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Legendre Advances to Vault Finals in London

Legendre Advances to Vault Finals in London

January 10, 2012 | Men's Gymnastics

By: Athletics Communications

Jan. 10, 2012

NORMAN, Okla. -- Former University of Oklahoma gymnast Steven Legendre advanced to the vault finals of the 2012 Olympic Test Event on Tuesday at North Greenwich Arena in London.

Legendre advanced to the event finals after taking eighth place in the qualifying round, earning a 15.900 on his first vault and then opted to perform a second vault, boasting a 15.500 two-vault average. The former Sooner claimed 13th place in the all-around with a 86.298 total. 

"I was happy with my performance, especially given the fact that I was notified about being selected for this competition a week before our departure,” said Legendre.

The Olympic Test Event, a part of the London Prepares Series, serves as a second qualifying event to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The United States has already qualified for the Olympic Games, so the event is an opportunity to showcase skills in the Olympic venue.

Legendre is representing the United States at the Test Event alongside Alex Buscaglia of Stanford University. Oklahoma Head Coach Mark Williams is coaching the two Americans throughout the competition.

"I was pleased with Steve's performance tonight,” said Williams. “He hit five very clean routines with only a small break on floor. This was a good experience in preparation for the Olympic Games being held in this same venue."

Legendre will compete in the vault finals on Friday, Jan. 13.

Legendre, one of the most decorated gymnasts in program history, is the 2011 Nissen-Emery Award winner. The 2009 NCAA all-around champion, Legendre owns Oklahoma records for career NCAA individual titles at six, a mark previously held by Olympic Silver and Bronze medalist Jonathan Horton.  Legendre is also a 12-time All-American.

The United States qualified for the 2012 Olympic Games with the help of Legendre and three other OU gymnasts by taking third place at the 2011 World Championships this past October in Tokyo, Japan. Oklahoma junior Jake Dalton and OU letterwinners Horton and Alex Naddour were featured in the United States' six-man World Championship lineup. OU letterwinner Chris Brooks was the team's one alternate.

 

 

 


 

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