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Deltchev

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description Deltchev Overview

A release move on uneven bars or horizontal bar named after Bulgarian gymnast Stoyan Deltchev; a back-giant release over the bar in a piked or stretched position.

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Who is the Deltchev release move named after?

The Deltchev release move is named after Bulgarian gymnast Stoyan Deltchev, who was a prominent athlete in the late 1970s and 1980s. He famously won a gold medal on the horizontal bar at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.

What is the mechanical description of a Deltchev on bars?

The Deltchev is a release skill performed on the horizontal bar or uneven bars where the gymnast swings forward and releases. They then perform a backward salto over the bar in a piked or stretched position before catching it again.

How does the Deltchev differ from a Tkatchev release?

While a Tkatchev involves a backward entry over the bar with the gymnast facing the bar, the Deltchev involves a backward rotation while facing away. The mechanic of the swing and the body's flight path are entirely distinct.

What difficulty rating does a Deltchev hold in the Code of Points?

Under the FIG Code of Points, a stretched Deltchev release move typically holds an 'E' difficulty rating. This translates to 0.5 points added to the gymnast's Difficulty Score.

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