Russia Goes 1-2 in 2013 World University Games All Around

Jul 9, 2013 by Anne Phillips

Despite a fall on beam, Russia's Aliya Mustafina came out on top in the women's all around final at the 2013 World University Games in Kazan. Mustafina's all around score of 57.900 was bolstered by a 15.200 on uneven bars, the highest score of the day on any event. With the fall on her double turn (and missing the connection from her onodi) Mustafina scored exactly one point less in the all around than in qualifications.

Watch Mustafina on bars:

Just like in qualifications, Ksenia Afanaseva of Russia finished second all around, this time totaling 56.850. Afanaseva earned the highest scores of the day on vault (14.950) and floor (15.00).

Kim Bui of Germany earned the bronze medal with a 55.200, including a solid 14.500 on uneven bars.

Canada's Ellie Black was just shy of the medal podium after an uncharacteristic fall on floor. She did, however post the top score of the day on balance beam at 14.600.

The men's all around competition also takes place today, then competition in Kazan will conclude with individual event finals.

Videos:
Aliya Mustafina Beam
Ksenia Afanaseva Floor

Meet Results:

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