‘A dream’: Indianapolis gymnast Alec Yoder advances to Olympic final on pommel horse
Yoder became one of eight finalists on pommel horse during men’s qualifications at the Tokyo Olympics. The final is Sunday, Aug. 1 (5:44 a.m. EST)
Yoder became one of eight finalists on pommel horse during men’s qualifications at the Tokyo Olympics. The final is Sunday, Aug. 1 (5:44 a.m. EST)
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Through years of setbacks, Indianapolis gymnast Alec Yoder stayed on path laid out by late coach Gene Watson and eyes Olympic glory in Tokyo.
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