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Patrick Hoopes
Full namePatrick Walker Hoopes
Nickname(s)Patty
Country represented United States
Born (2002-05-15) May 15, 2002 (age 22)
Lehi, Utah, U.S.
HometownLehi, Utah
ResidenceAir Force Academy, Colorado
DisciplineMen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
Years on national team2023–present (USA)
College teamAir Force Falcons (2022–25)
Medal record
Representing the Air Force Falcons
NCAA Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Columbus Pommel horse

Patrick Walker Hoopes (born May 15, 2002) is an American artistic gymnast who specializes in the pommel horse. He is a member of the USA national team and currently competes for the Air Force Falcons in NCAA gymnastics.

Senior gymnastics career

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2023

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Hoopes placed 4th on pommel horse at the 2023 U.S. National Gymnastics Championships.[1]

2024

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Hoopes competed at the 2024 Winter Cup where he won gold on the pommel horse.[2] This performance led to his selection for the Baku World Cup.[3] At this competition, he made his international debut and placed 6th on pommel horse.[4]

In April, he competed at the NCAA Championships and became the NCAA champion on pommel horse.[5][6]

At the U.S. National Championships, he won silver on the pommel horse, behind Stephen Nedoroscik.[7] As a result, he was selected to the senior national team for the second time and qualified for the 2024 Olympic Trials.[8][9] At the Olympic Trials, he won gold on pommel horse and was selected as a non-traveling reserve for the 2024 Summer Olympics.[10][11]

Competitive history

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Year Event Team AA FX PH SR VT PB HB
Senior
2022 U.S. National Championships 8
2023 Winter Cup 5
NCAA Championships 7
U.S. Classic 3rd place, bronze medalist(s)
U.S. National Championships 4
2024 Winter Cup 1st place, gold medalist(s)
Baku World Cup 6
NCAA Championships 1st place, gold medalist(s)
U.S. National Championships 2nd place, silver medalist(s)
Olympic Trials 1st place, gold medalist(s)

References

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  1. ^ Anderegg, Ryann (March 20, 2024). "Skyridge graduate Air Force cadet Hoopes, pommel horse champion". Lehi Free Press. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  2. ^ "Moldauer surges on Day 2 to take senior men's Winter Cup gold; Senior National Team is renamed". USA Gymnastics. February 25, 2024.
  3. ^ "U.S. men's and women's artistic programs announce spring international assignments". USA Gymnastics. February 27, 2024.
  4. ^ "Weekend Recap: MAG/WAG Baku World Cup; WAG International Gymnix; T&T Winter Classic Invitational". USA Gymnastics. March 11, 2024.
  5. ^ "Patrick Hoopes Wins Academy First NCAA Title on the Pommel Horse". USA Gymnastics. April 20, 2024.
  6. ^ Andrews, Aspen (June 24, 2024). "U.S. Air Force Academy cadets qualify for Olympic trials in multiple sports". KKTV. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  7. ^ "Malone takes third career all-around title; Senior Men's National Team named at Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships". USA Gymnastics. June 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "USA Gymnastics announces rosters for 2024 Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. June 3, 2024.
  9. ^ Namnoum, Rob (June 26, 2024). "An Air Force gymnast will get a shot at making the U.S. Olympic team". KRDO. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
  10. ^ "U.S. Women's Olympic Team Named at the conclusion of 2024 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. July 1, 2024.
  11. ^ Nguyen, Thuc Nhi (June 29, 2024). "U.S. gymnastics trials: Frederick Richard flips his way to Paris in all-around triumph". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 24, 2024.
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