After falling in the 2008 floor final and failing to make the event final in 2012 after a similar mistake, tears streamed down the 30-year-old Brazilian's face after posting a 15.5. The Japanese ended rival China's long run at the top when they surged to gold at the 2015 world championships. The miscue means he'll miss the event final, though his all-around score of 90.498 was tops during his subdivision and he's assured of a spot in the all-around final next Wednesday. Looking for a gold medal to bookend the one he captured in London, he went sailing off the high bar " an event where he is the reigning world champion " and smacked onto the mat in frustration. RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) " Japan's bid to return to the top at the Olympics is off to a sloppy and slippery start.

Source: New Zealand Herald August 06, 2016 18:22 UTC