How Fast Is Gymnast Vaulting?

Gymnasts hit 32 km/h sprinting into a vault. The springboard generates 7g of force on launch — enough to compress the spine momentarily by several millimetres before the body extends through the air.

A gymnast's vault landing exerts 7g — enough to compress the spine by several millimetres in the moment of impact.

• Same pace as a city car
• 7g landing force