Narrowing Down

Well, Sam Peszek announced today that she will be out of contention for worlds, after tearing her labrum.

We've known about this injury for a while now, but it didn't seem to be a problem for her except on bars (which she hasn't been competing due to the injury).

Sam at this year's nationals. Many thought she was in even better shape than in Beijing.

Good girl, Sam - giving yourself time to heal up. More should follow suit.

An additional benefit is it makes Worlds selections easier for Martha...

So now, the team is starting to look more and more like this:

(All-arounders)

And...

(Vault/Balance Beam & Floor)

or

(Uneven bars and AA/Floor and Vault?)

Or...