A year ago I called Hugh Smith and Ellie Black “unlikely Olympic contenders“.
Ellie made the Olympics. AND the Olympic Vault final.
Today the Haligonians are National Champions 2013.
Click photo to see Grace Chiu’s original on twitter.
Ellie advanced to three apparatus finals, which will be held on Saturday. Dave Kikuchi told me she’s been on a big roll of late, hitting routines with ease.
On the other hand, she had two falls on Bars day 1. And fell on Vault day 2.
Victoria Moors decided to withdraw from day 2 competition.
Watch a post-competition interview with Hugh Smith. (VIDEO) And an interview with Ellie Black. (VIDEO)
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