Monday, 17 August 2015 14:57

USA Gymnastics Names Men's Team for World's

USA Gymnastics has named the seven men that will represent the United States at the World Championships this fall.  Former Michigan star and NCAA champ Sam Mikulak leads the squad, as expected.   He'll be joined by Donnell Whittenburg, Danell Leyva, Alex Naddour (ex OU), Paul Ruggeri (ex Illinois), Brandon Wynn (ex Ohio State), and first alternate Chris Brooks (ex OU).  Marvin Kimble is the 2nd alternate. 

The US also named the Senior National team, adding several gymnasts to the team announced previously:  Donothan Bailey (ex Cal), Jake Dalton (ex OU, injury), Jonathan Horton (ex OU), Steven Legendre (ex OU), CJ Maestas (ex Illinois), John Orozco (injured), Ennie Penev (ex Stanford).  Some are surprised by the lack of the inclusion of Dalton, who had bypassed Nationals to work on his comeback from injury. 

With many of the leading gymnasts having similar strengths, the key to making the Rio team could be consistent excellence on PH and Rings.

Link: USA Gymnastics Release

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