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gymnastics2 months ago•8 min saved

Drusch Dominates American Classic, Secures U.S. Championships Bid

Tatum Drusch won the 2026 American Classic with 53.700, securing a spot at the U.S. Championships in Phoenix alongside Jade Carey (53.050) and Zoey Molomo (52.700 all-around). Carey and Drusch qualified outright; Molomo earned a previously secured spot in the all-around. Katelyn Ohashi returned to elite competition with a 13.150 on beam, while Amari Celestine competed on beam and floor as she seeks additional qualifiers. The American Classic is the penultimate qualifier for nationals; seniors must reach 52.500 all-around (or 26.800 on two events, or 39.600 on three), juniors 49.500 all-around; 24 senior and 28 junior spots are available, with possible late qualifiers after the U.S. Classic.

via Gymnastics Now|

#american-classic #gymnastics #jade-carey

sports7 months ago•2 min saved

U.S. Top Figure Skaters Race Against Time for Olympic Eligibility

Alisa Efimova and Misha Mitrofanov, top U.S. pair skaters, performed well at the national championships but face eligibility issues due to Efimova's citizenship status, which could prevent them from competing in the Olympics unless resolved quickly.

via The New York Times|

#eligibility #figure-skating #olympics

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Hezly Rivera Clinches U.S. Gymnastics All-Around Title

Hezly Rivera, a 17-year-old gymnast, won her first national title at the U.S. Championships, positioning herself as a leading contender for the upcoming world championships and the 2028 Olympics, demonstrating confidence and refined skills after overcoming a shaky previous performance.

via ESPN|

#gymnastics #hezly-rivera #sports

sports1 year ago•3 min saved

Asher Hong Clinches Second U.S. Gymnastics All-Around Title

Asher Hong won the U.S. men's all-around gymnastics title by a record margin, the largest under the current scoring system, and is set to lead the U.S. team at the upcoming World Championships. The competition also saw notable performances and retirements, with Hong aiming for his first individual global medal.

via NBC Sports|

#asher-hong #gymnastics #record-margin

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Hezly Rivera and Asher Hong Shine at U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Hezly Rivera, the 16-year-old Olympic gold medalist, leads the U.S. Gymnastics Championships after the first day, aiming to become the youngest U.S. all-around champion since 2017 and potentially joining a select group of American women with Olympic gold and national titles. She is building on her Olympic success and showing strong potential for the upcoming World Championships and future Olympics.

via NBC Sports|

#gymnastics #hezly-rivera #olympic-gold

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Tense 200m US Championships Final Ends in Shove Between Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek

Noah Lyles and Kenny Bednarek clashed after a tense 200m final at the US Championships, with Bednarek shoving Lyles in frustration and both athletes exchanging words, highlighting a rivalry that may continue at the upcoming World Championships.

via CNN|

#200m-race #athlete-rivalry #kenny-bednarek

sports1 year ago•2 min saved

Tense Finish: Noah Lyles Shoves Bednarek After 200m Win at USATF Championships

During the US championships 200m final, Noah Lyles won in 19.63 seconds but was involved in a physical altercation with Kenny Bednarek, who shoved him after the race, leading to a tense confrontation and ongoing dispute.

via ESPN|

#200m-race #kenny-bednarek #noah-lyles

world1 year ago•1 min saved

Olympic Sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson Arrested on Domestic Violence Charge

Reigning 100m world champion Sha’Carri Richardson was arrested for alleged domestic violence at Seattle-Tacoma Airport involving her boyfriend, sprinter Christian Coleman. Despite the incident, she participated in the US national championships and remains scheduled for the upcoming world championships in September.

via The Independent|

#arrest #athletics #domestic-violence

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Simone Biles Secures Record 9th National Championship

Simone Biles won her ninth U.S. all-around championship, bringing her total national titles to 32. She scored 119.75 points over two days and also won gold in vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Biles and runner-up Skye Blakely secured automatic berths to the U.S. Olympic Team trials in June.

via NPR|

#gymnastics #national-titles #olympic-trials

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

Simone Biles Shines at 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Simone Biles dominated the first day of the U.S. Gymnastics Championships with a massive all-around score of 60.450, leading by over three points. Biles excelled on all apparatuses, showcasing her superior skills and control. Shilese Jones withdrew due to injury, leaving Skye Blakely and Kayla DiCello to battle for second place, with Blakely holding a slight edge. Sunisa Lee, the Olympic all-around champion, is in fourth place.

via The Washington Post|

#gymnastics #simone-biles #skye-blakely

sports2 years ago•1 min saved

Shilese Jones Withdraws from U.S. Championships, Eyes Olympic Trials

Shilese Jones, a six-time world medalist, has withdrawn from the U.S. Championships due to a shoulder injury and plans to petition for a spot at the Olympic Trials. Jones, who recently finished second behind Simone Biles at the Core Hydration Classic, aims to focus on recovery to be at full strength for the Trials. The U.S. Olympic team for Paris will be selected at the Trials in June, with the top two finishers at the U.S. Championships earning automatic berths.

via NBC News|

#gymnastics #olympic-trials #shilese-jones

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Gabby Douglas Withdraws from 2024 Olympic Bid

Gabby Douglas has withdrawn from the USA Gymnastics Championships due to an ankle injury, ending her bid to make the U.S. women's gymnastics team for the Paris Olympics. The 2012 Olympic all-around champion had been attempting a comeback after an eight-year hiatus but did not meet the minimum score standard to compete in the all-around.

via ABC News|

#ankle-injury #gabby-douglas #gymnastics

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Gabby Douglas Ends 2024 Olympic Bid, Withdraws from U.S. Championships

Olympic champion Gabby Douglas has withdrawn from the U.S. Championships due to an ankle injury, ending her bid for the Paris Olympic team. Despite this setback, Douglas plans to continue training for the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles.

via NBC News|

#ankle-injury #gabby-douglas #gymnastics

sports2 years ago•2 min saved

Gabby Douglas Ends 2024 Olympic Bid After Withdrawing from U.S. Championships

Three-time Olympic gold medalist Gabby Douglas has withdrawn from the U.S. gymnastics championships due to an ankle injury, ending her bid for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite the setback, Douglas, who would have been the oldest American woman gymnast at the Olympics since 1952, remains proud of her comeback and plans to train for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

via ESPN|

#2024-olympics #gabby-douglas #gymnastics

sports2 years ago•3 min saved

"Chock and Bates Secure 5th U.S. Ice Dance Title Amid Health Challenges"

Madison Chock and Evan Bates overcame illness to win their fifth ice dance US figure skating title, with Chock and Bates scoring 215.92 points to secure the gold. In the pairs event, Ellie Kam and Danny O’Shea claimed the gold medal, while Valentina Plazas and Maximiliano Fernandez earned the bronze. Chock and Bates, who are getting married this summer, are considering their future in competing, with the 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics potentially influencing their decision.

via The Associated Press|

#evan-bates #figure-skating #ice-dance