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Cordell Tinch, after working various jobs and taking a break from track, won the 110m hurdles at the World Championships in Tokyo with a time of 12.99 seconds, marking a remarkable comeback and achievement in his athletic career.
USA Gymnastics has made a significant turnaround from the depths of a massive sexual abuse scandal in 2018 to now being poised for Olympic success in 2024. Led by veteran Simone Biles, the team has undergone cultural and structural changes, including decentralizing control and involving former gymnasts in leadership roles. Despite progress, ongoing efforts are needed to ensure a complete transformation.
On Day 7 of the 2024 U.S. Olympic Trials, several high-profile swimmers, including Katie Grimes, Bella Sims, and Leah Smith, have scratched from their events. Grimes has opted to focus on the 200 back final instead of the 800 free, while Sims and Smith have ended their meets early after struggling to advance in their events. Other notable scratches include Aaron Shackell and Luca Urlando from the 100 fly, and Phoebe Bacon from the 200 IM.
The U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field kick off with the men's 10,000 meters final, featuring top runners Grant Fisher, Nico Young, and Woody Kincaid. Other notable events include women's hammer throw, men's 400 heats with Michael Norman, women's 800 heats with Athing Mu, and women's 100 heats with Sha'Carri Richardson.
Olympic swimmer Lilly King had an eventful night at the U.S. Olympic swimming trials, qualifying for her second Olympic event in the 200-meter breaststroke and getting engaged to her boyfriend James Wells, who proposed backstage.
Lilly King qualified for the 200-meter breaststroke at the Paris Olympics, making her the first American to qualify for both the 100-meter and 200-meter breaststroke in three consecutive Olympics. Shortly after her race, she got engaged to her boyfriend, James Wells, who proposed to her at the Olympic trials.
During the national championships, Sunisa Lee's vault went awry, but Simone Biles stepped in to offer support and encouragement. Biles, who has experienced similar issues, helped Lee regain her confidence, leading to strong performances on bars and beam. Despite recent health challenges, Lee finished fourth in the all-around, showcasing her resilience and determination ahead of the Olympic trials.
Suni Lee credited Simone Biles for helping her regain confidence after a difficult vault at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Biles, who understood Lee's situation from her own experience with the twisties, offered encouragement and support. Lee went on to perform well on the uneven bars and finished fourth overall, her first all-around competition since being diagnosed with kidney diseases. Both gymnasts will compete at the Olympic Trials in June.
Simone Biles won her record ninth national all-around title at the U.S. gymnastics championships, securing her spot in the U.S. Olympic Trials for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite a fall on the vault, Biles dominated the competition, finishing with a total score of 119.750. This victory further cements her status as a top contender for the upcoming Olympics.
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.
Simone Biles won her record ninth national all-around title at the U.S. gymnastics championships, securing her spot in the U.S. Olympic Trials for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Despite a fall on the vault, Biles dominated the competition, finishing with a total score of 119.750. This victory further cements her status as a top contender for the upcoming Olympics.
Simone Biles won her record ninth all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, securing an automatic spot in the U.S. Olympic trials for the Paris Games. Biles also claimed national titles on all four apparatuses, overcoming past struggles with the "twisties." Suni Lee, the reigning Olympic all-around champion, competed in all four events for the first time since Tokyo, finishing fourth overall. The top 14 finishers, including Biles and Skye Blakely, will advance to the Olympic trials in June.
Simone Biles won her record ninth national all-around title at the 2024 U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas, with a commanding lead and top scores in all four events. Biles, 27, is now set to compete in the U.S. Olympic trials, aiming for her third Olympic Games. Skye Blakely finished second, Suni Lee, the reigning Olympic champion, had a strong showing, and Kayla DiCello and Jordan Chiles rounded out the top five. Shilese Jones and Kaliya Lincoln have been approved to compete at the Olympic trials despite injuries.
Three gymnasts with ties to the Florida Gators are in the top five after the first day of the senior women's all-around competition at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships. Incoming freshman Skye Blakely is in second place, rising sophomore Kayla DiCello is third, and rising senior Leanne Wong is fifth. Simone Biles leads the competition. The final day of competition is Sunday, with athletes vying for spots on the U.S. National Team and invitations to the 2024 Olympic Trials.
Simone Biles had her best night since her comeback, scoring 60.45 points to lead the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships. She aims for a record-extending ninth U.S. all-around title. Suni Lee, returning from kidney diseases, placed fourth. The championships are the last major event before the Olympic Trials in June.