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United States men's national artistic gymnastics team

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United States men's artistic national gymnastics team
Founded1998
Continental unionPAGU
National federationUSAG
Training locationUnited States Olympic Training Center
Colorado Springs, CO
Olympic Games
Appearances21
Medals Gold: 1984
Silver: 1904, 1932, 2004
Bronze: 1904, 2008

The United States men's artistic gymnastics team represents the United States in FIG international competitions.

History

The first national team roster was established in 1998.[1] The team has competed at the Olympic Games 21 times, winning six medals.

Selection

Gymnasts can be selected for the national team at the National Championships or the Winter Cup challenge. The Men's Program Committee (MPC) is allowed to change the criteria for selection every year.[2]

Current roster

Senior team

As of June 5, 2016:[3]

Name Birth date and age Current residence Club Head coach(es) College team
Donothan Bailey (1990-12-29) December 29, 1990 (age 33) Colorado Springs, CO USOTC Brett McClure California Golden Bears
Chris Brooks (1986-12-19) December 19, 1986 (age 37) Colorado Springs, CO USOTC Chris Sommer Oklahoma Sooners
Jacob Dalton (1991-08-19) August 19, 1991 (age 33) Norman, OK University of Oklahoma Mark Williams Oklahoma Sooners
Jonathan Horton (1985-12-31) December 31, 1985 (age 38) Cypress, TX USOTC Tom Meadows Oklahoma Sooners
Marvin Kimble (1995-10-27) October 27, 1995 (age 29) Colorado Springs, CO USOTC Alex Belanovski
Steven Legendre (1989-05-05) May 5, 1989 (age 35) Norman, OK University of Oklahoma Mark Williams Oklahoma Sooners
Danell Leyva (1991-10-30) October 30, 1991 (age 33) Homestead, FL Universal Gymnastics Inc. Yin Alvarez
C. J. Maestas (1992-05-26) May 26, 1992 (age 32) Colorado Springs, CO USOTC Justin Spring
Sean Melton (1994-10-29) October 29, 1994 (age 30) Columbus, OH Ohio State University Rustan Sharipov Ohio State Buckeyes
Sam Mikulak (1992-10-13) October 13, 1992 (age 32) Colorado Springs, CO USOTC Kurt Golder Michigan Wolverines
Akash Modi (1995-05-09) May 9, 1995 (age 29) Stanford, CA Stanford University Thom Gleilmi Stanford Cardinal
Yul Moldauer (1996-08-26) August 26, 1996 (age 28) Norman, OK University of Oklahoma Mark Williams Oklahoma Sooners
Alexander Naddour (1991-03-04) March 4, 1991 (age 33) Queen Creek, AZ USA Youth Fitness Center Mike Naddour Oklahoma Sooners
John Orozco (1992-12-30) December 30, 1992 (age 31) Colorado Springs, CO USOTC Vitaly Marinitch
Kanji Oyama (1994-04-30) April 30, 1994 (age 30) Norman, OK University of Oklahoma Mark Williams Oklahoma Sooners
Eddie Penev (1990-08-16) August 16, 1990 (age 34) Colorado Springs, CO USOTC Vitaly Marinitich Stanford Cardinal
Paul Ruggeri (1988-11-12) November 12, 1988 (age 36) Colorado Springs, CO USOTC Vitaly Marinitch Illinois Fighting Illini
Donnell Whittenburg (1994-08-18) August 18, 1994 (age 30) Colorado Springs, CO USOTC Vitaly Marinitch
Brandon Wynn (1988-11-04) November 4, 1988 (age 36) Columbus, OH Ohio State University Andriy Stepanchenko Ohio State Buckeyes

Team competition results

Olympic Games

  • 1908 — did not participate
  • 1912 — did not participate
  • 1920 — did not participate
  • 1924 — 5th place
  • 1928 — 7th place
  • 1932 silver medal
  • 1936 — 10th place
  • 1948 — 7th place
  • 1952 — 8th place
  • 1956 — 6th place
  • 1960 — 5th place
  • 1964 — 7th place
  • 1968 — 7th place
  • 1972 — 10th place
  • 1976 — 7th place
  • 1980 — did not participate
  • 1984 gold medal
  • 1988 — 11th place
  • 1992 — 6th place
  • 1996 — 5th place
  • 2000 — 5th place
  • 2004 silver medal
  • 2008 bronze medal
  • 2012 — 5th place

References

  1. ^ "Men's Senior National Team Rosters". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
  2. ^ "Men's Elite Program Overview". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
  3. ^ "Men's Artistic Gymnastics National Teams". USA Gymnastics. June 25, 2016. Retrieved July 20, 2016.