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JOHN OROZCO: The 19-Year-Old Gymnast Pursuing Olympic Glory To Give His Family A Better Life

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John Orozco U.S. Gymnast

Men's gymnastics never gets the same kind of attention as women's gymnastics.

But thanks to a young and hungry team, the U.S. men are poised to change that once the 2012 summer games get started in a few weeks.

Competing for the U.S. is 19-year-old Bronx, New York native John Orozco.

Despite growing up in a rough area and suffering through numerous family hardships, John has his sights set on achieving Olympic gold and using that platform to give his family a better life.

John Orozco is of Puerto Rican decent and grew up in Bronx, New York



John started doing gymnastics when he was 8 years old, after his father, William, saw a flyer for free lessons at a Manhattan gym

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John was teased a lot for being a male gymnast in the Soundview area of the Bronx

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