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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates skated through sickness at the U.S. Championships, driven by the fear of regret and the possibility that it could be their last national championship. Despite illness, they managed to secure their fifth U.S. title, displaying determination and persistence. The couple, who have not committed to competing in the 2026 Olympics, are now preparing to defend their title at the Four Continents Championship in Shanghai, China.