Like many others, I was surprised at Canadian Championships 2010 to see Savona back in contention. She looked back in June as a lock for the Senior team to Rotterdam.
When interviewing her for Gymnastike, I found an upbeat, enthusiastic gregarious personality. Positive to be around.
JOHN CRUMLISH got an equally outgoing response – IG Interview: Jessica Savona
Click through to see what she has to say about her coaches, especially Alex Bard who’s been with her 12yrs.
I love this pic. Savona’s too excited even to stay focused for the team photo.
Preparing to compete in her first worlds, Canada’s Jessica Savona reflects on the struggles and successes she has experienced thus far, and reveals her strategy for reaching her international potential. Pictured: Savona … stands next to coach Yelena Davydova, 1980 Olympic champion, as Canada accepts the team silver at the 2010 Pan American Championships in Guadalajara.
If I was a College coach, I’d bump Savona high on my “to sign” list. She could lead a team.
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