Liu Yang of the Chinese mainland has long been a master of the rings, and once again showcased his scintillating skills at the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics. The two-time world champion, who claimed gold in the event three years ago at the pandemic-delayed Tokyo Games, qualified for the final in the French capital in second place before delivering a flawless routine to secure his second consecutive Olympic gold medal.
Scoring 15.300 points, he narrowly edged out his compatriot Zou Jingyuan, who tallied 15.233 points. Greece's Eleftherios Petrounias, the Rio 2016 champion, took home bronze this time with 15.100 points.
The competition between Liu and Zou was intense, with the difference ultimately coming down to their dismounts. Zou struggled with several small movements key to controlling his double-double dismount, while Liu only had a slight hop forward upon landing.
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Rings Maestro: Liu Yang clinches second straight Olympic gold in Paris
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