For US gymnastics, road to LA Olympics starts now
U.S. women's gymnastics will try to qualify for LA28 and extend a winning streak dating back to 2011 at the 2026 world gymnastics championships.
The U.S. women's gymnastics team is beginning their journey to the Los Angeles Olympics this week. Twelve athletes competed in a selection camp on September 30 and October 1 to determine the five-woman team for the upcoming world championships. The top three teams from the world championships will earn spots for the LA28 Olympics, and the Americans are aiming to extend their winning streak that began in 2011.
Simone Biles, a seven-time Olympic champion, has not competed since Paris and is uncertain about her participation in LA. Russia, who had not competed in world gymnastics since 2019 due to their war in Ukraine, will be a challenging opponent at worlds. Italy, China, and Britain are also strong contenders for podium positions. The U.S. team will have an inexperienced roster, with only a few gymnasts having prior experience at team worlds.
However, this experience will be invaluable as they prepare for the LA28 Olympics and aim to win gold on home soil.
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