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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