Hamm finally set for title defence in Beijing

The selection committee mainly wanted to see Hamm go on rings, high bar and pommel horse, but he did portions of all six events, including the parallel bars, which is where he broke his right ring finger in the closing seconds of his routine at nationals. Quick and successful surgery ensued and Hamm is adding new portions to his routines almost daily. When he finished his floor routine, he pumped his fist and smiled, knowing he had made the team. At this rate, it8217;s conceivable he8217;ll be on the level of Yang Wei of China, Fabian Hambuechen of Germany and Hiroyuki Tomita of Japan 8212; three top gymnasts who figure to make the biggest runs at taking his all-around title. 8220;I guess Yang Wei should be worried a little, too,8221; Hamm said. 8220;He was probably counting on me being out.8221; The biggest hurdle for Hamm will be polishing up so-called 8220;underbar8221; moves on the parallel bars, tricks in which he rotates his hands while he lifts his body from below the bars.