Sports: Olympics 2012: John Orozco, USA

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7/30 Athlete To Watch: John Orozco, USA Posted: 30 Jul 2012 02:33 PM PDT The U.S. champion in men's gymnastics is a brotha?! Where have I been? Gymnastics is one of my favorite Olympic sports too, but I haven't been keeping up with it lately. VH1 has named the 19-year-old gymnast as today's Olympian to watch. Here are some things about him: 1. He is ranked fourth in the world in the all-around men's gymnastics competition. 2. He is 5'6". 3. Mr. Orozco hails from the Bronx, New York City. 4. He started gymnastics at age eight, when his father found a flyer for free gymnastics lessons at a Manhattan gym, which had a program for underprivileged children. 5. He is featured in Gym Class Heroes' music video for "The Fighter". 6. Mr. Orozco appeared in three episodes of "Law & Order" as a background actor. 7. He was bullied in school for being a gymnast. Bet those kids ain't laughing now though! Watch this video [sorry, USA only] about his road to the top, including an interview with his (adopted?) parents.