Read the FIG summing-up:
Vive la France, 2025 world junior team champions!
- Elena Colas, Maiana Prat and Lola Chassat became the first French women to capture a world team title in Artistic Gymnastics
- Minamino Yume, Nishiyama Misa and Ogawa Risora silver medal team for Japan
- Charleigh Bullock, Lavi Crain and Caroline Moreau (USA) took bronze
Some are wondering if USA is just another top team in 2025. I wouldn’t go that far. BUT the USA is beatable right now without Simone. Similarly, Brazil is beatable without Rebeca.
In a 3-up, 3-count team final, one consistent superstar makes a big difference.
I feel Elena’s scores are legit in comparison to the Senior scoring in Jakarta. Bars might be a tenth or two high, but I’m OK with 14.5. That performance would have won the Sr. Worlds AA title. Without question, Elena is a podium contender already in Senior.
Who’s the best Junior we’ve ever seen? I’d say Victoria Komova. But Elena is not far behind.
- Minamino Yume ➙ only the 2nd gymnast to catch a full-twisting layout Jaeger on Bars, and doing it from a jam to handstand
- I’d not realized that Helena Finc (GBR) was so good on Bars. Remember the name.
- Beam was the most exciting apparatus for me. Japan put on a clinic. It’s the top Beam nation in the world, over China, I’d say.
- HUANG Ziyi, however, had a 6.400 D-score!
- I heard from FIG that between 1/3 and 1/2 of World Junior competitors will eventually compete a Senior Worlds. It really is a stepping stone.
- 10 nations competed Jr. Worlds for the first time, including Myanmar. I was cheering for Pan Ei Phyu (Amber) who’s got great potential
- It’s great to see Saudi Arabia competing WAG at Jr Worlds. Hopefully the defacto dictator for life is sincere in allowing more freedom for girls and women.
- Very cool at Jr. Worlds is how EVERYONE has to mingle. Even the VIPs. Gymnasts, coaches, judges, media, parents, volunteers. It’s a cozy venue.
- My biggest complaint about Women’s Gymnastics in 2025 is how so many gymnasts do NOT land. They never show a complete stop. Rather hop and face the judges. Don’t try that in MAG. 😀
- Choreography on Floor is much improved. Routines are far more entertaining than in the past. The vague FIG artistry requirements are working.
Read the International Gymnast magazine summing-up:
Elena Colas steers France to women’s team gold at Junior World Championships
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