• Became the first U.S. all-around Olympic champion ever at the 2004 Olympic Games in dramatic fashion, coming back from 12th place in the final two rotations
• Also, led Team USA to its first men's team medal in 20 years -- a silver -- in Athens
• Became the first American to win the World all-around title in 2003
• Named the 2003 FIG International Gymnast of the Year
• Three-time U.S. All-Around champion (2002, 2003, 2004)

• First U.S. male in history to win a World All-Around championship (2003)
• Won two gold (All-Around and Floor Exercise) and led team to silver at 2003 World Championships
• Nominated for 2003 Sullivan Award and 2003 USOC Sportsman of the Year Award
• Helped the 2001 World Championships team win an unprecedented silver medal
• Has a twin brother Morgan, who was also a 2000 Olympian and is a member of the U.S. Senior National Team
• Made history with Morgan by becoming first set of twins ever to compete in same Olympic Games gymnastics competition (2000)
• Featured with Morgan in People Weekly article of "most eligible bachelors"
• Older sister Betsy competed in gymanstics for Iowa State University
• Son of Sandy and Cecily Hamm
• Plans to pursue a career in physical therapy
• Enjoys playing tennis, cards, chess, and a German game called Sheepshead
• Official website located at http://www.hammtwins.com

Related Links

Photo gallery: Post-Olympics: Ballgames, award shows and more
Photo gallery: 2004 Olympic gymnastic trials
Q&A: Gymnast Paul Hamm answers 10 questions
Photo gallery: 2003 World Championships
Video: Hamm on meeting Hall of Famer Bart Conner hi | lo
Official Web site: Paul Hamm

Height: 5'6 Born: 9/24/1982 Hometown: Waukesha, WI Resides: Columbus, OH Sport: Gymnastics Event: All