Top 15 Floor Routines in Women's Gymnastics

[@shushunovafan4301]

Markers if you just want top 10 or 5: Top 10 starts at: 8:28 Top 5 starts at: 16:56

[@kevinjewell233]

Omelianchik had a better floor routine in the event finals 1985 Worlds!!!

[@tanyawadman8283]

That 1st place was amazing!

[@fshonuff]

Oh my gosh these routines from the 80’s are insane! So daring and innovative! What a great list!

[@nbak8870]

Geef maar Swiebertje.

[@nbak8870]

Lekker aan het strand heet gewoon niet uit beleefdheid

[@roxy5588]

The dance that the gymnasts performed from the 80s was so original and cool. I am glad in the (2022-24 COP) that they are bringing back the artistry into the sport.

[@shushunovafan4301]

I absolutely love the new code for floor. Carey is a magnificent tumbler but I’m glad gymnasts like Chiles and Gadirova have the possibility to outscore her Uber difficult routines with superior creativity and dance. Andrade too, she’s a great mix of power and artistry.

[@kamilaford5752]

What changes were made?? I didn’t know about this.

[@rogelinouicabtrejo4869]

Lo malo es que Rusia no participa :(

[@saragrant9749]

@@rogelinouicabtrejo4869get out of Ukraine and that won’t be an issue. I feel sad for the gymnasts but something had to be done.

[@kyleswingle5844]

@@rogelinouicabtrejo4869 They can always not invade other countries or engage in state-sponsored doping!

[@oscarf290]

Olga Strazheva using The Rite of Spring as her floor music is probably the most bad ass thing anyone can do.

[@eleodynneli9068]

So true. I was amazed

[@bunkerhillguy2542]

I was shocked!! She was like a Martha Graham dancer!! So impressed

[@thesovgc]

Ukrainian people tend to be pretty friggin badass 🙏

[@finfelagund]

There are 14 super solid routines (as the respective gymnasts simply mastered the floor and could deliver at almost any occasion) and 1 miraculous routine (as the gymnast in question always struggled on the floor and this was the only bright and glorious exception). The miracle being, of course, Komora´s Olympic AA exercise. It wasn´t sufficient for gold but that is another thing.

[@shushunovafan4301]

Absolutely, Komova's floor has always been very inconsistent (except 2010 which was really good), so when she pulled this out the bag in London, I was speechless. Whether or not you think she deserved gold, I think everyone can agree that Komova cemented her place in history with that exercise. It was magnificent.

[@kyleswingle5844]

@@shushunovafan4301 i consider her to be the most talented gymnast in history. Such a shame that she never quite pulled everything together in the same meet

[@yuibot5998]

These young women are absolutely amazing, I'm so glad I started watching this stuff. Unfortunately it was a documentary on sicko Larry that got me into it. It had some clips of athletes in it, I had never even seen a event or routine in my life. Now I'm hooked. Now it's MMA, Football, and WAG for me.

[@wildwind5571]

Komova’s floor is a work of art

[@wildwind5571]

@Rose ahahahahha that's the dumbest thing I've ever read in my entire life in any topic

[@annapavfan4680]

It was indeed.

[@kathleenirish]

@Rose did you watch the same routine we did?

[@henjers8282]

It was amazing, she was the last competitor and even that, she was very determined to win, she did an amazing work, it could be better of course but she was almost perfect. I if see Gabby routine's used a music very basic, that we all know, but she never had that king of artistic, if you don't see that komova did a ver verte great job. For me she should be win or had a better note, it should be more closed

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

Absolutely agree. I had her at #1 out of this grouping. Including her music.

[@maia9056]

Aliyas 2010 and Pavlovas 2008 floor was amazing. Vika (AA 2012), Cheng Fei and Jiang Yuyuan (TF 2008) give me chills every time.

[@adrianapop2525]

thank you....Cheng Fei, Jiang etc...x-was by me,,,

[@nicki446]

The Soviet floor routines in 1989 were all so deeply bizarre. I love them so much.

[@laurarubin1145]

I enjoyed these very much, but my favorite all time routine is Lilly Podkayava from the 1996 Olympics.

[@sandranorman5469]

That was country’s were limited to three.

[@こう-f6h]

komova！ amazing.and beautiful!!

[@annapavfan4680]

Shushunova always performed best for the team than for herself. I miss her :(. My fav routines would be Lilia's Euro fx final in 96, Lashenova's 88 team final, Tatiana Lysenko in 92, Miller in 93 aa final or 96 nationals, Dawes in 96 fx final, Kotchekova in 94, Kseniia in 2011.. Aghh just too many to narrow down.

[@imangymfans4826]

I am happy Olga 1989 is in the list. Couldn't agree more with your top spot, 3 things that make Yelena's routine so special: 1)gravitas, 2)gravitas, 3)gravitas.

[@andrewhumphrey7429]

Homegirl Voinea is straight up break dancing up in here.

[@melenak2]

Sure glad Oana Ban was in this, I hadn’t remembered her until now. She was a beautiful strong tumbler.

[@saragrant9749]

You know what’s crazy? Oana actually severely bruised her heel on her double Arabian (third pass) and STILL pulled that last tumble out! It’s why she landed “a little bit deep” as the commentator said. I’ve bruised my heel once and was on crutches for a week- she finishes her floor without missing a beat!

[@shushunovafan4301]

Oh I totally forgot about Naimushina in 1980 at the OG's!! For those wondering, she would most likely take my 5th spot and bump Komova to sixth, and Gogean out. If you have't seen her on floor, I'd highly recommend checking her out. She's awesome.

[@rosspalmer4651]

And Filatova as well thats one of my faves but also Davydova's routine here is the team final not AA

[@shushunovafan4301]

You are correct thanks. Filatova is great, do you mean the Dragnet routine or her earlier floor (86/87)?

[@shushunovafan4301]

Wow I misread that as Frolova. Shame on me. Yes Filatova was magnificent though I do prefer Naimushina and Davydova.

[@mesutkaratepe5879]

Daniela Silivas 1987 performance???🤷🏻‍♂️

[@josegarciamartin1489]

Inigualables las coreografías de los 80.....quizá ahora los ejercicios sean más difíciles (Biles y compañía...), pero no son más bonitos!111

[@rosee7011]

Thanks for putting your collections together. I enjoy watching.

[@ItsSeanzie]

I’m only slightly offended that Daniela Silivas’s 1988 Olympic All-Around routine isn’t here. Otherwise a very good list. 😛

[@marcioalek2749]

Sean Powers shushunova fans!

[@gorrillagardening3692]

'87 was better ...

[@TonyStark1000]

I agree! Daniela Silivas’ routine was outstanding! I guess a Shushunova’s fan can’t acknowledge that.

[@erinames7783]

Or any of Danielas for that matter! Or Onodi.

[@unknown-lf6zx]

Shes my favorite and Elena S too. Bogi is up there and Zmeskel.

[@seanhardman1964]

its amazing how graceful they are its like they are floating they are so light on their toes

[@leannepowell8709]

What a treat this was to watch!

[@kelleyjogirl]

I was so glad to see Strazheva and Laschenova, as well as Omelianchek (her birdy routine is probably my favorite ever floor!). I definitely would've included Silivas though. Fun list!

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

15:21 THOSE EYES of Svetlana Boginskaya as she's looking over backwards starting her routine from the floor.Then as she ends her exercise looking into the camera! Absolutely GORGEOUS 🥰🤩

[@shushunovafan4301]

She is captivating isn’t she?

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

@@shushunovafan4301 YES! She is 🌹 The announcer called her The Swan and that certainly fits 🌹

[@corystajduhar]

Boginskaya's routine is my favorite of all time.

[@danjohnrob64]

What a great compilation! I had never seen many of those routines and I loved the emphasis on choreography in many of the older exercises. Watching this really emphasizes how the current scoring system limits creativity, even if it might be considered more quantifiable than subjective. My personal favorite routine was Svetlana Khorkina's performance to "Carmen". I also loved Nastia Liukin's Olympic routine. Anyway, thanks for posting this, because I really enjoyed it!

[@shushunovafan4301]

Agreed, and notice how the majority of these gymnasts had difficult tumbling to back up their fabulous artistry. Voineas DLO punch front, Shushus roll out skill and Milo's first pass are just a few examples of skills that are still considered exceptionally difficult by todays standards. Svetlanas Carmen is magnificent and Nastias AA 2008 routine is iconic(though I still prefer her 2005 floor music/dance). There are a lot of great floors that I missed out sadly, maybe next time I'll do a top 30 haha.

[@danjohnrob64]

I'd watch it! :-)

[@rogelinouicabtrejo4869]

Khorkina en el AA de Sidney mi favorita.

[@andreagreenwellgrillot2622]

I love how the routines from the 80s and 90s focus a lot on the dance and choreography. Gymnastics don't do that as much today.

[@gracewithouttears3687]

#2 Omelianchik favorite routine of all time! #3 clearly had the same choreographer as Boguinskaya OG 1988 because there were a ton of the same movements.

[@elisec3252]

Gymnastics has just been watered down so much the peak was definitely in the late 80s early 90s

[@hercildacastillo7025]

Ksenia Afanasyeva, en mi opinión con su rutina de los olimpicos del 2012, se lleva la corona, una rutina insuperable😉😉😉

[@wheresbaby7783]

I agree she was so elegant

[@saragrant9749]

I liked her 2011 performance… come in as the replacement athlete (for Victoria) and WIN!

[@bunkerhillguy2542]

Strageva’s dance was very reminiscent of the legendary Martha Graham style. So impressive!! I’ve never seen this before! Thank you for sharing it!!

[@brandonaldaymachuse6669]

I remember Komova in London. The entire bar I was in (I had just turned 21) was living her routine. It was so bittersweet when Gabby won...as am American, I and the entire bar were proud of Gabby but man, we all were rooting for the Russians.

[@nereajus9106]

I didn't knew komova was so good! By the way good list, but to me Olga Korbut's floor routines will always be the best💕

[@brandonaldaymachuse6669]

Honestly, floor was always hit and miss. For once, she hit a clean routine from start to finish. It's easily the best FX she ever ever did...the occasion, the pressure...it was iconic.

[@خالدعبدالله-ث6س1ل]

Thank you for this golden collection. ❤

[@shaylauren166]

Some additions I would make if it were me: Ksenia Afanasyeva 2012 OG Anna Pavlova 2008 OG Anastasia Grishina 2012 OG Aliya Mustafina 2010 Worlds Maggie Nichols 2016 Olympic Trials (I know, kinda random but you can just tell that girl was fighting for that spot and that routine just gets me every time)

[@misoginainternalizadaopres7131]

I AGREE, LOVE PAVLOVA'S 2008 FLOOR

[@Allan-mx3ez]

@@misoginainternalizadaopres7131 the best one! ♥️

[@vanyaslavko2679]

I love Oana's routine.

[@saragrant9749]

She actually bruised her heel badly on her third pass- and still pulled that last one off!!

[@mrLatorre]

Missing Ponor, Raisman, and Lilia P

[@alicemcfarlane9717]

❤ Bogey ❤ I'll even overlook the omission of Daniela Silivas & Vanessa Atler... just this once! 😉😁 ... & who knew Komova had it in her??? Simply THE BOMB! 💣 This has to be the *best* FX routine she ever did!

[@keli59]

22:35 I've always loved that routine, always makes me smile!! Omeliánchik 😍

[@ServingUptheT]

The two iconic routines that immediately come to mind, which are not here are; Henrietta Onodi - Barcelona 92 EF Ludevine Furnin - Europeans 2000 EF Both captivating performances with outstanding tumbling

[@jaycekama2086]

What a complete joke that Ludevine’s 2000 floor is not on this list. Her floor is the best ever. This video is not even worth watching without her.

[@shushunovafan4301]

I think this is a clarity issue with the video, which is my bad. I should have said it was my opinion and it’s also my opinion from half a decade ago. I would almost certainly add Ludivine to honestly the top 10 these days. My mind is pretty changeable haha.

[@magdalenahaidautu2937]

Lavinia Milosovici wow. Amazing

[@AFSVS27]

This is a great list! I love Boginskaya’s routine but her 1989 Worlds was truly a 10! It was a bit disappointing not to see Silavas and Motiva.

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

Fun to see other people's favorites. I love Afanasyeva's 2012 routine and recently Murakami

[@shushunovafan4301]

Afan is definitely up there. Murakami is good and a deserving floor champ but personally not to my tastes.

[@nondescriptbeing5944]

omg ran into myself. I’ll add my actual favorites: 2012 Komova AA, 2010 Mustafina AA, Porgras maybe 2010 or 2011. More recently loved Listunova and Urazova at the Olympics btw, and Melnikova’s growth over the quad was amazing, so solid.

[@adrianops7]

What a fantastic video - thank you so much

[@shushunovafan4301]

Thankyou! Im glad you enjoyed it.

[@lostboyfind]

What a list!! Many originals routines. Thank you for share this video

[@mmoran3]

Some of my favs are , Natlia Lashenova 1989, Brandy Johnson 1989, Kim Zmeskal 1991, Dominique Dawes 1994, Oksansa Chosovitina 1990/91, Elena Prudonova 2000, Camelia Voiena 1987, Oksana Olmenianchick 1985.

[@JennaLeigh]

So many great routines-- some I've never seen! Love that! The only thing "negative" that stood out to me was seeing dive rolls/Thomas Saltos. Knowing the heartbreaking story of Yelena Mukhina makes those skills so uncomfortable to watch. Regardless, this is an incredible list, and I thank you for taking the time to put this together! You're awesome!!💖

[@isaacneaves4353]

these are mine but only from rio in no paticular order Lee Eun Ju- South Korea Tutya Yilmaz- Turkey Emma Larson- Sweden Dipa Kamakar- India Elisa Meneghini- Italy Ellie Black- Canada Mai Murakami- Japan Pauline Schafeur- Germany Rebecca Andrade- Brazil Amy Tinkler- GBR Claudia Fragapane- GBR Wang Yan- China Simone Biles-USA Laurie Hernandez- USA Gabby Douglas-USA

[@jacobgrimaldi9585]

Cheng fei 💛❤

[@watchmedo635]

Camellia!! Stunning

[@DoubleTheDom]

Viktoria komova chills every time

[@pamelagarcia4323]

Their landings were so smooth but the old floor barely had any springs in it so it was extreme and dangerous to do a front tuck (I'm not talking about the ones mentioned in this vid btw I know these are a bit later)

[@sophier5508]

I like your selection very much. My absolute favs would be Dobre 1987 and Milo 1992

[@dogodaddy4047]

Livin here in the US. While the degree of difficulty on the floor has increased, The artistic and dance component is almost absent in today’s gymnastics floor routines.

[@Drzonnebloem]

Loved loved loved Yelena Davydova! Although it is rather painful to see her pull off the rollout that got Mukhina paralyzed... If more gymnasts could do it, why force Mukhina into it when she was already injured? If I'm correct it was for these OG that she was training when the accident happened. Lovely list, brings back memories!

[@AFSVS27]

The choreography is truly missed in today’s gymnastic competitions.

[@佳代子-x5o]

懐かしい映像です。器械体操大好きです!（特に床が） 有難う御座います。懐かしい方々がいっぱいで わくわくしながら見てました😊 私はルーマニアの選手が大好きなんですが 特にシリバシュ選手方々大好きだったんですが シリバシュさんの映像が入ってなかったのが残念です💦

[@thesovgc]

3-1 are all glorious choices! Cheers! 💗

[@Filmpferdecom]

My personal favourite floor routine is the one from Olga Stragheva...but I am missing Lilia Podkopayeva...she is my second favourite one on floor...my third favourite would be Daniela Silivas and Aurelia Dobre...

[@admiradoradeginastica]

You forget the queen of floor Daiane dos santos...

[@donaldholderdoc2910]

Well, that's the beauty of gymnastics. To each their own. I certainly would have a few of these in my top 15, but not all. My only true question is, 'No Alexander 'Ally' Raismum?"

[@valerielinares2068]

I like the music for #2. So whimsical.

[@ldjt6184]

My top is Oksana O. from 1985, but at least she made 2nd place for a Shushunova fan. ;-))

[@shushunovafan4301]

Hehe :)

[@emmyjo720]

They were best friends

[@sktzn6829]

I see you like the older routines with more artistry than tumbling from the 80s and 90s. Personally, my favourites would be (since 1996) Lilypod and Mo from 1996, Lisa Skinner, Katya and Esther Moya from 2000, Pavlova from 2004 and 2008, Nastia from 2005 and 2008, Ivana Hong from 2008, Afan and Grishina from 2012, Larrissa Miller from 2016

[@shushunovafan4301]

Those are all pretty great pics honestly. Yes I do prefer the format of 3 tumbles with a focus on the dance, but many of these routines have top class difficulty as well. Voineas opener for one. Not many gymnasts with a DLO-immediate punch nowadays. Or Laschenovas opener. I do think difficulty is important and I love the big tricks, but I most enjoy a routine that has both artistry and tumbling.

[@sktzn6829]

Yeah nowadays routines don't flow. It's just tumble, then random jumps and turns, and then another tumble, and then finishing with the double piked. Out of all those I listed, my favourite would be Lisa Skinner's from 2000. Every single leap, turn, movement, fits perfectly with the music, and she does a really good job with the "Arabian Princess" theme.

[@sktzn6829]

Yeah I haven't seen much of the 1980's but since 1996 I would say Lilypod and Mo from 1996, Lisa Skinner, Katya and Esther Moya from 2000, Pavlova from 2004 and 2008, Nastia from 2005 and 2008, Ivana Hong from 2008, Afanasyeva from 2012, Larrissa Miller from 2016

[@oscarillo82]

Catalina Ponor en Atenas 2004, Simona Amanar y Lilia Podkopayeva en Atlanta 1996 y Simone Biles en Río 2016 😉

[@shushunovafan4301]

Other than Lilia I'm not a fan of any of those routines. Ponors later routines are nice but I did not like her 2004 set and Biles and Amanar have loads of power and nothing else.

[@blahblah2176]

shushunovafan is this a Russian fan page

[@misoginainternalizadaopres7131]

@@shushunovafan4301 i agree

[@JennaLeigh]

@@shushunovafan4301 I've noticed a few comments here and there on your videos from people mildly criticizing Biles -nothing remotely harsh, but I was stunned that those commenters weren't harassed and bullied by the legions of "OMG BILES YASSS QUEEN GOAT GOAT GOAT SHE'S SO PERFECT QUEEN YASSS" stans that infest most WAG comment sections. Evidently you've cultivated quite a mature and critically thinking fandom here. It's truly refreshing to see.

[@shushunovafan4301]

Thank you! I think it’s reasonable now that the biles era is gone to say she is the best gymnasts of all time. Her acrobatic ability is quite frankly unparalleled and exceeds even most great male gymnasts. I also think biles as she matured became more artistic and I appreciate the effort she put into her dance, where some power gymnasts don’t bother at all. But no I don’t think she’s immune from criticism and there were other athletes that were also phenomenal too. I actually like Simones work, I just don’t think she’s the be all and end all of the sport.

[@patriziapace4169]

It seems floor routines went from gimnastic/ballet fusion of the 80ies to gimnastic/aerobic fusion nowaday....

[@Camilia-u7h]

Aurelia dobre 😍

[@rmc2001]

They were much more energetic in those days

[@gymnastict]

The typewriter routine by Mo Huilan would also be a great addition. I’d love to see someone use that music again.

[@shushunovafan4301]

I don't think anyone other than Mo could really make that music work without it looking cheap. Maybe Omelianchik?

[@bunkerhillguy2542]

I agree Mo Huilan typewriter routine is iconic

[@松永理浩]

大変素晴らしい演技ですね!

[@sgeetha7350]

I would have put Cheng Fei's routine from Athens 2004 instead. Loved her artistry there so much. Nevertheless this is a great list :)

[@SquirtlePower809]

Anyone that says the athletes today can't have as much artistry and dance due to the new COP (demanding more difficult tricks and skills) are completely wrong. Go watch any current routine from the Netherlands. They have insanely gorgeous routines. So, if the really top tumblers could incorporate that kind of dance and artistry it would be so stunning.

[@alicemcfarlane9717]

Jade Carey's 2021 FX Olympic Gold was indeed a tragic day for gymnastics- for all her tumbling prowess, Jade Carey simply COULD NOT dance. All the magic music & slick choreo in the world simply couldn't hide that one basic fact. Infuriatingly enough, it didn't seem to matter.

[@murasakino101]

​@@alicemcfarlane9717while I fully agree that floor choreo was awful for her and she's had slightly better routines, I think it's unfair to expect for the top tumblings to have H level passes AND choreo on par with the 80-90s routines. It would be far too exhausting for them. The Netherland team has beautiful choreo, but they never have enough difficulty so you rarely see them make a floor finals. You usually have to sacrifice one or the other. There are routines that are difficult with nice choreo like Rebecca's, but the choreo isn't gonna be on the level of the older days in the sport. The code calls for more difficulty but there's no way a gymnasts can throw a triple double and still have the energy to do a full dance routine

[@nourghannam9646]

I love it!!! All of it!!!!

[@coreydyer5926]

What a fun watch! few odd choices but everyone has their own opinion. Silvia’s needs a top 5 spot. I’d also add Dudnik 89, Bogi 89, Pavlova 08, Lily Pod 96 and Onodi 92. Maybe you need 30? 😂 Thanks for the less known ones loved Deliana 88 so under rated I’ve always thought ❤

[@Ribbonium]

Wow, great video! Thank you. I love your selections. I might have chosen a few from your "shout out" list (hard to leave off Silivas and Mustafina for me!), but I"m sort of glad you didn't because then we get to see some less commonly seen but just as fabulous routines. Again, thank you!

[@anovemberstar]

DEF NEEDED daniela silivas 1988 OG floor… and dominque moceanu, 1996 OG floor. Kim zmeskal 1991 worlds final would have also been right up there.

[@ella_encantada]

Queen Bee yes! Kim Zmeskal in 91 made me fall in love with gymnastics.

[@suzannahstan]

9, 2 & 1 are my favorites!

[@Alchamei]

Heeey, no Silivas? I understand it since you stan Shushunova but Silivas' floor exercises are marvelous!

[@shushunovafan4301]

Tbh I kind of regret putting Gina here and not Silivas, this list was a year ago.

[@Alchamei]

While Daniela is better, Gina is also a great choice. Everyone slandered her for a lack of artistry back in the day when she had more artistry than 90% of the field today.

[@sktzn6829]

@@Alchamei back in the day her artistry wasn't as great as many others on floor. But there was a time where she was less cookie cutter and took more risks and was more pleasing to watch (before her scary bb fall in 1994)

[@pepshaven6520]

The worst thing about these performances is the commentators who absolutely NEVER SHUT UP and let you listen to the music and the way the gymnast is interpreting it

[@unknownuser_99]

My favourite floor routines include: Oksana Omenlichik (1985-1987) Olga Korbut (1972) Irina Baraksova (early 1980s) Natalie Ilienko (1981, 1983) Nadia Comenci (1976) Svetlana Borgninkai (1989-1992) Svetlana Khorkina (1997) Courtney McCool (2001) Kim Zmeskal (1991) Dominique Dawes (1994) Aurelia Dobre (1987) Daniela Silvas (1985-1988) Tatiana Gutsu (1992) Olga Bicherova (1981) Yang Yilin (2008) Shang Chusong (2016) Laurie Herandaz (2016) Jiang Yuyuan (2007-2010) There are way more...and btw, spelling isn’t my strong suite. I love your list, it’s full of talent.

[@akimbohr]

Davydova's routine is from the team final (1980Moscow games),not all around. I would add Podkopayeva(1996) and Silivas (1987) and change Boginskaya' s 1992 routine for 1989 one

[@ETphonehome89]

I’m surprised Nastia Liukin’s all around floor isn’t here, but I sure enjoyed these

[@shushunovafan4301]

I was more of a fan of Nastias 2005 floor, but to each his own.

[@maggietheprincesscastle9776]

There are a bunch of great performances in your list, but I think there are so many other cool ones , like Dominique Dawes for instance. It was exhausting as hell but so daring. The top two on your list and Komova’s though.

[@kyleswingle5844]

Roxana Popa 2019 deserves some love

[@angiekelley9038]

12:46 the music sounds like a mix between the Pink Panther theme, the Rich Man's Furg, and Hey Big Spender from Sweet Charity.

[@dariaenache7511]

I'm from Romania and I'm proud there are romanians, but they let me down when I saw that Nadia Comaneci is not there. She won the American Cup with a perfect 10. The first perfect 10 in the world ! Like, wtf.

[@pappysprite]

ummm...it's someone's opinion. Nadia's routines were great for their time, but rather basic compared to these magnificent routines. The choreographed floor routines had an incredible evolution in dance and difficulty and was extremely different from 1976 to the the 1989 World Championships. She can be admired for the first 10.

[@JennaLeigh]

This is a list of someone's PERSONAL favorites. This isn't intended to be a ranking based on any quantifiable data- it's simply what this creator likes best. That said, there isn't a single knowledgable gymnastics fan anywhere who would deny Nadia's greatness. However, her FX routines, while wonderful, were not quite as jam packed with skills and choreography as the ones on this list.

[@MD-722]

@Daria Enache The first perfect 10s were actually scored by Vera Caslvaska at the 1967 European Championships. But due to her not being the subject of one the FIG's biggest publicity stunts, her achievements til this day are still widely unknown. What's worse though is that shortly after the RIo Games in 2016, Caslavska passed. But I always say it's better to be recognised than famous and Caslvaska although definitely famous at one point, spent the rest of her life in recognition

[@marwahussein666]

Your country lied to you, Nadia don't was the first who wins a 10 on floor, Vĕra Caslavska did it in 1967 europeans. She don't deserve a lot of her (over)scores, it's all political.

[@LuisMiguel2191]

Beautiful Oksana Omelianchik.

[@mousenomiatadpole6437]

With regards to Gina Gogean - I hate reading comments from people who say she's a robot and she's a bad gymnast. She's not! She's amazing! Her routine in this video proves it. Kathy Johnson-Clarke says it's the best routine she'd ever seen Gina do, and I agree, but I also think Gina's floor routine in the event finals at the 1996 Olympics was also one of her best, even though she (barely) stepped out of bounds at the end. Great video! Will you have videos for the best in uneven bars or vault?

[@JennaLeigh]

Omg thank you! I grew up watching WAG, and i remember thinking Gina Gogean was incredibly talented and super consistent. I have NEVER understood the rude things said about her! It seems like people just HAVE to hate someone, and they seem to arbitrarily pick someone to fill that role. Gogean was the target for so much hate in the mid to late 90s and it just never made one iota of sense. It pisses me off. "Put some respeck on her name!"

[@willvaneck2145]

The fact that vodenicharova never got a medal for her routine is insane to me

[@211jump]

I love this

[@milanogioia]

No.1 共感！最高！Che nostargia... mi piacciono 1995 L.PODOCOPAEVA e 2010A. MUSTAFINA .

[@georgiaa.9290]

Wow...they’re all Romanian

[@carrera7644]

They used to be THE TEAM that would win gold and stuff bc they we're so good.

[@rcarnegie78]

Great compilation!!! Although Henrietta Onodi's floor ex event finals (silver) in Barcelona is most definitely a top 5 in my opinion. She was second to Lavinia. It had all the elements of grace, choreography, tumbling, it was simply GORGEOUS. A much better routine that Milosevic as far as content.

[@knequestrian93]

Anna pavlova (AA) and Sandra izbasa (ef) 08? Ps rollouts from men or women make my stomach so tense and scared for them😂

[@nuwandalton]

I'm surprised you didn't choose the Montréal version for Omelianchik.

[@Gabomasonhungergames]

What about Filatova's floor routine from the 1980 OG? Anyways I loved this list! Nice job

[@shushunovafan4301]

Filatova is soooo good. This list isn't set in stone other than spot 1 and 2. I would probably include Filatova and Kalinina if I were to do it again but then that decision could be completely different tomorrow haha.

[@JeweLinHisHans]

Camellia Voinia has a cutie 13 year old gymnast doing amazing things. Name starts with an S I think. She’s got some you tube videos, great little gymnast.

[@magdalenahaidautu2937]

Aurelia Dovre ❤

[@awesome7591]

Ivana Hong, Olympic Trials Day 2 Floor was good