Boosted by Nagornyy’s performance, the Russian athletes edged past Japan to win gold for the first time since the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. AdvertisementROC men’s gymnastics team members react after winning Olympic gold Monday in Tokyo. Gymnastics scores are based on difficulty and execution, and the Americans conceded too much on the difficulty scores. Sam Mikulak of the U.S. competes on the parallel bars Monday during the men’s team final at the Tokyo Olympics. “You know, when it comes to advancing USA gymnastics and getting us on the medal podium, it’s not going to help us.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 26, 2021 18:22 UTC