description Seitz Release Overview
A release move on uneven bars named after German gymnast Elisabeth Seitz, who debuted it at the 2015 World Championships, securing its recognition in the FIG Code of Points.
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Who is the Seitz Release named after?
The Seitz Release is an uneven bars move named after the German gymnast Elisabeth Seitz. She successfully debuted and performed the skill at international competition to secure its naming rights.
When was the Seitz Release added to the FIG Code of Points?
The move was officially recognized in the FIG Code of Points after Elisabeth Seitz debuted it at the 2015 World Championships. For a skill to be named, a gymnast must execute it successfully at a World Championship or Olympic Games.
What category does the Seitz Release fall into?
The Seitz is a complex flight element on the uneven bars involving a twisting salto. It is performed by swinging from the high bar, executing a flip with a twist, and catching the bar again.
What difficulty rating does the Seitz Release have?
In the women's gymnastics Code of Points, the Seitz Release carries a high difficulty rating due to its complex twisting nature. The exact point value fluctuates slightly between Olympic cycles as the code is updated.
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