Worlds Today: Training & Drama 6/10/11

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:

• Canada looking confident
• Seven from down under
• Slovakia mix youth and experience
• France leaving no stone unturned
• ‘Gymnastics home in Japan’ – FIG President