Event 2025 US Nationals Senior Women Day 2 (Sunday, August 10, 2025)

[makam]

I don't remember the last time even junior men were $20 for nationals.

No doubt--but if they lowered their expectations along with the price, they might find a few more fans and a better filled arena which the athletes probably want as well. Though the AI search just said that tickets started at 20 bucks for this event. So...search me.

 

[RedBirdie]

It's possible there were 10-15 upper level corner seats for juniors for $20.

 

[Lisaelaine80]

As others have mentioned, it’s insane how much it cost for these events and anywhere in summer can be insanely hot, I live right outside of Boston and it has not been a pleasant summer at all

Nope. I’m in RI. It was what, 102 at the end of June?

 

[Doug1233]

Surely in the week leading up to the meet they should have just done a flash sale.

Ten bums on seats for $25 each is better than three bums on seats for $50 each.

I guess they didn't want any backlash from people who had bought at full price.

 

[Onyxrose81]

MLR has been eating off an Olympic AA gold from a boycotted Olympics for 40 years.

At least Moceanu has her BB silver from 95 Worlds and her 98 Goodwill Games win.

 

[starfish]

Wow, Hezly looks so much better than classics. Lots of pop on that vault.

I love the WOGA parkas. I will never understand the south's obsession with over-airconditioning.

Because it´s freakin´ hot here. If someone dares turn the temperature back up, I'm throwing hands

 

[gtu07]

Imagine how expensive it would be?

They did one year, and it was pretty well-attended, but that was during the era of Simone.

 

[RichardL]

Highest single event totals:

AA: Rivera, Wong, Roberson/Hang (tie)
VT: Wong (Pease and Stassi don't really matter for this; Roberson would've done the Cheng if not for the ankle discomfort)
UB: Blakely, Rivera, Wong
BB: Blakely, Rivera, Wong
FX: Rivera, Roberson, Sullivan

The team is very clear.

 

[Sasha]

Pleased to hear that Rivera put together a strong competition - maybe people will chill out on eulogising her career for a hot second.

 

[MaryClare]

Highest single event totals:

AA: Rivera, Wong, Roberson/Hang (tie)
VT: Wong (Pease and Stassi don't really matter for this; Roberson would've done the Cheng if not for the ankle discomfort)
UB: Blakely, Rivera, Wong
BB: Blakely, Rivera, Wong
FX: Rivera, Roberson, Sullivan

The team is very clear.

I thought it was only 4 athletes and no team final?

 

[Aeris]

This is exactly the world team I wanted!

Wongs 2nd pass just ruins everything. Whip half to front full is something level 9s do. I hope she upgrades for selection camp.

For someone who used to be amazing at twisting, and is still doing a Silivas, that pass simply does not compute. I refuse to believe she can't do 1.5 to front full. Ain't no way. Her step out of it is probably getting .3 too (even though she does it as a step into choreography - stupid code), she should look into training it with a jump exit of some form to get rid of the landing deduction. Also wondering about a Double Lay dismount now that she's only doing 3 passes. Like, let's go WIN the World AA title, Leanne!

 

[FrolovasDoubleLayout]

This is exactly the world team I wanted!


For someone who used to be amazing at twisting, and is still doing a Silivas, that pass simply does not compute. I refuse to believe she can't do 1.5 to front full. Ain't no way. Her step out of it is probably getting .3 too (even though she does it as a step into choreography - stupid code), she should look into training it with a jump exit of some form to get rid of the landing deduction. Also wondering about a Double Lay dismount now that she's only doing 3 passes. Like, let's go WIN the World AA title, Leanne!

I think that at Classic she showed a 2 1/2 twist - front 1/1 in training. Maybe her UF coaches are pacing her and she'll be able perform it at the selection camp in the exercise.

 

[BB12]

I know Jayla didnt have her best weekend but I still hope we see her at World's based on the rest of her performances this year.

 

[JaJa]

Pleased to hear that Rivera put together a strong competition - maybe people will chill out on eulogising her career for a hot second.

And it would have been stronger if she had not injured her left ankle

 

[Rich]

I am happy for leanne. I can't believe she is still only 21. Somehow, since we have been following here for so long I thought she would bemid 20s. If she can stay injury free, she may be a gymnast who does better as she gets better.

 

[MaryClare]

This is exactly the world team I wanted!


For someone who used to be amazing at twisting, and is still doing a Silivas, that pass simply does not compute. I refuse to believe she can't do 1.5 to front full. Ain't no way. Her step out of it is probably getting .3 too (even though she does it as a step into choreography - stupid code), she should look into training it with a jump exit of some form to get rid of the landing deduction. Also wondering about a Double Lay dismount now that she's only doing 3 passes. Like, let's go WIN the World AA title, Leanne!

I’m guessing it’s an endurance thing at the moment. NCAA floor to elite floor is big step up and tired gymnasts get injuries

 

[david]

In general the AAers for worlds doesn't feel settled other than Hezly if she continues to hit. What Wong did with the Cheng and her consistency was put herself in much stronger contention but that second spot could be taken by Wong, Hang, Pease, or Roberson. I'm glad that its competitive and it will be very interesting to see who gets first AA on day one of selection camp and nabs that automatic spot.

 

[QuietColours]

I think what Wong did with the Cheng (and generally strong performance) was make an argument for herself in two spots--the second AA or the vault specialist. I think she's also very aware that she has to make herself undeniable to get a spot on the team--probably more aware than anyone else in contention other than potentially Skye, given how many times she's been so close but not quite good enough in any one place.

 

[RedBirdie]

Article on Hezley's win. This should be free to read, but let me know if it is not

Hezly Rivera wins women’s all-around at U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Makes case for U.S.'s World Championship squad. Asher Hong leads U.S. men's roster for Worlds after strong weekend.

www.nytimes.com

 

[Passion]

Wong only has to replicate that Cheng once at selection camp and she’s going to Worlds.

The biggest competition for VT podium at Worlds will be Andrade and possibly China if they even decide to send a VT specialist. I can’t think of anyone else off the top of my head with higher D-score this year.

There’s only a few weeks til selection camp. We don’t know how bad Roberson’s ankle is but at minimum she’ll lose training time on the Cheng resting it. Her Worlds spot now depends on what Leanne does. If Wong is still top 2 AA at camp, and Roberson has the Cheng, Wong goes for AA and Roberson can be VT/FX. If Wong hits VT but falters somewhere else and Hang goes lights out and finishes top 2 (or Hezly falls and Jayla wins camp) then you have to take Rivera/Hang for AA and Wong gets the VT spot, pushing Roberson out.