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The Silivas is a floor exercise tumbling pass named after Romanian gymnast Daniela Silivaș, who competed it at the 1988 Seoul Olympics. It consists of a double back salto with two twists, typically performed in the tucked position. The skill remains a staple in elite women's gymnastics and is classified under the current Code of Points. It is commonly grouped within the broader family of double-twisting double back salto elements.

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Who is the Silivas floor skill named after?

The tumbling pass is named after Romanian gymnast Daniela Silivaș. She successfully competed the element at the 1988 Seoul Olympics.

What exactly is a Silivas in gymnastics?

The Silivas consists of a double back salto performed with two twists in the tucked position. It is a highly difficult acrobatic element typically executed in a continuous tumbling line.

Is the Silivas still used in modern gymnastics?

Yes, despite being introduced in the late 1980s, the Silivas remains a staple tumbling pass in elite women's gymnastics. Many top gymnasts still perform it to fulfill high difficulty requirements on floor exercise.

What difficulty level is the Silivas in the Code of Points?

In the current Women's Artistic Gymnastics Code of Points, the tucked double-twisting double salto is currently valued as an H element. This indicates an exceptionally high level of difficulty.

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