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Asher Hong won the U.S. men's all-around gymnastics title by a record margin, the largest under the current scoring system, and is set to lead the U.S. team at the upcoming World Championships. The competition also saw notable performances and retirements, with Hong aiming for his first individual global medal.
Asher Hong, a 19-year-old gymnast, leads after day one of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, with Yul Moldauer and Fred Richard rounding out the top three. Hong delivered an impressive performance, but made a minor error on the floor exercise. The U.S. men's team is using the championships to select their squad for the upcoming World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, where they aim to secure a team quota for the Paris 2024 Olympics. Moldauer, fueled by disappointment from missing out on last year's World Championships, is determined to make the world team. Richard, the reigning NCAA all-around champion, had a mishap when he forgot his uniform but managed to retrieve it in time and put on a solid display.