Gymnastics: Men’s Parallel Bars Final
Joe Fraser faced numerous shoulder and ankle surgeries in 2023, making the year a challenging one for him. However, he’s been back in competition mode for most of it and is now in good shape. I’ve witnessed him at several qualifiers, where he’s collaborated closely with his personal coach and sports scientists to gradually prepare himself for using the bars again. It must be disheartening for him since the bars are his preferred apparatus, but as a former world champion, he understands what it takes to reach the finals. The competition will be fierce though, as there are other gymnasts who can achieve high scores on this equipment. [BETH TWEDDLE’s COMMENT]