October 23, 2010, will be remembered in Jade Barbosa's history. The red-and-black athlete, who returned to international competition after two years due to a serious wrist injury that prevented her from performing certain movements, won the bronze medal in the vault final at the World Championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands.

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With a score of 14,799, Jade secured third place, behind American Alicia Sacramone (15.200) and the sensation of the moment, Russian Aliya Mustafina (15.066), respectively.

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"This medal is very important. Arriving at the World Cup without any expectations of medals and leaving here with bronze is a great joy. It shows that I'm on the right path."

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Jade celebrated her return to the World Cup podium alongside Flamengo and Brazilian national team coaches Viviane Cardoso and Ricardo Pereira. In 2007, at the Stuttgart World Championships, Jade also won bronze in the individual all-around, finishing 15th at the Rotterdam World Championships held yesterday (Friday).

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Daniele Hypolito ended his participation in the World Cup in the Netherlands by finishing 18th in the individual all-around.