Back to Basics EP 237 | 2026 U.S. Gymnastics Championships Preview

Three reigning champions are missing from the U.S. Championships entry list, and the men's World Championships team gets decided in Phoenix with no selection camp afterward. Host Mubarak Simmons is joined by Justin James, Highland Park ISD Gymnastics Coach, to preview everything happening at the 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships, August 6-9.

In this episode: why Asher Hong, Brody Malone, and Donnell Whittenburg are not competing, the three-way pommel horse battle between Stephen Nedoroscik, Patrick Hoopes, and Brandon Dang, the all-around favorites, why EVO Gymnastics is sending 16 athletes to Phoenix, rising names to watch, and what it will take for Team USA to qualify for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Predictions on the record from both hosts.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/gymnasticsville-podcast/id1236969576

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