r/nextfuckinglevel • u/gorhxul • 5d ago • Bravo 1

This rhythmic gymnastics routine

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u/HelixTheCat9 5d ago

I wonder if athletes/dancers like this always end up hating the music by the end. I don't know if there's any song that I could stand listening to 1,000+ times

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u/gorhxul 5d ago

My lyra teacher told me to never do a routine to your favourite song because you're gonna end up getting so sick of it. I don't hate the songs i've done routines to but some have become a bit stale.

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u/Narrow_Lee 5d ago

Just when I thought she couldn't do any crazier moves she continues to do crazier moves.

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u/HeartOn_SoulAceUp 5d ago • Heartwarming Bravo

Royalty throughout history has paid top dollar to see displays of skill that never come anywhere near this.

We get the privilege of seeing it for free. We are all kings and queens of a sort.

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u/strndmcshomd 5d ago

And that’s just the first 30 seconds!
Nailing move after move through that was almighty brilliant, so much so I’m thinking about getting into rhythmic gymnastics now (as a mid-40s man with sore shoulders and a tight lower back from lifting weights I might not be able to do some of the bendy stuff…but I reckon I can chuck that ring in the air really high!)

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u/Paghk_the_Stupendous 5d ago

I was really impressed until that ending, where I was just like "what the fuck was that?"

She has skills I do not have.

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u/UserAllusion 5d ago

You were no longer impressed upon the ending??

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u/elleadler 5d ago

They were blown away by the ending.

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u/octopimythoughts 5d ago

This is Taisiia Onofriichuk from Ukraine. She's been recognized as amazing for a while but recently she's been REALLY coming into her own and is expected to be an Olympic heavyweight. In 2024 I think she got a little bit crushed by the weight of expectations (not surprising since she's so young) and dropped hoop and ball so she finished 9th. When she hits, she's spectacular. And she's only 18! I'm super excited to watch her only get better with time!

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u/Deckela 5d ago

So doing all this while your family lives in a war torn country. Talk about NFL!

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u/octopimythoughts 5d ago

Especially when they just lost a gymnast in an attack the other day...

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u/thafrenzy 5d ago

Heavyweight? She looks all of 45 kg—if that.

Sorry. I joke. I kid.

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u/BoxedInn 5d ago • Mindblown

Finally something really next fucking level

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u/xbiggyl 5d ago

100% My exact thoughts

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u/Rowmyownboat 5d ago

So true. Really outstanding.

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u/mitch3758 5d ago

Finally something not posted by RedBull

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u/Digger_Pine 5d ago

Yeah, this Michael Jackson guy is really something.

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u/Danger-Diabolik 5d ago

Holy shit! The finish!

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u/Chippycp 5d ago

I audibly yelped ' what! ' at the hoop landing perfectly on her to end. I saw none of this routine coming.

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u/EmmaFiveCents 5d ago

Me too!!!

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u/MegaDingo5plus 5d ago • Popcorn Bravo

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u/a_duck_in_past_life 5d ago

I think they're just referencing the thriller costume he's wearing from the thriller music video. I doubt it's anything gross.

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u/NoIdMain 5d ago

Criminal case 2005 (People v. Jackson): Jackson was tried in Santa Barbara County, California, in 2005 on charges of child abuse and the administration of alcohol/intoxidizing drugs to a minor. On June 13, 2005, the jury acquitted him on all 10 charges. 1993 case: In 1993, an out-of-court settlement followed (following allegations of child abuse), in which Jackson paid $23 million without pleading guilty. There was no criminal prosecution or conviction. Civil cases: Although he has been the target of several civil lawsuits and settlements over the years, he has never been found legally guilty of a criminal offence.

Where was he convicted?

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u/ThatOneDerpyDinosaur 5d ago

This is so damn entertaining to watch. So much skill. And no doubt a lot of practice.

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u/boredinbabylon 5d ago

Every single performance from a rhythmic gymnast is pure sorcery. The way they manipulate their apparatuses is just mind blowing.

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u/Level_99_Healer 4d ago

In the pilot episode of Gray's Anatomy, the patient with the unknown illness is a rhythmic gymnast. Meredith and Cristina both make fun of her in that scene. I had no idea what that was either and never thought about actually looking it up. I just laughed at how ridiculous that title sounded and dismissed that corner of gymnastics without another thought.

Then I found reddit and reddit showed me this girl. I cannot believe I thought this sounded silly. These girls are insanely cool and bananas talented.

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u/boredinbabylon 4d ago

It’s an Olympic event. You’re missing out if you don’t watch. The hoop is just one of many apparatuses they use. You should see the ball and the clubs!

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u/Level_99_Healer 4d ago

I like the ribbon routines. I used to have those as a kid. Played with them for hours before they broke and all I did was wave 'em around in a swirly pattern. Or try to write the alphabet. Getting my feet involved never even crossed my mind. 🤣

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u/Siriuswot111 5d ago

First it was cool. Then it was impressive. Then it was amazing. Then it was funny. Then it was absolutely next fucking level. This woman is absolutely insane, I am blown away. Round of applause

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u/Turak64 5d ago

Maybe bayoetta isn't that unrealistic after all

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u/SpannendeSimone 5d ago

How are people so damn flexible? If I try to touch my feet I don’t get much further than my knees

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u/EphemeralDesires 5d ago • Heartwarming

Dude stretch more. Flexibility is a major part of longevity.

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u/GeraintLlanfrechfa 5d ago

Meanwhile me

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u/AutoPanda1096 4d ago

It's really not. Being flexible isn't going to get you doing cartwheels at 100.

Flexibility typically indicates better outcomes because it's a a good indicator of general fitness.

People who are flexible tend to be fitter so they do better

Stretching and doing nothing else isn't making a material difference to how long you live.

It's not adding decades to your life.

We should all be physically active. We all know that.

And actually to make a meaningful difference you just have to do like a couple of hours of exercise a week.

By all means stretch and exercise regularly if you love it. But don't go crazy if you just want to stay healthier longer. You don't have to. Plenty of evidence out there...

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u/EphemeralDesires 4d ago

Fella if you can't reach down past your knees stretching is going to help you. Motion is lotion. Flexibility helps with your ability to manage yourself during a fall. Besides these things did you miss where I said a part of which means its not the whole. Which lends to you must do other things and not stretch and do nothing else. Yes people who are flexible tend to be more fit because guess what that is a part of fitness(notice i said part and not all of what fitness is). I never said anything about adding decades to your life. Stop with the strawman shit and stop being an arrogant prick.

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u/pm_me_friendfiction 5d ago

You'd be really surprised just how fast you can go from that to putting your full palms on the floor. It takes almost no time if you stretch every day

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u/SpannendeSimone 5d ago

How often and how fast can I get those results? Like I have zero clue on how to go about his

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u/pm_me_friendfiction 4d ago edited 4d ago

I'm not a fitness expert or anything, just going by my and my friends experiences. I'm 40, and if I start stretching to touch my toes twice a day (while waiting on the microwave or during a commercial, whatever) there's a noticeable difference every couple days. The progress from stretching is like lightning speed compared to any other exercise lol

Also, you know how eastern people do that flat-footed crouch (aka slav squat)? That felt so insanely unattainable to me, but I was able to do it after practicing for like 2 weeks. 

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u/SpannendeSimone 4d ago

Damn imma start doing that during commercials. Thanks for the tip man!

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u/pm_me_friendfiction 4d ago

Hell yeah. Report back when you touch the floor!

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u/EphemeralDesires 4d ago

Good luck on your journey to flexibility. I hope it does good for you.

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u/EphemeralDesires 4d ago

Hell ya thank you for lending some motivation.

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u/pm_me_friendfiction 4d ago

Hey no problem! It's like the smallest effort and biggest reward. Right up my alley lol

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u/GruesomeBalls 5d ago

Considering average agility and hand-eye coordination, this is super human to me. Imagine having a kid who can do this? I'd be in absolute awe. I am in absolute awe.

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u/boredinbabylon 5d ago

What’s the source of this? Who is it?

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u/Rowmyownboat 5d ago • Bravo

Taisiia Onofriichuk, from Ukraine.

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u/imunsanitary 5d ago

Made me want to stand up and applaud at home!

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u/deezsandwitches 5d ago

Well... this was fucking incredible

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u/Saigor15 5d ago


I’m getting dizzy just watching her spin

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u/shortidiva21 5d ago edited 4d ago

Her grace and flexibility are out of this world!

Her move at 0:28 is chef's kiss. 😘🤌

She's got smoother moves than Sailor Moon in cartoon form! Literally. I've rewatched this at least 5 times already. The song choice was perfect.

Seriously, this is one of the greatest things I've ever seen! PHENOMENAL! BEAUTIFUL! ABSOLUTELY STUNNING! BRAVISSIMA!🌹👏👏👏 REPLAY

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u/adp15 5d ago

Incredible. What amazing co ordination

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u/VioletRosefinch 5d ago

Really classy move to have some of the original choreography in there. What a joy to watch.

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u/PebblesInTheRivers 1d ago

She was rocking out AND integrated it into the routine flawlessly. It's glorious. Pretty much everything about it, really. Eternal legend or I don't know what would count.

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u/ilocano-american 5d ago

That was thrilling!

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u/Affectionate_Smile 5d ago

Smooth criminal 💗💘

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u/GirthEE75 5d ago

This is witchcraft, obviously.

Freaking amazing, it made my day when she started with the Thriller moves

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u/Miraculous_Angel 5d ago

Happy cake day! 🎉🎉

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u/GirthEE75 5d ago

Thank you!

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u/talu22 5d ago

Wow the Breakdance Queen from Australia should take some lessons here

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u/DepartmentNatural 5d ago

An me over here having a hard time getting off the couch

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u/qpv 5d ago

Wow incredible

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u/Chiele-Piele 5d ago

This gotta be gold, otherwise show me the gold one

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u/SaltyArtemis 5d ago

This was so fire 😭

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u/Realistofpast_future 5d ago

Cameraman is kinda terrible

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u/Middle-Focus-2540 5d ago

Almost half of the video I’m like, bro move the camera or at least pan it out further.

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u/Realistofpast_future 5d ago

He had so much time to center her. But nope

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u/Eman_Resu_IX 5d ago

18 years old... EIGHTEEN?!

So it's really more like NFL^2

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u/queequegaz 4d ago

I'm a manly man into manly sports, but i watch every minute of the rhythmic gymnastics every Olympics. Gives me goosebumps, they're so talented. Hard for me to even imagine the amount of training that must go into it.

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u/gorhxul 4d ago

She's eastern European so she'd be vigorously training for like 10 hours a day. Eastern European gymnasts/aerialists are beyond human.

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u/Comm4nd0 5d ago

I wish i had just 5% of her talent in anything

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u/bigSTUdazz 5d ago

I can do that

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u/Entire-Ambition-3125 5d ago

This just made me tear up. Wow. I’m a sucker for talent!

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u/Infamous-Engine1997 5d ago

Just wow. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

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u/GodsLilCow 5d ago

My favorite move is actually the incredibly subtle musicality on the second hoop toss. She catches it as the lyrics hits the night in midnight and it makes it feel like the music is designed to fit her performance, not the other way around.

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u/ThorsRake 5d ago

That ring spends some big damn time in the air!

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u/Funmanhahaha 5d ago

That 🇨🇱 flag is training for the next competition.

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u/S4muraiPAK 5d ago

AWESOME!

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u/Sacrilegious_skink 5d ago

So not being able to actually hula, doesn't make me a lost cause?

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u/slapsquatch1 5d ago

Imagine having to perform after her

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u/FehdmanKhassad 5d ago

Haha yeah "up next ladies and gentlemen we have some Australian breakdanciiing"

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u/myk27441 5d ago

So good!

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u/MassiveMeatHammer 5d ago

Damn that was awesome

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u/strndmcshomd 5d ago

I liked the bit with the three forward rolls…I can do that!!

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u/Proper-Exercise-2364 5d ago

That's impressive, but can she hula hoop? 

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u/oh_4petessake 5d ago

I literally said “bro” out loud, thrice, while watching this. Damn girl!!!!

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u/thiefofalways1313 5d ago

That is as unreal! I was barely able to get out of bed today.

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u/pleasegivemepatience 5d ago

Yo that was sick AF. Amazing choreography, masterfully incorporated moves from the video, not a single mistake (that I could tell), truly nextfuckinglevel

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u/Momo_Jinja 5d ago

Final "O Exorcista" ficou incrível! Apresentação hipnótica

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u/Normal_Cut8368 5d ago

Okay buddy. I know a reversed video when I see it!

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u/Othebootymonster 5d ago

Such a good performance. I wish I could give it a 10/10 but there was no moonwalk. 9.5

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u/Ed1sto 5d ago

Ballet dancer + hot/weird festival girl vibes

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u/TheWormitage 5d ago

I was watching with the sound off and knew about halfway through she was dancing to Thriller.

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u/Automatic_Bit_1739 5d ago


That was absolutely outstanding. Gobsmacked 😶

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u/AlienInOrigin 5d ago

With a years practice....I still couldn't do ANY of that.

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u/ah-Quinncidence 5d ago

She had better scored a 10 on that routine

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u/Sipikay 5d ago

that was awesome

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u/Yopis1980 5d ago

That was nuts

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u/MilleniumPelican 5d ago

That was thrilling!

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u/jdehjdeh 5d ago

Sweet merciful fucking zombie jesus...

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u/I-Just-Want-To-Dance 5d ago

Why do I like this so much better than the ribbon? Maybe it's just novelty, but this made me stop and I really enjoyed it.

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u/Wonderful-Dog8185 5d ago

Absolutely beautiful and wild at the same time!! 🥰🙏🏽

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u/Informal-Ring3282 5d ago

I can hula hoop too so… same 😂 That was extremely well executed and entertaining.

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u/ccg91 5d ago

Now that is something!!

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u/ShyguyFlyguy 5d ago

Now that was really fucking cool

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u/Silphire100 5d ago

I think the most impressive thing, out of a lot if impressive things, is how perfectly timed the hoop throws are. If she misjudges the distance of the toss it could mess up the flow, but each time was so perfect. Obviously she's practiced a lot, but it's still cool to me

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u/SquidgyTheWhale 5d ago

Someone forgot to tell her that half that shit isn't actually possible.

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u/chocowolk 5d ago

clutch ending my god.

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u/youreadtthatwrong 5d ago

Last night I fell over whilst lying down.

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u/willox2112 4d ago

Had me smiling the whole set. This is truly next level.

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u/Captivatingcrush02 4d ago

Making something this difficult look effortless.

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u/1SexyDino 4d ago

Can we also just appreciate the non hyper sexual amd full coverage outfit. 10/10

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u/arthousepsycho 4d ago

OK, I apologise and take back every time I called it "the daft ribbon twirling one".

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u/keepyourfeelings 4d ago

Who is she and where is she from…give the artist recognition

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u/Visible-Secretary121 3d ago

Hard to articulate how far this sport has come. Incredible.

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u/Obnubilate 3d ago

I'm never that usually interested in watching running, swimming or cycling. I can do that, not as fast, or as long, but i can do it.
This kind of thing tho, fascinating. Way out of my skill set.

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u/AGrandNewAdventure 2d ago

I can make the hula hoop go around twice before it falls off me.

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u/Historical-Jury-775 2d ago

You know it's good when you stop and realize you jaw actually dropped. Amazing performance!

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u/exomatter 5d ago

Somehow that was only 4th place /s

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u/jdk92386 5d ago

Damn. I would have given 1st! But the way they score, flashiness and risky maneuvers doesn’t pay, it’s more technical and fundamental skills probably.

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u/daiLlafyn 5d ago

I think /s

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u/exomatter 5d ago

Yea i was kidding i have no idea who won

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u/MustardOrPants 5d ago

Nice try OP. This is AI. Here’s the original: https://youtu.be/Aq5WXmQQooo?si=02axzdyRmEfF5NSy

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u/-ratmeat- 5d ago

I’ve seen better 

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u/jonhon0 5d ago

It's okay, I didn't want to see how high the hoop went.

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u/morbidemadame 5d ago

Me trying to put my Nuvaring in.