The Making and Remaking of Lou Yun, 1984–2008

Within the gymnastics community, Lou Yun is best known for winning back-to-back Olympic vault titles in 1984 and 1988. Two of his innovations—a handspring rudi on vault and a double side salto with a ¾ twist on floor exercise—appear in the FIG Code of Points under his name. Outside the competitive arena, however, he has [ ]