The annual international “friendly” in Canada was better than ever this year. Canada’s top guys vs very strong teams from China and USA in a 6-5-4 format.
The top 2 international stars for Canada were out of the team. Scott Morgan competed only Rings, protecting a “lower body” injury. Kevin Lytwin (knee ligament injury) did LIVE colour commentary.
When Team USA had ZERO falls starting on Pommels, I got the feeling they’d win this event. They did.
1. USA 346.75
2. CHINA 341.75
3 CANADA 340.90
1. Yixin Du CHN 86.250
2. Baisen Gu CHN 85.750
3. Paul Ruggeri USA 84.250
Floor
1T Eddie Penev USA 6.70 15.500
1T Jile Mu 6.60 15.500
3. Paul Ruggeri USA 6.70 15.050
Click PLAY or watch Eddie’s Floor on YouTube.
Pommel
1. Marvin Kimble USA 6.70 14.800
2. CJ Maestas USA 6.10 14.650
3. Jackson Payne CAN 6.40 14.500
Click PLAY or watch Jackson’s Pommels on YouTube.
Rings
1. CJ Maestas USA 6.70 15.300
2. Yixin Du CHN 6.50 14.500
3. Damien Cachia CAN 6.00 14.450
* Scott Morgan CAN 6.50 15.450 (competing as an individual)
Click PLAY or watch CJ’s Rings on YouTube.
Vault (one Vault)
1. Eddie Penev USA 5.80 15.100
2. Damien Cachia CAN 5.60 14.800
3. Baisen Gu CHN 5.20 14.600 3
Click PLAY or watch Eddie’s Vault on YouTube.
P Bars
1. Yixin Du CHN 6.70 15.700
2T Paul Ruggeri USA 6.30 15.050
2T Jackson Payne CAN 6.30 15.050
H Bar
1. Huanzhang Jin CHN 6.50 14.700
2. Marvin Kimble USA 6.50 14.550
3. Yixin Du CHN 5.90 14.450
related – USAG – U.S. men compete in University of Calgary International Cup this weekend
