After two already, you probably thought Russian nationals were over, right?
As it turns out, this year’s Russian nationals were split into three competitions – the first for seniors in the Master of Sport and Candidate for Master of Sport divisions, a second for juniors in the same divisions, and a third, which happened 25-30 May, for the even younger crowd.
In Russia these are called Levels 1 and 2, for girls born 2003-2004 (Level 1) and those born 2005-2006 (Level 2).
Gymnasts in these divisions compete both compulsory routines and optional ones, with the all-around determined by the total; the event finals operate under new life rules. …
Kacy Esther Catanzaro … is an American gymnast noted for being the first woman to qualify for the finals of the television sports challenge American Ninja Warrior. …
In the 2015 Houston Qualifying round Kacy failed to complete the course after falling on the cargo crossing and has to hope for a wildcard to Mount Midoriyama.
WOMEN’S VAULT: 1. PHAN Thi Ha Thanh (VIE) (13.766, 14.200) 13.983
2. Tan Ing Yueh (MAS) (13.400, 13.533) 13.466
3. Farah Ann Abdul Hadi (MAS) (13.733, 12.900) 13.316
BARS: 1. Tan Ing Yueh (MAS) 12.766
2. Ava Lorein Verdeflor (PHI) 12.366
3. Farah Ann Abdul Hadi (MAS) 12.200
I thought Québec did a very good job hosting Nationals this year considering they only started a few months in advance. Gymnastics Canada was very late confirming a host.
Yes there were some problems – including results – but overall it was a very good Championships.
The competition moves to Edmonton, Alberta in 2016 after three years in the Ottawa area.
Rewriting Russian Gymnastics posted a translation of an interview by Vladimir Ivanov:
– You came back after a succession of injuries – because you are inspired by the thought of yet another Olympics?
– Not only. I’m also inspired by the thought of going to Baku.
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– What was the most difficult moment during these three years?
– Each of the injuries. After the last one I thought: there is always something happening – it never ends – I’m finished with the sport. But then I realized that for me exercise is like a drug. There is nothing to do but go to the gym. I think I will not be able to give it up until I die.
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– What result in Baku will be enough for your self-satisfaction?
– Gold Medal.
– So soon? In the all-around?
– Yes Yes. Probably, I will fight it out with Aliya.
– Elfimov said that you do not need to set new programmes, but just re-establish all the London ones.
– Yes. Although we do have something to add. While I will not say what it is, I hope to show new elements and connections in Baku.
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