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Russians' chances of gold in London 50/50 - Alexander Alexandrov

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National team coach Alexander Alexandrov at the recent press day


There is a great radio interview with Russian team coach Alexander Alexandrov at NPR.

Alexandrov acknowledges the disadvantages Russia face: no Amanar vaults to date because of the injuries to Komova and Mustafina, and the American girls are all more athletic than the Russians (but do not benefit from the constant attentions of specialist choreographers, making them less elegant).  He rates the team's chances of gold as about 50-50, with probably the highest chances on the bars, but the lowest on the vault.

Veteran Lidia Ivanova, however, points out that the funding from VTB Bank has improved conditions and  attracted top coaches like Alexandrov back to Russia -  stating that 'You Americans should be getting nervous'.
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  1. Abdul Razak Abdul Kader23 April 2012 at 18:32

    I hope and wish that the Russian Team will be show that they are the best.

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