2012 London Olympics

Women's Qualifications (Team, AA and Event Finalists)

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Maroney Stumbles; Izbasa Wins Vault Gold

Aug 4 by Anne From Gymnastike

IZBASA WINS VAULT Largely considered a lock for the vault gold medal, American McKayla Maroney gave away the Olympic title when she sat down a Mustafina (half on, layout full off), allowing Ro...

Raisman Dominates Floor Exercise

Aug 7 by Danny Sierra

RAISMAN WINS FLOOR! Team USA's Aly Raisman outshined the other performers in the floor exercise final, winning gold with plenty of room to spare, scoring a massive 15.6. Catalina Ponor took hom...

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Uploaded by Anne From Gymnastike | August 10, 2012

Team USA gymnast John Orozco opens up about his first Olympic Games. Orozco grew up in the Bronx and showed talent at a young age. After coming back form an achilles tear in 2010, Orozco fought his way back and ultimately had a breakout season in 2011. This year, he won his first U.S. Senior National all around title en route to being named to his first Olympic team.. Orozco had an up and down showing in London and got to represent the USA in the all around finals. Orozco talks about the lessons learned in London, why he's so hard on himself, and his favorite moment off the gymnastics floor.

Speakers: John Orozco

Categories: Interview, olympics 2012, team usa

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5 comments

Florina 9 months ago

I would just love to see him in another 4 years. I think his skills were there, but mentally he was lacking. I think if he maintained and/or upgraded his skills and really honed in on his mentality during competition he could have a chance. I wish him the best :)

Anonymous Coward 9 months ago

He may not have peaked yet, but neither has many other juniors that will be solid seniors in 2016. Horton is a legend in the sport because he is team captain material. Horton didn't make this Olympics team solely on his gymnastics alone. Orozco is not the same Orozco of years past in my opinion. Since his Achilles injury, he hasn't been able to land much in the way of backwards landings, and he admittedly is not very good at front tumbling compared to what he once was pre-injury. Plus, would USAG risk another unforeseen meltdown? He's a nice enough guy, but I just don't see it happening for him. Sorry.

Anonymous Coward 9 months ago

he's so young, he hasn't peaked yet, he could make it like Horton did this year. I wish him all the best

Anonymous Coward 9 months ago

It's going to be really hard for him to make another Olympic 5 man team in 4 years. There are lots of strong juniors coming down the pike. Good luck, but it's going to be an uphill climb. Maybe with lots of upgrades, or maybe as an alternate next time. and even that's a big maybe. I had such high hopes for him, but enjoy your newfound fame while you still can. Gymnastics is a fickle sport, and there is always someone younger, stronger, cleaner and hungrier coming down the pike.

Timothy Chiles 9 months ago

Exciting to think we get to follow his career for years to come! John is such an inspiration.

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