Sandra Izbasa performs to Brute's Gift at Beijing 2008 | Music Monday

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Enjoy Sandra Izbasa's breathtaking performance to Michal Lorenc's Brute's Gift at the Summer Olympic Games 2008 in Beijing, China.
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Are you missing your favorite Olympic performance to music? Just let us know in the comments and we will add them to a future #MusicMonday!

[@alexzaharia7954]

Catalina Ponor 2012/2004

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Viktoria Komova y Aliya Mustafina 2012

[@4lzyz866]

Women's Figure Skating Short Program and Free Program Full Event Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics

[@helenehe7842]

TANAKA Rie JPN 2012 London floor routine Steliana Nistor ROU 2008 Beijing floor routine CHEN Lu 1998 Nagano long program Please!!!

[@marianabaptista5344]

Cheng Fei 2004 Team Final Anna Pavlova 2008 AA Final Lilia Podkopayeva 1996

[@johnmyviews3761]

Her face is so calm for an extraordinarily difficult routine

[@pedrojorge1912]

This final was legendary. Half the world was putting their bets on Cheng Fei (2006 champion), the other half was putting on Johnson (2007 champion). Fei, top qualifier with the most difficult floor of history then (6.6), had fallen on her 4th pass. Johnson was leading with 15.500; behind, Liukin and Yuyian with solid scores. Izbasa was the last gymnast to go and had scored 15.475, 15.550 and 15.500 on previous days. It was possible, if she could hold the nerves and be clean and precise. Exactly what she did. 15.650 and a shinning gold for Romania, amidst a day after day USA vs China battle.

[@bleepblop2022]

this made me so happy

[@kirstyevensen7557]

Me too. ❤🎉

[@uk..bruiser..4046]

It wasn't a surprise as Sandra was favourite before Shawn and Nastia. Fei was the surprise, but Sandra was the obvious gold medalist contender, not the US gymnasts.

[@thesovgc]

Sandra won not just for herself, but all of us that day 🙏

[@kp395]

This is legendary, one of the most well deserved gold in the history of Olympics. Highest difficulty, superb execution, sticking all the landings, great music that flows along the routine well. And you can tell that she really enjoys gymnastics and performing on the floor. The smile after sticking the third pass is very sweet. The crowd clap as the music goes and they give her a big applause at the end of the performance. I will never be tired of watching this routine! (Ps. Izbasa is just gorgeous, she looks like a model who happens to do gymnastic. And she is one of the most genuine gymnasts with great sportsmanship too)

[@soledadferrer1325]

She is wonderful. A great gymnast and person. When she won the vault title in 2012, unexpectedly, she graciously told Maroney that she (Maroney) was a better vaulter. And she hung her gold medal around Belu's neck, telling him that he deserved it as much as she did, since he trained her to become a great vaulter for that Olympics. She had previously been more of a floor specialist.

[@candie7594]

Yeah I totally agree. Check out Andreea Raducan 1999 floor if you like that kind of perfect floor routine

[@albertwilkes4858]

This routine is so unforgettable. I remember watching this on TV 11 years ago when the Olympics was held in Beijing. The Beijing Olympic Committee arranged Vault and Floor Exercise to take place on the same night because Cheng Fei was the favorite to win both events, so China could have a Golden Night of gymnastics. But she unfortunately fell on both. No one actually expected Izbasa to take gold even if Cheng failed, because the two Americans (Johnson and Liukin) were so strong. But when Izbasa, who was the last one to perform that night, stuck every tumbling pass, everyone knew who was the champion. It was just like it happened yesterday.

[@hannibaljustincase9985]

I see many people claiming that Maroney's fall in London was the most shocking and unexpected, but to me Cheng Fei is the one. Nerves got the best of her.

[@albertwilkes4858]

Hannibal Justin Case: The pressure of winning gold crushed her.

[@annapavfan5314]

Yikes now it makes sense why vault and floor were part of like the day 1 competition.....

[@leanderhartley4987]

@@hannibaljustincase9985 Yeah, literally everybody expected Cheng Fei to win gold on vault and floor, especially vault. She literally dominated the entire quad for vaulting, and won every single world championship gold from 2005, but unfortunately, she fell in the EF. She qualified first to the floor final too, and in the final, if she had gotten the score the that she got in the QF and didn't fall, she would have won gold in place of Izbasa. Too bad the pressure of literally everyone expecting her to win gold got to her, especially since those Olympics were held in her home country.

[@jardelrodrigues6808]

Izbasa's fx was clearly favourite to win gold with Fei's. izbasa had the second highest score on qualification behind Fei and had the highest score on TF, she scored a 15.550 while Shawn scored 15.100 and Fei 15.450. So she was a obvious contender for gold. I think that american media made it seem like a surprise her gold, to descredit a gold that its not from USA, but she was a contender stronger than Shawn and head to head with Fei. Stop trying to make it like a surprise or one day luck when she demonstrated superiority through out the competition.

[@Fernando-dt8je]

Flawless, smooth, classy, beautiful. Bring all that back, please.

[@brett8680]

I've probably watched the routine over 1000 times. It never gets old.

[@dragosg4366]

i agree . SHE IS AMAYSING

[@ExplorHits]

One of the best floor routines EVER!

[@carlosvalentin9670]

This routine really makes you feel something. It's weird how it has 5 tumbling passes yet it's still better than most routines with 3 and 4. I wish the FIG would encourage more dancing, add some serious artistry deductions or maybe even extend the time limit, most gymnasts routines are basically awkward dance moves to catch your breath before the next tumbling pass.

[@annapavfan5314]

I miss Romania :( Queen of stuck landings.

[@alexevo8016]

We miss too, Gymnastics without Romania is poor. Greetings from Bucharest.

[@randomuser918]

We will come back 😉🎉

[@PlasmicPenny]

The moment the crowd started to clap along was when I realized what a breathtaking and memorable routine this would be

[@fitzgeraldandy1030]

She is the last Golden generation of ROM gymnastic empire. I do miss romania dominant.

[@danielgoncalves5499]

I simple love this routine ❤ One of my all time favorite

[@kinantantjiptawirawan8029]

2008 Beijing Olympic had so many memorable and notable moments, from Bolt to Phelps, and Sandra Raluca Izbasa's one of them..

[@kp395]

It is one of the best Olympics in the last decade, especially for gymnastics. The competition is fierce, with varying style of athletes. The 2016 one is extremely boring in comparison.

[@afridgetoofar1818]

@@kp395 You thought Rio was bad, wait 'til Tokyo

[@siletsahar]

Magnificent routine! Well deserved gold 🏅

[@florinpetrescu809]

In the end hearing that crowd roaring...that says it all about this perfect performance

[@SeleciaRay]

0:50-1:00 there's something about this part that made this routine feels so majestic. It somehow, sums up what artistic gymnastic is all about.

[@Fernando-dt8je]

And that's the beauty we currently barely see . Most gymnasts have little charisma and are focused on sticking tumbling passes.

[@IoanaHaitchi]

Our beautiful, Sandra! Unique! ❤

[@adrianops7]

Queen of the stuck landings ..

[@ninatian2372]

One of my favorite routines ever

[@somethingelse9176]

Who does a triple full as their dismount and sticks it??? SANDRA IZBASA, that's who. A queen.

[@dianasolano3185]

Romanian gymnasts were really missed in Rio 2016. I hope they could qualify a team for Tokio 2020

[@peter130476]

We switched to tennis. No more gymnastics for Romanian women.

[@thegreenskittle]

I discovered this lovely musical piece thanks to her. It's such a great choice! It showcases Eastern European music and is so fun and easy for the audience to clap along with as it speeds up. I love her move at 1:02 as it basically invites audience to join in.

[@jfm14]

Agreed! The steadily increasing tempo of so many Eastern European folk tunes makes them perfect for showy floor routines.

[@andreigabrielion9575]

I think this piece suites her appearance perfectly. She's like the sun, radiating joy. In contrast, Ponor has more of a dark mysterious vibe.

[@yurimonteiro2192]

I love this music. Perfect! 10/10

[@violetabrateanu452]

Cel mai frumos sol din lume. Bravo Sandra!

[@gloriamaya7845]

Extremely beautiful and talented

[@PlasmicPenny]

When she nailed that triple twist was the gold medal confirmation.

[@Docentino1914]

This Lady had Grace, Beauty and few other things. I'm not into Gymnastics (came here for the Music) but I could watch Miss Sandra Izbasa dance all day!

[@jlsdjlsd3725]

I love her. She's the last Romanian gymnast to take gold from '08-'12 OG. I'm sad For her federation and happy for her.

[@wandakrawiec8675]

Its from the movie „Bandyta” and its called „Elenas dance” composed by polish composer Michał Lorenc.

[@rowomengymnastics7303]

Unforgettable routine, such a well deserved gold medal. Sandra Izbasa, a great gymnast and this routine, so smooth , playful and enjoyable to watch.

[@neophyteruss]

Magnificent performance. And to the beautiful music of Michał Lorenc!! I get chills every time I watch this routine; Sandra is perfection here. :') Well-deserved Gold!

[@X_MissMary_X]

I love Sandra!! She always had the best music choices. I'd love to see her other Olympic floor routine to Shine On You Crazy Diamond in a future Music Monday!

[@makeupbycarlcapellan]

Those landings 😍

[@misoginainternalizadaopres7131]

Oh god I'm in love with this girl She is so beautiful and her leo suits her so well! This floor was amazing

[@trespasser121]

Such a beautiful gymnast!

[@soloevasolo1932]

Perfectiunea, fiecare saritura aterizata perfect,te iubim Sandra.

[@joshferrer5891]

Perfect performance for sandra Izbasa!!!! 👏👏👏👏👏

[@sharonr7870]

Wow!

[@tatilalima2874]

Essa música dá até arrepios

[@jardelrodrigues6808]

Izbasa's fx was clearly favourite to win gold with Fei's. izbasa had the second highest score on qualification behind Fei and had the highest score on TF, she scored a 15.550 while Shawn scored 15.100 and Fei 15.450. So she was a obvious contender for gold. I think that american media made it seem like a surprise her gold, to descredit a gold that its not from USA, but she was a contender stronger than Shawn and head to head with Fei. Stop trying to make it like a surprise or one day luck when she demonstrated superiority through out the competition.

[@nathan10120]

Shawn actually downgraded her 3rd pass from a front full front 1.5 to a front full barani and stepped out on her first pass, so Cheng and Izbasa would have scored higher than her by default.

[@LulyRosales]

Great gymnast ! I love the Romanian gymnastics

[@irisg-a7419]

Perfetta! 👏👏👏👏 Olympic, grazie per condividere!!

[@maussolo]

With Pavlovas routine, this is the most exquisite routine of the quadreniumm

[@JohnJosephTed2656]

I think this music is called Taniec Eleny from Poland.

[@JoaoAlvez87]

Gold metal, tare Sandra 🤩

[@richardvergara]

She was the clear winner. Shawn thought she’d win. But this floor exercise was so clean and filled with so much joy. Shawn’s was just showy. It was rife with self-indulgence. Yeah, some could say it was more difficult. But what good is difficulty when there’s way too much of you and not enough joy of performance?

[@kp395]

And Izbasa's routine IS more difficult.

[@gifthorse9779]

@@kp395 I didn't know that. No being rude. I agree she should have won. Is it because of all those twists she does in the air? I wonder why the commentor here "R V" thought Shawn was too showy.

[@kp395]

@@gifthorse9779 Izbasa: 6.5, Johnson: 6.4 in difficulty. Plus, Izbasa: 9.15, Johnson: 9.1 in execution.

[@cinthiaveras9638]

That's definetly one of the best music choices for a floor routine! Ally Raissman's amazing as well.

[@pakopaez]

No puedes compararlas. Raisman no es artística

[@sivayamsiva9343]

Really great, excellent performance congratulations 🙏

[@SANDUSK471]

I literally got chills everytime she lands! And boy I'm one tough cookie to get impressed. A very deserving Gold!

[@icarrus4u]

Awesome!

[@omarmtz643]

gorgeous creature

[@30251]

i was in the audience 12 people collapsed and 7 died

[@BrianZhandGames]

Que série maravilhosa 😍🇧🇷❤️🇷🇴

[@LuisMiguel2191]

¡¡¡Well deserved gold!!! 🥇🥇🥇

[@danielt2634]

Bravo sandra

[@philipjh6789]

Fantastic music!

[@uk..bruiser..4046]

Absolutely stunning!

[@camelianedelcu5640]

Straordinaria

[@traceytillman7453]

NBC’s Broadcast angers me. The commentating by Elfie. Sandra deserved this Gold Medal, there was NO ADVANTAGE OF LAST

[@pegestao]

BEST BEST BEST PERFORM EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ubuntuposix]

Oh she knows that she won.

[@olgaszoke9241]

The control ladies and gentlemen

[@dl5406]

Iconic.

[@darth-williamtakamiya6226]

Always loved this routine !

[@williambeaudet9606]

I miss the times when wolf turns weren't a thing yet

[@kp395]

Everyone has to copy Biles for a wolf turn on beam & floor, and Mustafina for Pak + Shaposh half on bars nowadays.

[@andreiureche9459]

Watching in 2023 , again and again...❤❤❤

[@Olympics]

Some performances never get old!

[@Greatgerd]

A well distributed gold on Olympic event. 😎

[@joandc.gonzales9913]

My Boss loves this... It is one of his interests.. same with me but I am not into details unlike my Boss.... Love this.. ♥️

[@b.taivanbat1173]

Congrats 🎉🎊🍾🎈

[@giuliopisani6522]

stupenda!!!oro meritato!

[@gn6907]

I am missing sandra

[@gifthorse9779]

I always love it when the underdog wins! And the last one to go at that.

[@soledadferrer1325]

Me too, but in this final Sandra was a contender.

[@peter130476]

Sandra or any other top Romanian gymnasts were never underdogs until 2012 at floor contests. The title at floor in 2004, the previous Olympics, was Romania's, Cătălina Ponor was the winner. Romanian gymnastics died after 2012. And then Simona Halep and other tennis players took the spotlight. Romania moved from gymnastics to tennis and IT (computer programming).

[@omarmtz643]

gorgeous criature

[@monicarey1051]

Wonderful

[@Wojciech_Zielinski]

Have you ever seen a dance better synchronized with the music?

[@vyacheslavbaron8348]

Perfect

[@Kpucmu1239]

Perfection

[@kadd9645]

Yes love it

[@shailendradwivedi6296]

Awesome

[@thesovgc]

Sandra saved the Olympics.

[@francisnguyen6349]

Nice music floor routine.

[@ioannaatsikatsou6610]

Wow we don't see routines with 5 tumbling passes nowadays!! Impressive

[@jgsh8062]

Sadly it's not allowed now, it's 4 max

[@jonathanmontes9304]

En 2012 si Afanazieva de Rusia hubiese sido consistente... creo que hubiese logrado el resultado de Zandra Isbaza... para mi son las dos mejores rutinas que he visto en olimpiadas 2008 Zandra y 2012 Afanazieva (aunque no ganase el oro)... gracias por el video...

[@erinwalker711]

Sandra Izbasa is the last of the Romanian gymnastics 🤸‍♂️ greats. The Last of the Mochicans.

[@MyAleksandre]

AS ROMENIAS SAO AS DONAS DO PEDACO !!! SALVE ROMENIA !!!

[@juanventurajimenez9514]

❤❤❤❤

[@demetriromano565]

I thought the song was called Taniec Eleny? Or does it have two names?

[@blasm.m.4211]

Yes, Taniec Eleny (Michal Lorenz)

[@coldplaylover89]

Blas M. M. So Taniac Eleny is the Polish name for Michael Lorenc?

[@annapiatkowska4789]

@@coldplaylover89 No, "Taniec Eleny" means "Elena's dance". Michał Lorenc is Polish, with Polish name and surname.

[@elismrls6811]

Perfect sound

[@piratesswoop725]

@@annapiatkowska4789 What's with them calling it "Brute's Gift" in the video? I have a clip of the full song because I loved the melody after hearing it during Sandra's routine back in '08, and I always had it saved as Taniec Eleny, so this title they have it under is so random.

[@hannahtanski3911]

favorite floor routine ever next to simone and alys from 2016

[@alexa3maia798]

❤❤❤❤❤❤🇧🇷 Demais

[@ROUWAGDeArkan]

👸🏼🇷🇴

[@onetwocue]

I would like to see in men's and women's fx that they have a tumble series from each corner a requirement. Why have four corners and not use the four corners? It's not a triangle shape right?

[@viniciusreis3313]

Music Medieval

[@paweukasiewicz5179]

Ten utwór pokazuje tętno od spoczynkowego do strefy regeneracji (dla osoby w wieku 20 lat).

[@jhpark2947]

오와아

[@queenofnevers6990]

Gravity? Never heard :)

[@ajranazima7339]

9.850

[@DragonRaza]

와 사람이 저렇게 높이 점프 할 수도 있네

[@missmoxie9188]

Brute I Elena by Michal Lorenc

[@alanbarajas9204]

Almudena Cid 2004 ribbon routine please