… Smith and double pommel horse world champion Berki both scored 16.066, but the British gymnast believes he should have been crowned Olympic champion as his routine was technically more difficult.
“I think I should have won the gold and he should have won the silver,” said Smith. “I don’t care about sharing medals. My routine was harder and there was more risk involved so I think it should have gone in my favour. …
Telegraph – London 2012 Olympics: Louis Smith wants gymnastics rule change after narrowly missing out on gold medal
I’m satisfied that Berki should have won Gold. Louis needed his hardest routine (with the extra single pommel Russian) if he wanted to win. A gap of 0.1 in difficulty score is not enough against Berki who has much better extension.
Louis is off on holidays in Spain.
related – Mail – I doubt I’ll go on to compete at Rio Games, says Britain’s gymnastics hero Smith
Gymnastics Coaching.com 