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Chow (Bars Pirouette)

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An uneven bars pirouette element named after American gymnast Amy Chow, who won silver on uneven bars at the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, recognized in the FIG Code of Points for its specific handstand turn sequence.

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What is the Chow on uneven bars?

The Chow is a pirouette element on uneven bars named after American gymnast Amy Chow. It is defined by a specific turning sequence through handstand.

Who is the Chow bars skill named after?

It is named after Amy Chow, who won an Olympic silver medal on uneven bars at the 1996 Atlanta Games. Her name was later attached to the element in the FIG Code of Points.

What does a gymnast do during the Chow?

The gymnast performs a handstand-based pirouette sequence while changing hand support on the bar. The element is judged according to the technical requirements in the FIG Code of Points.

Is the Chow a balance-beam or uneven-bars skill?

The Chow is an uneven-bars element. Amy Chow's Olympic silver medal for that apparatus came at Atlanta 1996.

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