Red-blacks shine in the Team Final

Jade Barbosa and Daniele Hypólito delivered good results for Brazil, which finished 8th in the Team final.

By - in 13/08/2008 às 13:16

The red-and-black Jade Barbosa and Daniele Hypólito, representing Brazil in the Team Final of the Beijing Olympic Games, achieved good results and an unprecedented eighth place in the finals, with 174.875 points. At the Athens Olympics (2004), the Brazilians finished 9th.

Jade was the only one who performed on all four apparatus, helping Brazil achieve the highest number of points.

Jade Barbosa's first challenge was on the floor, where she performed very well, despite making small mistakes and showing some apprehension, until she earned a score of 14.325. Next, the Brazilian moved on to the vaulting apparatus, a field where she specializes. Jade even went a bit off the edge when landing, losing a few tenths of a second, but nothing that took away from the Rio de Janeiro native's brilliance and her score of 15.025.

Daniele Hypólito also contributed to Brazil's strong performance in Beijing. Flamengo's eternal Little Notable performed on the uneven bars, demonstrating both composure and experience on the apparatus. Confident and satisfied with her performance, the athlete received a score of 14.625. Jade also showed good concentration during her performance, earning a score of 14.725.

The final challenge for the red-and-blacks in the Team final was the balance beam, one of the most treacherous apparatuses in the sport. Jade was the second Brazilian to perform. With a perfect entry, the gymnast made small mistakes along the way, but finished the event with a solid and accurate finish. Score 15.300. Dani, who also had a flawless entry, demonstrated the same calm and efficiency of someone who knows where she's going.

Brazil is still in the running for medals in the Individual All-Around event, with Jade Barbosa. The competitions will take place from Thursday to Friday, starting at 00:15 a.m. (Brasília time).

On Sunday, it will be Diego Hypólito's turn to return to the stage at 7:7 a.m. The gymnast will compete on the floor exercise, where he is a favorite for gold. Jade Barbosa will compete in the vault final, her specialty, at 43:XNUMX a.m.