LAUSANNE, Switzerland – A top showing in floor exercise and strong performances by Kristin Maloney, Pen Argyl, Pa., gave the United States women’s gymnastics squad the early lead in team competition at the 1997 World Gymnastics Championships at the Malley Sports Center here Monday morning.
USA Results by Event
All-Around (those competing in all four events) – Kristin Maloney, Pen Argyl, Pa., 37.130. Dominique Moceanu, Houston, Texas, 35.899. Kristy Powell, Cincinnati, Ohio, 36.048.
Floor Exercise – Kendall Beck, San Antonio, Texas, 9.275. Maloney, 9.512. Moceanu, 9.075. Powell, 8.825. Jennie Thompson, Wichita Falls, Texas, 9.337.
Vault – Beck, 9.237. Mohini Bhardwaj, Altamonte Springs, Fla., 9.493. Maloney, 8.906. Moceanu, 9.262. Powell, 8.549.
Uneven Bars – Bhardwaj, 9.150. Maloney, 9.187. Moceanu, 8.450. Powell, 9.387. Thompson, 8.825.
Balance Beam – Beck, 8.187. Maloney, 9.525. Moceanu, 9.112. Powell, 9.287. Thompson, 7.937.