TOKYO — The Olympic games officially kicked off in Tokyo on Friday and it's an exciting time for the Utah gymnastics program.
Especially for Tom Farden, who coaches the Olympians in Utah.
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Incoming UTE freshman, Kara Eaker tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the week, so she'll no longer be able to fill her role as a U.S. alternate.
But, another soon-to-be freshman, Grace McCallum, and perhaps the greatest UTE gymnast ever, Mykayla Skinner are ready to chase gold in Tokyo.
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This leaves Utah head coach, Tom Farden on cloud nine, as he'll be watching closely over the next couple of weeks.
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