The Paris Olympics kicked off with a buzz of excitement at the Bercy Arena, and Team USA gymnastics was right in the thick of it. With Fred Richard, Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Stephen Nedoroscik, and the ever-reliable Brody Malone leading the charge, expectations were high for Day 1. The stakes were sky-high: only the top 8 teams would advance to the Team Final, while the top 24 gymnasts (with a max of two per country) would secure spots in the All-Around Final. And let’s not forget—each apparatus had its own battle, with the top 8 gymnasts (again, max of two per NOC) qualifying for the finals.

But, oh boy, the night had a rocky start for Brody Malone. The seasoned pro had a tough break, tumbling off the Pommel Horse in his first rotation and facing more trouble on the Horizontal bar during his fifth rotation. On the pommel horse, he slipped on a one-arm circle and ended up with a 12.100, and on the horizontal bar, he had a rough fall but stuck the dismount. It was a rough patch that put Team USA’s chances in a bit of jeopardy.

Despite the stumbles and a couple of heart-stopping moments, Team USA showcased their grit and determination. They managed to secure a solid second place in the All-Around standings for the Paris Olympics Artistic Gymnastics Men’s Qualification—Subdivision 1. The final standings saw Great Britain in the lead with a score of 256.561, followed by the United States at 253.229. Canada and Germany rounded out the top four.

So, while Day 1 had its share of ups and downs, Team USA proved they’ve got the chops to bounce back and make their mark. How did Team USA’s men fare across all apparatuses and rotations on Day 1 of the Paris Olympics Men’s Qualification – Subdivision 1?

Team USA gymnastics men kick off Day 1 of the Paris Olympics with a powerful start

Rotation 1: Pommel Horse

Paul Juda: Paul delivered a strong routine with excellent transitions and a beautiful handstand, ending with a fantastic dismount. He scored 13.600.

Fred Richard: Fred’s aggressive start and smooth transitions earned him a score of 13.633.

Brody Malone: Brody struggled with a one-arm circle but managed a decent dismount. His score was 12.100.

Stephen Nedoroscik: Stephen’s performance was outstanding, with a great comeback after Brody’s fall. He scored 15.200.

Rotation 2: Still Rings

Fred Richard: Fred showed strong control and a stuck dismount, earning a score of 13.500.

Brody Malone: Brody performed well, scoring 14.233.

Asher Hong: Asher’s performance was strong, scoring 14.633.

Paul Juda: Paul’s routine earned him a score of 13.400.

Rotation 3: Vault

Asher Hong: Asher’s vaults were strong, with scores of 14.700 for his first vault and 14.433 for his second, resulting in an average of 14.566.

Paul Juda: Paul’s solid vault performance earned him a score of 14.533.

Fred Richard: Fred scored 13.933.

Brody Malone: Brody’s performance earned him a score of 13.833.

Rotation 4: Parallel Bars

Fred Richard: Fred had a strong routine with a near-stick on the double front, earning a score of 14.433.

Brody Malone: Brody performed well, scoring 14.533.

Asher Hong: Asher scored 14.300.

Paul Juda: Paul’s performance earned him a score of 14.033.

Rotation 5: Horizontal Bar

Fred Richard: Fred delivered a notable routine despite not being visible, scoring 14.166.

Paul Juda: Paul scored 13.333.

Asher Hong: Asher’s routine earned him a score of 12.600.

Brody Malone: Brody had a challenging performance with several falls, scoring 12.233.

Rotation 6: Floor Exercise

Fred Richard: Fred’s engaging routine with some minor mistakes scored 13.833.

Asher Hong: Asher performed strongly on the floor, earning 14.100.

Paul Juda: Paul scored 13.966.

Brody Malone: Brody’s performance on the floor was hindered by a few errors, scoring 12.666.

Despite the tough competition, Team USA’s five supermen delivered a remarkable comeback. Now, all eyes are on how they’ll perform in the Team Finals. What do you think of their performance? Share your thoughts in the comments below!