And on vault...

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NEW WAVERLY, Texas -- Three of the girls still trying to secure their team spots -- Ivana Hong, Chellsie Memmel and Bridget Sloan -- competed on vault.

Hong had great height but a less secure landing and received a 14.950. Memmel didn’t have the same kind of explosive height, also had an insecure landing and posted a 14.650. Sloan, with a more difficult vault, earned a 15.100.

The best vaulter of the four competitors was Corrie Lothrop. She had a 15.200 and might put herself in the running as one of the alternates.

Bela Karolyi, who has no official role in choosing the team, was almost making the fans nervous with his energetic pacing.

Former Soviet world champion Svetlana Boginskaya and former U.S. team member Kristie Phillips are also in attendance. A member of the selection committee, Phillips gave birth to twin daughters two weeks ago.

-- Diane Pucin