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Anadia World Cup: United States Challengers

Jun 19, 2013 by Elizabeth Stranahan

As we continue gearing up for the 2013 Anadia World Cup which Gymnastike will stream LIVE to Gymnastike Gold members June 22-23, we want to highlight the United States challengers. While the American women will sit out this competition, the men's side is heavily stacked with 2012 Olympian Sam Mikulak, three-time NCAA National Champion Eddie Penev, and rings specialist Brandon Wynn all representing. These men come with talent and international experience, ensuring an explosive Anadia Cup.

Sam Mikulak on the pommel horse at 2012 Olympic Trials. Photo by Melissa Perenson.

A student at the University of Michigan, Sam Mikulak ended his junior season by becoming the 2013 NCAA Champion on the high bar, parallel bars, and all around. Before his 2013 NCAA season, Mikulak represented Team USA at the 2012 London Olympic Games where he competed in both the team final and the vault event final. Mikulak is the first University of Michigan gymnast to qualify to an Olympic team.

Sam Mikulak on the pommel horse at the 2012 Olympic Trials.

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Although a native of Bulgaria, Eddie Penev has represented team USA for quite some time now. Penev recently finished out his NCAA career at Stanford University where at the 2013 NCAA Championships he earned All-American honors on the vault, floor, and all around. Penev qualified to the U.S. Senior National Team February 9, 2013 after qualifying to the Winter Cup Challenge.

Eddie Penev on the floor for Stanford.

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Brandon Wynn graduated from the Ohio State University in 2011. He now competes for Hilton HHonors. Wynn qualified to the U.S. San Jose Olympic Trials and has been a member of the U.S. National Team since 2009. Although a capable all arounder, Wynn specializes on the still rings earning him the nickname, "Lord of the Rings."

Brandon Wynn competing the still rings for the Ohio State.

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Team USA's men look strong as they head into the 2013 Anadia World Cup Challenge.

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