Double layout with half turn is the first of the four elements US Simone Biles got named after herself. Skill: Double Salto backward stretc...
Double layout with half turn is the first of the four elements US Simone Biles got named after herself.
Skill: Double Salto backward stretched with ½ twist (180°)
Rating: G
Named after: Simone Biles of USA
Event: Floor Exercise
Debut: 2013 Worlds
Biles' Biography
US Simone Biles, who turned senior in 2013, is considered to be one of the greatest and most dominant gymnasts of all time. She is the first and only female gymnast to win five World all around titles, and one of the few gymnasts who managed to win a medal in every single World final.
Having won 25 World medals, most of which are gold, Biles is the most successful female or male gymnast of all times at World championships.
She is the winner of seven Olympic gold medals, including an Olympic all around gold.
Was Biles really the first gymnast to perform it?
No, US London Phillips competed it back in 2005.
Gymnasts who have also performed this skill
No gymnast, other than Biles and Philips, has competed the skill.
As per the 2022-2024 CoP, new elements have to be performed internationally for the first time at an official FIG Group, in order for it to be named after a gymnast.
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