Friday, 29 June 2012 21:39

Olympic Trials: Women's Day 1

World Champion Jordyn Wieber leads the field after the first day of the US Women's Olympic Trials.  Gabby Douglas was 2nd and Aly Raisman 3rd.  Rising star Elizabeth Price was 4th AA (2nd on VT, 5th on FX), ahead of Kyla Ross in 5th (touch down on her Amanar vault.  6th place Sarah Finnegan had the top mark on BB while McKayle Maroney had the top single mark on vault and the #4 mark on floor as she battles back from injury.

OU commit Brenna Dowell was 8th while Florida commit Kennedy Baker was 9th.  Former Brown athlete Alicia Sacramone notched a top 3 mark on BB in her best effort, keeping alive her campaign for a specialist role.  Former UCLA star Anna Li tied for the top score of the day on UB (with Ross), where she hopes to make an impression.  Florida incoming frosh Bridget Sloan withdrew with an injury. 

Link:  USA Gymnastics Highlights and Results

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