We were much impressed with Great Britain. Sitting 4th in team, so far, behind only USA, CHN, RUS
China prelims
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It was fun to watch the host nation at home. They are under tremendous media scrutiny.
After 9/12 preliminary sessions:
USA 235.038
CHN 230.753
RUS 228.135
Much like most pundits predicted.
China won Beam and Bars. But fell too far behind USA on Vault and especially Floor to be competitive. Floor was even weaker than anticipated. Where is Cheng Fei?
We felt badly for CHEN Siyi. She fell on the first 3 apparatus. Managed to stay on her feet on Vault.
Despite a big wobble, fan favourite Bai Yawen made the Beam final.
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YAO Jinnan and BAI Yawen will make the Beam final.
YAO Jinnan and HUANG Huidan the Bars final.
YAO Jinnan and SHANG Chunsong the AA final.
Krisztian BERKI – Pommels
I’d say Keatings is the man to beat in the Pommel Final. But he must hit perfect as this guy is not going to miss this time.
D:7.000 E:9.066 / 16.066
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Berki does the Magyar spindle properly. Some of the other guys do not complete it in 4 hand placements.
Victoria Moors
No update on Tori’s status from Team Canada.
She’s taking a break. Not injured. Undecided whether she’ll be back for Worlds 2015.
Men’s Worlds photos – USA, RUS & MORE
Grace Chiu on Inside Gymnastics.
Bobby Kriangkum – Thailand
For those nations that will not qualify for the top 24 teams, this IS the Olympics. It’s great to see teams from so many developing nations. Even Angola. 🙂
Mykayla SKINNER – Vault
I’m thrilled for Mykayla, a super talented gymnast who’s suffered a lot of criticism online for lack of artistry. And for doing her Cheng vault with 1-hand.
The quality of her gymnastics has improved a lot. She hit 4/4 in prelims at Worlds. And her push on the Cheng vault is not a major problem, perhaps not even a major deduction.
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Vault 1 : 15.666, Difficulty : 6.400, Execution : 8.300. Vault 2 : 15.033, Difficulty : 5.800, Execution : 9.233)
Hands are square. She touches but does not push, wrapping into the twist quickly. In full speed it’s very difficult to see.
Good chance for a vault medal.
Compare with SOSNITSKAYA’s Cheng. (VIDEO)
day 1 Worlds Team ranking
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Half the gymnasts have competed, so far.
full results:
1 USA 235.038
2 RUS 228.135
3 NED 214.662
4 BEL 214.469
5 CAN 214.102
6 MEX 212.795
7 ESP 211.727
8 BRA 211.621
Top 8 teams after day 2 go to the Team Final.
Top 24 teams after day 2 are invited to World Championships 2015.
Mexico, Belgium and Netherlands have far exceeded expectations already. Congratulations.
Germany, Great Britain, Japan, Romania, China, Italy and more yet to come.
day 1 Worlds AA ranking
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Some of the top scores from preliminaries, so far. (Maximum 2/nation)
Half the gymnasts have competed.
full results:
1 BILES Simone USA 59.599
2 MUSTAFINA Aliya RUS 58.874
3 ROSS Kyla USA 57.941
SOSNITSKAYA Alla RUS 56.740
POPA NEDELCU Roxana ESP 56.398
PIHAN-KULESZA Marta POL 55.665
BLACK Elsabeth CAN 55.532
STEINGRUBER Giulia SUI 54.966
GARCIA RODRIGUEZ BLANCAS Elsa MEX 54.833
WAEM Laura BEL 54.241
ONYSHKO Isabela Maria CAN 53.899
VERSCHUEREN Lisa BEL 53.865
VAN GERNER Celine NED 53.466
MATIAS HYPOLITO Daniele BRA 53.399
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day 1 Worlds Apparatus ranking
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Some of the top scores from preliminaries, so far. (Maximum 2/nation)
Half of the competitors have competed.
Vault Results:
1 BILES Simone USA 15.450
2 SKINNER Mykayla USA 15.349
3 SOSNITSKAYA Alla RUS 15.016
4 MORENO MEDINA Alexa Citlali MEX 14.816
5 PHAN Thi Ha Thanh VIE 14.800
6 STEINGRUBER Giulia SUI 14.700
7 KARMAKAR Dipa IND 14.483
Bar Results:
1 LOCKLEAR Ashton USA 15.233
2 MUSTAFINA Aliya RUS 15.166
3 SPIRIDONOVA Daria RUS 15.100
ROSS Kyla USA 14.650
ADLERTEG Jonna SWE 14.100
POPA NEDELCU Roxana ESP 14.033
Beam Results
1 BILES Simone USA 15.133
2 BLACK Elsabeth CAN 14.466
3 ROSS Kyla USA 14.391
4 MUSTAFINA Aliya RUS 14.308
STEINGRUBER Giulia SUI 14.033
WEVERS Sanne NED 13.933
Floor Results:
1 BILES Simone USA 15.366
2 SKINNER Mykayla USA 14.700
3 MUSTAFINA Aliya RUS 14.500
4 POPA NEDELCU Roxana ESP 14.166
CROKET Julie BEL 13.900
PIHAN-KULESZA Marta POL 13.900
USA got the job done. Most likely qualified the finalists they wanted. But something tells me Marta is not going to be all smiles and giggles. She will want better in the Team Final.
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Netherlands rocks
I believe these ladies had only 1 fall over 20 difficult routines. Respect.
after 5/12 divisions:
RUS, NED, BEL, CAN, MEX, ESP
They want to be Olympians. 🙂
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