Team USA’s Men’s Gymnastics team just did what couldn’t be done in 16 years

Team USA’s men’s gymnastics team just put on a showcase of resilience during today’s team final.

After a very rocky preliminary performance on July 27, the men’s team had one goal in mind: Do better in the finals.

And they did just that, which propelled the men’s team into podium contention. It’s a place they haven’t been since 2008, when that team took home a bronze medal.

Lead by team leader Frederick Richard, Team USA banded together, brought joy back into the arena and managed to hit every single routine without any major mistakes.

As a result, Richard, Brody Malone, Paul Juda, Asher Hong, and Stephen Nedoroscik held off Great Britain and Ukraine to take home a bronze medal.

Making it the first time Team USA’s men’s gymnastics team has metaled in 16 years and a fight to be remembered.