U.S. Classic

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

Usually only women compete in the event. Men competed at the 2022 and 2023 editions.

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).

Past champions

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

U.S. Classic Champions
Year Location Senior Women's Champion Junior Women's Champion
1983Colorado Springs, CODiane 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
2011Aly RaismanKyla Ross
2012Aly RaismanSimone Biles
2013Hoffman Estates, ILKyla RossBailie Key
2014Simone BilesJordan Chiles
2015Simone 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
2021Indianapolis, INSimone BilesKatelyn Jong
2022West Valley City, UTLeanne WongJayla Hang
2023Hoffman Estates, ILSimone BilesKieryn Finnell
2024Hartford, CTSimone BilesClaire Pease
2025Hoffman Estates, ILClaire PeaseLavi Crain
2026Hartford, CTReese EspondaAddalye VanGrinsven
2027Hoffman Estates, ILTBDTBD

Past men's champions

Men competed at the 2022 and 2023 editions of the U.S. Classic.

U.S. Classic Champions
Year Location Senior Men's Champion Junior Men's Champion
2022West Valley City, UTBrody MaloneToma Murakawa
2023Hoffman Estates, ILAsher 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
2018–2022GK Elite SportswearGK Classic
2023–2024Core HydrationCore Hydration Classic
2025SaatvaU.S. Classic Presented by Saatva

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" Archived 2013-06-14 at the Wayback Machine. usagym.org. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
  3. ↑ "Raisman and Biles Win Titles at the Secret U.S. Classic" Archived 2014-02-12 at the Wayback Machine. usagym.org. May 26, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
  4. ↑ "Biles wins senior all-around crown at 2024 Core Hydration Classic". USA Gymnastics. May 18, 2024.
  5. ↑ USA Gymnastics. "U.S. Classic Results". Archived from the original on 2014-09-11. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  6. ↑ "USA Gymnastics will not hold national championships in 2020, sets 2021 meets". NBC Sports. May 12, 2020.
  7. ↑ USA Gymnastics. "2012 Secret U.S. Classic". Archived from the original on 2014-09-11. Retrieved 2014-09-11.
  8. ↑ "World, Olympic, U.S. champions expected to compete at 2018 GK U.S. Classic". USA Gymnastics. July 16, 2018. Archived from the original on July 17, 2018. Retrieved July 16, 2018.
  9. ↑ "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.
  10. ↑ "2025 U.S. Classic Presented by Saatva". USA Gymnastics. July 19, 2025.