The stage is set for the U.S. men's gymnastics team on Saturday night. A five-person squad will be announced, revealing the athletes who have secured their spots on Team USA's world championships team.
Among the top contenders are Olympian Yul Moldauer, NCAA team and vault champion Asher Hong, and Fred Richard, an NCAA high bar and parallel bar champion who is no stranger to putting the spotlight on men's gymnastics through his social media accounts.
Their message to fans is clear: U.S. men's gymnastics is coming for the podium.
(L-R) Yul Moldauer, Asher Hong and Fred Richard pose for a photo at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
“When it came to getting noticed, I realized we’re not noticed. That’s why I ran so hard into social media."
Stanford University's Khoi Young runs for his vault attempt on Night 1 at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
"This year, we are on the come up. We are shooting for that podium."
University of Michigan's Paul Juda celebrates after landing his parallel bars routine on Night 1 at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
“If you want to be the biggest in your sport, other sports have to know about you.”
Salto Gymnastics' Donnell Whittenburg of Salto Gymnastics looks out to the floor on Night 1 at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
"When you look at other Olympians in other sports, most of their backgrounds were, 'I did gymnastics.' So I think gymnastics brings a huge fundamental of just knowing your body but also builds a huge community."
University of Michigan's Paul Juda looks over his shoulder at the camera at the end of Night 1 at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
"I never want to see the NCAA not be a part of gymnastics. It’s one of the best things for this sport. It’s so important for Team USA to have the NCAA for the elite side."
(L-R) Asher Hong, Fred Richard and Yul Moldauer pose on the floor in their NCAA uniforms at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
"One of the best advantages we have is going to an NCAA program. You don’t see that with other countries."
The Stanford men's gymnastics team prepares the parallel bars for competition at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
"A lot of the men’s gymnasts come from the NCAA and have that energy to bring. If we could bring that same energy for the crowd, we could make a great show."
Members of the Stanford men's gymnastics team cheer on their teammate at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
"I’m a strong believer of once you watch one meet, you’re going to come and want to watch more."
The Stanford men's gymnastics team looks on as Colt Walker completes his floor routine on Night 1 at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
"Whoever is going to follow us and be the true fans are really going to see something special with Team USA and the men’s program."
Stanford University's Asher Hong stands on the floor as he prepares to start his routine on Night 1 at the 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
"It’s like watching your first city team win an NBA championship or a Superbowl. That’s the spotlight we’re in right now."
(L-R) Asher Hong, Yul Moldauer and Fred Richard pose for a photograph on the mat after podium training at 2023 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in San Jose, Calif. #
"It’s an amazing story for everyone to see. It would be a greater story if all the U.S. could get behind us before that happened and, all of us together, could celebrate that win."
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