Yes, THE Yurchenko who is the namesake of the vault family is from Chicago and came to watch Simone. There's a weird irony that so many gymnasts ended up as obscure historical figures, only to have their legacies revitalized thanks to modern-era American Olympians.

There's a special feeling that Yurchenko was able to be there in person and watch her legacy be fulfilled like this

@TheMedalCount_ This is such a great video, really let’s you appreciate the quality of Simone’s vault more than you can from a broadcast angle. That aside though. Why was Queen Yurchenko sitting so far away?!? 😭 she should be getting front row seats to anything gymnastics related!

@TheMedalCount_ What was her vault score? Did she just do the one vault?

@TheMedalCount_ Did @Simone_Biles know Yurchenko was there? This is amazing!!! 🌟

@TheMedalCount_ Greatness recognizes greatness.