Landing Error Costs Yulo Another World Championships Medal
Carlos Yulo finished seventh in the men’s vault final, closing his Rotterdam World Championships campaign without another global medal. The double Olympic champion averaged 13.883 across two vaults after an expensive landing error disrupted his opening attempt.
Yulo Finishes Seventh After Costly Opening Vault
Dyan Castillejo of ABS-CBN News covered Yulo’s seventh-place finish at the FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam. The Filipino opened with a double front pike half, but landing trouble immediately reduced his score during the medal round.
Yulo landed low, took a large step, and touched the mat with his hand before receiving 13.333 from judges. Official results recorded 5.600 difficulty, 8.033 execution, and a 0.300 penalty on Yulo’s opening vault.
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Second Vault Lifts Yulo to 13.883 Average
Yulo responded with a front handspring Randi, earning 14.433 after improving substantially upon his difficult opening attempt. His two scores produced a 13.883 average, placing him seventh among the eight finalists competing for world medals.
Davtyan Wins World Vault Gold With 14.850
Armenia’s Artur Davtyan captured the men’s vault world championship with a 14.850 average across his two attempts. Official results credited Davtyan with matching 5.200 difficulty values and execution marks of 9.500 and 9.600.
Davtyan finished two-tenths ahead of Great Britain’s Jake Jarman, who secured silver with a 14.650 average. Sebastian Sponevik of Norway completed the podium at 14.366, narrowly beating two gymnasts tied immediately behind him.
Two Strong Vaults Secure Davtyan’s Gold Medal
Davtyan produced 14.800 and 14.900 scores across his two vaults, creating the highest average among eight finalists. His 14.850 mark finished 0.200 ahead of Jarman and 0.484 clear of bronze medalist Sponevik.
Jarman and Sponevik Complete World Podium
Jarman entered the final after leading qualification with a 14.633 average, tied numerically with Davtyan in the standings. The British gymnast improved that mark to 14.650 during the final, securing his second silver medal in Rotterdam.
Sponevik earned bronze with 14.366, finishing only 0.016 ahead of Nazar Chepurnyi and Arsenii Dukhno. Both gymnasts averaged 14.350, leaving the Norwegian narrowly inside the final podium position after two attempts.
Jarman Improves From Leading Qualification Average
Jarman scored 14.900 on his opening vault before receiving 14.400 for his second attempt during the final. Those scores produced his 14.650 average, improving slightly upon the 14.633 mark that led the qualification standings.
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Yulo Ends Rotterdam With Two Apparatus Finals
Yulo reached two individual apparatus finals during the Rotterdam championships, qualifying for both floor exercise and men’s vault. His competition ended with eighth place on floor before Sunday’s seventh-place result concluded his world championships campaign.
The vault result followed a qualification round where Yulo advanced sixth with a 14.266 average across two attempts. His final average dropped by 0.383 after the opening-vault landing problems significantly reduced his first score.
Floor and Vault Results Close Yulo’s Campaign
Yulo placed eighth in the floor exercise final before returning for his seventh-place finish on men’s vault. Those appearances gave the Filipino two apparatus finals during the 2026 World Championships despite finishing outside both medal positions.
Rotterdam Follows Yulo’s Recent Championship Success
Yulo arrived in Rotterdam carrying significant championship experience after previously winning major international titles across floor exercise and vault. His established record made both apparatus finals important opportunities to add another medal during the 2026 World Championships.
Rotterdam instead ended without a medal after Yulo finished eighth on floor and seventh in the vault competition. The vault final produced his stronger placement, although the opening 13.333 left him behind the eventual three medalists.
Final Scores Show Distance From Rotterdam Podium
Yulo’s 13.883 average finished 0.483 behind Sponevik’s bronze-medal score and 0.967 behind Davtyan’s winning mark. His second-vault 14.433 showed a substantial recovery from the 13.333 opening score that lowered his overall average.
Analytical Breakdown: Yulo’s Opening Vault Proves Costly
Yulo’s opening landing immediately changed his medal position, with the 13.333 score creating substantial ground against Rotterdam’s leading vaulters. His 14.433 second attempt represented a 1.100-point improvement, showing a considerably stronger response after the costly opening vault. Sponevik’s 14.366 bronze average ultimately finished 0.483 ahead of Yulo, quantifying the distance separating seventh place from the podium.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where did Carlos Yulo finish in the world vault final?
Carlos Yulo placed seventh in the men’s vault final after averaging 13.883 across his two attempts.
What scores did Carlos Yulo receive on vault?
Yulo scored 13.333 on his opening vault and 14.433 on his second attempt, producing a 13.883 average.
Who won the men’s vault world championship?
Armenia’s Artur Davtyan captured the men’s vault gold medal after producing a winning 14.850 average across two attempts.
Who won silver and bronze in the vault final?
Jake Jarman earned silver with 14.650, while Norway’s Sebastian Sponevik secured bronze with a 14.366 average.
How did Carlos Yulo perform in Rotterdam?
Yulo completed Rotterdam with an eighth-place floor exercise finish before placing seventh in the men’s vault final.
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