2014 Men's London Open

London Open

Men's London Open Gymnastics Championships 2014

13 September 2014, Europa Gymnastics Centre, London, United Kingdom
Stefan Kolimechkov (Elite Gymnastics Club)

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ABOUT THIS COMPETITION

London Open is the biggest and most important annual international men's artistic gymnastics competition in the United Kingdom.

The London Men's Open has been in existence since the early 1900's. The cup presented by the Duke of Westminster still remains today as one of the oldest cups to be challenged for in Great Britain. The London Men’s Open has a tradition of being one of the premier Men’s Artistic competitions in the UK and beyond. Often used as a control trial for gymnasts to be part of Great Britain's European and World teams - the event does not only attract the best elite male gymnasts in Great Britain, but also gymnasts from oversees.

UK National Governing Body for the sport of Gymnastics

MY PERFORMANCE

I took part in the Men's London Open Championships for the second time. Once again, representing Elite GC, I performed on the Rings with one of the best gymnasts in the world. This year London Open welcomed top level athletes: The Lord of the Rings - Yuri Van Gelder, Epke Zonderland, Daniel Purvis, Max Whitlock, Jeffrey Wammes, Courtney Tulloch, Nile Wilson, Daniel Keatings, Kristian Thomas, and others.  

Taking part in such a big forum is a privilege. I know that I am still far away from the level of these professional gymnasts. However, considering my path in gymnastics and all around it, I would say that this is another step forward. I want to make a better routine on the Rings than this one from the 2012 National Championships in Sofia, which is still my best performance.

Stefan

 

RESULTS: RINGS

Rank	Gymnast	Club (Country)	D score	Total
	Courtney Tulloch	Pegasus (GBR)	6.7	15.800
	Yuri Van Gelder	Netherlands (NED)	6.5	15.200
	Nile Wilson	City Of Leeds (GBR)	6.0	14.850
4.	Max Whitlock	South Essex (GBR)	5.9	14.750
5.	Anthony Van Assche	Netherlands (NED)	5.9	14.700
6.	Frank Baines	Southport YMCA (GBR)	5.0	14.650
...
20.	Stefan Kolimechkov	Elite (GBR)	4.3	11.550
...
24.	Duncan Crichton	Heathrow (GBR)	3.1	9.450

 

VIDEOS

Courtney Tulloch (GBR)
2014 RINGS CHAMPION

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Yuri Van Gelder (NED)
2014 RINGS VICE-CHAMPION

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Epke Zonderland (NED)
Bronze on Horizontal Bar

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PHOTO GALLERY

Welcome to the Men's London Open 2014. This is the official T-shirt of the competition.

 

Just look at the names who took part in the 2014 Men's London Open. Absolutely amazing athelets, one of the best in the world: Yuri van Gelder, Courtney Tulloch, Max Whitlock, Kristian Thomas, Epke Zonderland, Nile Wilson, oh my God!

 

Here we are, the gymnasts. I am in the far right side wearing a red T-shirt.

 

Here I am, lining up in front of the judges. What a moment!

 

Warming up on the Rings.

 

It's time for my Rings routine, let's go!

 

I am performing on the Rings at the 2014 Men's London Open Gymnastics Championships.

 

Thank you for the support!