Kolyvanov (High Bar)

The Kolyvanov is a high-bar release in which the gymnast swings inward, lets go of the bar, travels over it, and catches again. It is named after Soviet gymnast Valery Kolyvanov.

No. The defining feature is the release and regrasp of the same high bar during the routine. A gymnast may finish the routine with a separate dismount after performing a Kolyvanov.

The gymnast must coordinate the inward swing, release timing, body shape, flight path, and regrasp while rotating around the bar. The catch must occur with enough height and alignment to continue the routine safely.

Both are high-bar release skills, but they use different swing and flight mechanics. A Kolyvanov is recognized by its inward-swing entry and over-the-bar regrasp, while a Tkachev family release is normally described through a backward flight over the bar from a different action.