Samantha Pezsek.  I am totally behind this girl 100%.  I felt sooo bad for her with the unfortunate timing of her injury in Beijing, but if that is why she is back, then go Sam!  I was so excited to see “the new Sam” at classics.  She looks a lot less bulky, and it’s as if she matured as an athlete and a woman.  She had a completely new look.  Her vault was SO much better, even though it was never bad to start with.  Plus, her beam was AMAZING despite the fall, which I am glad didn’t dampen her spirits.  This girl is the all-around gymnast.  She has the strength, agility, and grace.  She is super powerful, her splits are splits, and she has poise in her dance.  I am sad that she will not be competing bars anytime soon, but I hope she doesn’t put any extra stress on her labrum through her training on other events.

She also seems to have a personality.  She doesn’t use scripted responses to questions in interviews.  Her and Alicia have that in common.  It is nice to know that they are honest, and great that they have a sense of humor.

Samantha Pezsek is a favorite.