Highest Scoring Routines from 2024 US National Championships Day 1

[@thecreativegeek7886]

Simone got first on *everything*! She is a powerhouse! I love her so much 🥰

[@HB-ey2dk]

Skye upgrading her vault at the perfect time may have just nudged her into the conversation for sure. She has such beautiful lines

[@MajorMajesticIce]

No she is in that conversation BIG TIME! May have pushed Jordan out!

[@SquirtlePower809]

No lol, Jordan is not out at all lolz. Jo has huge scores on everything basically and amazing consistency- we need her. And Skye has HUGE consistency problems.

[@Andrew-pf5fj]

@@SquirtlePower809 Jordan is consistent, but Skye may edge her out based on her vault and beam scores if she can keep hitting. Jordan also doesn't score as well internationally as she does domestically. Ugh, I'm not sure anymore haha!

[@foodieforyou3165]

@@Andrew-pf5fjJordan did score very well at worlds 2022!

[@Appaddict01]

@@SquirtlePower809Amazing consistency?!? She had two falls at Nationals and scored an 11.7 on floor at the Olympics.

[@sunflowers58]

They are all good but the POWER Simone has is right now untouchable she is a small ball of pure muscle. Hope she will hang in there as long as it’s safe for her to do so. Enjoying the spot she is in she’s no doubt the best at this point in History and will hold that spot until someone can upstage her. She’ll forever be on the highly ranked scale. Like others before her. As in any sport records can be broken. But she’s never going to fade away only an elite few will not be forgotten. She’s so fun to watch.

[@pyroglyphies]

SIMONE placed 1st in all routines, she's really gearing up and in really the best shape (not the body but the quality of her routines) I've ever seen her. And I am so so so glad to see SUNI LEE. The epitome of RESILIENCE and I hope she could make it back on the team again. Rooting for JORDAN, KAYLA & SKYE too.

[@themarch1544]

What do you mean, Not the Body? Is she injured?

[@benjamingaylord7817]

@@themarch1544I think they just meant to say there not commenting on her body

[@dianemarie-is9qx]

@@benjamingaylord7817 - I took it as she doesn’t think Simone’s body is cute…. Just my opinion

[@jenniferhedlund2713]

The selection committee has a task.

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

Thanks sooooo much for doing this. Your dedication to this sport is very much appreciated by fans like myself.

[@SecretPlacePsalm91]

AGREEEEEEEEE

[@princesscaroline198]

God bless Suni for some variety on beam. She’s a vision to watch

[@highroller-jq3ix]

Why would some god fantasy care about gymnastics?

[@athens31415]

This was such a delight to watch! So much talent, it's breathtaking. I don't envy the selection committee. I think all of these girls would make an incredibly good choice!

[@JustPassingBy_Yolo]

If Suni does her difficult bars, land even better on her vault, and did her beam like she did at classic then this girl will most definitely be 2nd!! She's got so much potential. I have high hopes she'll be in Paris. I watch gymnastics for her... so I really hope she does great at trials. We would love to see her win AA gold again, but damn, Simone is just on fire! So maybe GOLD for UE bars?! 😊 Lets go, Suni!!

[@JonahB-l8z]

I think she has a chance on beam to win gold if she upgrades her mount to the triple series and can get a clean double pike.

[@wombatnumbat989]

@@JonahB-l8z Her D score on beam is already high! How much does a double pike add?

[@Appaddict01]

She could make the team on beam alone. Her vault would never be used in team final.

[@Appaddict01]

@@JonahB-l8zShe doesn’t need a double pike isn’t her current dismount a D?

[@JonahB-l8z]

Yea but there are built in deductions due to piking the gainer. Also the double pike is 0.1 more. She can fs make the team with her current beam but to win gold she needs all the upgrades she’s been posting on the ig

[@asiangsus]

ROOTING FOR SKYE AND KAYLA TO BE ON THE TEAMMM

[@ElizabethStone-TolcherJames]

that cheng really helps skye with her chances

[@kimmalone802]

I wish wolf turns weren't worth so much. Even done correctly they look rough

[@rugbyplayer9100]

And that’s why they’re worth so much. Squat turns are very difficult and should be rated high, but the gymnast should also be deducted heavily if the turn is off balance with their arms flailing all over the place

[@Meghan144]

People say this under every gymnastics video please just move on y’all

[@PthaloGreen2]

I agree. I don't find them attractive, though I'm sure they're difficult.

[@dianemarie-is9qx]

ALL of the moves they do are rough…. It’s a 4 inch beam. ANYTHING you do on it is gonna be hard to do

[@debrawinterfresh]

Whatever floor music was playing during Simone's beam routine has better copyright protection than Beyonce

[@CateCraig]

Haha Dancing Queen by ABBA was playing but no one was on floor at the time

[@Ari.x22]

​@@CateCraig I loved, it was such a perfect coincidence for the Queen to be dancing to that

[@fajarsetiawan8665]

Gymnastics is INSANE. It's such a wonder to watch

[@Andrew-pf5fj]

God, Skye and Kayla coming back this strong is really making this difficult. I really thought the team was going to be: Simone, Shilese, Suni, Jade, Jordan If Kayla and Skye remain this consistent, it might make more sense to bring them over Jade and Jordan. If Jade brings back her Amanar and her full floor difficulty, and Jordan goes back to her normal super consistent self, this is going to be a fight til the end lol.

[@ShyButterflyMist]

I absolutely love Tiana’s mindset. Her gymnastics is so consistent and she knows that there is so much talent trying to make the Olympics right now. It’s her dream to one day make the team, but she’s just out there having the time of her life and seeing where it takes her. That mindset is going to take her places. I can 100% see her as an alternate this year. And I can see her on the 2028 Olympic Team for sure. Her floor routine is my favorite of all of the gymnasts.

[@sunnydisposition3986]

Kinda feel like some of these routines were overscored- lots of form breaks, steps on landings, etc. Hopefully they can clean it up before Paris.

[@rancollantes9397]

I'm from the Philippines and I love Simon biles. Love her ❤❤

[@colesmith7509]

Kayla getting a 9.4 on vault is the most awful example of corrupt judging I’ve ever seen. Also Jade getting only an 8.9 on the Cheng vs a 9.4 on her DTY is so weird

[@matshitseamantle]

Yes especially on beam..definitely had her aunties as a judge

[@captainbryce1]

Her bars was also over scored

[@cocoroni1031]

The beam is the biggest offense. Her bars and vault are hella overscored. Floor is slightly overscored.

[@leelee8406]

SIMONE BILES IS ABSOLUTELY, FREAKIN , INCREDIBLY, AMAZING...THE G.O.A.T!!! 👑 🎤

[@gabbyg213]

So many powerful graceful beautiful women. All incredible talent sharpened beyond perfect.

[@locluu8281]

It’s unusual for me to see that Simone didn’t have the highest D-score in beam :))))

[@CoffeeWithKayli]

I don’t think anyone has Paris locked down other than Simone. The rest of the Olympic team could be any combination of these girls depending on what strategy the committee wants to play.

[@jacobmiller2663]

Shilese is a lock, only reason not would be health but that would be the only reason.

[@CoffeeWithKayli]

@@jacobmiller2663 agree!

[@sabrinamarie4380]

With Trinity, Conner, and Gabby dropping, the decisions are getting closer...whew...still gonna be really tuff tho...Shilese will be at trials too...

[@heatherwicker9990]

What happened to Trinity?

[@sabrinamarie4380]

@@heatherwicker9990 I don'tt remember exactly, but during the airing of Nationals Day 1 Womans, the NBC hosts said Trinity Thomas is not competing, I believe it was an injury. 😪

[@ElizabethStone-TolcherJames]

I would not want to be on the selection committee this year. like there are 9 main contenders

[@diko1190]

Simone is soooo ahead of everyone. 3.4!

[@lewisovhebn]

I LOVE Tiana's floor 👸

[@overcomingobstaclescreates1695]

She has such grace and litheness, she reminds me of Boguinskaya

[@BaebyBear23]

So many strong competitors! I'm SO excited for the olympics!!

[@deesong6722]

Go Team USA!!!!🇺🇸

[@SquirtlePower809]

Leeanne is beautiful to watch

[@waterfallsandrain]

We’re spoiled for choice for the Olympic team. And not all the possible candidates were at this meet!

[@fluidartdreamer]

Love the quality of responses❤

[@victorbeauregarde1502]

Watch everyone’s list change AGAIN after tonight. People are crazy with recency bias.

[@femimelord1606]

Very true.😆😅

[@ytadventurer9170]

I think the US selection committee's biggest problem is .... that we don't NEED 5? We barely need 4. We'd be heavily favored with THREE. Simone, Shilese and Skye (or any of the next group as a 3rd, really) would be an absolute lock for a medal, and favored for gold. Suni and Kayla could be bench warmers, with 2 of Leanne/Jordan/Jade as alternates. Who needs specialists when we've got the S List. (Simone, Shilese, Skye, Suni)

[@HB-ey2dk]

As long as Shi isn't badly injured!! 🤞🤞🤞

[@LNgoo67]

Yes, I feel you. At this point, I think they need to be thinking about injuries mid-competition. Who can step in to best replace the top 3?

[@denamathias1773]

You're taking for granted that no one gets injured or has a case of the "twisties" like three years ago. Overconfidence is a recipe for disaster.

[@jodavitow]

USA can still use 5 to maximize score very easily. You go Vault: Simone, Jade, Skye Bars: Shilese, Simone, Suni (assuming she is able to do her higher difficulty routine) Beam: Simone, Suni, Skye/Shilese (depends on Skye proving she won't fall, although Shi is the safer choice and still a massive beam score for the team) Floor: Simone, Shilese, Jade/Skye So that would make the team Simone, Shilese, Skye, Suni, Jade

[@Plaspos]

I am NOT putting Skye up on beam or floor in a team finals situation if it’s up to me. I would take Suni for beam for sure and then I guess Kayla for floor if Jade doesn’t start hitting 14s

[@heatherwicker9990]

I’m on the line about Skye to be honest. She’s a fabulous performer BUT the inconsistency makes it hard to see her there. Feels like the selection committee is wanting solid and consistent AA’ers. Five AA’ers would make it to where if someone did drop then it wouldn’t have as much of an impact. If that makes sense. It’s gonna be a dog fight and all about who is left standing at the end. The stress has to be HUGE! We shall see! ❤

[@actorboy2]

Loving the Americans this year! It doesn't feel like a bunch of carbon copies, trying to us Simon's playbook and it really not working for them. There is SO much individuality, so many people stepping into their own style and into their own strengths. Skye Blakely on beam? Dream weaver! Tiana Sumanasakera? She's giving Dutch choreagraphy with actual tumbling passes! Leanne wong of course is gorg. I am excited for the first time in a long time about where gymnastics is going!

[@femimelord1606]

How did Suni Lee not fall off that beam? Wow, kudos to her for her balance.

[@Shiann444]

Jordan’s bar routine was literally perfection 😍

[@bluejhaygrl]

All bars routines were well over scored. The US have very heavy routines, they look laborious, poor handstands, flat feet, legs apart, really messy bar routines.

[@thecreativegeek7886]

I can see where you’re coming from; keep in mind that the judges have a side view, so they may not see all of the leg separations that we do /neu

[@luvhh7]

I agree; wonder why the coaches don't get them to clean it up because it's glaring.

[@GloriaKabahuma]

N also most of them have 6.0 d score n above so the deduction don’t affect them much

[@SquirtlePower809]

They weren't overscored. The E scores took the deductions you have mentioned..

[@wombatnumbat989]

Shilese is one who has a consistently beautiful bars routine. Her form is impeccable.

[@hermanv111]

I never notice in the pass the instructor being in there with the gymnast?

[@kate74808]

Floor routines are so dang harshly scored this quad. I barely saw any flaws in Leanne’s routine and yet she lost 1,9 points in execution On the other hand the judges are super lenient on bars. Visible error after visible error and yet the score doesn’t reflect it

[@captainbryce1]

Different judging panel. But the bars judges were VERY lenient with everyone. The US is pretty weak on bars overall. Suni and Shilese are really the only ones with a shot at medaling on that event internationally.

[@heatherwicker9990]

About now is when I take at least a point off for most routines simply due to over scoring. Our ladies really need to step up and work harder on consistency and what they call dance elements nowadays. We’ve got big skills but lose to much with the execution dipping so low.

[@cocoroni1031]

Floor is the lowest scoring event internationally for a reason. And then Team USA keeps destroying their own floor scores by rewarding nonsense domestically, on top of not taking deductions that international judges will take. It's like they don't learn from Tokyo when the Olympic judges reverse the domestic rank order except top 1 and 2... 😂 8.1 E is the top execution score at Euros so Leanne's score is international, but many routines are gifted AT LEAST 0.5.

[@angelicalicari8355]

Innocent question (don't come for me, Simone Biles fans). Did she get full points for her various in-air splits in this competition? I thought they had to be 180 degrees, and it honestly looks like her legs muscles won't let her do that without some momentum (her in-air splits looked better on the floor with a running start). Obviously, building up her leg muscles was the right choice for her kind of gymnastics, I'm just wondering whether she kept those in her routine because she's getting the points, or whether they're compulsory?

[@MNP208]

Kayla has been amazing! Once again, so many great gymnasts to choose from!

[@mitchellsouphasith3763]

I want Leanne to make it.

[@SquirtlePower809]

Same, but I don't think she will unfortunately.

[@Gymtumbler24]

Unfortunately just not seeing a spot on the team for Jordan

[@wombatnumbat989]

:( She's so strong and dependable, I'd really like to see her on the team, though!

[@captainbryce1]

If Skye misses beam or bars at trials, and Jordan hits all her routines at trials, then I have her over Skye. Skye has better scoring potential, but also way more inconsistent.

[@Gymtumbler24]

@@captainbryce1 i think Jordan is just as inconsistent as her. They’d take Kayla or Leanne over them

[@heatherwicker9990]

@@Gymtumbler24I agree with the consistency part. Not sure who they’d use instead. Would love to see Leanne there but it feels like it won’t happen. If two are left out for sure it would be them. Jade and Jordan for those two. I love watching both. Been following them since they were juniors!

[@J_Mock92]

Beam is my favorite, but my goodness its scary. The precision and coordination it takes is insane. Floor is fun, and you can really "go for it," but i always felt bad for the beam girlies, because the ones that excelled at it always seemed ro be pushed so hard. I obviously wasnt actually trained in Beam, but likely wouldve seriously injured myself or even d*ied if id attempted even some of the "easier" things my female peers did on it. Beautiful routines, but wtf? Lol

[@dannymorgan7252]

The amanar is dead I guess

[@HB-ey2dk]

Right? I'm SO over all the DTYs

[@tadg2003]

Yes it is, because it's not worth it 0.4 higher than a double twist.

[@erinm9445]

@@HB-ey2dk Take it up with the code of points. I miss Amanars too, but the current situation has to be better for the gymnasts' knees.

[@lucindagaskill4519]

Where's Gabby ?

[@stepitup25]

Can someone explain how Simone’s beam is more difficult than Skye’s? Simone has a more difficult dismount and the triple wolf turn. But Skye has the back with a full, front handspring to front tuck, which I thought would put her over the top. Did she miss any connections?

[@_youssef1989]

i think skye has just a lot of skills but not that many connections, their d score is close tho

[@jodavitow]

Simone has a lot of connections

[@tadg2003]

Skye E F B+D 0.2 C+D 0.1 D+B 0.1 D B+E 0.2 DMT bonus Top 8 FEEDDDDC=3.5 C.V and bonus 0.6 CR 2.0 D SCORE 6.1 Simone D C+D+C 0.3 E D+B+B 0.2 B+C+C 0.2 D B+B+G 0.1 0.2 DMT bonus Top 8: GEDDDDCC=3.4 CV and bonus: 1.0 CR: 2.0 D SCORE: 6.4 Hope this helps

[@MikoGenee]

Skye has no triple connections, only double. Simone has 3 triple connections, I think, if you count the dismount. And her dismount has one skill before her dismount. Simone has two connected skills before her dismount.

[@stepitup25]

Thank you for the replies! The D scores make more sense now.

[@beautitudes]

Why did Leanna not train with Gage for this

[@heatherwicker9990]

Maybe she moved to Florida and did t want to give up training for college gym too? No clue really.

[@pappysprite]

As of right now, my Olympic prediction of the 5 are Simone, Shilese, Skye, Kayla, with 5th spots either Jordan or Leanne.

[@cgheat2397]

I think Suni is more likely for the 5th spot when she’s doing a 6.7 D beam with a watered down dismount. Then if she upgrades her bars she’s capable of a 6.5-6.8 which she can score higher on both of those events over Simone. Even if she specialized on those events she’d contribute a ton to USA and potientally get an individual medal on bars/beam.

[@HB-ey2dk]

​@cgheat2397 Suni is amazing on beam when she hits but I've seen her bobble on that arial bhso so many times

[@_youssef1989]

kayla and jordan/leanne won't happen, that's 2 all arounders and shilese and simone are also probably gonna do all around or atleast 3/4 events, 2 all arounders i dont think will be needed

[@_youssef1989]

@@HB-ey2dk yeah but if she hits she could get a medal

[@HB-ey2dk]

@@_youssef1989 oh totally. I love Sunis beam work

[@Gymtumbler24]

Skye is verryyyy over scored

[@dkdk26119]

Skye 💪🏼

[@brigitokeka4311]

How do judges manage to see Simone's moves? She's too fast

[@petname]

Did simone just do a double double on floor rather than the triple double?

[@keldanz]

Triple double opening pass....she twist so fast it's hard to see.

[@taylorburtis]

No, she did triple double as the first pass, layout full to double double for the second, biles 1 for the third pass, and then double layout for the 4th. Shes just insane lmao

[@SquirtlePower809]

Yeah it's so fast and well done that I often have to rewatch several times to see it

[@IoanaHaitchi]

Overscored all routines!

[@ChronicallyCassidy]

I think Simone’s floor routine has the least amount of artistry in it, I’d like to see her use her face, that’s one of the only things she could overall improve on there!

[@thomashowze7441]

The Russian Gymnastics team Director made the same "critique." Nevertheless, her athleticism and talent trumps their sour grapes.

[@deborahwoods2915]

X I hate to see the wolf turn. Just about all the girls perform it except Jade Carey. That's why I rather see her programs. I turn my head when one of the girls performs it. Seeing that ugly rocky move over, over, & over again.

[@misterjonathan5643]

Some of those leotards 😳😳🫣 Just sayin😝🤪

[@SquirtlePower809]

The team should be: Simone Shi Suni Skye Jordan/Leeanne Alternate: Kayla and Tiana

[@captainbryce1]

Jade is gonna be on the team.

[@alannabrown4]

notice how jordan didn’t get anything bc we don’t need her

[@tambam6744]

Facts. If she doesn’t upgrade vault, upgrade and score high on floor, and remain consistent on bars. I don’t see a need to bring her.

[@br0wnsug3h]

2nd place on bars is literally right in the video.

[@cjmomma3092]

@@br0wnsug3hyeah but they already have shilese and Simone they just need one of suni or Jordan

[@br0wnsug3h]

@@cjmomma3092 By that standard, they have no use for Jade, who is being outscored by a good DTY and isn't even top 3 on floor. With that said, I don't think Jordan is going to make the team without some upgrades and some more consistency.

[@sallygreenfield6991]

​@@br0wnsug3h I don't envy the selection committee, to be honest. I don't see Jade making it. I actually don't even see Jade as an alternate given how she's been scored internationally this quad. I think Jordan has a better chance, but it's definitely not a lock, or even close to it.

[@kristyjean6219]

Imagine your dream to be the in the Olympics and you get to that level but miss because Simone doesn’t know when she’s received enough gold medals to tell herself she’s the best. Yes we see you. You are the best. Step aside so some other girls can live their dreams too.

[@Bxyxox]

Awww sounds like loser talk to me. Tell the other girls to step up or go home

[@r3bs]

That's...not how sports work. The other girls would beat Simone if they were anywhere near as good, but they aren't. It's dumb to expect the greatest gymnast of all time to quit just because her competition can't touch her. It's not her fault she's better.

[@Lucky-Lucy330]

I am sorry but Simone does not deserve to be first in every event. She made many little mistakes it’s her name that puts her there. This is just my opinion many other gymnasts did much better then her. I am tired of them scoring on your name instead of your talent.

[@Bxyxox]

You really don’t understand how scoring works

[@Lucky-Lucy330]

@@Bxyxox I understand 100% I don’t care what anyone says her scores are based on her name not difficulty. And she mak s mistakes like others and there scores reflect the mistakes. Maybe watch closer. Thank you enjoy the sport

[@Bxyxox]

@@Lucky-Lucy330 oh grandma, you clearly don’t understand. Your ignorance of how the score is calculated is almost comical. Learn what a D score and E score are

[@Lucky-Lucy330]

@@Bxyxox Well you have a wonderful day I did not know you where a professional judge

[@kundun5]

I thought Kayla was way over scored on bars! She’s a good gymnast but her feet and form are a problem

[@leelee8406]

SIMONE BILES IS ABSOLUTELY, FREAKIN , INCREDIBLY, AMAZING...THE G.O.A.T!!! 👑 🎤