Rhys vs the World

Two time defending World Champion, Rhys McClenaghan, is one of the favourites for Paris.

Lance Ringnald breaks down what makes Rhys so good — and compares with some of the rest of the best.

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Brody Malone – National Champion

The comeback is complete.

Just in time for the Paris Olympics.

Simone goes 60.450

All hail.

Eight gymnasts above 55 on day 1 of U.S. Championships.

  1. Simone Biles 60.450
  2. Skye Blakely 57.050
  3. Kayla DiCello 56.850
  4. Suni Lee 55.750
  5. Leanne Wong 55.550
  6. Hezly Rivera 55.300
  7. Jordan Chiles 55.100
  8. Jade Carey 55.050

DEPTH

Shi and Gabby Douglas both withdrew due to minor injury. Trinity Thomas and Kaliya Lincoln left after falls in competition.

Her incredible Vault is looking easier and easier.

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Brody Malone – H Bar

One of the best sets in the world. No question.

Look out PARIS.

Lynnzee Brown (HAI) & Lais Najjar (SYR) to Paris Olympics

Manila Esposito goes 57.100

VT: 13.950
UB: 14.400
BB: 14.550
FX: 14.200

The reigning European champion is a contender for an Olympic AA medal, without question.

Winning the competition, she led her team — CIVITAVECCHIA — to a win over Brixia Brescia which had won the previous 10 years.

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Isabella Brett, Jesse Moore qualify to Paris Olympics

Two more Olympians qualify at the 2024 Artistic Gymnastics Oceania Continental Championships.

There’s some question whether or not New Zealand will approve Isabella’s nomination. This score may not meet their Olympic criteria.

Jade Carey – Floor

If Simone and Shi are selected for the AA in Paris — my next pick (at this point) would be Jade Carey.

Guaranteed money in the bank scores on Floor and Vault. And back-up routines for Beam and Bars.

Possibly — those 3 could compete as many as 10 of the 12 routines in 3-up, 3-count.

Jade could content for finals on Floor and Vault, of course.

To complete the team, you’d want excellent AA gymnasts as alternates. And your most consistent high Beam and Bars scores on the competition team.

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Emma Malabuyo to PARIS

What a year for the Philippines.

She will join Levi Jung-Ruivivar and Aleah Finnegan, who had previously qualified.