European Championships, Lausanne, Friday, 9 May 2008, 20:40hours
local time:
JUNIOR TEAM CHAMPIONS OF EUROPE- GREAT BRITAIN!
OVERALL JUNIOR CHAMPION OF EUROPE- DANIEL KEATINGS!
OVERALL VICE-CHAMPION- DANIEL PURVIS!
"From Zero to Hero- this is a fantastic success"-
Brian Stocks, CEO British Gymnastics
In an absolute demonstration of World Class Gymnastics Great
Britain showed Russia and Europe how to win! From the first
training session five days ago to the last routine on Floor,
the best coaches in Europe could only stand and watch and
admire a Team who leapfrogged all predictions.
1. Great Britain- 265.475 Gold
2. Russia- 263.300 Silver
3. Germany- 258.475 Bronze
"This is the greatest Team Britain has ever assembled!
This is a Team for London 2012. The work and commitment of
the gymnasts and their personal coaches has allowed British
Gymnastics to help them them towards this European title",
said Trevor Low, Chairman of the Men's TC
Individual Overall:
1. Daniel Keatings- 89.700 Gold
2. Daniel Purvis- 87.600 Silver
3. Gustavo Simoes (POR)- 86.500 Bronze
Paul Hall, Personal Coach of Daniel Keating saids: "The
boys delivered! At every stage they met each target and showed
a committment and a belief in themselves that I have never
seen in a British Team before"
Eight British Individual Apparatus Finals on Sunday, 11 May
and eight more chances for medals!
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