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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · 10d

Skye Blakely, Joscelyn Roberson and Leanne Wong are going back to worlds.

USA Gym announces they'll join Dulcy Caylor who locked her spot to Jakarta yesterday.

More: www.olympics.com/en/news/vete...

Veterans Leanne Wong, Joscelyn Roberson, Skye Blakely join Dulcy Caylor on U.S. gymnastics world team

The World Artistic Gymnastics Championships are set for later this month in Jakarta, Indonesia

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · 10d

Skye Blakely knew she had to get it done today.

"I definitely woke up and was like, 'Skye, you have to. Like come on. You have to get it done,'" she said.

In the end, she posted the top scores of the competition on two events and made her case.

More: www.olympics.com/en/news/skye...

Skye Blakely delivers on pressure-packed final day of 2025 USA Gymnastics World Championships selection event

The two-time world team champion struggled on the first day of competition Tuesday (30 September), but roared back Wednesday (1 October), making her case for a third trip to the global event.

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · 10d

Coming into to today's competition, Dulcy Caylor didn't think locking her spot was possible.

But she did have a goal: 55 or more in the all-around. Her 55.250 earned her a ticket to Jakarta.

My updated story on her surprise win: www.olympics.com/en/news/dulc...

Dulcy Caylor wins USA Gymnastics selection event, books ticket to World Championships in Jakarta - results

The newcomer was solid across all four events to overcome veterans Leanne Wong, Joscelyn Roberson

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · 11d

Day 1 Scores
via @usagym.org

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · 11d

Dulcy Caylor soars past Leanne Wong, Joscelyn Roberson to earn ticket to Jakarta Worlds. www.olympics.com/en/news/dulc...

Dulcy Caylor wins USA Gymnastics selection event, books ticket to World Championships in Jakarta

The newcomer was solid across all four events to overcome veterans Leanne Wong, Joscelyn Roberson

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · 15d

Olympic champion Hezly Rivera is out of worlds with an ankle injury.

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · 16d

“We were scared of you.”

15-year-old Charleigh Bullock didn’t realize the presence she carries — until her teammates told her.

Now best friends and chasing gold, the @usagym.org junior standout sets her sights on Junior Worlds.

More: www.olympics.com/en/news/char...

Gymnastics exclusive: Charleigh Bullock brings quiet confidence - and a Pan Am medal haul - as Junior Worlds near

The talented gymnast won five gold medals at the recent Junior Pan Am Games and impressed Morgan Hurd. Now, Bullock has her sights set on the junior global event set for late November in Manila.

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · Aug 12

“I always believed that this is a journey, and it’s a process.”

At just 17, Hezly Rivera bounced back from 12th at U.S. Classic to become @usagym.org all-around champ.

On moving past a rough day to find triumph: www.olympics.com/en/news/hezl...

Hezly Rivera shares after historic first U.S. all-around title: Why trusting the process is my thing

The Olympic champion rebounded from a shaky U.S. Classic to claim gold in New Orleans – echoing her path to Paris 2024 glory

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Will Graves AP @willgravesap.bsky.social · Aug 11

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Li Li Leung repeats the question out loud, leans back, and then does something that’s been all too rare during her transformative tenure as the president and CEO of USA Gymnastics.

She stops.

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Li Li Leung guided USA Gymnastics out of the darkness. The outgoing president is eager for a break

Outgoing USA Gymnastics president and CEO Li Li Leung is looking forward to a break. Since taking over in 2019 during the Larry Nassar scandal, Leung has worked tirelessly to restore trust and stabili...

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Will Graves AP @willgravesap.bsky.social · Aug 7

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A year after fame found him in Paris, Stephen Nedoroscik, aka 'Pommel Horse Guy,' is back for more

Stephen Nedoroscik, known as "Pommel Horse Guy," remains dedicated to gymnastics despite his newfound fame.

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · Aug 6

“She’s hilarious. She’ll crack a joke even when you’re not in the mood.”

Hezly Rivera on her WOGA teammate Claire Pease – and how their bond is fuelling their rise.

Ahead of @usagym.org's #XfinityChamps: www.olympics.com/en/news/hezl...

Hezly Rivera and Claire Pease find power in partnership ahead of U.S. Championships

The WOGA training-mates are rising stars in U.S. women’s gymnastics – and each other’s secret weapon

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · Aug 5

Skye Blakely’s steady return: “I’ve paced myself not just for this year” www.olympics.com/en/news/skye...

Exclusive – Skye Blakely’s steady return: “I’ve paced myself not just for this year” | 2025 US Gymnastics Championships

The two-time world team gold medallist makes her return to elite gymnastics this week at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans, 13 months after an Achilles tear ended her Paris 2024 dreams.

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · Aug 5

That is our style guide. Olympics.com is based in Europe (Madrid specifically) so we use British English. I sometimes remember after 7 years.

Olympics.com | Olympic Games, Medals, Results & Latest News

Official website of the Olympics. Access breaking sports news, watch video highlights, original sports series and relive the best Olympic moments.

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · Aug 5

@usagym.org's Skye Blakely 𝘤𝘰𝘶𝘭𝘥 be doing the all-around this week.

She’s choosing not to.

“2025 is not the main goal of what I want.”

On how she’s slowing down now to go big in 2028: www.olympics.com/en/news/skye...

Exclusive – Skye Blakely’s steady return: “I’ve paced myself not just for this year” | 2025 US Gymnastics Championships

The two-time world team gold medallist makes her return to elite gymnastics this week at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans, 13 months after an Achilles tear ended her Paris 2024 dreams.

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · Aug 1

Simone Biles exclusive: I chose 'boundaries' over burnout – and made Olympic history

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Simone Biles exclusive: I chose 'boundaries' over burnout – and made Olympic gymnastics history at Paris 2024

The seven-time Olympic medallist reflects on the sacrifices, therapy, and hard-won confidence that fuelled her historic return to the top of the podium in Paris one year ago.

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Nancy Armour @nrarmour.bsky.social · Aug 1

Simone takes a look back at her AA title in Paris in this really nice story by @sbregman87.bsky.social www.olympics.com/en/news/excl...

Simone Biles exclusive: I chose 'boundaries' over burnout – and made Olympic gymnastics history at Paris 2024

The seven-time Olympic medallist reflects on the sacrifices, therapy, and hard-won confidence that fuelled her historic return to the top of the podium in Paris one year ago.

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · Aug 1

Simone Biles missed Sunday dinner. That’s how serious her quest for redemption got.

My exclusive with the 7-time Olympic champ as she reflects on boundaries, overcoming the twisties, and the historic all-around gold in Paris – one year ago today. www.olympics.com/en/news/excl...

Simone Biles exclusive: I chose 'boundaries' over burnout – and made Olympic gymnastics history at Paris 2024

The seven-time Olympic medallist reflects on the sacrifices, therapy, and hard-won confidence that fuelled her historic return to the top of the podium in Paris one year ago.

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · Jul 30

One year ago, Suni Lee and @usagym.org struck gold.

"I couldn’t even think about anything else other than being so happy," Lee said.

On overcoming imposter syndrome, life today and what's next on a golden anniversary: www.olympics.com/en/news/excl...

Exclusive: “I’m finally understanding how good I am” - Suni Lee on thriving, one year on from Paris 2024 Olympics

The two-time Olympic gold medallist reflects on comeback glory, advice from Simone Biles, and finding purpose after gymnastics

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Steve Cooper (Coop) @socaljourno.com · Jul 21

I took some photos 📸

GymCastic @gymcastic.com · Jul 21

New Photo Galleries from the 2025 U.S. Classic:

Session 1: gymcastic.com/photo-galler...

Session 2: gymcastic.com/photo-galler...

#USClassic #gymnastics #gymternet #photography #sportsphotography

Photo Gallery: 2025 U.S. Classic – Session 1

A photo gallery of the 2025 U.S. Classic, Seniors, Session 1 in Hoffman Estates, IL.

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · Jul 20

Olympic champion Simone Biles kept a low profile tonight, supporting former training-mates Joscelyn Roberson and Dulcy Caylor at the U.S. Classic.

Claire Pease, last year's junior U.S. champion, took the title, followed by Simone Rose and Roberson.

More: www.olympics.com/en/news/simo...

Simone Biles watches from the wings as Claire Pease claims U.S. Classic title

2024 U.S. junior champion claimed the all-around Saturday (19 July) as the seven-time Olympic champion watched from the stands.

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · Jul 19

“Being a role model is so important to me,” Roberson said. “[The Olympic veterans] passed that torch to me… so it’s really important for me to pass the torch to the younger kids and make sure they feel like I know who they are and care about them – because I do.” www.olympics.com/en/news/hezl...

Artistic Gymnastics: Hezly Rivera, Joscelyn Roberson embrace roles as Team USA leaders ahead of U.S. Classic returns

After making their mark alongside Olympic veterans, the once rising stars now find themselves looking to the guide the next generation

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · Jul 18

Two years ago, Hezly Rivera and Joscelyn Roberson had never competed in a global meet.

Now, the pair of teenagers find themselves among @usagym.org's most experienced.

My look on how they embracing that role in big and little ways. www.olympics.com/en/news/hezl...

Artistic Gymnastics: Hezly Rivera, Joscelyn Roberson embrace roles as Team USA leaders ahead of U.S. Classic returns

After making their mark alongside Olympic veterans, the once rising stars now find themselves looking to the guide the next generation

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · Jul 18

Skye Blakely isn't competing this weekend at the U.S. Classic.

But as Alicia Sacramone told me earlier today, Blakely's petition to next month's U.S. Championships has been approved.

Details: www.olympics.com/en/news/skye...

Skye Blakely's petition to U.S. gymnastics championships accepted

USA Gymnastics high performance strategy lead Alicia Sacramone Quinn told Olympics.com that the two-time world team gold medallist is "feeling good"

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Scott Bregman @sbregman87.bsky.social · Jul 16

Long-time University of Michigan head coach Bev Plocki announcing her retirement today.

Her 36 years at the helm took the program from obscurity to an NCAA title win.

An incredible career. myumi.ch/A14qb

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GymCastic @gymcastic.com · Jul 12

Alba Petisco on her history making Euros performance: "I was simply enjoying the moment." www.olympics.com/en/news/alba...

Gymnastics Weekly News: Alba Petisco on her history making Euros performance - "I was simply enjoying the moment."

Plus, a recap of the Australian championships, and a look back at Iannis Melissanidis as he claims the men's floor exercise gold medal at Atlanta 1996.

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