From Bea & Blythe. SURPRISES at podium training:
team: Sweden, so improved!
… Roxana Popa of Spain. I’d never heard of her before, but she’s one of five gymnasts I’d shortlist for the all-around title.
… Kim Singmuang‘s full twisting double layout off bars. And the prospect of her having a double double!
Click PLAY or watch Kim’s Bars on YouTube.
Kim’s improved greatly since 2011. (VIDEO)
Top three teams and why: Italy, Russia, Romania. Though maybe not in that order. …
Top three all-around and why: Maria Kharenkova (RUS), Roxana Popa (ESP), Elisa Meneghini (ITA). Not necessarily in that order. Honorable mention: Noemie Makra (HUN) and Enus Mariani (ITA). …
Coach of the day: Cristian Moldovan, ROM. Lovely to see him being a great mentor to the young Romanians, showing corrections with kindness, gently lifting spirits and demonstrating that he was there every step of the way.
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