Shannon Miller attended the meet in Rotterdam.
The excellent Dutch website GymPOWER posted the longest interview EVER.
GymPOWER: … the women of China have made big mistakes on Bars and Beam, They have lost some important points, luck is for the USA or the pressure by the Chinese women too high?
Shannon: The Chinese have a history of making major mistakes When They Are within-range or clenching the gold. They Were Able to Overcome That history at the 2008 Olympics but it Seems to have returned. That a Deduction With the heavy fall bring it is more important Than to ever be playable to hit your routines. While a high StartValue certainly helps, in the end, whoever makes the fewest mistakes wins!
GymPOWER: Mustafina was the star of the Russian team, Also the number one by the next round?
Shannon: She’s got my vote. In what an incredible talent. Mustafina reminds me a lot of myself (although i believe she is much more talented). She does not take anything for granted and is very focused on her goals. What a beautiful gymnast and exquisite in her performance. She is certainly making a name for herself with the judges and audience alike. I Could See Her defeintly Taking the AA title.
read more via Google Translate – Shannon Miller’s vision on the Worlds in Rotterdam
Disclaimer. I love Shannon Miller, one of the greatest gymnasts ever. We should listen to this legend even though she’s been a bit distracted of late with baby Rocco.
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