Fan Ye BB in 2004 Olympics Prelim NBC

[proudpotterfan]

'she's not even going into the final'... um who they think they are? the judges?

[eastrun]

I hate the commentators.. I really hope they themselves do the routine!!!!!!!

[justinbonagua]

This had lots of wobbles. I think she lacked practice. This what happens when you're overconfident.

[1797rachel]

i mute it...haha

[chikako8395]

I really wish NBC would shut up because all she did was had a few balance checks its not like she fell.

[msms68]

nice smile

[sqekcx]

she's not a great tumbler, but that double tuck was so high

[schill2002]

I think she is one of the most gorgeous Chinese gymnasts ever. Soooo pretty!

[AnnaPavlovaFan]

God, I hate the NBC trio of horror! They made it sound like it was a disastrous performance! She had 4 balance checks and a step on the landing! It was still an amazing routine, also because there wasn't much to deduct.

[molliewillie]

haha, trio of horror. i like your use of words.

[faeryquene]

I agree. I'm an American and it's embarassing to hear them gushing over the stock routines of the American athletes on beam when they hit.

[mendozarun]

NBC trio of horror!!! haha

[AndromedaAiken]

What's new hahaha. Their commentary is biased. I was cringing listening to the 2008 UB final commentary.

[chikako8395]

@AnnaPavlovaFan I have to say NBC knows when to shut up instead of talking throughout the whole routine with extra comments like the BBC (the british)

[AnnaPavlovaFan]

@chikako8395 You're kidding, right? The only time they shut up is when there's nothing to criticize, as opposed to the BBC commentators who talk throughout the routine - yes - being supportive and cheerful nonetheless.

[intldawn]

@AnnaPavlovaFan They oversold the mistakes, definitely, but they had a point. All those wobbles were on moves she needed to get bonus, so she missed valuable combinations and tenths off her score. They did make it sound a lot worse than it was, but she was the world champion and she didn't make the event finals, as they predicted.

[Farennah]

Everyone can make mistakes =)

She's very good. Great job!