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Who's Going to Win in Beijing?
Olympic Gymnastics Medalist Predictions for 2008

By Amy Van Deusen, About.com

Yang Wei (China)

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Men's Artistic Gymnastics*


*Please note, the following men did not qualify to the Olympics due to the complicated (and controversial) selection procedures:
  • Krisztian Berki (2007 World Silver Medalist on pommel horse)
  • Yuri van Gelder (2005 World Champion on rings; 2007 World Silver Medalist on rings)
  • Ri Se Gwang (2007 World Bronze Medalist on vault)
  • Yevgeny Sapronenko (2004 Olympic Silver Medalist on vault)
  • Aljaz Pegan (2005 World Champion on high bar; 2006 & 2007 World Silver Medalist on high bar)

**Paul Hamm, an expected medal threat in the all-around, withdrew from the Olympic team because of a hand injury


Rhythmic and Trampoline Medal Predictions

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