Today has been a big day in training for MAG and WAG gymnasts. Of course it was FULL of drama, lets take a look at the big stories of the day:
- Alicia Sacramone will not defend her World Vault title having suffered an Achilles Tendon injury.
- Aly Raisman also suffered an injury in training but USAG confirmed that she is fine.
- Fabian Hambuchen is set to compete AA in Tokyo.
- Mariya Livchikova also suffered an injury, landing badly on Vault.
- Wu Liufang has shockingly been named alternate for China.
- Beth Tweddle is to read the athletes oath at the Opening Ceremony.
- New moves have been submitted to the FIG for evaluation
- The USA, Australia and Romanians all named their line ups for qualifications:
Australia
- Beam: Little, Brown, Monckton, Brennan, Mitchell
- Floor: Little, Brown, Miller, Brennan, Mitchell
- Vault: Monckton, Brown, Brennan, Little, Mitchell
- Bars: Little, Monckton, Brown, Mitchell, Miller
Romania
- Vault: Porgas, Chelaru, Racea, Haidu, Ponor
- Bars: Bulimar, Haidu, Racea, Porgras, Chelaru
- Beam: Racea, Bulimar, Ponor, Porgras, Haidu
- Floor: Haidu, Chelaru, Porgras, Bulimar, Ponor
USA
- Vault: Vega, Douglas, Raisman, Wieber, Maroney
- Uneven Bars: Raisman, Maroney, Vega, Wieber, Douglas
- Balance Beam: Maroney, Vega, Raisman, Wieber, Douglas
- Floor: Douglas, Vega, Wieber, Maroney, Raisman
Other great links from today:
Gymnastics Coaching: Men’s Podium Day 2 Wrap Up
The Couch Gymnast: Jessica Lopez Training Update, Australia in Training and The Germans Are Coming
Gymnastics Examiner: Quick Hits Men’s Podium Training and Quick Hits Russian WAG Training
FIG: