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August 16, 2004

The U.S. Men’s Gymnastics team competition has concluded and the U.S. has won its first Olympic team medal since 1984. The U.S. Men’s Gymnastic Team will take home the Silver medal, winning second place with a score of 172.933, just .9 points behind Japan, which took the Gold Medal with a score of 173.821, followed by Romania in third with a total of 172.384.

Overcoming a setback in the middle rotations, the team came back to an excellent performance in the last six routines. After Guard Young, Paul Hamm and Morgan Hamm took big steps on their vault landings, and Jason Gatson faltered on the rings, the U.S. team fell from first to third place. “My rings were disappointing,” said Gatson, “and it was important to come back on the parallel bars like I did.”

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August 16, 2004

How’s the Men’s Gymnastics Team Doing in Athens?
The USA Team finished second overall in the qualification round with a team score of 230.419. Japan finished just ahead of them with a first place score of 232.134. Romania qualified in third place, followed by China. Rounding out the team qualifiers is Ukraine, Russia, Korea and Germany.

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What does it feel like to be a part of this Olympic Team; particularly compared to other teams?
It feels great, all the guys on the team are very talented individuals and they are ready to go. We have really had a lot of the heart and desire in the past, but we haven’t ever had all the skills like we have now. This team really is the full package, and I think that is what makes the difference.

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How does it feel to know you are heading to your first Olympics?
I am really excited to be heading to my first Olympics. This is a dream come true for me, and I can’t wait to go compete in front of the world with my team, Team USA!

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What does it feel like to be a part of this Olympic Team?
This team just feels so much stronger than the team I competed with in Sydney. We have been second in the past two World Championships and I just have a lot of confidence in my teammates. I really think if we have a great performance, we can come home with a gold medal.

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When do you leave for camp?
I leave on Sunday, July 11 and will be there until the 18th. That is the day they will choose the final two members for the Olympic Team.

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When does camp begin?
All of the guys will arrive here on Sunday and the camp officially begins on Monday.

It is in your hometown, right?
The camp is in my hometown and I am really happy about that.

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The training camp is taking place in Colorado Springs, correct? When do you leave for the training camp?
We leave this Sunday for the training camp.

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In the last interview you talked about the importance of showing everyone that you were “back” at the Trials. How do you feel now that they are over?
I feel pretty good about it. I did all six events and I chose to do all six events because that’s how I started my career and that’s what I wanted to do at that meet. I definitely think it went well for me and it’s continuously getting better.

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If you make the team, this will be your third time at the Olympics. What does that mean to you?
I really think this is the best team we have had since I’ve been on the Senior National Team. We really have the whole package this time with the routines. And the heart and the desire are really there. I think that is the biggest difference between past Games I have competed in, and it would be great to be a part of that kind of team.

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How do you feel about your performance at Trials?
I felt I had one of the best competitions ever even though I didn’t do floor or vault at the trials. I had a good feeling for some reason as soon as I got to California and set foot in the arena. I had such an amazing time last year at the Worlds and I felt a sense of comfort when I was back there in the arena.

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How do you feel about your performance at Trials?
I was really happy with it. I only had one routine that I missed and I feel my overall performance was strong. I’m really happy to be on team.

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