Pre-Olympics Discussion (Injured athletes, named teams, other news) starting 5/9/24

[Caledi]

Michelle Pineda, now representing Mexico, won the all around at the Pan American Championships with a 52.500. Luisa Blanco got the continental quote at Pan American Games with a 50.099.
Granted separate meets. But I wonder if the 24 Championships were to be used as the continental qualifier if Pineda would be going to Paris and not Blanco.

I believe Mexico already has all their slots filled (1 for the team placement, 1 for Alexa Moreno in AA, 1 for Ahtziri Sandoval in UB?)

 

[CameliasFingerpaint]

Michelle Pineda, now representing Mexico, won the all around at the Pan American Championships with a 52.500. Luisa Blanco got the continental quote at Pan American Games with a 50.099.
Granted separate meets. But I wonder if the 24 Championships were to be used as the continental qualifier if Pineda would be going to Paris and not Blanco.

I wonder why she waited so long to make the nationality switch. I quite like her gymnastics, but did she really think a major team was in the cards for her? She could have helped Mexico get a full team at worlds last year or easily qualified via the AA.

 

[RedBirdie]

Pineda wouldn't be going because Mexico had already obtained a maximum of 3 spots.

 

[makam]

Mexico was so close to getting a full team, if she sticks around and Mexico keeps on their current trajectory, it could be very exciting for them.

 

[irichluck21]

Pineda wouldn't be going because Mexico had already obtained a maximum of 3 spots.

Oh DUHHHHHHHH

LOL

 

[CanadianGymFan]

Oh DUHHHHHHHH

LOL

Pineda wouldn't have qualified but Mia Mainardi got ROYALLY screwed over

 

[BB12]

Australian team has been named

• Emily Whitehead (artistic)
• Emma Nedov (artistic)
• Kate McDonald (artistic)
• Ruby Pass (artistic)
• Breanna Scott (artistic)

 

[RedBirdie]

While I am utterly gutted that Georgia Godwin is injured, how thrilling for Emma Nedov! This is the 4th time she's been eligible for the Olympics and is finally going.

 

[Dex]

Eythora broke her foot in 4 places ans has to have surgery this week, no olympics for her. Dutch trials are on Saturday

 

[Laura722]

Eythora broke her foot in 4 places ans has to have surgery this week, no olympics for her. Dutch trials are on Saturday

That's terrible. I love watching her.

 

[Dex]

Yes it is rough for her after all her setbacks. i would love to have seen her upgrades.. They need a good vaulter now so I hope Elze’s chances are improving. I NEED her to make the team!

 

[RAFIKI]

Eythora broke her foot in 4 places ans has to have surgery this week, no olympics for her. Dutch trials are on Saturday

Devastating. This period is always so exciting and simultaneously heart breaking.

 

[Hatsumomo]

The eleventh-hour injuries are always so heartbreaking.

 

[irichluck21]

Huge blow to Netherlands team, who will struggle to make team finals without Thorsdottier.
Opens the door for Romania, Canada, or Korea to make team finals. I don't think Australia will be able to without Godwin. Netherlands can still advance but it will be hard to replace Thorsdottier's scores.

 

[Dex]

It will be harder but if Lieke is back to full strength and vaults a Y11/2 it could still happen
Naomi aa
Lieke aa
Vera aa
Elze vt/fx
Sanne bb/ub
Qualifications are later today

 

[Dex]

Ok done with qualifications, Elze got injured as well and she is out…
Very upset about that, I SO wanted her to make the team after all her setbacks and injuries. sO disappointed for her… off to have a good cry now…

 

[Dex]

Dutch qualification
1 Vera van Pol 53.625
2 Naomi Visser 53.517 (14.267 UB, only 12.567 on FX)
3 Lieke Wevers 51.709
4 Sanna Veerman 51.625 (14.533 UB)

Sanne Wevers 13.000 UB, 14.100 BB

i guess this will be the team..

 

[irichluck21]

Any chance Guerts goes in for vault?

 

[CameliasFingerpaint]

Any chance Guerts goes in for vault?

She injured herself

 

[irichluck21]

Oh no!