When gymnastics worlds collide: Asher Hong keeps it real on balancing elite and college

By Karyssa D'Agostino | July 30, 2023
Asher Hong during the 2022 World Gymnastics Championships men's all-around final (left) and competing rings during the 2023 Winter Cup (right).
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Artistic gymnastics can be divided into two worlds: elite and college, but now, more than ever, gymnasts are choosing to do both simultaneously. In this series, Gymnastics Now talks with athletes who are straddling the line between worlds to highlight the nuances of representing college and country...

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