Just when the U.S. Gymnastics Championship was settling into its rhythm, the gymnastics world was rocked by shocking news: Paul Juda is retiring. After years of relentless dedication and struggle, Juda played a vital role in ending the American men’s gymnastics medal drought by helping secure the bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Following those heroics and absence from this year’s championship, Juda has officially announced his retirement.
Almost the entire men’s team (Brody Malone, Fred Richard, Asher Hong, and Stephen Nedoroscik) from the Paris Olympics has decided to compete this year at the Xfinity championship, except for Paul Juda.
From clinching an NCAA championship and ending his NCAA career to embarking on a new life chapter with his fiancée, Reyna Guggino, Paul’s been navigating a packed schedule both in and out of the gym.
The Olympian gave us hints about his retirement, but we might’ve been too slow to get them. During the NCAA season, he even tried his voice at commentating at a Michigan meet, attempting to transition his career. And now, finally, At the Xfinity Championship, during a live stream conversation, he announced his retirement, shocking the entire gymnastics world.
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