Sources: Jordyn Wieber and her coach, John Geddert; Phil Cheetham, Senior Sport Technologist, United States Olympic Committee

BY HAEYOUN PARK AND XAQUÍN G.V.

Roundoff entry Running about 16 miles per hour, Wieber sprints 76 feet down the runway, ending in a round-off onto the springboard and a back handspring onto the table. Listen to U.S. Gymnast Jordyn Wieber and her coach John Geddert. LISTEN Pause Replay

Push off the table Like a rock skipping across water, she tries to skip off the vaulting table, transferring her horizontal speed into vertical lift. LISTEN Pause Replay

Two and a half twists A high lift ensures enough time for the twists. She keeps a straight and tight body line to twist faster. LISTEN Pause Replay