2008 Tyson American Cup

March 1, 2008

Madison Square Garden, New York City

American Athletes Announced!

The men and women representing the United States at the 2008 Tyson American Cup have been announced! On the women’s side, you will see World Champions Nastia Liukin, Shayla Worley, and the All-Around World Champion and defending Tyson American Cup champion, Shawn Johnson. Two of the three men have also been announced. 2007 Tyson American Cup champion Jonathan Horton will look to defend his title in New York City while 2004 Olympic Gold Medalist Paul Hamm will make his return to international competition at Madison Square Garden. For the official press release regarding the competing athletes please visit www.usa-gymnastics.org.

Get a Sneak Peak at Olympic Hopefuls

It is officially an Olympic Year! Are you are excited about seeing the world’s best athletes compete for Olympic glory? The 2008 Tyson American Cup will feature Olympic hopefuls from around the world. The men’s and women’s international field is being finalized and is expected to include gymnasts from Canada, China, Germany, Japan, Romania, Russia and Venezuela. Fabian Hambuechen of Germany and Hisashi Mizutori of Japan, the 2007 all-around world silver and bronze medalists from the 2007 World Championships, have already accepted their invitation to compete. Visit www.ticketmaster.com right now to secure your seats in one of the world’s most famous arenas for the 2008 Tyson American Cup.