Category: Olympics

13 teams qualify to Worlds from Europeans

Too many when the Asian Union gets 4 and the Americas 5?

World Gymnastics 2 (Russia)
Italy
Great Britain
Germany
France
Netherlands
Spain
Belgium
Ukraine
Switzerland
Romania
Sweden
World Gymnastics 1 (Belarus)

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U.S. Men’s Team to Worlds ’26

Of a number of possible good options, here’s who was selected for Rotterdam in October.

⭐️ Patty Hoopes
⭐️ Dani Leykin
⭐️ Kam Nelson
⭐️ Fred Richard
⭐️ Shane Wiskus

I’m glad Yul is traveling with the team. Experience. Hype. AND he could go in to replace anyone, if needed.

Shelli crunched the numbers concluding that team selection was logical. She’d also be happy if they’d taken Cooper Kim over a Pommel specialist.

Blakely, Pease lead USA Championships – day 1

1. Skye Blakely 55.600
– Claire Pease 55.600
3. Charleigh Bullock 55.400
4. Hezly Rivera 55.000
5. Jade Carey 54.400
6. Reese Esponda 54.100
7. Dulcy Caylor 53.600
8. Izzy Stassi 53.500

Full scores.

Rotterdam Gymnastics Worlds ’26 Preview

Oct. 17 – 25.

The theme of these 54th World Championships is “Building Bridges”: the event transcends mere competition to celebrate unity among individuals, generations, and cultures. 

Recall last year in Jakarta, Indonesia, some government officials refused — last minute — to allow Israeli athletes to enter the country.

Most critically, this is the 1st qualification for the 2028 Olympics.

Three MAG and 3 WAG teams will qualify.

zhoxxyy posted a deep dive into that competition for men ➙ Rotterdam Gymnastics 2026: Guide to the World Championships

I’ll be reporting in person from Rotterdam. And I’m really looking forward to the competition having so much enjoyed being there at Worlds 2010.

Ellie Black – Commonwealth Games champion ’26

1) Ellie Black – 53.050 (CAN)
2) Breanna Scott – 52.900 (AUS)
3) Lia-Monica Fontaine – 52.800 (CAN)

Full results.

Ellie Black, age-30, looking for her 5th Olympic Games in Los Angeles, is a legend.

Great athlete. But even more impressive as a positive role model and leader.

Ellie hit 8 / 8 so far in Glasgow. Consistency is one of her many, many strengths.

With Lia-Monica another very strong all-arounder, this may be Canada’s strongest Olympic team contender yet.

Read Lauren’s LIVE blog.

Read Spencer’s LIVE blog.

Scotland’s Reuben Ward – Commonwealth Games champion

Congratulations.

1. Reuben Ward, Scotland, 79.650
2. Félix Dolci, Canada, 79.450
3. Jesse Moore, Australia, 79.000

Félix was the favourite after leading prelims, but had 2 falls (2 points) on Pommels in the AA competition.

Felix scored 9.500 on Pommels, Reuben 14.100. FIG expert on site, Jeff Thomson, said he couldn’t recall a greater comeback in Gymnastics history.

Full MAG AA results.

2026 Commonwealth Games | MAG All-Around Final Live Blog

Australia wins Commonwealth Games ’26

  1. Australia 158.400
  2. Canada 157.300
  3. England 154.300

    Full results.

Wales was impressive finishing 4th.

Ellie Black was the highest AA qualifier with 53.400.

Full AA results.

Read Lauren’s LIVE blog.

Georgia Godwin, Kate McDonald, Emily Whitehead, Breanna Scott, & Ruby Pass want it known that they are again contenders for a full team at the L.A. Olympics. I’m penciling them in already.

This gold was Georgia’s 9th career medal at Commonwealths.



Happy 4th to USA Gymnastics

Nearly 240,000 individuals are registered with USA Gymnastics.

The sport is strong in America leading up to the 2028 Olympics.