Category: Olympics

Simone, Jordan, Suni, Grace, Jade & MyKayla

Congratulations on qualifying to rep the strongest nation in the world at the Olympics.

Olympians: Brody, Yul, Shane, Sam & YODER

Congratulations.

Tough call on that specialist spot.

Reserve athletes:

Bock
Briones
Akash
Bower
Diab

All 10 will travel to Tokyo.

Brody, Yul lock Olympic spots

The other 3 American Olympians will be decided by the selection committee.

Vanessa Ferrari to Tokyo

Vanessa Ferrari (14.266) won the showdown on Floor against her teammate Lara Mori (13.633).

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Petrounias to Tokyo

The reigning Olympic champion will have a chance to defend, qualifying with a massive 15.500 score at the Doha World Cup.

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Arthur Zanetti was second, not qualifying.

Simone, Suni, Jordan, MyKayla

  1. Simone Biles 60.565
  2. Sunisa Lee 57.666
  3. Jordan Chiles 57.132
  4. MyKayla Skinner 56.598
  5. Grace McCallum 56.498
  6. Kayla DiCello 56.298
  7. Kara Eaker 55.565
  8. Shilese Jones 54.999

Wow.

Watching U.S. Olympic trials MIGHT be more thrilling than the Olympics.

So many fantastic athletes.

And SO MANY SMILES. It fills me with hope that the culture of elite Gymnastics is improving.

Simone and any 3 of these competitors would likely win TEAM GOLD at Tokyo.

As predicted by most, it’s still looking like Simone, Suni and Jordan — with a 4th official team member who best complements the first three.

Simone Biles leads U.S. gymnastics trials with Suni Lee, Jordan Chiles in position to qualify

MyKayla was the biggest surprise for me. Her best AA competition ever. You know … the married, 24-year-old Floor / Vault specialist? 😇

On the other hand, USA already has Simone and Jade as likely Vault / Floor finalists. An argument to bring medal contenders on Bars and Beam instead.

They’ll win team easily regardless of who gets the 4th spot.

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Brody Malone leads Olympic trials

Barring disaster on day 2, you have to predict this Olympic team:

Brody Malone 85.250
Sam Mikulak 83.200
Yul Moldauer 83.650
Shane Wiskus 84.300

The bigger fight is for the +1 position.

Alec Yoder – 15.050 Pommels
Stephen Nedoroscik – 13.650 Pommels (fall)
Alex Diab – 14.500 Rings
Gage Dyer – 14.575 average Vault
Donnell Whittenburg – 14.525 average Vault

Related – Men’s U.S. Team Takes Shape After Day One Of Olympic Trials