PHILADELPHIA, Pa., June 22, 2008 - USA Gymnastics today announced the six men and three replacement athletes it will nominate to the U.S. Olympic Committee to comprise the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men's Gymnastics Team. Paul Hamm of Waukesha, Wis., and Jonathan Horton of Houston were named yesterday at the conclusion of the men's competition at the 2008 U.S. Olympic Team Trials - Gymnastics in Philadelphia, and the balance were selected by the men's selection committee.
The members of the 2008 U.S. Olympic Men's Gymnastics Team are:
The three replacement athletes are:
"The competition at the Trials this week has been incredible, and the USA has fielded a very strong team for Beijing," said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. "The U.S. men are medal contenders. The men's selection committee was very thorough in its deliberations to determine the best combination of men to represent us in the Games. We also want to express our thanks to the gymnasts who have spent years pursuing their dreams and for what they have contributed to our success."
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