Action Quote by Bela Karolyi

“What makes the vault so spectacular is because it's a very athletic type of event, where it needs a lot of speed, a lot of explosive action and, of course, great coordination.”

Bela Karolyi

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Action Athletic Because Coordination Course Event Explosive Great Lot Makes Needs Spectacular Speed Type Vault Very Where

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