Men’s gymnastics Olympic trials, sixth and final

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PHILADELPHIA -- Sean Golden from just across the river in Camden, N.J., was the final performer of the night and his pounding floor exercise performance brought the nearly 12,000 fans to their feet. He scored a 15.700. With that performance and his 16.400 vault, could Golden sneak onto this team as a specialist?

UP: Kevin Tan‘s still rings, filled with holds that were still and level with the rings, his muscular handstands and his score of 16.550, about a point higher than anyone else on the U.S. team is capable of scoring is why Tan, 26, of Fremont, may be safely on the Olympic team though he only would be assured of competing on rings.

David Durante also left a good impression on the selection committee with a chalk dust-raising stuck dismount on his still rings routine. His score of 15.400 was satisfactory. Durante was high-fiving his teammates.

DOWN: Joseph Hagerty had a second straight rough finish with a missed landing and a 14.100 score on still rings.

-- Diane Pucin