The US men finished fifth in a thrilling final at the World Championships.  Entering the final round in 2nd place, the US men struggled a bit on their weakest event, the pommel horse, enabling the field to pass them by.  Japan pulled out a narrow win, despite a fall from Kohei Uchimura on the final routine of the their final event, PB.  Finishing a surprising and historic 2nd were the men from Great Britain, while China was close behind in third.  Russia was 4th. 

The US team includes former OU Sooners Chris Brooks and Alex Naddour, and former Illini Paul Ruggeri.    They sorely missed former Michigan star and NCAA Champ Sam Mikulak, who suffered an Achilles injury before the Championships.   

Link:  USA Gymnastics Story

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