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Examiner:
The team everyone’s talking about that isn’t from the U.S., Russia, China or Great Britain will be training in the 02 Arena in less than half an hour. The Romanians have yet to set foot on the equipment inside the 02, and yet the team is already embroiled in drama.
Coach Mariana Bitang’s confirmation that young star Larisa Iordache will be limited to bars and possibly beam only due to plantar fasciitis (inflammation of the bottom of the foot) produced intense shockwaves around the team, which skipped its evening practice last night. We’ll see how the partial loss of Iordache is affecting the rest of the gymnasts very soon.
Examiner – Quick hits: Women’s podium training at the 2012 Olympic Games (Subdivision V)
Women’s Subdivision I notes
Women’s Subdivision II notes
Women’s Subdivison III notes
Women’s Subdivision IV notes
And Andy Thornton for NBC:
The U.S. had a good day, suffering very few major errors and successfully fielding the valuable vault of McKayla Maroney, who is world champion on the event but has not trained it at full strength for several days because of a broken right big toe. Her signature Amanar vaults soared higher than the rest today and confirmed that not only is Team USA ready to outscore the world on this event, but Maroney is still the favorite to win the individual vault gold.
… this team appears to have the difficulty and the consistency to win this Olympic team title. …
… Floor was a disaster for the Russians today …
… China had a very similar showing as the Russians, looking impressive on bars and beam but questionable on floor and vault. …
Russia could still win Team over 12 routines. But don’t bet the mortgage on it.
Yao Jinnan is not 100%.
USA is not only the strongest team. But may also be the fittest.
Update – “Replacement” athlete Anna Li fell on Bars and is in a neck brace, as a precaution.
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