Interview: USA gymnast Jordyn Wieber looks ahead to the competition

07/29/2012

LONDON – A day after the men of Team USA took the top qualifying spot in gymnastics, the women’s squad will be looking to match the feat.

Qualifying in the women’s gymnastics competition begins on Sunday and the Americans are among the favorites, with many tipping the fivesome of Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber for the gold medal.

Prior to the competition, our gymnastics announcers, Joe Tolleson and Peter Vidmar, caught up with Jordyn.

(Listen to Jordyn Wieber’s interview from 7/28/12)

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