"I think we handled the pressure really well. Even though we had a bobble, we made a really good recovery, which is difficult to do," Kiernan said. "I think we are going to come back on Friday and do a really good job."

After the first day of vaulting, the U.S. Team and individuals are withing striking distance of the podium.

The U.S. team took a thrilling gold medal four years ago and you can revisit that and more here.