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associated Press: Sam Mikulak leads Michigan men's gymnastics to national championship

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International Gymnastics Federation names move after Michigan Olympian Sam Mikulak

Sam Mikulak's performance on the pommel horse didn't earn him a medal at the 2012 London Olympics, but his routine ensured his name will resonate across the sport for years to come.

Literally.

Olympian Sam Mikulak to have ankle surgery before return to Michigan

U.S. gymnast Sam Mikulak reacts after his performance on the vault Monday at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

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Olympic gymnast Sam Mikulak will have surgery on his ankle before returning to Ann Arbor for his junior year at the University of Michigan.

Sam Mikulak, Team USA falter in men's gymnastics team competition

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Monday's Olympic preview: Controversy behind them, Michael Phelps and Tyler Clary go head-to-head; 4 events for Sam Mikulak in gymnastics final

Former Michigan swimmer Tyler Clary works on his butterfly stroke during a practice session last Thursday, the same day Michael Phelps told reporters there was no rift between the U.S. Olympic teammates.

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A preview of Monday's Olympic schedule, with an emphasis on athletes with Ann Arbor-area ties:

Michael Phelps insists there’s no rift between himself and former Michigan swimmer Tyler Clary.

They’ll certainly share a common goal on Monday.

The American teammates will both participate in the fifth and final preliminary heat of the 200-meter butterfly, scheduled for 5:36 a.m. at the Aquatics Centre in the Olympic Park.

Clary made national headlines when he questioned Phelps’ work ethic during an interview with his hometown newspaper, The Press-Enterprise in Riverside, Calif.

He told the newspaper that he "saw a real lack of preparation" by Phelps during their year training together at Michigan. He implied that Phelps, who trained with Club Wolverine from 2005-08, got by on natural talent while others had to work hard.

Michigan's Sam Mikulak, U.S. gymnastics team cruises in Olympic qualifying

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Michigan's Sam Mikulak practices on sprained ankle in London

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Matured Michigan gymnast Sam Mikulak aims to dazzle at London Olympics

University of Michigan gymnast Sam Mikulak will represent Team USA at the London Olympics.

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During his first week in Ann Arbor in 2010, one of the most gifted gymnasts - and athletes in general - in Michigan history found out fast that he wasn't in California any longer.

"He got a $100 ticket for longboarding over by the stadium on his way to a meeting," Michigan men's gymnastics coach Kurt Golder recalled. "You've got to be kidding.

"What a welcome."

Get a grip: Gymnasts find unusual ways to avoid slips

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Michigan's Sam Mikulak named to U.S. Olympic gymnastics team

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Michigan's Sam Mikulak on Olympic bubble thanks to sprained ankle

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Michigan's Sam Mikulak shines on first day of Olympic gymnastics trials

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Shaken by faulty parallel bars, Michigan gymnast Sam Mikulak still clinches Olympic Trials berth

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Michigan gymnasts Sam Mikulak, Adrian de los Angeles prep for shot at Olympic Trials and beyond

Michigan gymnasts Sam Mikulak, right, and Adrian de los Angeles warm up before the NCAA Championships in April. The long-time friends will both compete in the 2012 Visa Championships starting Thursday and hope to advance to the Olympic Trials later this month.

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Sam Mikulak and Adrian de los Angeles have known each other for a long time.

Not just a few months or a handful of years. A long, long time.

Two of the more established young gymnasts in the Michigan men's gymnastics program, Mikulak and de los Angeles have been around each other since, well, birth -- basically.

"I did Mommy and Me (gymnastics) classes with Sam," de los Angeles recalls.

Sam Mikulak gets preview of Olympic trials while leading Michigan gymnastics to NCAA finals

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The emotions behind Michigan gymnastics teams' 2 NCAA all-around champions

The 2012 Olympics may not be out of reach for Michigan freshman gymnast and NCAA all-around champion Sam Mikulak.

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Sam Mikulak stood on the podium as an NCAA all-around champion, full of excitement knowing his career was just beginning.

Kylee Botterman stood on the podium as an NCAA all-around champion, full of mixed emotions knowing her career had just ended.

As University of Michigan athletes claimed both the men’s and women’s individual gymnastics all-around titles on April 15 in Columbus and Cleveland, respectively, the two people who won them couldn’t be further apart.