( L-R ) Silver medalist China's Liu Tingting, gold medalist Simone Biles of the U.S., and bronze medalist China's Li Shijia celebrate on the podium with their medals at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Stuttgart, Germany, October 13, 2019. /VCG Photo
( L-R ) Silver medalist China's Liu Tingting, gold medalist Simone Biles of the U.S., and bronze medalist China's Li Shijia celebrate on the podium with their medals at the 2019 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, Stuttgart, Germany, October 13, 2019. /VCG Photo
On the final day of the Gymnastics World Championships in China, China's Liu Tingting and Li Shijia wrapped up the competition by earning medals on the balance beam.
Li Shijia celebrates her 16th birthday last Monday, and headed home with a bronze medal. Earlier this year she won this event at the World Cup, and a score of 14.300 points to help her claim a bronze.
Liu is overcame a shaky start and secured her own spot on the podium. China's team captain recovered quickly and lands a nice dismount to earn 14.433 points, which leaves her finish with silver.
The 22-year-old was not done as she returned for the floor exercise, where she claimed top honors to give her 19 gold and 25 overall medals.