Viktoria Facts

~In 1998 Viktoria was the 2nd Foreign gymnast to win the American Cup since 1979

~She started gymnastics when she was 4

~She was the youngest member of her team in 1995, when she made her world debut

~Her idol is Liliya Podkopayeva

~Her coach called her "the most talented gymnast I've ever seen."

~She missed the 96 Olympic and the 97 Worlds because of injuries

~A lot of people predict she could win the 2000 Olympics

~She has 3 moves named after her in the Code of Points-

a clear hip circle, half turn to elgrip on bars

a full twisting double layout bars dismount

the standing Arabian front on beam

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