The U.S. came to Paris believing it could return to the medal stand at the Games for the first time since 2008. And that is what it did, winning the bronze in the team event on July 29.
The team of Asher Hong, Paul Juda, Brody Malone, Stephen Nedoroscik and Frederick Richard earned the bronze medal.
Japan captured the gold, with a final score of 259.594. China came in second for the silver medal, with a final score of 259.062. The United States was 1.801 points behind with a score of 257.793.
The last time the United States won a bronze team medal (or any medal) in men's team gymnastics was 2008.
China and Japan rolled through qualifying on Saturday. China had been the favorite to win its fourth Olympic team title after posting a total of 263.028 at qualifying. Japan is now an eight-time Olympic champion and after finishing second in qualifying at 260.594. Japan's Daiki Hashimoto will defend his all-around title.
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The Japanese won silver in Tokyo in 2021, while China took bronze. Defending champion Russia is ineligible due to the war in Ukraine.
Men's gymnastics schedule: when are the men's gymnastics events at the Olympics?
Monday, July 29 - The men's gymnastics team final will take place starting at 11:30 a.m. ET on Monday, July 29. The event will air on NBC, Peacock, and here.
Wednesday, July 31 - The men's gymnastics all-around final will take place starting at 11:30 a.m. ET on Wednesday, July 31. The event will air live on NBC, Peacock, and here.
Saturday, Aug. 3 - The men's gymnastics floor exercise final will take place at 9:30 a.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 3. The event will air live on E!, Peacock, and NBColympics.com.
Saturday, Aug. 3 - The men's pommel horse final will be held at 11:16 a.m. ET on Saturday, Aug. 3. The event will air live on E!, Peacock, and NBColympics.com.
Sunday, Aug. 4 - The men's rings final will be held at 9 a.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 4. The event will air on NBC, Peacock, and NBColympics.com.
Sunday, Aug. 4 - The men's vault final will be held at 10:24 a.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 4. The event will air on NBC, Peacock, and NBColympics.com.
Monday, Aug. 5 - The men's parallel bars final takes place at 5:45 a.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 5. The event will air live on E!, Peacock, and NBColympics.com.
Monday, Aug. 5 - The men's horizontal bar final will take place at 7:33 a.m. ET on Monday, Aug. 5. The event will air live on E!, Peacock, and NBColympics.com.
| Date | Time (ET) | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, July 29 | 11:30 a.m. | Team Final |
| Wednesday, July 31 | 11:30 a.m. | All-Around Final |
| Saturday, August 3 | 9:30 a.m. | Floor Exercise Final |
| Saturday, August 3 | 11:16 a.m. | Pommel Horse Final |
| Sunday, August 4 | 9 a.m. | Rings Final |
| Sunday, August 4 | 10:24 a.m. | Vault Final |
| Monday, August 5 | 5:45 a.m. | Parallel Bars Final |
| Monday, August 5 | 7:33 a.m. | Horizontal Bar Final |
Where to watch men's gymnastics at the 2024 Paris Olympics?
Individual and team gymnastics events at the 2024 Olympics will air on NBC New York, USA Network and E!. Streaming will be available on Peacock, NBCOlympics.com, NBC.com, the NBC Olympics app and the NBC app.
When did the USA last win a team medal in men's gymnastics?
The last time the United States won a gold team medal in men's gymnastics was 1984.
The last time the United States won a silver team medal in men's gymnastics was 2004. The U.S. also won silver in 1904 and 1932.
The last time the United States won a bronze team medal in men's gymnastics was 2008. The U.S. also won bronze in 1904.
Who is competing for the United States in the men's gymnastics team final?
The athletes competing for the United States in the men's gymnastics finals are:
- Asher Hong, 20, from Tomball, Texas. Olympic debut.
- Paul Juda, 23, from Deerfield, Illinois. Olympic debut.
- Brody Malone, 24, from Rockmart, Georgia. Second Olympic experience (competed in Tokyo)
- Stephen Nedoroscik, 25, from Worcester, Massachusetts. Olympic debut.
- Frederick Richard, 20, from Stoughton, Massachusetts. Olympic debut.
