Definition: Markelov
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Markelov: A men’s and women’s high bar release move, that is essentially a vault catch.
Here is a video of both Svetlana Khorkina and Courtney Kupets, both doing Markelovs on the uneven bars:
Here is a video of Soviet gymnast, Vladimir Markelov, who is performing on high bar during the All-Around competition at the 1976 Olympics. Â He performs the “Markelov” at about :43 in the video:
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This entry covers the topics
Bar Skill,
Release Moves.
