Brits Miss Out on Medals in Men’s All-Around Final

In a thrilling competition, Joe Fraser and Jake Jarman from Great Britain took part in the men’s all-around final but fell just short of winning medals.

The duo finished in fifth and seventh place respectively, as Japan’s Shinnosuke Oka took home the gold, with China’s Boheng Zhang and Ruoteng Xiao claiming silver and bronze.

Jarman, who has more opportunities to compete for medals in upcoming vault and floor finals, expressed his excitement after the match. He said, ‘It was amazing to be out there in the final group and even though I didn’t medal today, it was a great experience.’

Fraser, on the other hand, was determined to showcase his talent on the world stage, especially after overcoming serious injuries, including a broken foot from the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

Initially, Jarman looked like a strong candidate for a medal after a solid start, but things took a turn during his routine on the rings, which is his least favorite apparatus. This tumble dragged him down to 10th place halfway through the competition, while Fraser held a better position in fifth.

Jarman managed to bounce back slightly with a standout vault performance but still had to face his weaker events, putting his chances of medaling on shaky ground. Ultimately, Fraser shined on the parallel bars, moving himself closer to contention as they headed into the last event, the high bar.

Despite their efforts, there wasn’t enough drama in the final rotation to change their standings. Fraser, finishing fifth, reflected on the day by stating, ‘To finish fifth in an Olympic Games, I couldn’t be prouder. For me it was all about having fun today.’

Fraser added that after a disappointing team final, he felt liberated to go for broke, and competing alongside Jarman was a joy for him.