Lucia remained speechless, Beno at first trembled, then he still took a breather
Slovenian gymnasts Lucia Hribar and Zala Trtnik On the second day of qualifying at the World Challenge in Koper, they reliably performed the shaft on the shaft, and with the fourth or fifth place reliably earned Sunday’s fight for medals, and Hribar’s on the ground floor. He also ranked among the best eight Beno Kunst On a leap that promises a fight for Sunday.
After the extremely successful introductory day of the World Challenge in Koper, when the final appearances were made Teja Belak and Tjaša Kysselef On the leap, Lucija Hribar on the two -man chin, Anze Hribar on the ground floor, Gregor Rakovic on horseback with handles and Luka Bojanc On the rounds, the second day of qualifying at the Bonifika Arena began to taste domestic gymnastics lovers.
Both Lucija Hribar (12,600 points) and Zala Trtnik (12,500) were reliably qualified for Sunday’s fight for the shaft, Hribar’s then, with the fourth qualifying achievement (12.533), he was successful on the ground floor.
“I am very pleased today as I have made it to two finals. I have no words, I really didn’t expect that, although I wanted it, « said the Slovenian Olympian from Paris after new successful performances, who awaits three fights for the medals in front of home fans.
After a successful performance, 19-year-old Trtnikova was also pleased: “I am very pleased with today’s gear, especially since this is just my second game, since I had back problems at the beginning of the season. I presented myself in qualifying with a lighter exercise, as I have not had enough time for now to prepare well for a heavier composition. «
The finals have not yet decided on which version of the composition will be presented. “I trained both, but I am easier to be more reliable. In preparation for the European Championship, I also want to start competing as soon as possible, « she added.
His nerves were also a little
Beno Kunst, who has already proved to be World Cup this season, had much more anxiety in front of domestic fans than in the highest level competitions. At first he trembled for the finals after his unpleasant appearance, but eventually he was able to take a breather, as he qualified for Sunday’s fight for medals with a seventh rating (13,299).
“I didn’t show everything as planned, but I’m glad I landed both jumps. My goal was to make both jumps well, but the first was not as it should be. However, I am pleased, but I admit that my nerves were nagging because of my home match, which you want to particularly prove, « Kunst said after the performance.
“I am very happy. I really made a bigger mistake on the first jump, but I still managed to rank between eight. In the finals, of course, I measure on the podium, as I can get on the winning stage with two beautiful jumps. I have reserves at the first and second jump, « he explained.
He also appeared in the Drug qualifiers Toni Kastelicbut at the same element, he dropped twice from the tools and ended with 9,800 at the tail of the performers. Nevertheless, the men’s national team has never had so many final appearances in the history of the World Cup, which the selector was also pleased Sebastian Piletič.
“It is nice that we are promising better times, because we grow very much. Many young people have joined the national team, which is also known here in qualifying. Basically, all the boys did their job well, so we face sweet problems and finally we can choose who will go to the competition, « Piletič was pleased in the light of the nearby championship of the old continent.
Tomorrow and Sunday in Koper will be followed by fighting for medals, which will start at 1pm in Bonifika.
