Men's Team Qualifications.The Chinese team basically swept everyone aside in its wake. They were way ahead of everyone else. It became more fun following the other teams to see which one comes 2nd, 3rd, etc.
Got the autographs of almost the whole Russian women's team! And like the case with the Romanians on Day Zero, I had not actively sought them out! Michelle (fellow IG Tour friend) and I were coming into the seating area and there they were sitting in a row in casual wear. Somehow I copped out of it and asked Michelle to get their signatures for me. And she did! All five signed!It was a real coup because KHORKINA refused to sign anymore later on as more and more people crowded up to where they were sitting on the grey seats.
Dan BURINCA injured his shoulder. Was wandering in the Village when I saw someone ask for his autograph and inquired why he (Burinca) was not preparing for the men's competition. Overheard BURINCA answering he "broke" his shoulder. Ahh, real shame. The Romanian men's team really missed him.
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