The 2021 US Gymnastics Championships start June 3, and ahead of the national competition, gymnast Jade Carey showcased an incredible tumbling pass on floor. It’s a triple-twisting double back layout, also referred to as a laid-out triple-double or triple-double layout, seen above (that’s three full twists and two backflips in a laid-out position). For comparison, Simone Biles does this move in a tucked position – it’s her name-bearing triple-double (three full twists and two backflips).
According to gymnastics media sources at podium training, Biles congratulated and high-fived Carey after witnessing the soaring skill. NBC commentator and former gymnast Tim Daggett reported that Biles said “that’s crazy!” upon seeing it. Read More
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