July 2, 2014 – Eddie Penev of Penfield, N.Y/Team Hilton HHonors (Stanford) has been nominated for the U.S. Olympic Committee’s June Male Athlete of the Month. Fans can vote by clicking here. Voting ends Thursday, July 3 at 2 p.m. ET.
Penev earned two gold medals at the 2014 World Challenge Cup, held May 29-June 1 in Anadia, Portugal. Penev won the floor exercise and vault events with scores of 15.225 and 15.625 to overcome an experienced international field.