Nancy Armour, AP National Writer
LONDON — The Japanese men aren’t the only ones who can bring home the hardware.
Koko Tsurumi won the bronze at the world gymnastics championships on Friday, only the second time a Japanese woman has won an all-around medal. Keiko Ikeda took the bronze in 1996.
“The women’s team has been strong, but since last year, there’s more attention being paid,” Tsurumi said through a translator. “They’re going stronger and stronger, and I hope this continues for the Olympic Games.”
Tsurumi finished with 57.175 points, behind Americans Bridget Sloan and Rebecca Bross.
Asked if she’d taken any inspiration from Uchimura, Tsurumi shook her head.
“We know the Japanese men are strong,” she said. “It’s natural for them to win.” …
read the article – USA Today – Look out, guys! Tsurumi wins bronze at gym worlds
Koko 4′ 7″ weighs only 33kg (73lbs) … yet nobody accuses her of being underage. We trust the Japanese. We don’t trust the Chinese. Simple.
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