… Although the 2011 Winter Cup was marred by scratches and injuries, it still was an enjoyable meet to watch. It’s very confounding as to why this meet does not rate even a simple webcast. The technology is free and there are plenty of knowledgeable personalities to provide commentary. …
On this site I don’t talk nearly as much about injury in MAG vs WAG. The guys are, in general, older and more ready to decide personally on what skills they will put into their routines.
Obviously, Men’s Artistic Gymnastics is ALSO a dangerous sport:
… The big disappointments, of course, were Paul Hamm’s recent surgery and Jonathan Horton’s injury that prevented them from competing. Ohio State’s Brandon Wynn was a late scratch and Glen Ishino peeled off high bar during warm-ups and had to be carted out of the arena. Ishino appeared to have aggravated his back, which is reportedly a similar injury that he suffered about this time last year. That was a real shame, since he was contending for the all-around title. Paul Ruggeri landed awkwardly on his first vault (first event for him last night), and was helped out of the arena as well. The Illini star has reportedly dodged a bullet and will probably end up with a sprained ankle. Ruggeri looked great in warm-ups. …
Click though to read about the highlights: Jake Dalton, Danell Leyva, Alex Buscaglia, Daniel Ribeiro, Sho Nakamori, Sam Mikulak, Cale Robinson, Jesse Silverstein and Andrew Elkind –
Notes from the 2011 Winter Cup
Click PLAY or watch Silverstein’s P Bars on YouTube.
The USA has tremendous depth. But comparatively few routines that can contend for medals at Worlds 2011.
With Hamm and Horton healthy, they can compete with Japan and China. Missing one or the other of those stars, they will have to fight it out with Germany and Russia for Bronze.
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