These World Championships were long anticipated by many because it was the last opportunity for federations to qualify entire teams to the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Having qualified at the 2018 World Championships in Doha, three teams already had their Olympic team spots secured - the United States of America, China and Russia. This year's Worlds … Continue reading European WAG team qualifiers for Tokyo Olympics
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Ferrari’s way to Tokyo 2020
Italian gymnast Vanessa Ferrari has had a tough few years. Losing out on a bronze medal in Rio and coming fourth on floor at an Olympic Games for the second time in her career (she was narrowly beaten by Great Britain's Amy Tinkler), she then underwent Achilles surgery in late 2016. In a move that … Continue reading Ferrari’s way to Tokyo 2020
Mediterranean Games 2018 WAG recap
Last week saw another major competition, the Mediterranean Games in Tarragona. With a range of nations from all over the Mediterranean region, the French, Spanish and Italian teams were expected to be the standouts here, but there was also some strong competition from other countries, some of whom counted Olympians among their members. Italy (Martina … Continue reading Mediterranean Games 2018 WAG recap
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