Bailie Key Channels Dominique Moceanu

While perusing Tumblr, I found a GIF of young Bailie Key, the current junior national champion and wonder kid that reminded me of a certain gymnastics idol of mine from the 90's.

This is Bailie mounting the balance beam in a style that is reminiscent of a young Dominique Moceanu.

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For comparison, here is Dominique Moceanu during the team final at the 1996 Olympics.

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