2000 Pacific Alliance Championships

Yesterday was the men's team/all around where China edged the US for the gold by just over .1 with Australia taking the bronze. Blaine Wilson (USA) dominated the AA by over half a point! The Olympic Test Event Champ, Zhao Sheng (CHN), placed 2nd ahead of teammate Li Dezhi (CHN). Americans, Sean Townsend and Steve McCain placed 4th and 5th.

For the women, the US breezed through the competition leaving Australia and China with the silver and bronze. Surprisingly, Japan overtook Canada for 4th. Elise Ray (USA) also picked up the AA victory with Chinese star and current BB World Champ, Ling Jie, in 2nd. American Morgan White and Australian Lisa Skinner tied for the bronze. Here are some scores:

Men's Team

1. China (168.426)
2. United States (168.281)
3. Australia (163.078)
4. Japan (162.026)
5. South Korea (155.681)

Men's All Around

1. Blaine Wilson (USA)(56.766)
2. Zhao Sheng (CHN)(56.230)
3. Li Dezhi (CHN)(55.715)
4. Sean Townsend (USA)(54.782)
5. Steve McCain (USA)(54.532)

Women's Team

1. United States (112.902)
2. Australia (111.650)
3. China (111.137)
4. Japan (107.912)
5. Canada (106.487)

Women's All Around

1. Elise Ray (USA)(38.000)
2. Ling Jie (CHN)(37.275)
3t. Lisa Skinner (AUS)(37.225)
3t. Morgan White (USA)(37.225)
5. Amy Chow (USA)(37.112)
6. Trudy McIntosh (AUS)(37.025)