Wow, that was exciting to watch! So many up and down moments. I wish I could hear what Fred’s coach was telling him during Hashimoto’s HB routine. I’m so happy he medaled!
Denn, this is interesting! I thought about the comment (not here) that Simone would have to beg Laurent to let her perform the YDP. I wonder about that…1) why would she have to beg? and 2) why would he have to ‘let’ her do the skill?
I thought the US had more leos and was expecting something different for event finals. Are there one or two more leos that are so hideous that no one wants to wear them? Surely the US expected several gymnasts to make finals and would have more variety. Right?
Has anyone mentioned what the floor in the practice gym is like? How comparable is it to the competition floor? How wise is it to perform it in competition when Jade hasn’t done one on the actual floor?