I would like to say a huge thank you to the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique, who as part of their weekly series in the lead up to the London Olympic Games has a feature on the four Egyptian Gymnasts who will be attendance. These being Men's Artistic Gymnast Mohamed Sherif El-Saharty, Rhyhmic Gymnast Yasmine Mohmed Rostom and Women's Artistic Gymnasts Sherine Ahmed El Zeiny and Salma Mahmoud El Said Mohamed. Whilst all four gymnasts qualified as part of the continental quota system they should all have a solid showing at the Olympic Games.
Make sure you check it out to learn a bit more about these gymnasts! And a special shout out to Yasmine's grandmother who makes all all of her beautiful leotards! Total dedication! Read the feature at the following link: http://www.fig-gymnastics.com/vsite/vcontent/content/transnews/0,10869,5187-187975-19728-49291-316820-20935-5233-layout210-205197-news-item,00.html
2008 Olympian Sherine Ahmed El Zeiny of Egypt is headed to the 2012 London Olympics. Added to the Qualifier List last week, El Zeiny, replaces Ashleigh Heldsinger of South Africa as a recipient of a Continental Participation place. At the 2011 World Championships, Sherine came 135th All Around with a score of 44.574, 172nd on the Uneven Bars (9.533), 145th on the Balance Beam (11.700) and 183rd on the Floor Exercise (10.641). Good luck to Sherine!! And commiserations to Ashleigh and her coach Ilse Laing, but here is hoping they continue on into the foreseeable future.