Yul Moldauer returns to gymnastics nationals after 16-month suspension
Yul Moldauer is the only man in the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships field who previously won a U.S. all-around title.
Yul Moldauer, a former U.S. gymnastics champion and Olympian, is set to compete in the 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships after a 16-month suspension. The ban was imposed due to missed drug tests between September 2024 and November 2025. Moldauer, who turned 30 in August, has been working on his fitness and mental well-being during his ban, engaging in activities such as warehouse jobs, public fitness gyms, swimming, and running.
He credits his time away from gymnastics for rejuvenating his health. With the absence of top competitors like Brody Malone, Asher Hong, and Donnell Whittenburg, Moldauer feels he has a chance to make a significant impact in the all-around category. If successful, he could become the oldest U.S. Olympic gymnast since 1956.
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