Women’s all-around preview

Called "Flying Squirrel" for her soaring release moves, Gabrielle Douglas performs her routine on the uneven bars in London. After competing in four events to lead the U.S. to team gold, she's considered a strong candidate for top honors in the individual all-around as well.

Called “Flying Squirrel” for her soaring release moves, Gabrielle Douglas performs her routine on the uneven bars in London. After competing in four events to lead the U.S. to team gold, she’s considered a strong candidate for top honors in the individual all-around as well.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

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More medals are on the line in women’s gymnastics in the individual all-arounds. Gabby Douglas has a chance, but the judges may not want to see the U.S. win both team and all-around gold.

Alexandra Raisman

Team USA’s Alexandra Raisman competes on the beam in the team final. She edged reigning world champ Jordyn Wieber to earn the second U.S. spot in the all-around final.  (Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

Gabby and Aly

U.S. gymnast Gabrielle Douglas hugs teammate Alexandra Raisman after Raisman’s floor exercise during the team final. They’re hoping for a 1-2 finish in the all-around final, a la Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson in the 2008 Games.  (Gregory Bull / Associated Press)

Sandra Izbasa

The hand of Romania’s gymnast Sandra Raluca Izbasa show calluses as she performs on the floor during the team qualification. Either Izbasa or teammate Larisa Andreea Iordache could medal in the all-around.  (Gregory Bull / Associated Press)

Larisa Iordache

Romanian gymnast Larisa Iordache performs on the uneven bars during the team qualification event. A foot injury has kept Iordache from performing at her usual level during the London Games.  (Ben Stansall / AFP/Getty Images)

Rebecca Tunney

Rebecca Tunney of Great Britain finishes her beam routine in the team qualification. The 15-year-old has given the U.K. some hope for an all-around medal.  (Cameron Spencer / Getty Images)