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U.S. Men’s Gymnastics Team Ready For Rio, And We’re Ready For Them

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The 2016 Olympic U.S. men’s gymnastics team, via Instagram.

The U.S. men’s gymnastics team had a disappointing showing in the 2012 Olympics, finishing fifth despite being favored to win. They are hoping to find their way onto the podium this time out and they are working hard to make that happen. Whatever happens in Rio, we are fully on their side.

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Let’s take a closer look at this team of finely tuned and toned American athletes. Watch a video People magazine put together with a behind-the-scenes view of these guys in action.

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The team – consisting of Sam Mikulak, Jake Dalton, Alex Naddour, Chris Brooks and Denell Leyva (replacing John Orozco, who sustained an injury) – has also been sharing their efforts on Instagram. It looks like they are taking time to have fun and be goofy as well, which is always nice to see.

Another day down. Feeling good and excited! #TEAMUSA

A photo posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on

It's official! Sam, Jake, Alex, Chris and John are going to Rio! ?: @timber.no (Jason Lavengood)

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Got a good training in here at the warm up hall! #RioReady #TEAMUSA

A photo posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on

@richardphibbs always doing men's gymnastics justice. #RIO2016 #Olympian #Team #blessed

A photo posted by Alex Naddour (@alex_naddour) on

It's not just training in the gym that counts. #rio2016

A photo posted by Alex Naddour (@alex_naddour) on

#trueboytuesday @gaarenstroom @staceerv_ @hubhumphrey ???

A photo posted by Samuel Mikulak (@samuelmikulak) on

Answering questions you sent in to matebros.com/asksam on snapchat ? samuelmikulak #OTClife #freetime @donothanbailey

A video posted by Samuel Mikulak (@samuelmikulak) on

?????JakeOU

A photo posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on

Another awesome shot by @richardphibbs Thank you for the great work! #RoadToRio #People

A photo posted by Jake Dalton (@jake_dalton) on

Such an honor to represent our country. ?? #USA #RoadToRio

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And if that wasn’t enough to get you in the mood to cheer, here’s Leyva speaking out after the shooting in Orlando, while wearing a “Make America Gay Again” shirt.

Go make us proud, Team U.S.A. We know you will.

What a night! ???

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