Gymnastic news #22 - Tokyo or bust

[Carolla5501]

Simone just put the at home experts in their place.

(and she was rolling her back for those of you playing at home physician)

 

[centerstage01]

Yeah, Jordan!!!

 

[HeatherC]

YAY JORDAN!!! Oh girl, it's okay....we're all crying with you right now!!

 

[Karen-W]

I think Suni hitting on floor with such a big score makes Leanne's quest harder. They need Skinner's vault potential more than Leanne's floor score, IMO.

ETA- but now I have zero idea who gets the second specialist spot.

Eaker maybe? or McCusker?

 

[Rukia]

Jordan was crying before she even started, so the fact that she held it together for that speaks amazingly for her mental toughness. Amazing job.

 

[semillon27]

JORDAN. FREAKING. CHILES.

 

[skipaway]

Ok, NBC….gymnasts still competing…focus.

 

[ryanj07]

Jordan is amazing! It’s going to break my heart seeing her or Suni miss the AA final in Tokyo.

 

[Rukia]

Suni actually beat Simone in AA score for tonight only, which is kind of spicy

 

[tony]

Suni actually beat Simone in AA score for tonight only, which is kind of spicy

And Jordan was only a little over .05 off of Simone, too!

 

[VGThuy]

I’d argue the US needs a consistent floor scorer who can hit in the 14 range because they are less consistent on floor than they are on vault. I think not only should they bring that gymnast but one who is more helpful on the other events as well. Let Skinner get a specialist spot since she’s only good for vault.

 

[becca]

Suni actually beat Simone in AA score for tonight only, which is kind of spicy

Yeah and they mentioned Suni could upgrade her floor she is a former world silver medalist on the event Team USAA may not want her too though. They want Sunni for bars.

 

[Karen-W]

And Jordan was only a little over .5 off of Simone, too!

.05 - even tighter than you'd think.

 

[canbelto]

Ok Al Fong might have the worst history but his gymnasts' form sure is pretty.

 

[HeatherC]

This is gonna be heartbreaking no matter what they do tonight.

 

[ryanj07]

If Leanne’s night 1 was like her night 2, the team would be so clear since she was already 4th at nats behind Biles, Lee, and Chiles.

 

[Spikefan]

I kind of enjoy seeing AA not being locked up, give me suspense. I wish we could have three.

 

[HeatherC]

UCLA's gymnastics team is gonna be even more fun to watch this fall when Emma, Jordan, and Emily Lee all join that team.

 

[FiveRinger]

Where are the links for scores?

 

[centerstage01]

Jordan is amazing! It’s going to break my heart seeing her or Suni miss the AA final in Tokyo.

Don't jump too far ahead. In 2012 we all knew Jordyn Wieber was going go be in the AA with Gabby Douglas and then she wasn't.

 

[semillon27]

If Leanne’s night 1 was like her night 2, the team would be so clear since she was already 4th at nats behind Biles, Lee, and Chiles.

She was fifth. Emma Malabuyo was fourth.

 

[Rukia]

I don't get Malabuyo's floor music. It's so random.

 

[HeatherC]

So many tears tonight.....from me too!

 

[Garden Kitty]

This is gonna be heartbreaking no matter what they do tonight.

And the alternates have to stand there and be cheery as they're introduced, even though they're probably not cheery at all.

 

[skipaway]

Where are the links for scores?

Scores

 

[canbelto]

OUCH at Emily Lee

 

[alexikeguchi]

Where are the links for scores?

MyUSAGym

 

[ryanj07]

Don't jump too far ahead. In 2012 we all knew Jordyn Wieber was going go be in the AA with Gabby Douglas and then she wasn't.

Very true! Simone has much more room for error than Jordyn did though but as you said, you never know.

 

[rfisher]

Owe, Owe, Owe. Poor kid.

 

[Lara]

Oh no, sad way to finish the event.