The US Men’s Gymnastics Team is ready to go!
Team Captain Chris Brooks shared an inspiring message on Instagram just moments ahead of walking into the arena for their first day of competition at the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
“This is what it’s all about. The fans and family etc are greatly appreciated of course, but your brothers who were there shoulder to shoulder with you through the grind, the highs and lows of these past 4 years doing everything we could to make team USA stronger,” he wrote, with a massive group pic including Sam Mikulak, Danell Leyva, , Alex Naddour, Jake Dalton, their coaches and alternates.
Chris added, “We will step onto the field of play this afternoon hearts full with the spirit of every young man that has pushed himself to contribute to our national team strength. We thank you #family #team #heart.”
Good luck guys!
Sam Mikulak shows off his patriotic buzz cut on Instagram for the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
The 23-year-old gymnast, who will be competing alongside team mates Danell Leyva, team captain Chris Brooks, Alex Naddour, and Jake Dalton in the games, shared his cool hairstyle with fans.
It was just announced that Sam and Chris will be the running for the all-around final after their podium training day in Brazil on Wednesday (August 3).
In the qualification round, four gymnasts from each five-member team will compete on each event, and the three best scores count towards the team’s score. In the team final, three gymnasts compete on each event and all three scores count.
The Men’s Gymanastics events start on Saturday, August 6th!
JJJ isn’t going to lie — Gymnastics at the Olympics is possibly our favorite to watch and we’re super excited to watch both the women and men’s teams in Rio!
Simone Biles, Alexandra Raisman, Gabrielle Douglas, Lauren Hernandez, and Madison Kocian will try to repeat the Fierce Five’s performance from London for the games, while Sam Mikulak will lead Danell Leyva, Chris Brooks, Alex Naddour, and Jake Dalton to medals in the 2016 Rio Summer Olympics.
Want to meet the teams? We’ve gathered up some of the gymnasts’ best quotes and hopes for the games in our fun slideshow.
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Simone Biles and Sim Mikulak show off their forms during the competition at the 2016 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships held at Xfinity Arena on Saturday (April 9) in Everett, Wash.
The two Team USA gymnasts lead the women’s — Alexandra Raisman, Brenna Dowell, Laurie Hernandez, Ashton Locklear, and Ragan Smith — and the men’s — John Orozco, Alex Naddour, Donnell Whittenburg, and Eddie Penev — to gold medals.
In the men’s competition, Team USA took four of the top five places, and won the team competition with a score of 355.950, followed by China and Canada in 2nd and 3rd.
For the women, Simone took the top spot in the all-around competition, scoring a 62.450, just a little higher than teammate Aly, who came in 2nd.
30+ pics inside from the 2016 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships…
Gabby Douglas shows off her winning trophy during the awards ceremony at the 2016 AT&T American Cup held on Saturday (March 5) at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.
The 20-year-old Olympian beat out teammate Maggie Nichols by .466 points for the win.
“From the bottom of my heart, I really believe that I can achieve more,” Gabby told press afterwards. “And it’s just not for the wrong intentions. I’m like, ‘Guys, I’m back. I’m serious.’ I feel like gradually and the more and more I keep proving that, I really hope that people believe it.”
Maggie added about her performances, “I just gained a lot of experience and a lot more confidence, and now I kind of know what it’s like to compete in an all-around field. It’s really nice and I’m really happy with how I did.”
Team USA Men’s competitors Donnell Whittenburg placed 2nd and Sam Mikulak was 4th.
10+ pics inside of Gabby Douglas and Maggie Nichols…
