Svetlana Khorkina

Svetlana Vasil'ievna Khorkina (Russian: Светлана Васильевна Хоркина, born January 19, 1979 in Belgorod, Russia) is Russia's most successful female gymnast since the break-up of the Soviet Union.

At 1.65 m (5'5"), she was unusually tall for her sport. Known for her long, elegant lines, she was discouraged from gymnastics because of her height, but with the help of her lifelong coach Boris Pilkin, she created new moves to accommodate her height and exploit her strengths. She has an unprecedented 6 moves named after her in the Artistic Gymnastics Code of Points, more than any other gymnast. Her best apparatus was the uneven bars, where she put her long legs and graceful lines to good use. Khorkina has received some criticism however for her lack of difficulty on floor, vault and beam and for poor form.

Maxim 2004 August

One of the few gymnasts who participated at 3 olimpic games ('96, '00, '04). Come to think of it, she was bad luck for the Russian team, cause they never won the olimpic gold as long as they had her in. Great girl anyway

God how weird is to see a gymnast that actualy looks like a model. Nice set the last one...here is it from?