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WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS - WOMEN’S TUMBLING TEAM FINALS
16 September 2005
Disappointment for the British Team as they finished 4th in the World Finals tonight, after qualifying in 1st position. Only 3 gymnasts compete for each Team performing only one run. All scores count so nerves played a part and errors were heavily penalised, with only 8 completed runs out of 15 and a number of falls. With only three teams left to compete, Yulia Hall from the USA produced a solid run to give the USA a total of 91.70. Anna Korobeynikova from Russia then stepped up with a double straight through to double twisting double tuck to hit the highest individual score of the Finals with 35.20, and a team total of 96.60. GB were last to go and had looked favourites. Zoe MacLean produced the second highest individual score of the Finals with 33.50, but unfortunately Donna MacLean completed her final run of barani through to full twist, full twist through to full in pike, but fell to her back on her landing, reducing her score to 26.90. Samantha Palmer was also penalized for her earlier landing scoring 28.90. GB had performed brilliantly in qualifiers with Sam in 3rd place, Zoe 5th and Donna 12th, so were very unfortunate to finish in 4th place. Russia took the Gold Medals by a margin of almost 5 points, with USA winning Silver and France the bronze. Congratulations to all of the gymnasts involved.
Full scores appear below plus scores from qualifiers. Results from the Inividual Finals will appear tomorrow where Samantha Palmer and Zoe MacLean will compete in the World Finals. Good luck girls! We are proud of you all!
Click here for the Men’s Finals tumbling results. “The Best Final in the History of the Sport!”
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