Skye Blakely & Claire Pease Lead, Judging Controversy | 2026 U.S. Championships

Men's Final from the 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

The men's national champion has been crowned and more from women's at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-meetQ&A show. Here's how to ask questions live [https://gymcastic.com/community/club-member-area-club-member-area-member-far/#post-89]. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here [https://gymcastic.com/community/postid/89/]) Join Club Gym Nerd [https://gymcastic.com/club/] for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive. GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL LIVE-SHOW TICKETS [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] WHEN: Sunday, August 9 after the Senior Women's Final podium ceremony at approximately 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Stream it online or join us in person at the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown, directly across the street from the arena. WHAT: It's the post-meet debrief -enjoy a cash bar/snacks and games while Jessica and Spencer will discuss the meet immediately after it happens, and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show. * Doors open at 5:30 p.m, show at approximately 6:00 p.m. In-person and virtual tickets are available. A limited-time replay will be available to virtual ticket holders.GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE-SHOW TICKETS [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] CHAPTERS Members Only begins Not a member? Join here [https://gymcastic.com/club/].HOW TO FOLLOW U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 — MEN'S DAY TWO 10:30 a.m. — Junior Men on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 4:30 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] PODCAST ~8:00 p.m. — Senior Men's Final Meet Report SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 — WOMEN'S DAY TWO 10:00 a.m. — Junior Women on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 3:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock / NBC; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] LIVE SHOW ~6:00 p.m. — get tickets now GymCastic Live: Senior Women's Final [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] Build your U.S. Championships team at GymCastic Fantasy League [https://gymcastic.com/2026-u-s-championships-fantasy-challenge]. SUPPORT OUR WORK * Club Gym Nerd [https://gymcastic.com/club/]: Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, complete archive, games, scoring tools, VIP forum and live-show discounts * Shop GymCastic [https://store.gymcastic.com/] TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES * LA 2028 Roster Lab [https://gymcastic.com/2028-roster-lab/] * Elite Score Explorer [https://gymcastic.com/elite-scores/] * International Gymnastics Calendar [https://gymcastic.com/gymnastics-calendar/] * GymCastic Games [https://gymcastic.com/games/] * GymCastic Newsletters [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-newsletters/]

Skye Blakely & Claire Pease Lead, Judging Controversy | 2026 U.S. Championships

The scoes were crazy during women'sn day one at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-meetQ&A show. Here's how to ask questions live [https://gymcastic.com/community/club-member-area-club-member-area-member-far/#post-89]. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here [https://gymcastic.com/community/postid/89/]) Join Club Gym Nerd [https://gymcastic.com/club/] for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive. GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL LIVE-SHOW TICKETS [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] WHEN: Sunday, August 9 after the Senior Women's Final podium ceremony at approximately 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Stream it online or join us in person at the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown, directly across the street from the arena. WHAT: It's the post-meet debrief -enjoy a cash bar/snacks and games while Jessica and Spencer will discuss the meet immediately after it happens, and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show. * Doors open at 5:30 p.m, show at approximately 6:00 p.m. In-person and virtual tickets are available. A limited-time replay will be available to virtual ticket holders.GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE-SHOW TICKETS [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] CHAPTERS 00:00 – Women's Day One: Skye Blakely & Claire Pease Lead 03:00 – Judging Problems, Fred Richard & Salute-Gate 07:42 – WAG Scoring: Hezly Rivera, Reese Esponda & Vault Scores 09:28 – Chellsie Memmel on Judging Accuracy & Realistic Scores 12:14 – Dulcy Caylor, Charleigh Bullock & Skye Blakely Members Only begins Not a member? Join here [https://gymcastic.com/club/].18:26 – Coach Goes Off About Men's Judging 24:39 – Claire Pease, Worlds Team Math & Reese Esponda 31:05 – The Great 14.2 Vault Scoring Debate 36:14 – Jayla Hang's Return & Championships Observations 44:21 – Juniors, Vivi Crain & Athlete Safety 48:25 – Listener Questions: Vaults, Caroline Moreau & Elite Season 58:00 – Jade Carey's Competitive Drive & Oklahoma Men HOW TO FOLLOW U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 — WOMEN'S DAY ONE Noon — Junior Women on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 7:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] PODCAST ~10:00 p.m. — Senior Women's Day One Meet Report SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 — MEN'S DAY TWO 10:30 a.m. — Junior Men on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 4:30 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] PODCAST ~8:00 p.m. — Senior Men's Final Meet Report SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 — WOMEN'S DAY TWO 10:00 a.m. — Junior Women on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 3:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock / NBC; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] LIVE SHOW ~6:00 p.m. — get tickets now GymCastic Live: Senior Women's Final [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] Build your U.S. Championships team at GymCastic Fantasy League [https://gymcastic.com/2026-u-s-championships-fantasy-challenge]. SUPPORT OUR WORK * Club Gym Nerd [https://gymcastic.com/club/]: Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, complete archive, games, scoring tools, VIP forum and live-show discounts * Shop GymCastic [https://store.gymcastic.com/] TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES * LA 2028 Roster Lab [https://gymcastic.com/2028-roster-lab/] * Elite Score Explorer [https://gymcastic.com/elite-scores/] * International Gymnastics Calendar [https://gymcastic.com/gymnastics-calendar/] * GymCastic Games [https://gymcastic.com/games/] * GymCastic Newsletters [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-newsletters/]

2026 U.S. Championships Preview

It's elite national championships week. Let's break it down. Join Club Gym Nerd [https://gymcastic.com/club/] for the ad-free extended episode, live Q&A podcasts all week and complete members-only archive. GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE-SHOW TICKETS [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] HOW TO FOLLOW U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS Times are Phoenix local time/Pacific. Podcast times are estimates. WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 — PODIUM TRAINING Watch on FlipNow.TV [https://flipnow.usagym.org/]; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics]. 9:00–11:00 a.m. — Junior Men 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Senior Men 2:30–5:00 p.m. — Junior Women 5:00–7:30 p.m. — Senior Women PODCAST ~8:30 p.m. — Senior Women's Podium Training Report THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 — MEN'S DAY ONE 1:00 p.m. — Junior Men on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 7:00 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock /NBC; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 — WOMEN'S DAY ONE Noon — Junior Women on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 7:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] PODCAST ~10:00 p.m. — Senior Women's Day One Meet Report SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 — MEN'S DAY TWO 10:30 a.m. — Junior Men on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 4:30 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] PODCAST ~8:00 p.m. — Senior Men's Final Meet Report SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 — WOMEN'S DAY TWO 10:00 a.m. — Junior Women on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 3:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock / NBC; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] LIVE SHOW ~6:00 p.m. — get tickets now GymCastic Live: Senior Women's Final [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] PLAY THE FANTASY GAME Build your U.S. Championships team at GymCastic Fantasy League [https://gymcastic.com/2026-u-s-championships-fantasy-challenge]. Use the Elite Score Explorer [https://gymcastic.com/elite-scores/] to compare gymnasts and choose your lineup. SUPPORT OUR WORK * Club Gym Nerd [https://gymcastic.com/club/]: Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, complete archive, games, scoring tools, VIP forum and live-show discounts * Shop GymCastic [https://store.gymcastic.com/] * Limited Time Offer – Make healthy eating simple. Get Huel today with my exclusive offer of 15% OFF online with our code GYMCASTIC at huel.com/GYMCASTIC. New Customers Only. Thank you to Huel for partnering and supporting our show! TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES * LA 2028 Roster Lab [https://gymcastic.com/2028-roster-lab/] * Elite Score Explorer [https://gymcastic.com/elite-scores/] * International Gymnastics Calendar [https://gymcastic.com/gymnastics-calendar/] * GymCastic Games [https://gymcastic.com/games/] * GymCastic Newsletters [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-newsletters/] * The Balance Beam Situation [https://balancebeamsituation.com/] * Gymnastics History [https://www.gymnastics-history.com/] * Resistance Resources [https://gymcastic.com/resistance-resources/] Cover art and photographs © GymCastic / Steve Cooper. All rights reserved.

2026 U.S. Championships Podium Training Report

Let's dissect every moment from podium training at the 2026 U.S. Championships! This is our live post-training Q&A show. Here's how to ask questions live [https://gymcastic.com/community/club-member-area-club-member-area-member-far/#post-89]. Can't make it live? Add Club bonus episodes to your favorite podcast player (instructions here [https://gymcastic.com/community/postid/89/]). Join Club Gym Nerd [https://gymcastic.com/club/] for the full, ad-free extended episode, live Q&A and complete members-only archive. GYMCASTIC LIVE AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL LIVE-SHOW TICKETS [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] WHEN: Sunday, August 9 after the Senior Women's Final podium ceremony at approximately 6:00 p.m. WHERE: Stream it online or join us in person at the Residence Inn by Marriott Phoenix Downtown, directly across the street from the arena. WHAT: It's the post-meet debrief -enjoy a cash bar/snacks and games while Jessica and Spencer will discuss the meet immediately after it happens, and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show. * Doors open at 5:30 p.m, show at approximately 6:00 p.m. In-person and virtual tickets are available. A limited-time replay will be available to virtual ticket holders.GET IN-PERSON OR VIRTUAL U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS LIVE-SHOW TICKETS [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] HOW TO FOLLOW U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5 — PODIUM TRAINING Watch on FlipNow.TV [https://flipnow.usagym.org/]; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics]. 9:00–11:00 a.m. — Junior Men 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m. — Senior Men 2:30–5:00 p.m. — Junior Women 5:00–7:30 p.m. — Senior Women PODCAST ~8:30 p.m. — Senior Women's Podium Training Report THURSDAY, AUGUST 6 — MEN'S DAY ONE 1:00 p.m. — Junior Men on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 7:00 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock /NBC; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 — WOMEN'S DAY ONE Noon — Junior Women on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 7:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] PODCAST ~10:00 p.m. — Senior Women's Day One Meet Report SATURDAY, AUGUST 8 — MEN'S DAY TWO 10:30 a.m. — Junior Men on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 4:30 p.m. — Senior Men on Peacock/NBC ; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] PODCAST ~8:00 p.m. — Senior Men's Final Meet Report SUNDAY, AUGUST 9 — WOMEN'S DAY TWO 10:00 a.m. — Junior Women on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] 3:00 p.m. — Senior Women on Peacock / NBC; outside the U.S. on USAG YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/usagymnastics] LIVE SHOW ~6:00 p.m. — get tickets now GymCastic Live: Senior Women's Final [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] Build your U.S. Championships team at GymCastic Fantasy League [https://gymcastic.com/2026-u-s-championships-fantasy-challenge]. SUPPORT OUR WORK * Club Gym Nerd [https://gymcastic.com/club/]: Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, complete archive, games, scoring tools, VIP forum and live-show discounts * Shop GymCastic [https://store.gymcastic.com/] TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES * LA 2028 Roster Lab [https://gymcastic.com/2028-roster-lab/] * Elite Score Explorer [https://gymcastic.com/elite-scores/] * International Gymnastics Calendar [https://gymcastic.com/gymnastics-calendar/] * GymCastic Games [https://gymcastic.com/games/] * GymCastic Newsletters [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-newsletters/]

Ellie Black's Historic Double + World-Elites-Go-to-College Fantasy Draft

ON SALE NOW: GymCastic LIVE at U.S. Championships in Phoenix [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] WHEN: Sunday, Aug 9th after the women's final podium ceremony at 6pm-ish WHERE: Streaming online or Phoenix, AZ WHAT: It's the post-meet after party (with a bar and snacks). We will discuss the meet immediately after it happens—and you never know who will appear at a GymCastic live show. HOW: Tickets on sale now. [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-live-at-the-2026-u-s-championships/] Club Gym Nerd [https://gymcastic.com/club/] members get your discount (check your email). Ellie Black (CAN) makes Commonwealth Games history as the first gymnast ever to win two Commonwealth all-around titles. We discuss the competition highlights, Gabriel Langton's frightening high bar fall, the shakeup at World Gymnastics (FIG), gymternet news and which NCAA teams would best suit today's international elite stars. COMMONWEALTH GAMES * Ellie Black (CAN) wins her second Commonwealth all-around title * Breanna Scott (AUS) takes silver and Lia-Monica Fontaine (CAN) wins bronze * Australia wins the women's team title ahead of Canada and England * Kate McDonald (AUS) wins bars gold * Canada wins the men's team title * Reuben Ward (SCO) delivers a home all-around victory for Scotland * Watch in the United States on beIN Sports [https://faq.beincontent.com/hc/en-us/articles/29472792942867-How-to-watch-beIN-SPORTS-in-the-US]. See the full gymnastics results [https://www.glasgow2026.com/results/detailed/#/general-reports?sport=GAR]. MINI COMMISSION: INTERNATIONAL ELITES GO TO COLLEGE We match Rebeca Andrade (BRA), Kaylia Nemour (ALG), Mélanie de Jesus dos Santos (FRA), Kishi Rina (JPN), Manila Esposito (ITA), Flávia Saraiva (BRA), Eythora Thorsdottir (NED), Ellie Black (CAN) and other international stars with their ideal NCAA programs. Want your own mini commission? Join Club Gym Nerd at the World Champion level [https://gymcastic.com/club/]. CHAPTERS 00:00 – Ellie Black Makes History and Phoenix Schedule 01:37 – Gabriel Langton's High Bar Fall 04:00 – Nicolas Buompane out in World Gymnastics Shakeup 07:18 – Ellie Black's Historic Commonwealth Double 10:05 – Commonwealth Women's Team Final 15:21 – Club Gym Nerd and GymCastic Tools 18:54 – Women's All-Around Final 30:29 – Apparatus Finals and Opportunities for Comedy 40:34 – Canada and Scotland's Historic Men's Victories 45:38 – Rage-O-Meter: Commentary About Chinese Gymnasts 46:54 – Gymternet News and Romanian Safeguarding 54:02 – Nicola Bartolini Retires 55:54 – World Gymnastics Keeps Its Russian Policy 57:15 – Magnificent Seven and Phoenix Live Show 1:00:07 – Mini Commission: International Elites Go to College 1:28:16 – Club Gym Nerd and Behind The Scenes SUPPORT OUR WORK * Club Gym Nerd [https://gymcastic.com/club/]: Ad-free podcasts, weekly live Q&A episodes, bonus content, the complete members-only archive, games, forum access and live-show discounts * Shop GymCastic [https://store.gymcastic.com/] TOOLS, GAMES AND RESOURCES * LA 2028 Roster Lab [https://gymcastic.com/2028-roster-lab/] * Elite Score Explorer [https://gymcastic.com/elite-scores/] * International Gymnastics Calendar [https://gymcastic.com/gymnastics-calendar/] * GymCastic Games [https://gymcastic.com/games/] * GymCastic Newsletters [https://gymcastic.com/gymcastic-newsletters/] * The Balance Beam Situation [https://balancebeamsituation.com/] * Gymnastics History [https://www.gymnastics-history.com/] * Resistance Resources [https://gymcastic.com/resistance-resources/] Cover art and photograph © GymCastic / Steve Cooper. All rights reserved.