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
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]
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:
Year | Sponsor | Event Name |
---|---|---|
2009–2011 | CoverGirl | CoverGirl Classic |
2012–2016 | Secret | Secret U.S. Classic[6] |
2018–2022 | GK Elite Sportswear | GK Classic[7] |
2023– | Core Hydration | Core Hydration Classic[8] |
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.
- 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.
External links
- Secret U.S. Classic official website