Taisiia Onofriichuk turned in a routine on the Olympics this week that definitely embodied the inspiration behind her efficiency.
Performing to Michael Jackson’s notorious track “Thriller,” the 16-year-old Onofriichuk turned a little bit of a viral sensation as a result of her seamless strikes throughout her Olympics efficiency.
The video was thought of trend-setting when it was launched 4 many years in the past. Now, Onofriichuk’s routine has very a lot embraced the track’s cutting-edge really feel.
In April on the Rhythmic Gymnastics World Cup, Onofriichuk took residence medals within the ball routine (bronze) and golf equipment (silver). Her hoop routine was an actual fan favourite as she even moonwalked at sure factors of her efficiency.
For a rustic like Ukraine that has definitely suffered dramatically over the previous two years, the displaying from Onofriichuk on this second is definitely a deeply felt level of nationwide satisfaction.
This rhythmic gymnast did a Hoop efficiency to ‘Thriller’ and completely killed it. pic.twitter.com/FrvJpMIrZb
— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) August 9, 2024
“Thriller” was thought of a trend-setting video when it got here out practically 41 years in the past and it propelled the aforementioned Jackson’s profession to worldwide stardom. Loopy to suppose that the enduring video and track are greater than double the age of Onofriichuk.
In a current interview with Reuters, Iryna Blokhina, the vice chairman of the Ukrainian Gymnastics Federation, mentioned that current assaults of their homeland have hampered the workforce’s capacity to coach.
