Recent Cal alum and 1st time Olympian Ryan Patterson will represent South Africa in the men's gymnastics event in Rio. He will be South Africa's first Olympic gymnast in 50 years.
Ryan Patterson
Sport: Men's Gymnastics (all-around)
Country: South Africa
Birthday: January 10th, 1994 (age 22)
Hometown: Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Ryan Patterson grew up in Pacifica, CA
Years at Cal: 2012-16
Olympic appearances: 2016 is Ryan Patterson's first trip to the Olympic games
Ryan Patterson has officially qualified for the #2016Olympics in Rio to represent South Africa!