Of the many U.S.A. Women’s Olympic Trials previews, the best (perhaps) is from Polish101- Gymnastics.
New to me was this conspiracy theory:
The judges likely want a win for Nastia, so that Shawn won’t have to feel the pressure of being America’s top gymnast and so that the media will continue to hype up this supposed showdown between power and grace.
Hmm.
No doubt the judges would refute that.
Personally I don’t think Nastia has much of a chance to beat Shawn, if they both hit. And — of course — the B-panel judges do justice to the code on Nastia’s execution on Floor and Bars. Nastia is often over-scored on those apparatus in the States. Shawn is not. Or … not nearly as much.
Read the detailed post for yourself: Final Thoughts Prior to the 2008 Olympic Trials
Ivana Hong – USAG
Gymnastics Coaching.com 