McHenry Times

Illinois 10th Congressional District candidate Jim Carris cheered Team USA's men's gymnastics team win, saying, "Your dedication, skill, and teamwork have brought glory to our nation." He made the statement in a July 30 Facebook post.

"Huge congratulations to Deerfield's own Paul Juda and the entire men's USA gymnastics team for securing a bronze medal - USA's first Olympic gymnastics team medal in 16 years - at the Olympics," said Carris, according to Facebook. "Your dedication, skill, and teamwork have brought glory to our nation. As a proud fellow Stevenson High School alumni, you've inspired us all! U.S.A.!"

According to a news article from the Deerfield Patch, Juda played a significant role in winning the bronze medal for Team USA. Juda scored a 14.666 in the vault for Team USA, helping the team win their first medal since 2008. Japan won the gold medal, The People’s Republic of China won silver, and Team USA took bronze. The Deerfield Patch also reported that Juda will compete in the individual competition starting July 31.

Screenshot of Jim Carris' July 30 Facebook post | Jim Carris For Congress Facebook page

The US Men’s Gymnastics Team includes Juda, Frederick Richard, Asher Hong, Brody Malone, and Stephen Nedoroscik, who is the pommel horse specialist. According to CBS News, this is the team's first gymnastics team medal since 2008. CBS reported that the team beat Ukraine and Great Britain in the finals to capture the fifth spot after Saturday’s qualifying round. Team USA Gymnastics cheered the men’s team in a social media post saying, "For the first time since 2008, the U.S. Men are taking home hardware in the Olympic Team Competition! Congratulations to Asher, Paul, Brody, Stephen & Frederick — you are Olympic Medalists!"

Following Team USA’s bronze in the men’s gymnastics competition, the Associated Press pointed out that there are only a dozen schools with Division 1 Gymnastics programs and spoke with Juda about what the win meant. "If you want to keep seeing USA Gymnastics and Team USA on a gymnastics podium, at least on the men’s side," said Juda in a July 29 Associated Press article.

Carris stands as a prominent figure in Lake County with deep roots in the local business community and a lengthy residency. His campaign website highlights his background in business as central to his identity rather than a typical political career. The website underscores his lifelong dedication to business endeavors including legal practice, entrepreneurship, and corporate leadership. An accomplished attorney, Carris currently holds influential positions as Managing Principal, Executive Managing Director, and Market Leader at Colliers International.