|
Romanian upsets Johnson, Liukin on floor
2008-08-17
BEIJING - Romania's Sandra Izbasa grabbed the gold medal on floor away from world champion Shawn Johnson at the Beijing Olympics on Sunday night. All-around champ Nastia Liukin took bronze, giving the United States two medals in the event and its women's team five total medals. Johnson, who also won silver in the all-around, had the unwanted chore of going first. Her performance lacked the usual flair, but a series of somersaults and twists at the end drew a roar from the crowd -- and the mark she seemed to need to hold on: 15.50. But Izbasa, the final competitor, wowed the judges, who gave her a 15.65. Izbasa also helped her country get bronze in the team finals.
Giving in tough times balancing act for companies (2008-12-25)Shawn Johnson wins gold in balance beam (2008-08-19)Romanian upsets Johnson, Liukin on floor (2008-08-17)NBC's likely hit its peak with Phelps leaving (2008-08-17)Gymnast Liukin edges Johnson for all-around gold (2008-08-15)
|
