HOUSTON – Olympic gymnast and Tomball native Asher Hong is now the star of his very own limited-edition bobblehead, unveiled today by the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.
The bobblehead, featuring Hong in a red, white, and blue uniform, is individually numbered 2,024 and is available exclusively through the museum’s online store for $30 plus shipping.
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BACKGROUND: Tomball’s Asher Hong representing USA Men’s Gymnastics Team in 2024 Olympic Games
Hong, a 20-year-old Texas native, and Stanford gymnast, made his Olympic debut in Paris, contributing standout performances in four events to propel Team USA to the podium.
Hong and Team USA edged out Great Britain for bronze with a score of 257.793. Competing on four apparatuses, Hong anchored the team on rings, vault, and parallel bars, scoring in the 14s across all events. His standout 14.533 on rings and 14.833 on vault helped secure the podium finish. Known for his “death-defying” vault featuring two flips and a full twist, Hong’s performance sets high expectations for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.
“We are excited to release this bobblehead of Olympic gymnast Asher Hong,” National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum co-founder and CEO Phil Sklar said in a press release. “Making his Olympics debut in Paris, Asher did not disappoint in helping Team USA reach the podium a claim the bronze medal – the team’s first medal in 16 years. We congratulate Asher and wish him continued success, including the Summer Games in Los Angeles in 2028.”
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