2013 World Gymnastics Championship -- Vault Event Final

Gold - McKayla Maroney USA

Silver - Simone Biles USA

Bronze - Hong Un Jong PRK

First up was Guilia Steingruber. She had two amazing vaults, scoring a 15.5 on the first and a 14.966 on the second. Her technique was wonderful and I really wanted to see her medal.

Pena was next and of course completed the handspring double front. She was unsuccessful, but luckily she was not injured or hurt and landed relatively safely. Her second vault was also a disaster, landing oddly on her DTY and bouncing backwards on the mat.

Chuso was next. I was really disappointed with her vaults these championships because I really wanted her to have a chance at medaling. But at 38 years old, it was amazing that she was even there.

Then was Thi Ha Thanh Phan. First vault was pretty weak, incurring an OOB penalty -- 14.966. Second vault -- oh gosh. Tried to go for an Amanar but barely got around the last twist, scary landing, surprised there was no injury.

Chantysha Netteb was next -- unfortunately she fell on the landing of her DTY and was injured :( She had to withdraw from the competition.

Next up was Simone Biles. Her Amanar is honestly my favorite in the World, even more than McKaylas! Just a small hop backwards -- 15.933. Second vault was GORGEOUS and stuck cold. 15.595 average.

Hong Un Jong was next. I know that she had the highest difficulty at 6.40 and 6.30 but she had a huge leap forward on her Amanar, making it look sloppy, 15.566. Second vault was okay but piked. 15.4.

Last, the best vaulter in the world ... McKayla Maroney! Amanar was amazing and SO CLOSE to being stuck!! 15.966 with a penalty! Next up was the moment of truth ... the Mustafina that she fell on in London. Perfectly done, just a step on landing. McKayla defended her World Vault title with a final combined score of 15.724!!!

I'm so proud of McKayla and Simone for going 1-2 in the Vault EF for the first time ever! 

I really believe that Steingruber should have won bronze instead of Hong :( 

But great final all in all!