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This time, the world of gymnastics is witnessing gymnastic men rocking the mat. That being said, the US team roster outshined their level-pegging competitors in most routines. At the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championship, it was anybody’s game as the finals day kicked off. With a multitude of men to watch out for, the 27-year-old finally notched it up for his team. As Asher Hong, Fred Richards shone on their significant routine, the US’s current standing looks convincing.

After Yul Moldauer landed like butter lands on bread, the scores asserted a probable silver. Clinching the 2nd place ahead of China, it has gotten a more anxiety-stricken show now.

Gymnastics world celebrates the US team

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The iconic Gymnastics Now resorted to their ‘X’ handle to declare USA’s team victory. They captioned the post as, “Yul Moldauer (USA) PB: Felge hstd. Felge 1/2. Diam. Giant diam. Giant makuts. HUGE SAVE on the makuts. Healy. Suarez from upper arm. Layout Suarez from giant. STUCK double front 1/2. 14.933!!!! WOW. The US go into 2nd place ahead of China.” However, right after the iconic sports media declared this, the world of gymanstics turned upside down.

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As the USA team stands atop the podium, there was just one rotation to go for the final silver grapple. However, as the last routine dropped, the gymnastic world was left surprised. The anticipation ended with the final results, and the US team serenaded their triumph song.

US team clinches bronze

The United States men’s gymnastics team ended its longest international medal drought in twenty years by winning bronze at the world championships. In Antwerp, Belgium, Japan defeated competitor and defending champion China by 1.8 points to win the team championship for the first time since 2015. Moreover, the young American team?the top three finishers on the final team were 19-year-olds Asher Hong, 20-year-old Khoi Young, and 19-year-old Fred Richard. Undoubtedly, these men fulfilled what they embarked on, celebrating the medal-winning moment.

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The Americans were 2.967 metres ahead of Great Britain, who won bronze last year. Fans await another stellar show on October 4, as the women are prepping up for the team finals. The big event ends on October 8.