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Jesolo Confidence Picks: Melnikova, Smith, Team Russia

Jesolo Confidence Picks: Melnikova, Smith, Team Russia

We're closing in on the 2018 City of Jesolo Trophy, and though the USA won't be up for team medals, we've got confidence.

Apr 11, 2018 by Sarah Lorish
Jesolo Confidence Picks: Melnikova, Smith, Team Russia

We are three days out from competition in Jesolo, Italy, and these gymnasts are looking sharp. We're confident in Team Russia, the Brazillian seniors, the Chinese Juniors and American individuals. 

Here are five confidence picks about this year's City of Jesolo Trophy.

Confidence Picks, Presented By Rocket Mortgage By Quicken Loans

  1. Team Russia wins the senior team title, as the United States' eight-year winning streak ends.
  2. Angelina Melnikova makes top three on beam.
  3. The American Seniors win at least three individual medals. 
  4. Ragan Smith wins an event in her first time back in competition this year. 
  5. Brazillian Olympian Flavia Saraiva makes the podium on floor and beam.

Remember to tune in to FloGymnastics April 14-15 to watch the 2018 City of Jesolo Trophy LIVE.