Many doubted the 2004 Olympic Champion on Floor would be able to defend in Beijing.
Kyle Shewfelt hated the idea of embarrassing himself in his first judged gymnastics competition since breaking both of his legs months ago.
Turns out, the charismatic Calgarian need not have worried in the lead-up to an Olympic test event Thursday at Edmonton’s Capital City Gymnastics Club.
Competing in the shadow of West Edmonton Mall, the 26-year-old attacked the vault with no fear and bounced right back into the mix of the Canadian men’s gymnastics team. …
Shewfelt placed first in the vault and second in the floor exercise at the Olympic test event held in conjunction with the national team training camp.
Edmonton native Brandon O’Neill stole the show at his home club, with first-place finishes on the floor and parallel bars and second-place finishes on the vault and the high bar.
The results from this competition — along with numerous other meets held over the last four years — will help coach Edouard Iarov pick the six-man Canadian squad (plus an alternate) for the Summer Olympics.
“I think our team looks awesome,” Shewfelt said. “I’m so happy to be a part of it.” …
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