… China, the reigning kings of the sport, had won every worlds or Olympics title since Japan’s last — a string of six consecutive at the worlds and two in the Olympics. For most of that time, the Japanese had finished second. …
Japan scored 270.818 to win here at The SSE Hydro, while Britain finished with 269.959 points for the silver, its first-ever medal at worlds. The Chinese clawed their way back from a deficit of more than six points to win bronze. …
I’d still say China and Japan are big favourites for Gold and Silver in Rio. GBR the favourite for the Bronze. But anything can happen in Men’s Gymnastics. And often does. Usually on Pommels.
related:
• Ollie Williams – Why are Britain’s gymnasts suddenly so good? (semi-centralised training regime). GB’s Trevor Low notes that the age group boys in the U.K. are awesome.
• Dave Eaton – The British Gymnastics Revolution
Gymnastics Coaching.com 