One of the most basic rules of gymnastics is this: When your feet hit the ground on a dismount, vault or tumbling pass, don't let them move. Look as if you have so much control that you knew exactly when your body would hit the ground. Of course it's much easier said than done.
The "stick" of a landing often sets an extraordinary routine apart from simply a good one, and when it comes down to the medal rounds of the Olympics or World Championships, sticking the dismount can mean winning the gold – or not.
There have been many incredible sticks throughout the years. Here are some of the best from the last decade:
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