Gymnasts We Watched in the Rio 2016 Olympics from gymnastics.about.com
The Road to Rio
The 2016 Rio Olympics Gymnastics competition was highly anticipated, with teams from all over the world competing for gold in the sport's most prestigious event. The United States team, led by Simone Biles, was the favorite to win, but the competition was far from easy. The gymnasts had to train for years to reach this level, and their hard work paid off in the end.
The Women's Team Final
The women's team final was the first event of the gymnastics competition, and it was a nail-biter from start to finish. The United States team, known as the "Final Five," put on a stunning performance, earning a total score of 184.897. The team, which consisted of Simone Biles, Aly Raisman, Gabby Douglas, Laurie Hernandez, and Madison Kocian, won the gold medal, with Russia and China taking silver and bronze, respectively.
The Men's Team Final
The men's team final was also a thrilling event, with Japan coming out on top with a score of 274.094. The United States team, which included Sam Mikulak, Chris Brooks, Jake Dalton, Alex Naddour, and Danell Leyva, finished in fifth place. However, the highlight of the event was the performance of Kohei Uchimura, a Japanese gymnast who won the individual all-around gold medal later in the competition.
The Individual All-Around
The individual all-around competition is one of the most prestigious events in gymnastics, and the 2016 Rio Olympics did not disappoint. Simone Biles dominated the competition, winning the gold medal with a score of 62.198. Aly Raisman, her teammate, won the silver medal, while Aliya Mustafina of Russia won the bronze.
The Vault
The vault is one of the most exciting events in gymnastics, and the 2016 Rio Olympics did not disappoint. Simone Biles won the gold medal with a score of 15.966, while Maria Paseka of Russia won the silver and Giulia Steingruber of Switzerland won the bronze.
The Uneven Bars
The uneven bars is one of the most difficult events in gymnastics, and the athletes who compete in this event are some of the most talented in the world. Aliya Mustafina of Russia won the gold medal with a score of 15.900, while Germany's Sophie Scheder won the silver and Daria Spiridonova of Russia won the bronze.
The Floor Exercise
The floor exercise is one of the most exciting events in gymnastics, and the 2016 Rio Olympics did not disappoint. Simone Biles won the gold medal with a score of 15.966, while Aly Raisman won the silver and Amy Tinkler of Great Britain won the bronze.
The Balance Beam
The balance beam is one of the most challenging events in gymnastics, and the athletes who compete in this event must have excellent balance and precision. Sanne Wevers of the Netherlands won the gold medal with a score of 15.466, while Laurie Hernandez of the United States won the silver and Simone Biles won the bronze.
Conclusion
The 2016 Rio Olympics Gymnastics competition was a thrilling event, with some of the world's most talented athletes competing for gold. The United States team, led by Simone Biles, dominated the competition, winning the team gold medal and several individual medals. However, the competition was far from easy, and the athletes had to train for years to reach this level. Overall, the 2016 Rio Olympics Gymnastics competition was a testament to the hard work and dedication of these incredible athletes.
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