This confirms we have a favourite for the Olympics. That score is HUGE. 7.70 A-score.
For more early news on Cottbus World Cup, Germany:
HOLY MOTHER He Kexin got a 16.800 in uneven bars qualifications …
What is Nastia’s highest A-score so far? (7.5, I believe.) Also 7.7 at Pacific Rim. (Thanks Fay.)
Related post: Nastia v He Kexin – bars
UPDATE:
With record setting performances, the Chinese were firmly in charge in the qualification round at the Cottbus Cup Friday in Germany.
Four Chinese gymnasts topped the standings Zou Kai (men’s floor exercise), Li Xiaopeng (parallel bars), He Kexin (uneven bars) and Li Shanshan (balance beam) all led their best events.
The Chinese earned two new record high scores Friday: a 16.500 on parallel bars from Li (7.200 A Panel) and a 16.800 on uneven bars from He (7.700).
He’s score eclipsed American Nastia Liukin, whose 16.650 on uneven bars at the recent Pacific Rim Championships was the previous high score. …
read more – International Gymnast – Amanda Turner
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