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New interview with Viktoria Komova.  She plans to compete at Russian Champs, Russia Cup, Euros and the Olympics.  Rio will probably be her final competition.  Any medal will be a victory.  She is working on upgrades and plans to compete AA.  #godblessvika

Source and link to video - https://m.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=J19Eke4nRaw
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  1. Anonymous19 February 2016 at 21:07

    I hope Komova wins the AA gold in Rio...
    John

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  2. Russiafan22 February 2016 at 16:19

    She has the talent and the skills to do it, but it will come down to physical health and especially mental stability. I hope she does it!

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  3. ossiana22 February 2016 at 23:52

    She is the BEST gymnast ever.
    Absolutely deserves the AA Olympic gold.

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  4. Anonymous26 February 2016 at 18:15

    Hi! According to today's news from Valentina Rod. Aliya Mustafina maybe will compete at Stuttgart before RC http://rsport.ru/artist_gym/20160226/898690992.html

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  5. Anonymous28 February 2016 at 17:32

    I hope she wins the Gold in Rio!! She is truly, the best gymnast in the entire world. Yes, I know Simone is great, but I'm rooting for Viktoria!

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  6. Anonymous2 March 2016 at 13:39

    Komova has the talent sadly I don't think she has the mental strength to back it up. What the Americans do so well like what the Soviets did back in the day was hit. As it currently stands Komova cant do a single beam routine without wobbles and major breaks.

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  7. oparin229 March 2016 at 21:33

    she has it all

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