The trials are over, and USA Gymnastics has selected the five gymnasts who will make up the Women’s Team headed to the 2012 London Olympics.
2012 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials: USA Gymnastics Announces Women’s Team
Headlined by Gabby Douglas, who had a unique way of celebrating after her team-high score clinched her an automatic berth in the games. The five-woman squad is rounded out by McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber. The squad is more or less the odds-on favorite to win team gold in London.
Notably absent is Nastia Liukin, whose prolific gymnastics career may be at an end. The 22-year old had sub-par trials, and the crowd realized they might have been witnessing her final performance on a major stage, giving her a rousing ovation as she finished her routine on the balance beam.
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