The US men showed their depth, taking the Gold medal at the Pan American Games on Saturday. With an all new lineup from the team that competed at the World Championships, they defeated top squads from Canada and Brazil. NCAAers on the team include Cameron Bock (ex Michigan), Stephen Nedoroscik (ex PSU), Curran Phillips (ex Stanford) and Colt Walker (Stanford). Bock and teammate Donnell Whittenburg went one-two in the AA to advance to the final. Whittenburg qualified to the Ring final in 1st and the FX final in 2nd. Bock qualified on the HB and PH. Phillips was the top qualifier on PB while Nedoroscik qualified to the PH final. Walker qualified to the R, PB and HB finals (and was 4th AA, but will not advance due to the two per country rule). Illini Vahe Petrosyan, who qualified as an individual, was 25th AA and 7th on PH (but is also subject to the two per country rule). None of the Americans competed two vaults to be eligible for the event final there. The US men's team total would have placed 4th at the recent World Championships.
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Sarah Goetter has committed to Cornell for 2024-2025. She's a two-time L10 Regional qualifier who trains at the United Sports Academy.
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Kara Eaker has left the Utah program, has disenrolled from the University, and will retire from gymnastics, citing emotional and verbal abuse leading to debilitating mental health issues resulting in physical issues and suicidal and self-harm ideation. She has been in therapy for a year and a half. Her exit echoes similar statements made this past spring that lead to an investigation.
Kaylee Cheek, Bold Gymnastics, qualified to nationals and placed 1st on beam and 9th AA.
Carly Busch, Team Central, placed 1st on beam at her '23 state meet. She qualified to compete all around at nationals.
Charlotte Booth, Brandy Johnson's, placed 8th AA at the '23 American Classics and 6th AA at the Core Hydration Classics. She earned scores of 51.7 on Day 1 of US Championships and 49.2 on Day two.
Jayla Booker, American Twisters, placed 1st on beam and floor at her '23 state meet. She placed 3rd AA ata regionals and 15th AA at nationals.
Charlotte Zaun, Go For The Gold, qualified to '23 regionals and placed 11th AA
Ayla Acevedo, Ocean Tumblers, won her '23 state meet and placed 1st on bars and floor. She qualified to nationals and placed 23rd AA
Kelise Woolford, Buckeye Gymnastics, finished 10th AA at the '23 American Classics and 7th AA at the Core Hydration Classics. She scored a 48.75 on Day 1 of US Championships and 48.2 on Day 2.