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Londonalysis: Romania Still Two Points Behind?

Posted on July 18, 2012 by Andy Thornton
Izbasa floor pose

One of the big stories of 2012 has unquestionably been the resurgence of the Romanian women’s team.  The 2000 and 2004 Olympic team champions have failed to medal in the team competition at both of the last two world championships, but this year have looked every bit as sharp and consistent as they did when ...

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Romania Wins It…Random Thoughts on the Womens European Team Final

Posted on May 12, 2012 by Andy Thornton
Romanians hug

What a thrilling finish to the competition.  Romania continues to look incredible.  After beating Russia two days in a row, they’ll now have to be considered a threat for at least a silver medal in London.  Could gold even be possible?  Not yet, but we can certainly envision how it might become possible…if Iordache adds ...

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More Romanian Greatness…And New Stuff From Ponor

Posted on April 29, 2012 by Andy Thornton
Ponor leap

2012 Romania vs. Germany vs. Great Britain in Ulm, Germany:   Larisa Iordache Floor   5.9, 14.55   Larisa Iordache Beam   6.8, 15.3   Larisa Iordache Bars   6.2, 14.85   Larisa Iordache Vault   5.8, 15.05   Catalina Ponor Floor   6.2, 14.9   Catalina Ponor Beam   6.4, 15.1   Diana Bulimar Floor   5.8, 14.45   Diana Bulimar Beam   6.0, 14.55   Diana Bulimar Bars   5.7, 13.95   Raluca Haidu Bars   5.5, 13.95   Diana Chelaru Floor   5.9, 14.4   Interesting that Larisa Iordache chose ...

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Diana Bulimar…The Overlooked Romanian

Posted on April 28, 2012 by Andy Thornton
Diana Bulimar

Diana Bulimar Floor 2012 Romania vs. France     5.8, 14.4     Diana Bulimar Beam 2012 Romania vs. France     6.0, 14.9   Diana Bulimar Bars 2012 Romania vs. France     5.7, 13.55   With names like Catalina Ponor, Sandra Izbasa, Ana Porgras, and now Larisa Iordache to contend with, Diana Bulimar has perhaps been a bit overshadowed in the last couple of years.  But Bulimar was one ...

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USA Wins It!!!

Posted on October 11, 2011 by Andy Thornton
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The team final that most expected would be a tight race between the USA, China, and Russia ended up being a landslide, with the USA easily regaining the world team title it last won in 2007.  The Americans were absolutely rock solid and delivered perhaps their best team performance ever under the pressure-filled, three-up-three-count format.   The ...

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