Lee Chih-kai

Now to sports.

Taiwan gymnast Lee Chih-kai, known as the Pommel Horse Prince, finished fifth in the men’s pommel horse final at the Nagoya Asian Games with a score of fourteen point three three three, ending his bid for a third straight title.

He broke down in tears afterward, saying he was so close to the dream but could not cross that final hurdle.

He pointed to a scoring change after the Paris Olympics that caps his signature Thomas flares at four per routine.