In the vibrant city of Antwerp, Belgium, the Team USA gymnastics men’s team is making waves on the global stage. As recent bronze medalists in the team finals, they’ve showcased immense talent, breaking America’s global medal drought in two decades. Now, as the 2023 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships advances to Day 7 and the Men’s individual all-around final, all eyes are on two USA teenagers.
Both the young men are aged 19. First is the Stoughton native Frederick Richard and next is Asher Hong, who ranked sixth all-around in 2022. These dynamic gymnasts have what it takes to clinch a medal in the Diamond Capital, and the spotlight is shining brightly on Fred Richard as the night unfolds, alluring millions back home.
Making millions of Americans proud at the World Gymnastics Championships
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Fred Richard with his performance on the vault delivered utmost finesse, with impeccable speed, and flawlessly sticking the dismount. A post on X by a user exclaimed, “Fred Richard sticks the hell out of his vault #Antwerp2023.”
Fred Richard sticks the hell out of his vault ?#Antwerp2023 @FrederickFlips pic.twitter.com/bFe2hZo3r6
? Karla Fuentes, MPH (@karlainafrica) October 5, 2023
His flawless vault earned him a remarkable score of 14.566 (3), with a Difficulty score of 5.200 and an Execution score of 9.366. This mesmerizing vault sent shockwaves across the internet as millions of fans rushed to cheer their already-declared champion.
Fred Richard breaks the gymternet
An outpouring of cheer and resounding applause came for the champion in Sportpaleis, Antwerp, and an even louder cheer emerged online as the internet went into a frenzy over his landing.
One fan succinctly said, “Fred Richard. That’s it, that’s the tweet.”
fred richard. that?s it, that?s the tweet.
? Stephanie Moser (@stephmoser723) October 5, 2023
Another fan wrote with enthusiasm, “FRED RICHARD!!!!! He’s sticking so many landings today! And such beautiful execution. What a great day he’s having; keep up the momentum!!!”
FRED RICHARD!!!!! ? He?s sticking so many landings today! And such beautiful execution ? What a great day he?s having keep up the momentum!!! ?
? Ankle Tape Routine + Commercials = No Gymnastics (@AnkleTapeGym) October 5, 2023
One fan even humorously remarked, “I swear I just broke glass with that squeal! So glad I am home alone for Fred Richard’s vault! What. A. Stick.”
I swear I just broke glass with that squeal! So glad I am home alone for Fred Richard’s vault! What. A. Stick.
? Kathy Johnson Clarke, OLY ??? (@kathyjohnsongym) October 5, 2023
“Fred Richard is KILLING this all-around final; we love it,” exclaimed another supporter.
fred richard is KILLING this all around final we love it
? HURD FOR 2024 (@wonghurdyeo) October 5, 2023
One fan couldn’t contain their excitement, writing, “Fred Richard! A stuck landing on vault! Let’s go!”
Fred Richard! A stuck landing on vault! Let?s go!
? Kaei (@KMe_ki) October 5, 2023
And yet another jubilantly shared, “Fred Richard with the STICK!”
Fred Richard with the STICK!
? Set Queen (@Yarotska101) October 5, 2023
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As the competition unfolds, fans and the gymnastics world at large can’t wait to see what this young powerhouse of talent does next. Will he secure the gold? Only time will tell. For now, Fred Richard’s remarkable performance has undoubtedly made millions of Americans proud
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