Trent Dimas HB 1992 Olympics EF

[jonnymo415]

I remember this moment perfectly. I loved it. He stuck that. Way to go Trent.

[plankboi]

i cried so much when i watched this. it was truly one of those incredible moments to witness. kinda like the 1980 hockey game.

[roch202020]

Wow! Perfect landing, spectacular routine!

[ftsjr]

I watched this as it happened. It was terrific to see Trent's sheer joy at his performance. A short time later, the joy turned to ecstasy when the final competitor overstepped his landing, ensuring that Trent won the gold.

[melkae1]

Wow, I'm so glad I watched this! 18 years later Good Job Trent Dimas!

[seannary]

I care so little about gymnastics but I remember watching this and holding my breath at the end hoping that he was nail his landing. Obviously, he did. I love it still, so many years later, definitely my favorite olympic moment. Congrats Trent.

[TheSoxPatsCeltics]

I remember this moment like it was yesterday! Thank you so much for posting it! My eyes are filled up with tears again.

[heather24roses]

he is hispanic not greek born and raised in albuquerque new mexico he started gymnastics at the ymca

[6966NA]

Triple cast permitted us to see Trent win the Gold LIVE. What a great moment in USA Gymnastics history. It's a shame mens gymnastics didn't make a bigger deal out of Trent's accomplishment to promote the sport. He overcame great adversity to achieve the ultimate success. He was just outstanding.

[Emmehxx]

Not to mention he came so close to having a major injury, or worse paralyzing himself, on his vault at the 1991 Nationals. And he did the same vault again just seconds later! Definitely an outstanding gymnast.. and overcame huge adversity, indeed! @6966NA

[giwrgossakaths]

GREAT!!

DIMAS ITS GREEK :p

[ASPaez1965]

I saw him yesterday burch was his coach

[CAAJDJ]

He is Astounding!!!! I was 2 years old when this was done!!!

[bunnyman1245]

@CAAJDJ i wasn't born when this was done!

[luv4cookie1]

how come the commenters dont get this crazy for the womens compeititons? anyway fabulous routine! its golden litterlay

[blackberryhill63]

=) our comments are not mutually exclusive.

[blackberryhill63]

damn right. todays' gymnasts could also learn how to stick landings like this dude.

[snofagun1814]

he makes me so wet

[Chuckie1028]

@snofagun1814 disgusting pig!

[JoelleDunn]

Did he get gold?

[perfect10gymnst]

Yes he won gold. What a fantastic routine! I was only 6 years old when the 92 games aired and I watched but I only remember the womens gymnastics and poor Kim Zmeskal but I sure wish I would have seen this! I'm so glad to see it now!

[JoelleDunn]

Yea, for some reason I didn't watch the guys but I remember T Dimas. I also remember how horrible it was for Kim especially since 4 years before Mary Lou was such a huge hit. It was hard to watch. I was 21 during these olympics.

[snofagun1814]

mary lou was in 1984

[paradoxvision1]

Trent was just mentioned in ODE Magazine's sp. edition called "The Path of Endless Creation: How to Make Your Dreams Come True". To quote "In the period before D's performance you saw him mentally preparing. He closed his eyes and concentrated patiently until the entire routine had been performed in his mind's eye...He viewed each movement so that...body and mind would be perfectly in tune with each other. During the dismount, just before his perfect landing, a smile appeared on his face."

[geddy1997]

ed is hilarious

[Timtation69]

This was just beautiful! Trent HIT WHEN IT COUNTED MOST! WHAT A CHAMPION!

[247gymnastics08]

I thought he was gonna land on the bar! Huge triple

[boltofblue7609]

Thanks for posting this! I've been trying to find this. This routine and moment has always stuck in my memory even though I was a kid when this aired. It was so exciting to watch and it always puzzled me why this moment didn't get more media attention. Really thrilling!!

[JiggaNigga9]

I got my middle name after him...I actually remember this too..

[metsdudenj]

What a great moment for US gymnastics, i cant believe he didnt get more media attn or endorsements with his personality and looks. A really humble champion who deserved way more recongniton

[Vermontist]

One of my all-time favorite Olympic moments--and I've been watching the Olympics since 1964.

[grizzlypompinto]

My favorite mens' routine. Is Trent native american at all?  Seems like I've seen the name Dimas among the Navajo. Anyway, this is wonderful and perfection!!!!!!

[randrage]

I remember watching this as a kid too. I trained in the same gym as Trent as a kid and looked up to him.

[Bravesfanty9]

I trained at the same Gym as he did too. He was always so cool with us we were good buds. I once pulled down his shorts and he chased me down and gave me a swirly! Way fun to train with.

[formerflautist]

I watched this when I was a kid. I remember the commentators mentioning how Trent was always smiling. He had a really big smile after this routine.

[gymnasticsforever95]

whoa...that dimount was really close. it was scary

[Pobbletoes]

I remember this when I was 10 years old and I wasn't even a gymnastics fan!

[chitownslygirl]

Thank you for posting this.

[can1052]

This was such a great moment, it's odd that his name never comes up in broadcasts, it seems like everyone forgot about him.

[justiec]

Where was his Wheaties box and endorsements for getting a gold medal? I always thought it was an injustice that he didn't get the perks some of the other gold medal American gymnasts got for their accomplishments.

[GreenEyesNC]

I still remember this from 16 years ago... one of the best Olympic moments ever. What a great accomplishment!

[seannary]

I have been thinking about this moment for 16 years. It is spectacular to see it again.