The U.S. Classic is an annual summer gymnastics meet for elite artistic gymnasts of the United States. The meet occurs before Nationals and is a qualifier for it. In Olympic years, the aforementioned meets along with the U.S. Olympic Trials are used for selection to the team.

Background

Previously only women had competed in the event. Men competed for the first time in 2022.[1]

The senior all-around winners of the U.S. Classic include Dominique Dawes (1993), Nastia Liukin (2005), Aly Raisman (2011, 2012, 2016), and Simone Biles (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023).[2][3]

Past champions

Following is a list of past senior elite and junior elite champions of the U.S. Classic:[4]

U.S. Classic Champions
Year Location Senior Women's Champion Junior Women's Champion Senior Men's Champion Junior Men's Champion
1983Diane DurhamTracey Butler——
1984Niagara Falls, NYTracee TalaveraSusie Silverman
1985Atlanta, GASabrina MarJennifer Barton
1986Scottsdale, AZDoe YamashiroSheryl Dundas (A)
Catherine Williams (B)
1987Minneapolis, MN
1988Athens, GAPhoebe MillsJuliet Bangerter (A)
Shannon Miller (B)
1989San Antonio, TXJuliet BangerterKim Zmeskal (A)
Laura Segundo (B)
1990Saginaw, MIAgnia SimpkinsLarissa Fontaine (A)
Amy Shelton (B)
1991Huntington Beach, CAKim KellyAnne Woynerowsky (A)
Judy Esmero (B)
1992Knoxville, TNWendy BruceKristie Powell (A)
Doni Thompson (B)
1993Austin, TXDominique DawesKristi Lichey
1994Palm Springs, CAAmanda BordenKatie Teft
1995Birmingham, ALJaycie PhelpsRobin Phelps
1996Colorado Springs, COJennie ThompsonKristin Jensen
1997Seattle, WALindsay WingKristin Thome
1998San Antonio, TXJennie ThompsonMorgan White
1999Rochester, NYSierra SapunarKristal Uzelac
2000Tulsa, OKVanessa AtlerKristal Uzelac
2001Pomona, CATasha SchwikertCarly Patterson
2002Virginia Beach, VAAnnia HatchCarly Patterson
2003San Antonio, TXCourtney KupetsNastia Liukin
2004Rochester, NYTia OrlandoAshley Priess
2005Virginia Beach, VANastia LiukinAshley Priess
2006Kansas City, MOAshley Priess
Natasha Kelley		Shawn Johnson
2007Battle Creek, MIBridget SloanRheagan Courville
2008Houston, TXAshley StottJordyn Wieber
2009Des Moines, IAOlivia CourtneyKyla Ross
2010Chicago, ILMattie LarsonJordyn Wieber
2011Chicago, ILAly RaismanKyla Ross
2012Chicago, ILAly RaismanSimone Biles
2013Hoffman Estates, ILKyla RossBailie Key
2014Hoffman Estates, ILSimone BilesJordan Chiles
2015Hoffman Estates, ILSimone BilesLaurie Hernandez
2016Hartford, CTAly RaismanIrina Alexeeva
2017Hoffman Estates, ILAlyona ShchennikovaEmma Malabuyo
2018Columbus, OHSimone BilesLeanne Wong
2019Louisville, KYSimone BilesKonnor McClain
2020Hartford, CTCanceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA [5]
2021Indianapolis, INSimone BilesKatelyn Jong
2022West Valley City, UTLeanne WongJayla HangBrody MaloneToma Murakawa
2023Hoffman Estates, ILSimone BilesKieryn FinnellAsher HongXander Hong

Sponsorships

In recent years the U.S. Classic has been sponsored by various companies, and the event is typically named for the sponsoring company. Below is a list of past and present sponsors of the event, as well as the official name of the event during the period of sponsorship:

YearSponsorEvent Name
2009–2011CoverGirlCoverGirl Classic
2012–2016SecretSecret U.S. Classic[6]
2018–2022GK Elite SportswearGK Classic[7]
2023–Core HydrationCore Hydration Classic[8]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Salt Lake City area to welcome women's and men's gymnastics stars for 2022 U.S. Classic July 28-31". USA Gymnastics. March 22, 2022.
  2. ↑ "U.S. Classic Results". usagym.org. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Raisman and Biles Win Titles at the Secret U.S. Classic". usagym.org. May 26, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  4. ↑ USA Gymnastics. "U.S. Classic Results".
  5. ↑ "USA Gymnastics will not hold national championships in 2020, sets 2021 meets". NBC Sports. May 12, 2020.
  6. ↑ USA Gymnastics. "2012 Secret U.S. Classic".
  7. ↑ "World, Olympic, U.S. champions expected to compete at 2018 GK U.S. Classic". USA Gymnastics. July 16, 2018.
  8. ↑ "USA Gymnastics Announces Partnership with Core Hydration® to Help U.S. National Team Athletes Prioritize Wellness Ahead of the 2024 Olympics". USA Gymnastics. July 6, 2023.
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