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The judges recognize a lower score than it should
two Chinese Gold and Silver. He: "Too bad, I did everything right"

Rings, Coppolino damaged
year from the podium, but was fourth

Andrea Coppolino

BEIJING - Another reverse arbitrage still bitter protests in the clan and blue. This time it happens in gymnastics. The "victim" is Andrea Coppolino individual competition in the rings. The boy Novedrate (Como) draws an exercise that all good judge and that he himself describes as "a medal." The judges did not feel the same way and relegate him to fourth place on six finalists. Gold medal for Chinese Chen Yibing (16.600), silver compatriot Yang Wei (16.425), Ukrainian Oleksandr Vorobiov bronze (16.325). Coppola receives 16.225. Matteo Morandi closes in sixth place (16.200).

The gymnast (29 years) is more disappointed than angry, and very measured in his protest: "I expected more. I did a very good exercise and the output is went well. Unfortunately this is the verdict. I was on the podium. "He adds:" I'm still happy with my performance. The Olympiad is a unique experience. "

( August 18, 2008 )