had bronze for her Produnova vault.

[@aerokayo6137]

No

[@ancamg]

OMG, those pirouettes are hard to do on floor. My jaw dropped when I watched these gymnasts from Holland doing multiple superb spins.

[@NoBodybutHim]

Honestly she was the most fascinating to look at and she didn't miss a thing. 6,7 in difficulty that must be her turns, but also the aerials are beautiful! She also brought some classic moves which I loved (her last move was 👌) and had a silver lining through her whole performance! The definition of artistic and she brought that to life in this sport. I hope she does even higher in difficulty in Tokyo👌

[@maggie2sticks717]

She will have to up her game because Simone is smoking hot on the beam now!

[@georgiemayslack]

Yes her turns are very high in difficulty. Just a normal double turn with bent leg is worth the same as a free walkover

[@kathlenec5433]

Queen of turns❤️😂

[@a.9603]

Lolcattt & Kathys Squad ye😀

[@danceblues1713]

This routine was so refreshing!!! Deserved the Gold.

[@luisestrellotrocino4626]

Excelent rutine ... very classic and artístic. She is great !!?

[@PhenixJoe]

Horrible editing. Yes by all means focus on Sanne’s head while she performs her double-L turn.

[@bella-floyd]

Jay Petrova Thant’s not the Editing... it’s the camera work

[@jenniferh.8009]

I assume it's one of many cameras used during the broadcast. It looks like three different cameras were used.

[@PhenixJoe]

Well whatever, horrible something by one of the professionals haha.

[@irrelevance3859]

This comment had me dying but yes I agree

[@timothyhh]

Correct. There's no need for close-ups in gymnastics ever.

[@MsDidi38]

One of the nicest beam routines I have ever seen. Flowing, graceful and athletic.

[@Yoga-rs4mk]

why the camera zoom to her while doing double L turn

[@amari1719]

Such a beautiful routine. So happy she won the gold.

[@abbeystroh6943]

She has such beautiful lines. Happy she won 😁

[@lidanol]

I have no idea what the announcer is saying but I love this routine! So happy for her!

[@brodypenn]

He was talking about the double L spin that got named after her in 2010 and then talking about each skill as she did it and complimenting her ballerina style and the Dutch flag.

[@mao2178]

As a ballerina, this is sparking so much joy right now! Thank you Sanne for bringing light to this world!

[@norahnightingale4626]

I love Sanne's work! Also, the commentator here is amazing!

[@julialostetter8855]

I love how happy and proud she looks, and Simone looks so happy for her :)

[@jiadhaliwal4949]

She’s so unique and different!

[@miguelQR]

excellent performance, elegant and so classic really beautiful

[@jpeg42069]

I can’t get enough of that turn series! 😍

[@RED-cy7ig]

This is my favorite beam routine of all time. It's so elegant.

[@Ozefan2580]

Such a beautiful routine. Well-deserved gold 🏅!!

[@cynthiastorer1230]

Nice flow extentios, buttery spins, the height of leaps and space Rymthm along with her expansion absolutely beautiful...

[@ashleyrocke4144]

Very well deserved. That routine was so beautiful

[@cj222100]

I really loved this routine, it was very unique.

[@simonemudde5883]

Sanne and her sister are awesome same as the rest of teamnl but when she won the gold medal i really cried . How many can say that they where beter than the American girls ? so proud of her .

[@elisebrouwer7991]

doedelzak je moet naar context kijken, tuurlijk is Biles beter maar op dat moment niet dus eigenlijk is ze wel de beste hierdoor✨

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

Sanne was better than Biles in this final. Outside is a whole different discussion

[@kirstendewaard2934]

doedelzak In this final, Sanne was better than Simone. Simone makes a big mistake, Sanne didn't. Also Sanne didn't do her full difficulty because it wasn't necessary, due Simone's mistake. If Simone didn't made her mistake but Sanne did her 7.0 difficulty, there was also big chance that Sanne would win the gold.

[@kirstendewaard2934]

doedelzak Actually, Simone misses 0.5 because of her fall, so 14.733+ 0.5= 15.233, and Sanne scores a 15.466. They are both great gymnasts but Sanne was better at the beam final in Rio, get over it, it happened this way and you can't change it anymore. Simone will be back and then she rock 2020 i guess.

[@kirstendewaard2934]

doedelzak Yeah, but what's the problem? Sanne IS Olympic Champion, because she was the BEST in the Final! So what if... and but simone.... the qualification.... Simone made a mistake, Sanne was amazing and only have one error, please, accept that she was the best at that moment and she deserves it.

[@charleschuckfinley3304]

The Dutch commentary alone is worth a gold medal 😊😊

[@marieleh342]

Yeah😍

[@actorboy2]

This was her best ever performance at the exact right moment

[@neophyteruss]

I remember what a treat it was to watch this upset! Who could’ve predicted Simone’s mistake, or Sanne throwing her best routine when it counted? So thrilling 🤩

[@cherrylove9142]

You can tell she was so proud !!!

[@birgittagren6614]

The best beam performance ever in my opinion!

[@Dorothyredshz]

Excellent , I'm actually glad she completed her routine with a less challenging ending/dismount . This was about grace , beauty, and elegance., And skill ! lovely job !

[@shahidmahmood7133]

Smooth like a butterfly, you earned that 🙂

[@farmaquim]

She can do pirouettes easily on the beam an this is a skill most gymnasts dont have. She is smart in applying to her forté.

[@bethaniefrederickson3305]

Love the 3 turns in a row!!👍

[@JSRoman5309]

I’m happy for her.!!!! She definitely deserved first place !

[@philippneff6190]

Excellent, brilliant performance. Most elegant. Congratulations Ms Vevers!

[@RealThisisA]

I will always remember her because of her unique routine.

[@jhaysonryanncorpuz817]

Simone was also happy for her winning gold. Simone was good sport, she knows that someone deserved the gold that time.

[@tracid830]

Yeah Simone deserves it.

[@demi3115]

@@tracid830 hahahahah no

[@tracid830]

@@demi3115 haha yes

[@jhaysonryanncorpuz817]

@@demi3115 it's a YES. Simone accepts when she is defeated. She knew she didn't deserve gold, Sanne did.

[@morgangreenlee2091]

I watch this everyday 😍

[@gymlandia4467]

This was great

[@mariamonig3366]

One of the best routines ever. Looks so simple and flawless and elegant. Women gymastics need more people like Sanne.😍

[@Marjolein36]

Sanne, dit is zo verdient, geweldig

[@duartedilson]

It was beauuuuuuutiful

[@hannahrachelxo2281]

My fav beam routine!!!!!! I was so happy she won!!!!

[@tarantala111]

What a beautiful girl and elegant gymnast. Such a surprise medal for Holland.

[@mercedeslb237]

Splendide!

[@hercildacastillo7025]

Mi rutina favorita, diferente y limpia😘

[@Jay6459]

The best full twist backhand spring I ever seen on beam.

[@wisdomseeker0142]

Jay6459 khorkina And shushunova and Henrietta onodi had beautiful lines also.

[@PolderWulverhorst]

So fantastic!

[@x_inge_x7554]

Zo ontzettend knap niet normaal ik ben fan van Sanne maar ook van lieke 👏🏻🇳🇱👌🏻👍🏻💪🏻

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

Gorgeous lady doing a fabulous routine. Great to watch again. I absolutely loved her triple then those three consecutive turns were Gorgeous. She deserved that Gold.

[@johnnystrange7813]

rightest gold!

[@hercildacastillo7025]

Muy merecida esa medalla😉😉😉

[@6ghbybuhjbj]

Such clever composition

[@stacyhackney6100]

Outstanding.

[@MMotta-mk8uq]

Excelente! Perfeita! 🇧🇷

[@bloodrainicorn6193]

One of my favorite beam workers! She’s so graceful and man does she pack a lot into her routine

[@jonathanmontes9304]

Adoro esta rutina, ella es talentosa... Grandioso trabajo y muy merecida su medalla!!!

[@tijanaseptembar]

Very elegant and clean! 👏👏👏

[@susanbartlett-ye6476]

Wow! Amazing!

[@subhankarkarmakar4554]

Perfect balance beam and unique....lots of different from others

[@mariita8109]

Hermosa rutina, la mejor que he visto👌

[@chris9323]

Beautiful. Nice work. 💃

[@edsondecastrobrandao302]

Um show de talento e elegância!

[@matthewplampton955]

By far my favourite beam routine of all time

[@gabygaby5701]

Such an artistic and graceful routine!

[@edgartheboston1818]

great lesson for artistic gymnastics it can also be about artistic instead of countless saltos made by machines thanks for sharing!

[@astridtimmer5253]

Edgar The Boston agree

[@albusdumbledore3782]

Wow. She’s awesome and a beauty too.

[@zitaconickx9847]

ze is zooo goed!!!

[@isamsp1364]

Zita Conickx ecnt he

[@riakoole9646]

Ja

[@pkillpack]

@@riakoole9646 CT

[@barbiefairytopia2803]

what the hell is that messed up english or real life dutch?

[@tired4748]

@@barbiefairytopia2803 lmao same i don’t know 🤣

[@Jen-lc5yc]

Beautiful unique routine.

[@jolandavanoploo7825]

Dit Is echt geweldig

[@baylietrout7888]

It was gorgeous

[@mrkastro5932]

Muito linda e talentosa😍

[@claudiosotoorellana7676]

Perfect

[@sudathdegroot4084]

heel knap wat ze daar heeft gepresteerd 👍❤

[@maitreyanoot3996]

Gefeliciteerd Sanne

[@EduardoWandermurem]

Perfeita!!!

[@Chrially2931]

Sanne Wevers performed the Okino. Great job!

[@abramquinn7726]

YES!

[@zoiavasseur207]

Ik ben een fan van je Sanne 👍🏼👍🏼

[@MrMuddybike]

blijft machtig mooi moment

[@esmeedimmendaal2066]

Wowww soo proud i m dutch xx

[@alissonsouza8907]

Rainha absoluta ❤

[@elifdurmus8243]

Can't believe I haven't seen this earlier. EXCELLENT routine and IMPECCABLE smooth and elegant delivery. Really amazing how fluid and beautiful her motions were. Sadly the quality of the video falters right at the dismount:(

[@queenofnevers6990]

Hoooow does she do these pirouettes so clean 😭😭💓

[@thassiasavastano5838]

Ela mereceu demaaaaaais! Um classe na trave! Z💁🏻‍♂️

[@TLovetoDance012]

She’s great