Who says there can’t be some nail-biters in gymnastics at the Rio Olympics? Ukraine’s Oleg Verniaiev, a 22-year-old Ukrainian known for his strong promise but inconsistent delivery, almost dethroned Japan’s gymnastics “king” Kohei Uchimura in a close-fought three-way competition for the men’s individual all-around title with Max Whitlock of Great Britain in which no man faltered.
Wall Street Journal: Japan’s Uchimura holds off Ukraine’s Verniaiev in men’s gymnastics all-around
Gold medallist Japan's Kohei Uchimura (C) celebrates next to silver medallist Ukraine's Oleg Verniaiev (R) and bronze medallist Britain's Max Whitlock on the podium of the men's individual all-around final of the Artistic Gymnastics at the Olympic Arena during the Rio 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro on Aug. 10.
