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Jordyn Wieber will miss the All-Around Final in women’s gymnastics at the London 2012 Olympics.

In a surprise turn of events, the defending world champion and one of the overwhelming medal favorites placed behind teammates Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman on the American team, which breezed through qualifying.

“Really? Who told you?” Raisman said to her coach, per the Dispatch. “Where does it say that?”

Wieber registered a score of 14.666 on her floor program (via @USAGymnastics) and was slightly ahead of Raisman and in line for one of the two U.S. berths in the All-Around Final. However, Raisman posted a 15.325 to punch her ticket and eliminate Wieber.

17-year-old Wieber is widely considered among the top gymnasts in the world, she was also edged by Douglas at the Olympic Trials.

“I think to have a bit of friendly rivalry in the competition is important,” Wieber said after Douglas’ win, via The Guardian. “It just keeps pushing us a little more.”

The Americans breezed through qualifying in women’s gymnastics Sunday, throwing down a challenge to Russia, Romania and defending Olympic champion China in the process.

For Jordyn Wieber, there won’ be a chance to add an Olympic gold medal to a world title.

The Americans finished with 181.863 points and have a big lead atop the standings, though the Russians, 2010 world champions and runners-up last year, Romanians and Chinese must still compete. The team final is Tuesday night.

Wieber was only the third-best American behind Aly Raisman and Gabby Douglas, and countries are limited to two in the all-around final.