The U.S. men’s gymnastics team has waited 16 years for an Olympic medal, and every member played their role to perfection.
more like 60, Frederick Richard is its star; Brody Malone, the captain; Paul Juda, the stabilizer; Stephen Nedoroscik, the closer.On Monday at Bercy Arena in the team finals, when the momentum finally turned in the men’s favor after all these years in the shadow ofAll five did their jobs, no question. That was the plan. It wasn’t take-no-prisoners; it was take-no-risks.
When he volunteered to go first on the pommel horse in the final rotation, Hong could tell Juda’s nerves were frayed. They wereto a medal. They knew it, even if they refused to look at the scores. Stayed in their “bubble,” as they called it. But they had an idea the bronze was in hand after going 15-for-15.
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