#gymnastics2010
The Americans rocked Horizontal Bar, first apparatus. You could feel the momentum building.
I’d rank them a solid 3rd as a team with potential to defeat Japan on a good day.
Then Jon Horton missed a release. … He could be World Champion 2010 with a consistent meet.
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On Floor, second appartus, the full routines were rough. Many falls, especially on double fronts. But Jon kept doing his backward layout 1 ½ to double front until he landed one. He’s a gamer, I’ll give him that.
Jordan Jovtchev of Bulgaria warmed up Rings. And looked GREAT. And distinguished with his grey hair. How old is he now?
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I hope I’m this strong when I grow up.
Click PLAY or watch Jordan’s strength sequence on Gymnastike.
http://videoplayer.flocasts.org/player.swf
The USA is not a team built for Pommel Horse. But podium training went quite well. Congrats. Jon Horton had no problem getting through.
The USA is not a team built for Rings. But it won’t keep them off the podium. Jon took it easy. He’ll be fine there. … (Toe point, please, Chris Brooks.) … Or convince Jovtchev to apply for U.S. citizenship. I’m estimating he’s got another 5 Olympics in him.
The USA is a team built for Vault. Big, strong guys. Horton only landed 2 of 4 double fronts, but it will be there when he needs it.
… Australia is having problems on Pipe. Jetlag? Commonwealthlag?
On Parallel Bars the Americans have some good tricks. Horton HIT. … Brooks was a disaster.
The American Men? … In a word, fugly. … But this is an era where high start scores and consistency matter most. There are dozens of prettier gymnasts from all over the world. Gymnasts with better form and technique.
But I still see team USA on the podium. And Jon Horton the man to beat in the all-around if Uchimura does not compete all 6 apparatus.
Good night.
UPDATE:
Blythe got an excellent interview with Jon and Chris.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 