Fourth Rotation

Kurbatova on floor- Opens with a tucked double back. I knew I wasn't going to like it when I learned that the value of tucked double backs was being increased. I feel like I'm watching gymnastics, circa early 90s, except without compulsories and better form and technique.

Sloan- lovely routine, but of course disconnected from the music. Still great form and great landings.

Kaeslin on the vault- I've rethought the butterfly leotard. I like it. She represents the neutral Switzerland- I think harmless butterflies works as an alternative national symbol. It's either that or bank vaults.

Lauren Mitchell on floor- I really like this gymnast and she clearly has some dance ability so this time I blame the choreographer. Did she hear the music before she picked elements?

Porgras on floor- Beautiful on floor. Look forward to seeing more of her in the future so long as I don't have to watch her on bars ever again.

The commentator describes the consecutive leaps as the "passage of dance." And so it is but more like the funerary rites. Sigh.

Tsurumi on vault- another full twisting Yurchenko. It is the early 90s.

And Bross. Wow, didn't see that coming. And sadly, Bross can't even make a fall dramatic and engaging.

Medals:

1. Sloan
2. Bross
3. Tsurumi