John Orozco's resilience helped the gymnast qualify for a second U.S. Olympic team. He'll need to rely on it yet again if he wants to keep competing in his star-crossed career.
Orozco tore the anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee for a second time during training this week and will miss the Rio Games. The 23-year-old injured the knee during a high bar dismount and an MRI exam revealed the extent of the damage. He will be replaced on the five-man team by 2012 Olympic all-around bronze medalist Danell Leyva.
"It is always difficult to replace an Olympic team member," national team coordinator Kevin Mazeika said in a statement.