13-year-old gymnast Sam Appell-Waterman faces challenges due to the scarcity of boys gymnastics programs in the US.

13-year-old gymnast Sam Appell-Waterman faces challenges in his sport due to the scarcity of boys gymnastics programs in the US. Twice in three years, his teams have closed down, and it's difficult for boys to find gyms with boys' equipment and coaches. This shortage of boys' gymnastics programs negatively impacts the US Olympic pipeline and the growth of the sport.