David Sender reacts after his routine on the pommel horse during the final round of the US Gymnastics Championships Saturday, May 24, 2008 in Houston. Sender won the overall title with a score of 180.7.
(AP Photo/Dave Einsel) – ESPN
The first day of competition was ruined for David Sender because he fell on Pommel Horse.
He knows the Olympic Team selectors are looking for consistency. Pommels is not his best event. He MUST hit that routine.
HOUSTON — When he landed, with a little buckle in his knees but with both feet planted safely on the mat, David Sender bent over and kissed the pommel horse. The routine hadn’t been spectacular. But Sender’s final score of 13.750 was just good enough.
Sender, 22, of Arlington Heights, Ill., was a surprise winner Saturday night of the Visa National Championships men’s gymnastics all-around gold medal. …
David Sender gets big return on pommel horse routine – Los Angeles Times
I recall a few years ago a lady coach friend of mine saying, “David Sender breaks your heart.”
What she meant was, he’s a fantastic gymnast … who often disappoints by “missing” routines in the competition.
David is in the groove right now. His timing may turn out to be just about PERFECT. Good luck to him at Olympic Trials.
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