description Deltchev (High Bar) Overview
The Deltchev is a release element performed on the high bar in men's artistic gymnastics. Named after Bulgarian gymnast and 1980 Olympic gold medalist Stoyan Deltchev, the skill involves executing a straddled backward salto over the bar before re-catching it. Gymnasts use the momentum from their swing to generate the height and rotation needed to clear the bar. It remains a recognized element in the FIG Code of Points.
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What is the Deltchev on high bar?
The Deltchev is a release move in which the gymnast leaves the high bar, performs a forward salto with a half turn in a straddled position, and re-catches the bar. It is named after Bulgarian gymnast Stoyan Deltchev.
Why is the high-bar skill called Deltchev?
The element was named for Stoyan Deltchev after he performed it in international gymnastics. Deltchev also won the men's horizontal-bar gold medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
Is a Deltchev a dismount?
No, it is a release and regrasp element because the gymnast catches the same bar again. A separate salto or landing skill is normally used for the final dismount from the high bar.
How is a Deltchev different from a Gienger?
Both are high-bar release skills with a half turn, but the Deltchev starts the turn before the forward salto and is normally shown in a straddled position. A Gienger uses a backward salto with the half turn occurring during the salto.
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