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Annual U.S. summer gymnastics meet
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, 2024).[ 2] [ 3] [ 4]
Past champions
Following is a list of past senior elite and junior elite champions of the U.S. Classic:[ 5]
U.S. Classic Champions
Year
Location
Senior Women's Champion
Junior Women's Champion
Senior Men's Champion
Junior Men's Champion
1983
Diane Durham
Tracey Butler
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1984
Niagara Falls, NY
Tracee Talavera
Susie Silverman
1985
Atlanta, GA
Sabrina Mar
Jennifer Barton
1986
Scottsdale, AZ
Doe Yamashiro
Sheryl Dundas (A) Catherine Williams (B)
1987
Minneapolis, MN
1988
Athens, GA
Phoebe Mills
Juliet Bangerter (A) Shannon Miller (B)
1989
San Antonio, TX
Juliet Bangerter
Kim Zmeskal (A) Laura Segundo (B)
1990
Saginaw, MI
Agnia Simpkins
Larissa Fontaine (A) Amy Shelton (B)
1991
Huntington Beach, CA
Kim Kelly
Anne Woynerowsky (A) Judy Esmero (B)
1992
Knoxville, TN
Wendy Bruce
Kristie Powell (A) Doni Thompson (B)
1993
Austin, TX
Dominique Dawes
Kristi Lichey
1994
Palm Springs, CA
Amanda Borden
Katie Teft
1995
Birmingham, AL
Jaycie Phelps
Robin Phelps
1996
Colorado Springs, CO
Jennie Thompson
Kristin Jensen
1997
Seattle, WA
Lindsay Wing
Kristin Thome
1998
San Antonio, TX
Jennie Thompson
Morgan White
1999
Rochester, NY
Sierra Sapunar
Kristal Uzelac
2000
Tulsa, OK
Vanessa Atler
Kristal Uzelac
2001
Pomona, CA
Tasha Schwikert
Carly Patterson
2002
Virginia Beach, VA
Annia Hatch
Carly Patterson
2003
San Antonio, TX
Courtney Kupets
Nastia Liukin
2004
Rochester, NY
Tia Orlando
Ashley Priess
2005
Virginia Beach, VA
Nastia Liukin
Ashley Priess
2006
Kansas City, MO
Ashley Priess Natasha Kelley
Shawn Johnson
2007
Battle Creek, MI
Bridget Sloan
Rheagan Courville
2008
Houston, TX
Ashley Stott
Jordyn Wieber
2009
Des Moines, IA
Olivia Courtney
Kyla Ross
2010
Chicago, IL
Mattie Larson
Jordyn Wieber
2011
Chicago, IL
Aly Raisman
Kyla Ross
2012
Chicago, IL
Aly Raisman
Simone Biles
2013
Hoffman Estates, IL
Kyla Ross
Bailie Key
2014
Hoffman Estates, IL
Simone Biles
Jordan Chiles
2015
Hoffman Estates, IL
Simone Biles
Laurie Hernandez
2016
Hartford, CT
Aly Raisman
Irina Alexeeva
2017
Hoffman Estates, IL
Alyona Shchennikova
Emma Malabuyo
2018
Columbus, OH
Simone Biles
Leanne Wong
2019
Louisville, KY
Simone Biles
Konnor McClain
2020
Hartford, CT
Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA [ 6]
2021
Indianapolis, IN
Simone Biles
Katelyn Jong
2022
West Valley City, UT
Leanne Wong
Jayla Hang
Brody Malone
Toma Murakawa
2023
Hoffman Estates, IL
Simone Biles
Kieryn Finnell
Asher Hong
Xander Hong
2024
Hartford, CT
Simone Biles
Claire Pease
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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:
Year
Sponsor
Event Name
2009–2011
CoverGirl
CoverGirl Classic
2012–2016
Secret
Secret U.S. Classic[ 7]
2018–2022
GK Elite Sportswear
GK Classic[ 8]
2023–
Core Hydration
Core Hydration Classic[ 9]
See also
References
^ "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.
^ "U.S. Classic Results" . usagym.org. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
^ "Raisman and Biles Win Titles at the Secret U.S. Classic" . usagym.org. May 26, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
^ "Biles wins senior all-around crown at 2024 Core Hydration Classic" . USA Gymnastics . May 18, 2024.
^ USA Gymnastics. "U.S. Classic Results" .
^ "USA Gymnastics will not hold national championships in 2020, sets 2021 meets" . NBC Sports . May 12, 2020.
^ USA Gymnastics. "2012 Secret U.S. Classic" .
^ "World, Olympic, U.S. champions expected to compete at 2018 GK U.S. Classic" . USA Gymnastics . July 16, 2018.
^ "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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