Gymnast Frederick Richard now has his own official bobblehead

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“Being part of a medal-winning team representing the United States is something I will always remember.”

Frederick Richard performs on the parallel bars in the Bercy Arena at the Paris 2024 Olympics.

Frederick Richard performs on the parallel bars in the Bercy Arena at the Paris 2024 Olympics. AP Photo/Francisco Seco

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveiled the first bobblehead of the Stoughton native gymnast Frederick Richardwho recently helped the USA men’s gymnastics team win bronze at Paris Olympics — their first medal since 2008.

Decked out in red, white and blue, the bobblehead stands eight inches tall and shows Richard’s arm pumped in the air in celebration with a bronze medal hanging from his neck. The figure stands on a podium with the athlete’s name inscribed on the front.

Frederick Richard Gymnastics Bobblehead. Photo courtesy of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

“Being part of a medal-winning team representing the United States is something I will always remember,” Richard said in a statement. “Celebrating with a bobblehead doll is one of those surprises you never think about when you dream of standing on the podium.”

“One of my goals is to spread the word about how exciting men’s gymnastics is so we can grow our sport,” Richard said. “I hope my bobblehead will inspire kids across the country to try it.”

The 20-year-old Olympian recently finished his sophomore season at the University of Michigan. He helped USA Men’s Gymnastics the team scored a combined 257.793 points, earning bronze and finishing 15th in the individual all-around final in Paris.

“We congratulate Fred and wish him continued success, including in college and as he prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games,” said Phil Sklar, co-founder and CEO of the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum.

Created in collaboration with Richard, the bobblehead is currently available for sale and is expected to ship in January 2025. Each product will be individually numbered and sold exclusively at the museum’s online store.