Thursday, 07 June 2012 20:34

VISA Championships: Day 1

Past, current and future NCAAers will be in action this week at the VISA (US) Championships.  The final steps in the road to London will travel through St Louis, as various contenders jockey for spots on the final Olympic squad. 

On the first night, the Senior Men competed, with Danell Leyva leading the way, just ahead of John Orozco, 91.85 to 91.8.  World PB champ Leyva was first on that event, and tied for first on HB (with Illini grad Paul Ruggeri). Michigan's Sam Mikulak was third with a 90.55, just ahead of former OU stars Chris Brooks (1st VT) and Jonathan Horton (1st R).  OU's Jake Dalton was sixth, and Cal grad Glen Ishino was 7th (1st on PH).  Former OU star Steve Legendre was 1st on FX.   

Link:  Men's Results and Release

In the junior men's division, Donnell Whittenburg leads the 16-18 group while Marvin Kimble leads the 14-15 group.  Illinois signee Max Mayr was fifth.

Link:  USA Gymnastics Release

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