Russia had 3 falls. China 3 falls. USA 1 fall.
So how did Russia win? … It seemed impossible watching the meet that Russia could give up 2 pts in falls to the States. And still win.
Answer = FLOOR. … With the fall and tumbling connection miss of Mattie Larson, team USA gave up 2.333 on Floor.
Brigid posted this photo of Mustafina.
Do not think for a minute you will take my gold!!!
Bross is a tough competitor. But Mustafina is even tougher. … What kind of an all-around final are we going to see!
… I’m still not convinced that the USA lost. There are far too many phone calls from Nellie Kim to apparatus Head Judges for my liking. Is she intervening in evaluation?
I don’t like it. Slow motion review can reveal anything you want it to reveal.
I’ll await some video analysis before I concede that Russia did win the World Championships 2010.
… On the other hand, I don’t see how they can lose Worlds in 2011. Russia has far more talent than any other team today.
related:
• Andy Thornton – Crazy Women’s Team Final Ends In Historic Moment
• Blythe Lawrence – Rotterdam report: Russian women take 2010 World team title
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