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Photo of the day II: Another view of the "headless" gymnast

Blythe Lawrence's photo
Gymnastics Examiner

Deng Linlin of China performs on balance beam on the first day of women's competition at the 2009 World Gymnastics Championships in London. AP Photo/Alastair Grant

Here's a different version of the previously posted Photo of the Day, which showed an apparently headless Deng Linlin on balance beam at the 2009 World Championships. In this image, you can get a better idea of the incredible position Deng hits on this leap.

The 2008 Olympic gold medalist (team) is currently leading the women's all-around competition in London.

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Blythe Lawrence is a freelance writer from Seattle. Contact Blythe.

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  • Sunny Pepper (Celebrity Fitness and Health!) 2 years ago

    Love your articles and great coverage! Have you done anything on Shawn Johnson's "Everest" feature? Would love to link to you if you do! Keep me posted at celebtreehouse [at] gmail

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