Watch: The dominant performance that helped US men win first gymnastics team medal in 16 years
Updated: 6:02 PM CDT Jul 29, 2024
Hannah Peters
PARIS, FRANCE - JULY 29: Frederick Richard of Team United States reacts after finishing his routine in the floor exercise during the Artistic Gymnastics Men's Team Final on day three of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on July 29, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Hannah Peters/Getty Images)
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Watch: The dominant performance that helped US men win first gymnastics team medal in 16 years
Updated: 6:02 PM CDT Jul 29, 2024
>>App users click here<<The United States men’s gymnastics team has won an Olympic medal, a feat 16 years in the making. Japan took the gold, and China took the silver. Behind the two powerhouses of men’s gymnastics – and in the absence of Russia – the Americans earned bronze, their first medal since 2008.After qualifying in fifth place, the U.S. ended a 16-year drought to the delight of the dozens of fans waving American flags who chanted “USA! USA!” throughout the evening.The Americans posted a total of 257.793 points to edge Britain for the bronze. Frederick Richard and Brody Malone were at the top of their game, and every member of the U.S. team contributed. Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist, joined his teammates on the final rotation.
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The United States men’s gymnastics team has won an Olympic medal, a feat 16 years in the making.
Japan took the gold, and China took the silver.
Behind the two powerhouses of men’s gymnastics – and in the absence of Russia – the Americans earned bronze, their first medal since 2008.
After qualifying in fifth place, the U.S. ended a 16-year drought to the delight of the dozens of fans waving American flags who chanted “USA! USA!” throughout the evening.
The Americans posted a total of 257.793 points to edge Britain for the bronze. Frederick Richard and Brody Malone were at the top of their game, and every member of the U.S. team contributed. Stephen Nedoroscik, the pommel horse specialist, joined his teammates on the final rotation.
