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2 and 5 are super nice, though we'll see how they hold up to the inevitable blinging.

Wow, that was unexpected. Good for Dulcy!

Huh. Seems like no one wants to go to Worlds this year. I get that federations are focused on years with more at stake, but its a bummer to see so many unfilled slots. I'm starting to wonder why Canada hasn't announced their team. The selection event happened about 10 days ago now.

Oh sorry!!

I don't think that Perrotti has a DTY. But maybe. Based on scores so far this year, we probably should include Anna Kalmykova in the list of contenders. I've never seen her and have no idea how reflective her scores are of reality, but she's posted high enough scores to pay attention to.

I don't really have a problem with the casting per se really, no one but a gymnast is likely to have the physique, or even the build, of an elite gymnast.

Beam final: Saraiva hit, and managed to stay on during her choreography; Busuttil was less fortunate and came off after her wolf turn, reminding us the gymnastics is ridiculous. Soares put together a fairly steady performance but got hammered on rhythm and went overtime. Leat did great until the...

Based on what I saw yesterday that seems wise: there was quite a drop-off after the top four. And I don't think they can necessarily rely on Maggio or Iorio to get back to full strength. I'm bummed that Italy is not cashing in on easy medals this year, but admittedly this does appear to be a...

Claire Pease has also withdrawn from the selection camp due to a rolled ankle. There's apparently been an epidemic at WOGA.

Whats up with the US discussion in the Italian championships thread? Geez, what's next? Garlic bread served with pasta?

Did he specify why Alice isn't going? She looked fantastically yesterday.

😬😬 You have to wonder how much pressure the Indonesian athletes were under, or feeling, coming into a home Worlds.

Ooh, the beam final looks so promising!!

Huge bummer for Hezly but I'm happy that she's playing it safe.

feat. special guest Kaylia Nemour. Esposito was there but only did beam, and she didn't look particularly sharp. I guess that confirms the reports that she's taking a break. By contrast, Alice D'Amato looked considerably improved over her performances earlier this year. Perrotti looked...