Wonderful Jessica Lopez has not retired. She’s getting better!
… Lopez, second at the Nadia Comaneci International in February and third at the American Cup in March, claimed an easy victory over two Brazilians. With the highest score on each event, Lopez defeated Leal by nearly 3 full points. Priscila Cobello won the bronze.
“My performance could not have been better — it’s marvelous!” a thrilled Lopez said.
In Wednesday’s event finals, the former Denver standout added three more gold medals on uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercise.
“I thank God I had a very good performance in the competition today, and I am very proud to give these medals to my country,” said Lopez, 24. “It’s thanks to all the work and preparation I’ve been doing with my coach (Brazilian Nilson Medeiros) that I was able to have this triumph.” …
International Gymnast – Brazil, Colombia, Venezuela Rule South American Games
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Jorge Hugo Giraldo from Colombia scored 89.15 all-around. That puts him up with the very best gymnasts in the world.
Here’s a photo of him from the Olympics:
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Click through to Amanda Turner’s IG article for a full report and scores.
Then over to Gymnastics Examiner for Blythe’s report and pics from the meet – Photo gallery: South American Games
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