I was hoping Daria Joura would win a Floor medal with her wonderfully artistic routine.
Sad. Sad. Sad.
IT all ended in tears for Australia’s great gymnastics hope Daria “Dasha” Joura last night as she crashed out in the qualification round.
As the star of the women’s team, Joura was considered a genuine hope to make history by winning Australia’s first individual gymnastics medal.
But her chances were cruelled when she hurt her ankle during the floor routine, hobbling her for the rest of the day.
The Siberian-born 18-year-old bravely continued and her contribution was crucial in securing Australia a place in the team final.
But Joura’s hopes of individual glory faded every time she landed on her weakening ankle.
“She jammed her ankle and it just got weaker and more unstable as the comp went on,” Australian coach Peggy Liddick said. …
Were there more ankle injuries than usual this Olympics?
I heard the Floor Exercise mat was “hard”.
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