The much-awaited USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials 2021 results are finally out, and it doesn’t disappoint. Over the past weekend, the top gymnasts from across the United States battled it out at the Dome at America’s Center in St Louis, Missouri. With the Olympics fast approaching, the trials were the final stage for the athletes to earn a spot on the team heading to Tokyo.
The trials kicked off with the women’s competition, which saw the likes of Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and Grace McCallum compete against one another. Biles, who is often considered the greatest gymnast of all time, secured a spot on the team with ease. She took the top spot in both the all-around competition and finished first on the vault, balance beam, and floor exercise events. Chiles, who has been dubbed Biles’s biggest competition heading into the Olympics, finished in second place overall. Meanwhile, Lee and McCallum secured the third and fourth spots, respectively.
On the men’s side, Brody Malone secured an automatic spot on the Olympic team after finishing first in the all-around competition. The remaining spots were filled by Yul Moldauer, Shane Wiskus, Sam Mikulak, and Allan Bower. Mikulak, who will be competing in his third Olympics, secured his spot on the team after finishing in the top three on three separate events. Moldauer, Wiskus, and Bower finished in the top four of the all-around competition, securing their places on the team.
The USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials 2021 results solidify the team that will be heading to Tokyo for the Summer Olympics. The women’s team consists of Simone Biles, Jordan Chiles, Sunisa Lee, and Grace McCallum, while the men’s team consists of Brody Malone, Yul Moldauer, Shane Wiskus, Sam Mikulak, and Allan Bower.
Overall, the competition was a huge success, and the athletes showcased their incredible skills and perseverance, despite the challenges they faced due to the pandemic. As we look ahead to the Olympics, we can’t help but feel excited about the potential history-making performances that these talented athletes will deliver.