Hamm might share the gold with Yang Tae-young (right).

Patterson flew past the competition to win the all-around gold.

Carly Patterson shows her championship form on the vault on Thursday.

Svetlana Khorkina dominated the first qualifying session, helping Russia into third place overall.

With cameras all around, Team USA was all smiles. But later, tears belied their brave faces.

Courtney Kupets and the USA trail Romania in qualifying.

Team USA's Courtney McCool struggled to keep her balance at one point during her floor exercise.