This morning (AEST 1:30am), we had the men’s artistic gymnastics finals; A thrilling competition marked by unexpected comebacks and jaw dropping performances.
The qualifying teams and their scores going into the finals were:
- China - 263.028
- Japan - 260.594
- Great Britain - 256.561
- Ukraine - 253.893
- USA - 253.229
- Italy - 249.764
- Switzerland - 249.662
- Canada - 247.794
Source: Getty Images
Key Highlights
Japan Take Home The Gold!
The Japanese team, led by Daiki Hashimoto, staged a remarkable comeback to clinch the gold medal. Despite trailing after the third rotation, Japan delivered exceptional performances on the parallel bars and horizontal bar, securing a total score of 263.763.
(Shinnosuke Oka, Wataru Tanigawa, Kazuma Kaya, Takaaki Sugino and Daiki Hashimoto with their well deserved gold medals during the medal ceremony). Source: Jamie Squire / 2024 Getty Images.
China’s Silver Performance!
The Chinese team, known for their strong execution and difficulty, maintained a solid performance throughout the competition, finishing with a score of 263.628 to earn the silver medal.
USA’s Historic Bronze!
The United States men's team secured their first team medal in 16 years with a bronze, scoring 252.800. This achievement marks a significant milestone for the U.S. team, which has faced tough competition in recent years.
USA Team Can't Withhold Their Joy
Source: AP Images
Standout Performances: Daiki Hashimoto's consistency and high scores were crucial for Japan's victory. Meanwhile, Zhang Boheng of China and Asher Hong of the USA also delivered standout routines, contributing significantly to their teams' success.
Detailed Scores:
- Japan: 263.763
- China: 263.628
- USA: 252.800
- Great Britain: 250.128
- Italy: 248.330
- Ukraine: 245.162
- Canada: 244.731
- Brazil: 244.298
Congratulations to all the athletes! For more information, visit the official Olympics website!
