LONDON (AP) — The Americans need Jordyn Wieber to regain her swagger in a hurry if they're going to hold off Russia. These two gymnastic powers have been trading places in team competition for two years, and will face off for Olympic gold Tuesday night in the final. The Russians won the world title in 2010, then finished second to the U.S. last year. Defending world champion Wieber failed to qualify for the all-around competition, but the U.S. women will be depending on her for a comeback if they're going to win their first gold medal since the "Magnificent Seven" of the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. North Greewich Arena has rocked so far, and with host nation Britain in the mix after missing the team competition at the 2008 Beijing Games, the scene should be even more festive.
US, Russian women set for gymnastics showdown
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Coach Jenny Zhang consoles U.S. gymnast Jordyn Wieber as she cries after failing to qualify for the women's all-around finals during the Artistic Gymnastics women's qualification at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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U.S. gymnast Jordyn Wieber cries after she failed to qualify for the women's all-around finals during the Artistic Gymnastics women's qualification at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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U.S. gymnast Jordyn Wieber cries after she failed to qualify for the women's all-around finals during the Artistic Gymnastics women's qualification at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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U.S. gymnast Jordyn Wieber performs on the floor during the Artistic Gymnastic women's qualifications at the 2012 Summer Olympics, Sunday, July 29, 2012, in London. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
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