From France, Thomas Bouhail was the silver medalist in Bejing behind sentimental favourite Leszek Blanik.
Click PLAY or watch his 2 Finals Vaults on YouTube.
Thomas has committed to train through until 2012. And compete All-around.
Triple Full translated a good interview with Thomas:
… The 22-year-old gymnast from Sotteville-les-Rouen has the European Championships in Milan from April 2nd to 5th in his sights, followed by the World Championships in London from October 12th to 18th.
“In both cases, I want to confirm [that I’m a good vaulter], and not let up. Now that I have the Olympic silver around my neck, I no longer have the right to lose, especially if the Olympic champion isn’t there. In short, whatever the competition, I’m not asking for the moon,” Bouhail told Reuters. …
On December 14th, Thomas did win, in the absence of the Olympic champion Blanik, the World Cup Final in Madrid.
He’s the man to beat at the moment.
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