They did it!
The crowd at Bercy Arena went nuts when everyone learned that the American men's team earned a spot on the podium for the first time since 2008, a goal they have been loudly chasing throughout these Paris Games.
The men's team earned bronze, behind Japan then China. Great Britain and Ukraine took fourth and fifth, respectively.
Two of the gymnasts have been training at EVO Gymnastics in Sarasota, Florida: The Stars and Stripes are led by Sarasota-based gymnast Brody Malone , and one of the best pommel horse athlete in the world — Stephen Nedoroscik .
Today's showing was a welcome improvement from Saturday's qualifying round, with the mostly green Olympic team hitting all of their routines.
Next up: Frederick Richard and Paul Juda will compete in the all-around final and Stephen Nedoroscik will try his hand in the pommel horse final.