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The Dos Santos is an acrobatic element performed on the floor exercise in artistic gymnastics. The skill is named after Brazilian gymnast Daiane dos Santos, who debuted it at the 2003 World Championships. It consists of a double Arabian salto, involving two forward rotations with a half twist, and is executed in either a tucked or piked body position. The maneuver is classified under the Code of Points and is used by elite female gymnasts during international competitions.
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What exactly is the Dos Santos skill in gymnastics?
The Dos Santos is a floor exercise skill that consists of a double Arabian salto, meaning the gymnast performs two forward rotations with a half-twist. The skill is typically performed in a tucked or piked position and is considered an exceptionally difficult tumbling pass.
Who is the Dos Santos gymnastics move named after?
The element is named after Brazilian gymnast Daiane dos Santos, who officially debuted the skill at the 2003 World Championships. She was the first gymnast to successfully perform this specific tumbling pass in a major international competition.
What apparatus is the Dos Santos performed on?
The Dos Santos is exclusively performed on the floor exercise in artistic gymnastics. Gymnasts use the spring floor to generate the massive height and rotational momentum needed to complete the two flips and half-twist safely.
What is the difficulty rating of the Dos Santos?
Under the current Code of Points, the tucked version of the Dos Santos is highly rated, reflecting its immense difficulty in aerial awareness and landing execution. The piked version carries an even higher difficulty value due to the tighter body position required during the flips.
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