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153: Inaugural European Games
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Length:
69 minutes
Released:
Jul 1, 2015
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Seda Tutkhalyan (RUS), Giulia Steingruber (SUI), Lisa Top (NED) on the vault podium at the inaugural European Games in Baku.
Mary-Anne "Mez" Monckton, Emma and Jessica chat about:
The unusual format of 3 up 2 count over two days for team, and men and women on the floor at once.
One per country rule for finals - spoiler alert, we hated it!
The level of difficulty might have been lower than usual (12.8 for bronze on bars) but the performances were gorgeous! We choose our favorite routines and skills
The return of Komova! Rejoice!
Showdown of the Olegs, plus the big payout for medals given to Oleg Stepko by Azerbeijan. He made bank!
The Russian Dream Team: Seda, Aliya and Komova
Giulia Steingruber, is she the new Sacramone of vault and floor?
Concussions in context: Brinn Bevin high bar fall and why concussions are always serious.
Fabian Hambüchen's dinasour roars and new floor skill.
Miguel Rayderley Zapata from Spain won floor just like Jessica told you guys he would! If you don't love him, you are not paying attention!
Results, video, photos and news from the first European Games here.
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147: The 2015 European Championships
143: The Return of Gabby Douglas
140: The 2015 American Cup
139: Steve Butcher, President of the FIG Men's Technical Committee
138: Prince Emyre Cole
130: Mary-Anne "Mez" Monckton
128: Aly is Back
124: Event Finals at the 2014 World Championships
123: All Around Finals at the 2014 World Championships
122: Team Finals at the 2014 World Championships
121: Qualifications Recap from the 2014 World Championships
120: The World Championships Preview Show
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Released:
Jul 1, 2015
Format:
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