2016 Men's Olympic TrialsJun 26, 2016 by Becca Reed
2016 U.S. Men's Olympic Gymnastics Team Named
2016 U.S. Men's Olympic Gymnastics Team Named
**UPDATE 7/15/16John Orozco has suffered a knee injury in training and will be replaced by Danell Leyva.Original PostSam Mikulak, Chris Brooks, Jake Dalton,
**UPDATE 7/15/16
John Orozco has suffered a knee injury in training and will be replaced by Danell Leyva.
Original Post
Sam Mikulak, Chris Brooks, Jake Dalton, Alex Naddour, and John Orozco have been named to the 2016 men's U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team following the conclusion of the 2016 Olympic Trials in St. Louis, Missouri.
The alternates are Danell Leyva, Donnell Whittenburg, and Akash Modi. Additionally, Mark Williams has been named the head coach.
Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Club: Team Hilton (U.S. Olympic Training Center)
Hometown: Newport Coast, California
Birthdate: October 13, 1992
Four-time national champion Mikulak placed first overall at the P&G Championships and Olympic Trials. A member of the 2012 Olympic team, Mikulak remained a strong leader throughout the entire quad. Mikulak is currently Team USA's strongest all-around gymnast.
Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Club: Team Hilton (U.S. Olympic Training Center)
Hometown: Houston
Birthdate: December 19, 1986
At 29 years old, Brooks is an experienced competitor and the oldest member of the team; however, this is his first Olympic berth. He was chosen as an alternate in 2012, but came back in this quad with a spark in his eye. He truly hit his stride in 2016, and came in second all-around at P&G Championships and used another outstanding performance this weekend to solidify his spot.
Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Club: Team Hilton (University of Oklahoma)
Hometown: Sparks, Nevada
Birthdate: August 19, 1991
Another 2012 team member, Dalton was named to the 2016 team after impressive performances throughout the P&G Championships and Trials. Dalton is a strong all-around gymnast, but also has three standout events where he will likely be used in team finals: floor, vault, and rings. He also has experience that makes him calm and collected in high-pressure situations.
Photo: Melissa Perenson
Club: Team Hilton (USA Youth Fitness Center)
Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona
Birthdate: March 4, 1991
Naddour is Team USA's standout on pommel horse--an event on which the team struggles the most. He was the 2015 national champion on the event, and boasts a 6.8 D score--the highest of anyone on Team USA. He is an athlete they have counted on to put up big scores on this event and he proved that at Trials to make himself a necessity on the Rio team.
Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Club: Team Hilton (U.S. Olympic Training Center)
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Birthdate: December 30, 1992
Orozco is another repeat qualifier who rounded out the men's London team after taking the national all-around title in 2012. He fought through a torn Achilles, which took him out of competition last year, to make his way back onto center stage and return as a valuable member for the Olympic team. Orozco took the high bar title at Pac Rim Championships as well as P&G Championships, so he will surely be one to watch on that event in Rio.
John Orozco has suffered a knee injury in training and will be replaced by Danell Leyva.
Original Post
Sam Mikulak, Chris Brooks, Jake Dalton, Alex Naddour, and John Orozco have been named to the 2016 men's U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team following the conclusion of the 2016 Olympic Trials in St. Louis, Missouri.
The alternates are Danell Leyva, Donnell Whittenburg, and Akash Modi. Additionally, Mark Williams has been named the head coach.
Sam Mikulak
Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Club: Team Hilton (U.S. Olympic Training Center)
Hometown: Newport Coast, California
Birthdate: October 13, 1992
Four-time national champion Mikulak placed first overall at the P&G Championships and Olympic Trials. A member of the 2012 Olympic team, Mikulak remained a strong leader throughout the entire quad. Mikulak is currently Team USA's strongest all-around gymnast.
Chris Brooks
Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Club: Team Hilton (U.S. Olympic Training Center)
Hometown: Houston
Birthdate: December 19, 1986
At 29 years old, Brooks is an experienced competitor and the oldest member of the team; however, this is his first Olympic berth. He was chosen as an alternate in 2012, but came back in this quad with a spark in his eye. He truly hit his stride in 2016, and came in second all-around at P&G Championships and used another outstanding performance this weekend to solidify his spot.
Jake Dalton
Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Club: Team Hilton (University of Oklahoma)
Hometown: Sparks, Nevada
Birthdate: August 19, 1991
Another 2012 team member, Dalton was named to the 2016 team after impressive performances throughout the P&G Championships and Trials. Dalton is a strong all-around gymnast, but also has three standout events where he will likely be used in team finals: floor, vault, and rings. He also has experience that makes him calm and collected in high-pressure situations.
Alex Naddour
Photo: Melissa Perenson
Club: Team Hilton (USA Youth Fitness Center)
Hometown: Gilbert, Arizona
Birthdate: March 4, 1991
Naddour is Team USA's standout on pommel horse--an event on which the team struggles the most. He was the 2015 national champion on the event, and boasts a 6.8 D score--the highest of anyone on Team USA. He is an athlete they have counted on to put up big scores on this event and he proved that at Trials to make himself a necessity on the Rio team.
John Orozco
Photo: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports
Club: Team Hilton (U.S. Olympic Training Center)
Hometown: Bronx, New York
Birthdate: December 30, 1992
Orozco is another repeat qualifier who rounded out the men's London team after taking the national all-around title in 2012. He fought through a torn Achilles, which took him out of competition last year, to make his way back onto center stage and return as a valuable member for the Olympic team. Orozco took the high bar title at Pac Rim Championships as well as P&G Championships, so he will surely be one to watch on that event in Rio.