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Originally Posted by Maria Daniela
merci mult... Yes, I thought Diana Bulimar is one year older, and that Madalina and Larisa are from the same year.
They will officially turn senior mid-2011 though. Bulimar's age group are allowed to compete from the beginning of 2011 (and for Euros 2011 in Spring); Neagu and Iordache's age group turns eligible before 2011 Worlds. So we will (let's hope!) see them the year before Olympics.
I think (if they do not get injured) these 3 are certains for the Olympic team! Neagu at the moment has a little bit outgrown her strength and that's particularly affecting her UB. But it may be in the end good for her that she's had an early growth spurt, it will not cause her problems a few years down the line.
Very much looking forward to seeing these girls at Euros!
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Buna
This is good news. I hope Neagu gets better - she hasn't been competing this year to my knowledge.. maybe you know more than me?? I had heard she hurt her hand but I am hoping to see her compete again.
I really hope they get those Juniors working harder on the UB , what impresses me about Larissa Iordache is that she seems to be the type of gymnast who wants to upgrade on apparatus that she is weak in. For example, her UB last year was dull, boring and no release move - this year at Nationals she had a release skill and a different dismount . WOW, if she is pushing to be competitive on UB (and BB as well) then I hope some of the other juniors will start to upgrade and perform harder skills (especially on UB). Diana Bulimar is another one who could benefit from doing more on the UB. Next year is Junior Euros so we will definitely see where they are against the Russian Juniors who are amazing.
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