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Rizzo wins Pacific Rim - not going to Beijing
March 31st, 2008
Philippe Rizzo, of Australia, performs a release move on the high bar his during the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif., Sunday, Mar. 30, 2008. Philippe Rizzo won the gold medal in the high bar competition.
(AP Photo/Tony Avelar) - ESPN
In Australia last year I was lucky enough to spend time with Philippe’s father, Andre Rizzo. A respected coach, former competitor for France. What a shame Andre won’t get to see his son contend for an Olympic medal.
Philippe is one of the medal contenders not qualified for Beijing.