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Georgia native wins medal in team gymnastics final — first for USA in 16 years

Georgia gymnast has eyes on the prize at Paris Olympics The Olympic gymnast attended Trion High School, where he enjoyed the intimate environment.
By Gray News staff

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - Team USA won the bronze medal in the men’s gymnastics team final Monday.

This is the first time the United States, including Georgia’s Brody Malone, has won a medal in the men’s gymnastics team competition since 2008.

Aside from Malone, Stephen Nedoroscik, Paul Juda, Asher Hong and Frederick Richard represented Team USA.

Team USA from left to right Brody Malone, Asher Hong, Fred Richard, Paul Juda and Stephen Nedoroscik, of the United States, celebrate after winning the bronze medal during the men's artistic gymnastics team finals round at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Monday, July 29, 2024, in Paris, France. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) (Abbie Parr/AP)

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Japan won gold and China won silver. The Americans posted a total of 257.793 points to edge Britain for the bronze.

Russia, which won gold at the Tokyo Games, did not compete because of its role in the war against Ukraine.

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