I made two versions of this video... the one you can all see here and another one, showing all her achievements in European, World - or Olympic Championships. After watching the first version, I decided not to upload it - my attention was withdrawn from the beautiful videos and I tried to read all the titles and years.... but I want people to witness how beautiful Elena Shoushounova was and what a great gymnast she was. So I thought.... I could write down.... the many, many medals she won during her competitive career in the mentioned competitions... European Championships 1985 held in Helsinki All Around European Champion Horse Vault European Champion Uneven Bars European Champion (tied with Maxi Gnauck from the GDR) Balance Beam Bronze Medalist Floor Exercise European Champion World Championships 1985 held in Montreal Team Gold Medal All Around World Champion (tied with her teammate Oksana Omelianchik) Horse Vault World Champion Balance Beam Bronze Medalist Floor Exercise Silver Medalist European Championships 1987 held in Moscow All Around Bronze Medalist Horse Vault European Champion World Championships 1987 held in Rotterdam Team Silver Medal All Around Silver Medalist Horse Vault World Champion Uneven Bars Bronze Medalist Balance Beam Silver Medalist Floor Exercise World Champion (tied with Daniela Silivas) Olympic Games 1988 held in Seoul Team Gold Medal All Around Olympic Champion Uneven Bars Bronze Medalist Balance Beam Silver Medalist In all those years, although I have opened my heart for other great gymnasts from all over the world... Elena Shoushounova was and is my most favorite female gymnast of all times. It is so sad, that she passed away so early... may her soul find a peaceful place and live forever... Love and light on your way my beautiful darling...
@@Jajadore I was so shocked when I read the news... I called my brother immediately and we both couldn't believe it. Although he was more a Silivas fan (he had to be, since we divided the nations when we were young.... but that's another story) he was also very fond of Elena.... she didn't even reach her 50th birthday... that is so sad.
@@Jajadore ... and yes.... she had her ups and downs, but she proved, that she had not a weak event, like most gymnasts have.... some don't like the Balance Beam, some are so bad at Floor (especially the choreography), Uneven Bars is such a hard apparatus and some girls are bad at Horse Vault (like Daniela....), but Elena had so difficult routines on each event and won medals at every apparatus she touched... such a talented gymnast. 😊💚😀💜😏💛
Acho q as atletas ginastas do passado eram brilhantemente melhores q as atuais... c seus saltos e movimentos espetaculares. Atualmente parecem ser atletas comuns.
Thank you so much... I am so glad, that she was the first gymnast that made a huge impact on me in 1985 and that I had the chance to watch her from afar.... She was such a great gymnast. I was a gymnast before, but watching her made me strive for the better. She will always be in my heart! I am happy, that there are so many other fans all around the world, who appreciate also her talent.
Ces jeunes filles prenaient des traitements pour retarder leur puberté. Les gymnastes avaient entre 14 et 15 ans et avaient une morphologie de fillettes de 10 à 11 ans.Ainsi, leur entraîneur pouvait exploiter au maximum leurs prouesses et les dressait comme des pouliches!!! Bien sur, cela ne diminue en aucun cas leur niveau de gymnastes.D'autres étaient affamées et battues quand leur pesée mecontentait ces abrutis de coach!!!😢😢😢😢
Ces traitements hormonaux leur étaient administrés malgré et elles et sans qu'elles soient informées. Quel gachis humain de jeunes vies pour la renommée du club ou de la fédération de gymnastique!!!!
Just absolutely loved her. Brilliant choreography, class, technically perfect and pure elegance with power. Back then the vault had no spring in it, the floor was nowhere near as sprung as now, landing areas were different, bars were thicker and closer together. Gymnastics now is all power, a lot of the elegance has gone and many routines are so very similar.
Gone too soon. So sad. The gymnasts of the 70's 80's and 90's had grace and artistry. They also perfected their movements and landed their jumps with precision. Now we see muscly gymnasts and it is all about power and the number of tumbles you can fit in. As dynamic as Simone Biles is, I don't see the straight legs and pointed feet that these balletic gymnasts had. She also puts so much power into her tumbling that she doesn't land her jumps securely at times. She often puts her foot out of the zone in the floor exercises and hops on her vaults. You remember the routines of the Russians and Romanians who combined daring with grace from decades ago but I don't think we will remember the routines of today's gymnasts in years to come.
Estados Unidos le tiene tanto miedo a los atletas rusos que está vez no permitió que participarán y sensuraron tantas técnicas rusas en la gimnasia por qué sus atletas no podían dominar 😢😢😢 y ahora no luce hermoso como antes
Well said! How frustrating to compromise quality and grace over difficulty of the routines. And also how the media are rooting for this male kind of execution.
Очень несправедливо: человек, победивший весь мир, завоевавший всё золото мира, человек с железными нервами и стальным характером, умирает из-за каких-то мельчайших микробов! Очень жаль Елену! Царствие Небесное! 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
So true! Did you see the other videos I made? Elena Shoushounova - It's all about you ruclips.net/video/MVI3TUfqoJU/видео.html Then about the Olympics and the epic battle between Elena and Daniela ruclips.net/video/NypJMiG1uIo/видео.html And then also the 1985 squad at the Worlds in Montreal ruclips.net/video/JhwjYX8rhtk/видео.html
Si esta Gimnasta era de las mejores en su Tiempo, pura Elegancia, Delicadeza, Gracia Velocidad, trucos nuevos y salto casi Peligroso, una Reina de la Epoca👑🙏
It's always a shame when athletes of this very high level leave, she will be flying in the sky with Elena Muchina and from here she will be applauded a lot by Nadia Comaneci and Olga korbut! ❤ Great gymnast Elena!
Thank you for watching my 'in memoriam' video. I was always such a 'fanboy' for Elena Shoushounova. She will always be the gymnast, closest to my heart. ❤
I am always happy to read comments from people who also enjoyed the beauty of Elena and her work as an artistic gymnast. Thank you for taking your time to watch this and share your feelings about her.
It was so sad to see her go... she will be remembered with love I am sure. She had so many fans who adored her work and achievements in the sport of Artistic Gymnastics. Spiritually I think, her journey is not over.... she has just returned home.... Love and Light on her way! 💙
The fact that she did a Thomas salto flawlessly in her floor ex! You almost never see footage of that treacherous stunt (it was what led to the end of poor Elena Muchina's gymnastics career...and LIFE!). R.I.P. to BOTH fearless Elenas❤😢
If she accepted Jesus Christ into her heart, she is definitely with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. If not, well, I guess I should just say, accept Jesus Christ before it is too late.
I remember when I read the terrible news on the internet. I called my brother and told him about it. We both couldn't believe it. Now he is gone also... a little over 4 years now... he left this realm with only 44. I miss Elena, but I miss my little brother too. He was also a fan of Artistic Gymnastics as we knew it in the 80's We divided the nations... while I was cheering for the USSR he was cheering for Romania - but honestly - we both loved every gymnast from both countries.
True.... But somehow the beauty of the sport vanished during the last couple of years (probably even decades) That's why I am admiring these gymnasts from the past so much, when Artistic Gymnastics was still artistic.
@@kreul8736 It is more than okay and healthy to keep the distance to social media from time to time... we are overwhelmed with news and sometimes (often) fake-news.... these are difficult times for all of us. 😨
Única ❤ creo q en la actualidad hay gimnastas sobrevaloradas,las reinas de la gimnasia son ellas las pioneras en este deporte y q no vivieron con tanto lujo cono las gimnastas de ahora
De hecho guarde esto, muchas gracias por todo. La anduve buscando y gracias a ti, ahora va a estar por conmigo 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤la extraño mucho, mi hermana @@Boban1611
Top atlete ik heb haar in actie gezien in de vang zaandam ze was met Elina m te gast ik was toen veertien en vol bewondering wat een lieve meid doodzonde
Yelena Lvovna Shoushounova (1969-2018) Una gimnasta rusa, sin el abolengo Comaneci, la reina que cambio el rumbo de la gimnasia. Ni el automatismo de Simone Biles, la gran maquina de hacer gimnasia o la tragedia de Mujica. Es una gimnasta que demuestra lo que la disciplina física otorga al cuerpo humano, no hace drama emotivo ante una medalla, se mantiene neutra al igual que en su vida privada. Se concentrada en cada rutina, en la que alcanza la perfección, pero sin perder lo que hace de la gimnasia un deporte maravilloso. La grandeza del domino del cuerpo reflejado en la estética de cada movimiento..
Perfect description of her career .... I would sign it without hesitation. Thank you for recognizing her, her life and her work as an artistic gymnast. 💙
I am so glad you found her now and hopefully enjoyed her performances. She was really great. I adored her so much. She will always be my most favourite gymnast of all times. 🥰😳😍
I was so shocked, when I heard from her sudden death. She is really my most favorite gymnast of all times. I like quite a few, but Elena has a special place in my heart. Did you see the Video I made for the Olympic All Around battle between her and Daniela Silivas?
She was really a darling. I am so sad she had to leave so early from this world, but I am also sure - that her soul returned home.... everything is alright.
She was so good at every apparatus. Thinking, that she lost those two Gold Medals at the Olympics (Horse Vault and Floor Exercise) and still she was able to medal at the Uneven Bars and the Balance Beam. She will always be my Queen Of Hearts. 💙
Davvero grazie, una giinnasta bellissima e perfetta, sono d' accordo la migliore anche nel 2024 , pazzesca ,fantastica, aggraziata ,veloce e fortissima ❤ ,mai si potra dimenticare, R.I.P. Angelo meraviglioso ❤💖😇🙏
I was devastated when I heard about her demise in 2018. My brother and I really adored her. She will always be my most favorite gymnast in the world! No one can ever replace her.
Extraordinaria!!! Difícilmente vemos hoy, rutinas de tanta perfección y elegancia como las de Elena Shushunova. Un gran referente para las gimnastas de hoy y también las venideras.
I wish the ones in charge would turn back the wheels of time, to make the sport great again. But it won't happen. The magic in modern Gymnastics is gone. It is all about collecting points on technical perfect equipment. They should call it Acrobatic Gymnastics. I am glad, we have the chance in watching the old routines of long gone stars, who will never be forgotten in the golden era of Artistic Gymnastics.
So sweet. Thank you. I loved Elena so much and followed her competitive career throughout the years. It is a great comfort to me, that there are so many people watching this and remember her with love. 🥰
This is giving me old-school gymternet vibes…and I LOVE IT! 😍💕❤️ Also, did know she was your favorite gymnast. She’s definitely one of my favorites; I hope she knows she gave “power” gymnasts/gymnastics a great name and blended it well with (Soviet) artistry! 💖 RIP to the great Elena Shushunova!
She opened the door to a new level of artistic gymnastics.... and I was really a fanboy of her.... I was joyful when she won, and saddened when she lost - but always thankful and glad, that she was there 💚
When I was 20, I deemed 50 is quite old... now that I am 52 I have a different view on things. It was tragic, that she died from complications of pneumonia. The good thing is, that there are so many wonderful people around, remembering her for achievements in her sport and celebrating her life after all.
I NEVER REALIZED SHE WAS A FAIRLY STALKY GIRL BUT STRONG! IT IS SAD THAT'S SHE HAS PASSED. I KNOW THIS SOUNDS CORNY. BUT I HOPE SHES IN GYMNASTIC HEAVEN!😇🤸🏆🥇
@@Boban1611 STALKY, ANOTHER WORD FOR "BIG BONES" BUILT STRONG! NOT THE SLINKY TYPE LIKE "SILIVAS" AS YOU SAID BEAUTIFUL, BUT STRONG! TWO DIFFERENT BODY TYPES!🤸🤸
She really had a hard time. I read, that she pled for a short break after the Olympics Games to recover a little bit, but her request was denied by her coaches - so she retired completely from the sport. 😔
I always found her so beautiful!❤❤❤ Heartbroken when i heard the news she had passed away. I no longer enjoy womens gymnastics now. You cannot beat this era of these beautiful European athletes.
Thanks for the magic Elana Shoushonova. You deserved a lot more that the Olympic officials allowed you. There is no excuse for an athlete “ limping “ on the run - up. Likewise the barrier for female gymnasts at Sydney should have been got right the first time. Full respect to all those who participate in such a demanding sport.
I loved watching her. I was back then drawn between Shevchenko and Shoushounova. I did get to see Khorkina on the bars. I think what struck me the most is both her charge/run up at the vault made her look like she was going to run into and tackle it. and the punch backs and the fx Straddle jump to land in front lying support (Schuschunova); also with 1/2 turn (180°) Hop with 1/1 turn (360°) to straddle and land in prone position. those moves seem to have vanished to a formula anymore.
I am such a huge fan of her... and it is funny that you mentioned the way she was running up to the Horse Vault. This reminded me of my younger years when I was also training in a gymnastics club. After seeing her on the TV in 1985 I switched my running up and also used my arms before touching the Horse the way she did.... and my coach was freaking out. I did not do a Yurtchenko, since it was not really practiced by guys in the midst 80's and he said... what is this flailing good for? I stuck to it - I admired her so much and I loved how her arms moved before doing the round-off (on Vault or Floor). I've copied and adapted it at once. 😍🥰😎
You know... I listen to this song (and other sad songs) quite often lately. I lost my little brother last year. He was only 44 and I am still suffering from the loss. People tell me, things will get better.... but that's not true. I miss him so bad...
@@Boban1611 I'm so sorry for you. Your brother died so young. The fact you miss him so much is the sign that you are a caring and loving person. Our beloved ones who have died deseve that we miss them, I think. But it hurts, I know.
I made two versions of this video... the one you can all see here and another one, showing all her achievements in European, World - or Olympic Championships.
After watching the first version, I decided not to upload it - my attention was withdrawn from the beautiful videos and I tried to read all the titles and years.... but I want people to witness how beautiful Elena Shoushounova was and what a great gymnast she was.
So I thought.... I could write down.... the many, many medals she won during her competitive career in the mentioned competitions...
European Championships 1985 held in Helsinki
All Around European Champion
Horse Vault European Champion
Uneven Bars European Champion (tied with Maxi Gnauck from the GDR)
Balance Beam Bronze Medalist
Floor Exercise European Champion
World Championships 1985 held in Montreal
Team Gold Medal
All Around World Champion (tied with her teammate Oksana Omelianchik)
Horse Vault World Champion
Balance Beam Bronze Medalist
Floor Exercise Silver Medalist
European Championships 1987 held in Moscow
All Around Bronze Medalist
Horse Vault European Champion
World Championships 1987 held in Rotterdam
Team Silver Medal
All Around Silver Medalist
Horse Vault World Champion
Uneven Bars Bronze Medalist
Balance Beam Silver Medalist
Floor Exercise World Champion (tied with Daniela Silivas)
Olympic Games 1988 held in Seoul
Team Gold Medal
All Around Olympic Champion
Uneven Bars Bronze Medalist
Balance Beam Silver Medalist
In all those years, although I have opened my heart for other great gymnasts from all over the world...
Elena Shoushounova was and is my most favorite female gymnast of all times.
It is so sad, that she passed away so early... may her soul find a peaceful place and live forever...
Love and light on your way my beautiful darling...
She was terrific on every apparatus. I especially adored her floor routines from 1987 and 1988. It's devastating she died so young.
@@Jajadore I was so shocked when I read the news... I called my brother immediately and we both couldn't believe it. Although he was more a Silivas fan (he had to be, since we divided the nations when we were young.... but that's another story) he was also very fond of Elena.... she didn't even reach her 50th birthday... that is so sad.
@@Jajadore ... and yes.... she had her ups and downs, but she proved, that she had not a weak event, like most gymnasts have.... some don't like the Balance Beam, some are so bad at Floor (especially the choreography), Uneven Bars is such a hard apparatus and some girls are bad at Horse Vault (like Daniela....), but Elena had so difficult routines on each event and won medals at every apparatus she touched... such a talented gymnast. 😊💚😀💜😏💛
What an absolutely phenomenal gymnast she was. Just amazing!
Muy por ENSIMA de la comaneci.
I miss gymnastics from this era. Such beauty and perfection. Toes pointed, legs together, arms and landings! What a beautiful gymnast she was.
Hear hear.... 💙
Царствие небесное и райских садов Елене Шушуновой Пусть земля будет пухом. Невероятная гимнастка и великий спортсмен.
Goodness me,,, she's better than all in 2024 ❤💕❤
😍🤗❤
Agreed!
Acho q as atletas ginastas do passado eram brilhantemente melhores q as atuais... c seus saltos e movimentos espetaculares. Atualmente parecem ser atletas comuns.
it's sad that she died young.
oui, absolument, sest SSSR
I keep memory of Elena Shushunova with respect and admiration! A great gymnast!
Thank you so much...
I am so glad, that she was the first gymnast that made a huge impact on me in 1985 and that I had the chance to watch her from afar....
She was such a great gymnast. I was a gymnast before, but watching her made me strive for the better.
She will always be in my heart!
I am happy, that there are so many other fans all around the world, who appreciate also her talent.
Thank YOU@@Boban1611. Yelena is admired not only by me, but by my family.
Ces jeunes filles prenaient des traitements pour retarder leur puberté. Les gymnastes avaient entre 14 et 15 ans et avaient une morphologie de fillettes de 10 à 11 ans.Ainsi, leur entraîneur pouvait exploiter au maximum leurs prouesses et les dressait comme des pouliches!!!
Bien sur, cela ne diminue en aucun cas leur niveau de gymnastes.D'autres étaient affamées et battues quand leur pesée mecontentait ces abrutis de coach!!!😢😢😢😢
Ces traitements hormonaux leur étaient administrés malgré et elles et sans qu'elles soient informées.
Quel gachis humain de jeunes vies pour la renommée du club ou de la fédération de gymnastique!!!!
Y de qué murió? 😢
I t is absolutely necessary to remember this athlete Thank you for doing it
She is my all time favourite.
It came straight from my heart... ❤
@@Boban1611 You think she was better than Olga Korbut?
She’s doing things I have never seen any other gymnast do, not even Simone!
Simone Biles et l'ombre de cette superbe gymnaste
Simone Biles is not proud of her country.
Many of the elements of past eras have been banned…
@@xamyx725...and it's such a shame.. 😒
強くて素敵な選手でした。すでにこの世にいないなんて信じられません。私たちの心と、映像の中では永遠です。
I couldn't add more to it.
A tragedy that she had to go so soon.... I will never forget her.
Just absolutely loved her. Brilliant choreography, class, technically perfect and pure elegance with power.
Back then the vault had no spring in it, the floor was nowhere near as sprung as now, landing areas were different, bars were thicker and closer together.
Gymnastics now is all power, a lot of the elegance has gone and many routines are so very similar.
You are speaking straight from my heart. 😍
@@Boban1611 ❤
Gone too soon. So sad. The gymnasts of the 70's 80's and 90's had grace and artistry. They also perfected their movements and landed their jumps with precision. Now we see muscly gymnasts and it is all about power and the number of tumbles you can fit in. As dynamic as Simone Biles is, I don't see the straight legs and pointed feet that these balletic gymnasts had. She also puts so much power into her tumbling that she doesn't land her jumps securely at times. She often puts her foot out of the zone in the floor exercises and hops on her vaults. You remember the routines of the Russians and Romanians who combined daring with grace from decades ago but I don't think we will remember the routines of today's gymnasts in years to come.
Спасибо вам!
Estados Unidos le tiene tanto miedo a los atletas rusos que está vez no permitió que participarán y sensuraron tantas técnicas rusas en la gimnasia por qué sus atletas no podían dominar 😢😢😢 y ahora no luce hermoso como antes
Well said! How frustrating to compromise quality and grace over difficulty of the routines. And also how the media are rooting for this male kind of execution.
Tenes toda la Razon estas eran las Reinas de la Gimnasia👑🙏
@angelabaker1992 ./signed.
Lo más alto de ella fue enfrentar en Seúl 88 a Daniela Silivas fue de infarto completa perfección
Mil veces ella que es perfección que la Simone Biles .....antes era mucho mejor el trabajo de las gimnastas 🙏
Очень несправедливо: человек, победивший весь мир, завоевавший всё золото мира, человек с железными нервами и стальным характером, умирает из-за каких-то мельчайших микробов! Очень жаль Елену! Царствие Небесное! 🙏🙏🙏❤❤❤
It was so shocking to hear from her sudden death. 😔
Powerful gymnast... unforgettable all around winner of 1988 olympic
So true!
Did you see the other videos I made?
Elena Shoushounova - It's all about you
ruclips.net/video/MVI3TUfqoJU/видео.html
Then about the Olympics and the epic battle between Elena and Daniela
ruclips.net/video/NypJMiG1uIo/видео.html
And then also the 1985 squad at the Worlds in Montreal
ruclips.net/video/JhwjYX8rhtk/видео.html
Какой талант и какой высочайший уровень.Леночка,вы легенда.🔥👏👏👏💝
💙
私も大好きな選手でした。
アクロバット以上に女性の魅力をパフォーマンスしました。
エレナの素晴らしい演技を
投稿してくださりありがとうございました。
一緒に旅に出てくれてありがとう。
Елена Шушунова, Ленинград, СССР.
Ее улыбка всегда в наших сердцах!
Hai fatto bene a scrivere "Leningrado".
May She resting peacefully in the Arms of the Lord
Si esta Gimnasta era de las mejores en su Tiempo, pura Elegancia, Delicadeza, Gracia Velocidad, trucos nuevos y salto casi Peligroso, una Reina de la Epoca👑🙏
It's always a shame when athletes of this very high level leave, she will be flying in the sky with Elena Muchina and from here she will be applauded a lot by Nadia Comaneci and Olga korbut! ❤ Great gymnast Elena!
What a beautiful comment. 💙
Jamás olvidare Seúl 88 el último suelo versus Daniela Silivas lo máximo no hay otro de ese nivel.
viste el otro video?
ruclips.net/video/NypJMiG1uIo/видео.html
A completely beautiful Human Being: Elena Shoushounova.
🥰😍❤
Assistia suas apresentações quando início dos anos 1980. Fantástica. Movimentos leves e com precisão.👏🏼
Me too, it was so graceful. And man's also.
HAPPY TO SEE YOU AGAIN! MARVELOUS, RIP. BEAUTIFUL ATHLETE.
Thank you for watching my 'in memoriam' video.
I was always such a 'fanboy' for Elena Shoushounova. She will always be the gymnast, closest to my heart. ❤
Just great, incredible! I remember her name from my childhood.
I am always happy to read comments from people who also enjoyed the beauty of Elena and her work as an artistic gymnast.
Thank you for taking your time to watch this and share your feelings about her.
@@Boban1611 Thank you!
Я помню эту замечательную девочку!
I am so happy, that she is not forgotten by so many fans of the 'real' Artistic Gymnastics. 🥰😏🤗😎
No sabía que había fallecido, gran gimnasta, que descanse en paz.🙏
It was so sad to see her go... she will be remembered with love I am sure.
She had so many fans who adored her work and achievements in the sport of Artistic Gymnastics.
Spiritually I think, her journey is not over.... she has just returned home....
Love and Light on her way! 💙
Ooo
The fact that she did a Thomas salto flawlessly in her floor ex! You almost never see footage of that treacherous stunt (it was what led to the end of poor Elena Muchina's gymnastics career...and LIFE!). R.I.P. to BOTH fearless Elenas❤😢
Big reason why the Thomas Salto was banned
Una de las mejores gimnastas la seguiremos recordando tal parece que murió de una infección en los pulmones
¡Ella era la mejor! 💚
Когда то одна из любимок гимнасток! Совершенна!!!
La veia de pequeña y siempre la he admirado
RIP Shushunova;
Powerful gymnast;
I really like to watch her routines.
Какая обаятельная улыбка,с какой лёгкостью выполнены элементы
Царствие Небесное великой гимнастке! Елена была лучшей гимнасткой в мире. Великий чемпион!
Assolutamente elegante ed aggraziata. Ha eseguito tutti ad opera d arte. Lei per me è il 10 perfetto❤😢
She was simply the best. 🥰
What beauty, grace, strenght❤❤❤❤❤
❤ My new number 1 really EVER 😮 (after Olga, Nadia and Mukhina while I love them all, including present Simone Biles) 💖
Thank you. Elena ❤ rest in peace ❤🙏
MA BUCUR ca am FOST contempkrana CU victorie,eforturile,bucuriile si tristetile tale...
If she accepted Jesus Christ into her heart, she is definitely with our Lord Jesus Christ in Heaven. If not, well, I guess I should just say, accept Jesus Christ before it is too late.
Талантливых спортсменов немало. ЕЛЕНА ШУШУНОВА --- ГЕНИАЛЬНАЯ !!!!!
I miss her style and grace!❤
She was the best. 🥰
As russas eram imbatíveis! Maravilhosa!
You thought back then.... it was a never ending story.
We didn't know it any other way (with short interruptions).... little did we know....
Can't believe she's gone 😢
I remember when I read the terrible news on the internet. I called my brother and told him about it. We both couldn't believe it.
Now he is gone also... a little over 4 years now... he left this realm with only 44. I miss Elena, but I miss my little brother too.
He was also a fan of Artistic Gymnastics as we knew it in the 80's
We divided the nations... while I was cheering for the USSR he was cheering for Romania - but honestly - we both loved every gymnast from both countries.
@@Boban1611 So sorry for your loss.. but we'll surely meet again one day with no more pain or tears 💔
@@Boban1611What is the cause of death
@@marietope4950 She died from complications of pneumonia.
@@Boban1611 thank you and sorry for your loss♥️
Maravilhosa. Descanse em paz.
Death is not the end.... it's not good-bye.
But that's another story... 🤗
Disculpen y de que murió? Y a qué edad?
@@astroscelesteacuario
Elena Shoushounova murió por complicaciones de neumonía el 16 de agosto de 2018. Tenía 49 años.
La recordamos, hizo iluminar nuestra niñez ya que yo tenía 11 años y era fan de las olimpiadas.
Thank you for remembering her..... 💙
Да, русские гимнастки всегда отличались грациозностью. На таких и держится гимнастика. Вечная слава!
True....
But somehow the beauty of the sport vanished during the last couple of years (probably even decades)
That's why I am admiring these gymnasts from the past so much, when Artistic Gymnastics was still artistic.
Я тоже помню Елену Шушунову❤
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Merci my Queen, the one & only
@kreul It's so nice, that you are so passionate about her. Just like me..... 💚😊😏😃🙂
Joyeux Noël a toi, kreul 🥰💚
@@Boban1611 merci beaucoup! I was far away from YT from days, sorry. Hope your Christmas day was great !??
@@kreul8736 It is more than okay and healthy to keep the distance to social media from time to time... we are overwhelmed with news and sometimes (often) fake-news.... these are difficult times for all of us. 😨
@@Boban1611 happy new year ! thank you so much for your channel, what a pleasure ! to see artistic gym !
The best dismount I have ever seen ! God rest her soul ! Farewell ! Rest in the palm of God ! Amen
Better than Olga and Nadia in my opinion. So strong and graceful. A joy to watch
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Única ❤ creo q en la actualidad hay gimnastas sobrevaloradas,las reinas de la gimnasia son ellas las pioneras en este deporte y q no vivieron con tanto lujo cono las gimnastas de ahora
Never seen anybody like her ever
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Cómo está ella, Desde Chile, nunca te vamos a olvidar REINA ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
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De hecho guarde esto, muchas gracias por todo. La anduve buscando y gracias a ti, ahora va a estar por conmigo 😢😢😢❤❤❤❤❤la extraño mucho, mi hermana @@Boban1611
Top atlete ik heb haar in actie gezien in de vang zaandam ze was met Elina m te gast ik was toen veertien en vol bewondering wat een lieve meid doodzonde
Yelena Lvovna Shoushounova (1969-2018) Una gimnasta rusa, sin el abolengo Comaneci, la reina que cambio el rumbo de la gimnasia. Ni el automatismo de Simone Biles, la gran maquina de hacer gimnasia o la tragedia de Mujica.
Es una gimnasta que demuestra lo que la disciplina física otorga al cuerpo humano, no hace drama emotivo ante una medalla, se mantiene neutra al igual que en su vida privada.
Se concentrada en cada rutina, en la que alcanza la perfección, pero sin perder lo que hace de la gimnasia un deporte maravilloso. La grandeza del domino del cuerpo reflejado en la estética de cada movimiento..
Perfect description of her career .... I would sign it without hesitation.
Thank you for recognizing her, her life and her work as an artistic gymnast. 💙
Mi deportista favorita de todos los tiempos...Descansa en paz, elena
E eu achando as ginastas de 2024 fenomenais 😂😂😂quebrei a cara não conhecia essa ginasta Helena
I am so glad you found her now and hopefully enjoyed her performances.
She was really great. I adored her so much. She will always be my most favourite gymnast of all times. 🥰😳😍
Una gimnasta enorme
This was so touching! What a beautiful Memoriam for a beautiful Artist!! I swear they don't make many like this anymore. ❤
Thank you very much. I truly loved and adored her....
I miss Elena so much. Her gift to the world will live on forever. I'm crying watching this. :(
I was so shocked, when I heard from her sudden death.
She is really my most favorite gymnast of all times. I like quite a few, but Elena has a special place in my heart.
Did you see the Video I made for the Olympic All Around battle between her and Daniela Silivas?
Just arrived here and see that she has gone? How? So sorry. She was an angel.
She was really a darling.
I am so sad she had to leave so early from this world, but I am also sure - that her soul returned home.... everything is alright.
Assolutamente perfetta e bravissima. I suoi esercizi sono molto difficili 😮
Great gym Elena. She was perfect on her sport.
Elena was truly amazing. RIP
Yes - she was indeed!
Помню выступление Елены! Классная была, настоящая гимнастка!!!!
Ela era um prodígio! ❤
She was so good at every apparatus.
Thinking, that she lost those two Gold Medals at the Olympics (Horse Vault and Floor Exercise) and still she was able to medal at the Uneven Bars and the Balance Beam.
She will always be my Queen Of Hearts. 💙
Одна из самых любимых моих гимнасток!❤❤❤ Величайшая спортсменка!!!
Davvero grazie, una giinnasta bellissima e perfetta, sono d' accordo la migliore anche nel 2024 , pazzesca ,fantastica, aggraziata ,veloce e fortissima ❤ ,mai si potra dimenticare, R.I.P. Angelo meraviglioso ❤💖😇🙏
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@@Boban1611 Grazie momenti bellissimi, sarà sempre con noi Elena ❤️💖🌸
@@natalibera6641 Mi rende felice incontrare altri fan di Elena.
Preciosa Elena! Me quedo con las olimpiadas del 88. Que grande! Y lloro con cada recuerdo...
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Бесподобная. Жаль...
Талантливая. Стрессоустойчивая.
Сильный характер.
I was devastated when I heard about her demise in 2018.
My brother and I really adored her.
She will always be my most favorite gymnast in the world!
No one can ever replace her.
Extraordinaria!!! Difícilmente vemos hoy, rutinas de tanta perfección y elegancia como las de Elena Shushunova. Un gran referente para las gimnastas de hoy y también las venideras.
I wish the ones in charge would turn back the wheels of time, to make the sport great again.
But it won't happen. The magic in modern Gymnastics is gone. It is all about collecting points on technical perfect equipment.
They should call it Acrobatic Gymnastics.
I am glad, we have the chance in watching the old routines of long gone stars, who will never be forgotten in the golden era of Artistic Gymnastics.
Grazie, ricordare questi atleti è l omaggio più importante che puoi fare, così forse non moriranno mai 😊
So sweet. Thank you.
I loved Elena so much and followed her competitive career throughout the years.
It is a great comfort to me, that there are so many people watching this and remember her with love. 🥰
I remember her. Very good.
I am so happy, that people didn't forget her.
Красота,сила,грация.Может посмотрят и научатся хоть чуть те,кто считают себя лидерами?
This is giving me old-school gymternet vibes…and I LOVE IT! 😍💕❤️ Also, did know she was your favorite gymnast. She’s definitely one of my favorites; I hope she knows she gave “power” gymnasts/gymnastics a great name and blended it well with (Soviet) artistry! 💖 RIP to the great Elena Shushunova!
She opened the door to a new level of artistic gymnastics.... and I was really a fanboy of her....
I was joyful when she won, and saddened when she lost - but always thankful and glad, that she was there 💚
Merry Christmas Yuiop 🥰💚
@@Boban1611 Same to you! Merry Christmas!❤️💚💝
Woe!! That girl is a beast!!!
She was perfect on every event. Really an outstanding gymnast. 🥰💙😍
Великолепная!!!
Thank you for this video! She was amazing!
I am so happy that you found and liked it.
Elena will always be my most favorite gymnast. I will never forget her. 💙
So beautiful. A s so sad she died so young. 🙏😢
When I was 20, I deemed 50 is quite old... now that I am 52 I have a different view on things.
It was tragic, that she died from complications of pneumonia.
The good thing is, that there are so many wonderful people around, remembering her for achievements in her sport and celebrating her life after all.
Fabulous gymnast loved her stuff
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She was amazing to watch 😮❤
THAT'S TRUE I FOUND HER AT THE SAME LEVEL OF SIMONE EVEN BETTER BECAUSE HER STOP IS PERFECT(SORRY FOR MY ENGLISH I DON'T WRITE ENGLISH BY 40 YEARS 😅)
She will always be my most favourite gymnast of all times. 🤗🥰💙
***AWESOME GYMNASTS LEGENDS NEVER DIE*
We will keep her memory alive.... 💙
Older gymnastics is much better than the stuff from today. Now Kaylia Nemour is different, IMO, at least on the unevens. I LOVE watching her
I NEVER REALIZED SHE WAS A FAIRLY STALKY GIRL BUT STRONG! IT IS SAD THAT'S SHE HAS PASSED. I KNOW THIS SOUNDS CORNY. BUT I HOPE SHES IN GYMNASTIC HEAVEN!😇🤸🏆🥇
Stalky... I have no idea what you mean.... 😂😂😂
I guess you were looking for the word..... beautiful..... 💚😋😊😅
@@Boban1611 STALKY, ANOTHER WORD FOR "BIG BONES" BUILT STRONG! NOT THE SLINKY TYPE LIKE "SILIVAS" AS YOU SAID BEAUTIFUL, BUT STRONG! TWO DIFFERENT BODY TYPES!🤸🤸
@@conradmartinez4175 Hehe... I know what you meant.... I just don't see her that way.... she was so beautiful - to me. 😊💚
MERRY CHRISTMAS CONRAD - DIDN'T READ FROM YOU FOR QUITE A WHILE AND HOPE EVERYTHING IS OKAY WITH YOU. 🥰💚
@@Boban1611 THANX FOR YOUR CONCERN, BEEN A BUSY HOLIDAY SEASON TRYING TO GET BACK TO IT ALL SEASON'S GREETINGS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR! TO YOU AND YOURS😊
Como essas lindas garotas se doavam , mas sofreram demais sem ter reconhecimento, uma kinda ginasta parabéns
She really had a hard time. I read, that she pled for a short break after the Olympics Games to recover a little bit, but her request was denied by her coaches - so she retired completely from the sport. 😔
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Linda homenagem a este icone da Ginastica Artistica Mundial.❤🇧🇷
Obrigado. Sempre adorei e admirei Elena. ❤❤❤
I always found her so beautiful!❤❤❤ Heartbroken when i heard the news she had passed away. I no longer enjoy womens gymnastics now. You cannot beat this era of these beautiful European athletes.
Thank you @Mark for this beautiful comment. I feel exactly the same way you do!
@@Boban1611 You're very welcome. Love your videos! 😊😊
@@markb7163 🥰
Davvero fantastica
Thanks for the magic Elana Shoushonova. You deserved a lot more that the Olympic officials allowed you. There is no excuse for an athlete “ limping “ on the run - up. Likewise the barrier for female gymnasts at Sydney should have been got right the first time. Full respect to all those who participate in such a demanding sport.
Rest in peace, Elena.
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Amazing gymnast.
Она была моей самой любимой гимнасткой
Елена лучшая гимнастка всех времен. 💚🥰💚
Total art
Beautiful anazung elegant lady . RIP
We will remember her forever. 🥰
Someone who was both powerful,, had high difficulty and so much artistry and could medal on her worst piece.
She was great on every event... outstanding talent. ❤
@@Boban1611She was so light on her feet on beam
I loved watching her. I was back then drawn between Shevchenko and Shoushounova. I did get to see Khorkina on the bars. I think what struck me the most is both her charge/run up at the vault made her look like she was going to run into and tackle it. and the punch backs and the fx Straddle jump to land in front lying support (Schuschunova); also with 1/2 turn (180°) Hop with 1/1 turn (360°) to straddle and land in prone position. those moves seem to have vanished to a formula anymore.
I am such a huge fan of her... and it is funny that you mentioned the way she was running up to the Horse Vault. This reminded me of my younger years when I was also training in a gymnastics club.
After seeing her on the TV in 1985 I switched my running up and also used my arms before touching the Horse the way she did.... and my coach was freaking out.
I did not do a Yurtchenko, since it was not really practiced by guys in the midst 80's and he said... what is this flailing good for? I stuck to it - I admired her so much and I loved how her arms moved before doing the round-off (on Vault or Floor).
I've copied and adapted it at once. 😍🥰😎
Thank you!!!!!
Beautiful video ❤️❤️❤️
You know... I listen to this song (and other sad songs) quite often lately. I lost my little brother last year. He was only 44 and I am still suffering from the loss. People tell me, things will get better.... but that's not true. I miss him so bad...
@@Boban1611 I'm so sorry for you. Your brother died so young. The fact you miss him so much is the sign that you are a caring and loving person. Our beloved ones who have died deseve that we miss them, I think. But it hurts, I know.
@@Jajadore Thank you... you understand my pain. 😔
Buenas impresionante .Que en paz descanse.
Incrivel, extraordinária atleta. Imcomparável!🤩
She was such an outstanding gymnast. 🥰
Дух захватывает!!!❤🙏🙏
Она действительно была! 💙
Amazing