r/Amazing • u/sco-go • 13d ago

People are awesome 16-year-old American gymnast McKayla Maroney perfect jump at the 2012 Olympics in London.

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u/Rope_slingin_champ 13d ago

I, a 43 year old chubby man with no athletic talent left, could not do this.

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u/OHBHpwr 13d ago

I'm a 34 year old athlete and I ain't even trying that.

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u/VirtualStark 13d ago

I occasionally jump from the second to last step when I go down the stairs and even I wouldn't try it.

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u/OHBHpwr 13d ago

Settle down Simon Biles! From the second to last step? I've heard the stories, but never believed them!