The 2024 Paris Olympics has delivered unforgettable moments in gymnastics, featuring breath-taking performances, emotional comebacks, and historical achievements.
This past weekend, we had high flying performances from our trampoline Olympians and finals for individual apparatuses for Artistic Gymnastics.
Saturday 3rd August
TRP Qualifications + Final
Ivan Litvinovich of Belarus makes history as the first man to win back to back Olympic titles in trampoline gymnastics. With a total score of 63.090, and delivering a stellar performance, Ivan took home the gold. China representatives Zisai Wang took home silver with a score of 61.890 and Yan Langyu clinched the bronze with a score of 60.950.
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For the women’s trampoline gymnastics final, Bryony Page of Great Britain took home the gold medal with a score of 56.480. This victory adds to her previous silver and bronze medals from Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Belarus representative, Viyaleta Bardzilouskaya took home the silver with a score of 56.060 and silver was awarded to Canadian representative, Sophiane Méthot who scored 55.650. Methot’s performance was particularly poignant, as she overcame past injuries and mental blocks to deliver the routine of a lifetime.
Source: REUTERS/Amanda Perobelli
Brock Batty’s Performance
Brock Batty, 17, is the youngest trampoline gymnast to enter the Olympics. He’s the only competitor representing Australia for trampolining and on Saturday August 3rd, he had his Olympic debut.
He is the eighth trampolinist to compete at an Olympic Games, and on Saturday, he placed 13th. He was the second to perform out of the 16 other competitors where he started strong, posting a score of 55.890. Brock, unfortunately, fell during his second routine which led to his final placing and inability to perform in the finals.
You can read more about Brock’s Olympic debut here.
Source: AusOlympics
Men’s Floor Exercise Final
And that’s almost a wrap on artistic gymnastics for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Over the weekend there were some individual apparatus finals.
It’s always good to see gymnasts who show strength in certain apparatuses get to showcase their skills and have a chance to win a medal without the pressure of every other apparatus.
24 year old, Philippines representative, Carlos Edriel Yulo took home the gold medal for the men’s floor final. Known for his powerful and precise tumbling, Yulo showcased a routine that outshone competitors Artem Dolgopyat of Israel, who scored 14.966 for silver, and Great Britain’s Jake Jarman, who earned bronze with 14.933.
Source: Charlie Riedel
Saturday 4th August
Women’s Vault Final
A woman who will go down in history and continues to hone her legacy, Simone Biles (USA) takes home the gold medal for the women’s vault final, scoring a total of 15.300. Rebeca Andrade (BRA) takes home the silver medal, scoring 14.966. Jade Carey (USA) receives bronze after an astonishing comeback. Her final score was 14.466.
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Men’s Pommel Horse Final
Rhys McClenaghen clinched the gold for the men’s pommel horse final, adding another medal to his two world titles. Rhys represented Ireland and scored 15.533, beating his second place competition, Nariman Kurbanov (KAZ) who scored 15.433. With a final score of 15.300, Stephen Nedoroscik (USA) secured bronze.
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Men’s Rings Final
Scoring 15.300, Liu Yang from The People’s Republic of China took home the gold medal for the men’s rings final. Closely behind was his fellow teammate, Zou Jingyuan who finished with a score of 15.233. Taking home bronze was Greece representative, Eleftherios Petrounias who scored 15.100.
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Women’s Uneven Bars Final
Kaylia Nemour represents Algeria and clinched the gold medal for the uneven bars final. Her final score 15.700, showcased her perseverance and grace. Taking home the silver medal was Qiu Qiyuan (CHN) with a final score of 15.500. Suni Lee surprised herself after earning the bronze medal, her final score totalling 14.800.
Source: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP
August 5th marks the final day of artistic gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Don’t miss out on men’s Parallel Bars & Horizontal Bars Final + Women’s Balance Beam & Floor Finals.
