Born: September 24, 1982
Country: United States of America
Weight: 63.5 kgs
Height: 168 cm
Event: Gymnastics
Other Records:
2003 World Championship: 1st in All round, 1st in floor exercise, 2nd in Team
2002 World Championship: 3rd in Floor exercise,
2001 World Championship: 2nd in Team
Paul Hamm is no longer the youngster on the US squad. After making his debut at the 2000 Sydney Olympics alongside twin brother Morgan, Hamm has made a name for himself outside the twin set with a World team silver medal, near-miss of the World all-around title and a 2002 US national crown.
He is arguably the best male gymnast produced by the US since Kurt Thomas. He was the first American to win the all round title at the World Championship in 2003. For his accomplishments he was nominated for the James E Sullivan Award for excellence in amateur athletics.
At the 2003 Nationals, Hamm won his second consecutive all-around and pommel horse titles and also won on high bar. His first US all-around title in 2002 ended Blaine Wilson's attempt to become a six-time national champion. In 2002, he also claimed the national titles in vault.
Paul’s success comes a little ahead then his twin brother but both of them will be competing in the Athens Games looking for their first Olympic medal.
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