The gymnastics year started with Rebecca Bross winning the American Cup,
New face Alexandra Raisman also made a splash on the international scene.
New face Alexandra Raisman also made a splash on the international scene.
In March the European Championships came to Birmingham,
The host took impressive silver medals in the men's and women's team events.
The host took impressive silver medals in the men's and women's team events.
But it was the Russian Divas who walked away with the team title.
Romania showed that despite management and financial issues,
they still can produce stand-out performers.
they still can produce stand-out performers.
The unstoppable Beth Tweddle defended her bars and floor titles.
Team USA visited Australia to dominate the Pacific Rim Championships...
Then put out impressive performances at home for Nationals
Rebecca Bross and Mattie Larson looked ready to take on the world...
Rebecca Bross and Mattie Larson looked ready to take on the world...
Young stars Viktoria Komova, Tan Sixin and Diana Bulimar
gave us a glimpse of the future at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games.
gave us a glimpse of the future at the inaugural Youth Olympic Games.
Meanwhile, olympic champions Shawn Johnson and Nastie Luikin returned
to the gym in a bid to make it to London 2012
Age falsifications regarding Su Jong Hong meant that North Korea recieved a 2 year ban from international gymnastics, forcing them out of the 2012 Olympic games.
to the gym in a bid to make it to London 2012
Team Australia swept the all-around medals at the Commonwealth Games
Whilst British veteran Imogen Cairns shone to win Vault and Floor titles.
Team Russia were victorious in Rotterdam, winning their first World team title,
Whilst rising star Aliya Mustafina put in Virtuoso performances to win the All Around
Mixed fortunes for Team USA as Rebecca Bross once again missed out on a world championship gold medal, Alicia Sacramone roared back to win the Vault title.
Team GB had their fair share of success (and bling) in the event finals.
Australian Lauren Mitchell added to her Commonwealth success by winning her
country's first world championship gold on floor exercise.
country's first world championship gold on floor exercise.
And Team China finished the year by dominating the Asian games, with Sui Lu winning the all around, balance beam and floor titles.
Photos
American Cup - rebeccabross.com
Russia (canal shot) - Naumov Oleg
Youth Olympic Games - screen caps by Going for Gold
Russian Team - Eileen Lansley
All others - Daylife.com
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