Josh Dixon selected to National Team, will compete at U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials
Josh Dixon selected to National Team, will compete at U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials
Out gymnast Josh Dixon will return to his hometown of San Jose, Calif., to compete in the U.S. Gymnastics Olympic Trials. Dixon finished 13th overall at the Visa Championships this weekend. Dixon was one of fifteen men named to the U.S. Senior Men’s National Team; They will compete for one of six spots on Team USA at the Trials, June 28-July 1. Dixon told Outsports:
I’m excited, but more humbled and honored that the selection committee deemed me in the elite group of 15 guys who even get the opportunity to compete at our Olympic Trials. I’ve always dreamed of being one of the top gymnasts in the country. Now that I’m in that group, it’s a tremendous honor. However, there’s still a lot of work to be done and improvements to be made.
Dixon had been ninth overall after the first day of competition at the Visa Championships, but he fell back to 13th after some disappointing moments on Saturday. As of now, he will be the only publicly out male athlete at the Olympic Trials.
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