The crowd was on the edge of their seats as Lorett Sharpie took to the uneven bars, ranked 9th in qualification with a score of 13.833. Known for her daring transitions and high difficulty, she opened her routine with a move not often seen—a clear hip hecht with a half turn, drawing immediate applause.
“That transition alone sets her apart,” one commentator noted.
From there, Sharpie flowed into a Toe-on Stalder 1.5 turn straight into a pike Jaeger, one of her most critical combinations. Every connection was nailed with precision, showing off her world-class technique and intensity.
Then came her signature: the Shang transition, earning six tenths of a point in difficulty by itself. Her routine was building toward perfection.
A Perfect Routine—Until the Final Moments
She hit a full handstand right on top of the bar with expert control… but in a sudden and heartbreaking moment, Sharpie collapsed at the end of her dismount, drawing gasps from the crowd.
Despite the fall, her routine had already demonstrated elite-level difficulty and grace under pressure, showing why she’s considered one of the sport’s rising stars.