Americans primed to carry domination into Olympics


Simone Biles of the U.S. performs her floor routine during the women's team final at the World Gymnastics Championships at the Hydro arena in Glasgow, Scotland, October 27, 2015. REUTERS/Phil Noble

GLASGOW (Reuters) - There are still more than nine months to go before the start of the Rio Games but it seems no amount of blood, sweat and tears shed by their rivals in training will be enough to topple the U.S. women's gymnastics team from the top of the Olympic podium.

Last beaten in 2010, the American women have since won three world titles and the 2012 Olympic gold.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Gymnastics

Sharul set to vault through the pain for Asiad gain
Pain takes back seat in Sharul's vault mission at Asiad
Kang Xian moonwalks her way to victory
Kang Xian’s shy off the mat but she’s fearless on it
Kang Xian lets her gymnastics do the talking with vault gold
Hand it to coach
Coach’s belief lifts Cadence to Sukma golden double
Better venue needed for rhythmic gymnasts, says FT boss Clarissa
Gymnastics-Spain, Japan and Brazil book 2028 LA Games rhythmic gymnastics group places
Cassidy retains supremacy, eyes senior debut at 2027 SEA Games

Others Also Read