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24 years after her own Olympics, the Canadian and UCLA superstar reflects on Rio. Code changes. The decrease in “artistry”.
A very interesting discussion.
The Skating Lesson – “I’m having a hard time watching only NBC coverage”: A Conversation with Stella Umeh
China has been the dominant nation at the past two Olympic Games, but in Rio the USA, led by Biles, was number one with 12 overall medals. Their haul includes four golds, along with six silvers and two bronzes.
Following up on their stunning success in London in 2012, Great Britain surpassed itself with its best-ever results, ending with six medals, including two historic golds, their first in Artistic Gymnastics.
Until the very last moment the Russians weren’t certain to take part in the Games, but they proudly collected eight medals, though just one title.
With only two bronze medals, China dropped to the 11th on the medal table, behind host Brazil.
I understand that medals are the only thing that matters for funding in China. No doubt they’ll be a shake up in the coaching staff.
Looking at the Men’s competition only, GBR was the top nation.
She hit every routine in Rio.
Click PLAY or watch her TF Floor on YouTube.
http://papaliukin.tumblr.com/post/149051112234/team-china-massive-congratulations-to-wang-yan
(team-china via papaliukin)
From the American cheering section.
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At this point I’d call Laurie the one of the favourites for World Champion 2017.
During the Olympic Games.
They should have people filtering communications from the media and general public. I heard of many who were distracted. Including Cata Ponor.
Bea Gheorghisor posted an exhaustive review of the social media issues.
Fact is that Cata’s comeback for Rio was fantastic. It’s clear she was the best choice for Romanian Olympian.
UPDATE – On Gymternet Clan I read that Cata Ponor has deleted her official Instagram and Twitter accounts. Should you see any accounts that are posing as her … they are fake accounts.
related – interview with Larisa Iordache
Recall that London did not present a 2012 Olympic Gala. It’s back. And looks great. Many Worlds and Olympic medalists will be performing.
See the biggest stars from the 2016 Rio Games and World Championships from all Gymnastics disciplines put on a show at the Olympic Gymnastics gala August 17 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Click here to find the programme.
Leave a comment if you know how to watch that online.
Yep.
After four Olympic Games and a decade as the leader of the German team, Fabian Hambuchen finally has his long-awaited gold at 28. The 2007 World champion on High Bar won bronze in 2008 and silver in 2012 but considered himself over the hill before the Rio Games, which he says will be his last. He nevertheless qualified first to the final.
The expected duel between Hambuechen and London gold medallist Epke Zonderland never materialized. “The Flying Dutchman” fell to his stomach a risky release combination and finished seventh. …
1. HAMBUECHEN Fabian GER 15.766
2. LEYVA Danell USA 15.500
3. WILSON Nile GBR 15.466
full results
How about this guy? Team alternate ends up double Olympic silver medalist. Olympics brings out the best in Danell.
1. VERNIAIEV Oleg UKR 16.041
2. LEYVA Danell USA 15.900
3. BELYAVSKIY David RUS 15.783
full results
1. BILES Simone USA 15.966
2. RAISMAN Aly USA 15.500
3. TINKLER Amy GBR 14.933
full results
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