Two-time German Olympian Fabian Hambüchen won the men’s all-around title Saturday at the European Gymnastics Championships in Milan.
Despite a fall on parallel bars, Hambüchen defeated top qualifier Daniel Keatings (Great Britain). Russia’s Yuri Ryazanov finished third, defending his bronze medal from the 2007 European Championships in Amsterdam. …
Amanda Turner on International Gymnast once again has a succinct summary of the All-Around competition – Hambüchen Takes European Title
The big story of the meet is the Brits, however:
19-year-old Daniel Keatings nearly beat Hambüchen. And will in future unless Fabian improves his Pommel Horse.
source – Keatings
Gymblog has a post highlighting the up-and-coming star — coached by Paul Hall — including videos:
Liverpool’s Daniel Purvis, only 18-years-old, finished seventh.
England COULD medal as a team at the 2012 Olympics. Certainly the British media will be reading it this way.
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