will Italy qualify to Olympics?

For the 8 teams fighting for 4 team spots in the 2012 Olympics, now’s the time for things to go right.

Italy just finished a “trial” for the January Test Meet.

Couch Gymnast:

… Italy’s bid for a place in the Olympic Team competition is looking all the stronger for the addition of two new seniors this year. …

The meet was dominated by two Italian up-and-comers, Erika Fasana and Francesca Deagostini. Fasana’s AA score was 57.6. Francesca Deagostini recently impressed with her beautiful beam work at the Italian Grand Prix Event. She achieved the top score there. …

See scores and commentary.

Click PLAY or watch Francesca Deagostini’s Beam from the Grand Prix on YouTube.

… In sad news, Serena Licchetta, 2009 and 2010 World Team member has torn an ACL again and will not be able to vie for the Olympic spot. …

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