Post US Classics Olympic Team Analysis + Predictions

These US Classics were interesting to say the least! With the return of Simone and Shilese, it goes without saying that the top two AA spots are taken already. The field has definitely got more interesting with Jade and Jordan rounding out the top 4 in the AA, and things are getting mixed up as some gymnasts face consistency issues while others are rising to the occasion, making a name for themselves. Who will end up making that 2024 Paris Olympic Team? This video analyzes the potential team members' competitions at Classics and shows my predictions for the 2024 Paris Olympic Team. Comment down below what you think!!
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[@kiraalldredge48]

To put Skye on my team, she really needs to hit every event. She's been to two worlds now and fell on beam at both events.

[@cocoroni1031]

To me personally, it's Skye vs Suni (favored). Jordan is coming for the 3rd all-around spot.

[@mustawgym]

@@cocoroni1031the one who’s coming for a top 3 AA is Suni. She can outscore Jordan even with a FTY. If Suni simply hits a 6.2+ bars and her beam at nats (and also the fact that she’ll be an AA threat), SHE’S ON THE TEAM FOR SURE. If that happens, the only fight will be for the last spot. Jordan, Skye, Kayla… it’s not gonna be easy if they all hit.

[@cocoroni1031]

@@mustawgym Jordan was messing around with her double layout on floor, and had a really bad handstand on bars and hence missed the connection. Again, Suni needs to show an *actual hit 6.1-6.3 bars to begin that AA conversation.

[@dtimmymoua]

even if she hits all events at trials…I would personally still be nervous…which isn’t a good thing

[@mustawgym]

@@cocoroni1031 let’s see how the “messing around” goes for her at nats. And if she had a really bad handstand they definitely didn’t took .5 for it, seeing how her score was. Her missed connection only cost 0.1. Suni can upgrade her beam and do a much more solid fx (need to fix her double L turn tho), not to mention her UB potential. Underestimate a reigning Olympic Champ is always not a wise thing to do. So let’s see how it goes at nats about these two then we’ll talk.

[@Embc03]

For me the team is: Simone Biles Shilese Jones Jordan Chiles Jade Carey Suni Lee Although suni hasn’t shown bars yet, having watched her journey last Olympic cycle, she was very hit or miss up until Olympic trials, so I think she’ll do the same this year and peak then.

[@janmcguire5268]

This is my team as well, assuming Suni continues to be healthy and regaining her skills.

[@m.w.976]

*I agree with that team ... providing Suni is healthy.*

[@ayandsf]

Same

[@fshonuff]

I don’t think Jade is a lock unless she can get her floor back up to the caliber it was in Tokyo. Which she capable of doing. But if so - I agree with your team.

[@alannabrown4]

@@fshonuffJade is more of a lock then Jordan

[@jhere289]

Yeah, I basically agree with everything here, I feel so bad for Konnor's injury because she had a great shot at this! Same with Gabby, I don't see her making it after this many falls, but who knows!

[@sallygreenfield6991]

Konnor! That was heartbreaking.

[@thesovgc]

Has Skye ever gone 4 for 4? Beautiful gymnast, very inconsistent. I think Jordan would get the nod over her. I think Simone, Shilese, Jade, and Suni are pretty close to locks if they stay healthy.

[@wombatnumbat989]

I think Jordan might make the team ahead of Skye. She's looking better and better.

[@Andrew-pf5fj]

Jordan doesn't score very well internationally, I think if Skye can get consistent, I would bring her over Jordan

[@Hervinbalfour]

​@@Andrew-pf5fjwhy should USAG trust Skye to hit when she has never hits when it counts? She's had multiple opportunities to prove her worth and failed. But she should make the team over Jordan? I wouldnt trust Skye to hit beam at the Olympics. Especially considering its even more pressure than World's.

[@Plaspos]

But they will only base the team on the scoring domestically because no one did any international events this year.

[@Andrew-pf5fj]

@@Hervinbalfour little harsh, it's a new season. Jordan is looking solid right now, but Skye has more potential imo if she can hit consistently. Ideally Suni is able to get her AA program together anyway, so having a Jordan or Skye wouldn't really matter

[@carrietremble]

@@Andrew-pf5fj The only thing Skye is consistent at when it counts is falling, unfortunately.

[@Coco21212]

Shilese is capable of getting more than a 15.0 on UB with her perfect handstands. She proved it at classic.

[@leykimayri]

Not internationally.

[@oliviagabrielle3913]

I absolutely hope for this team, it will be so cool to see Jade as a team contender and not just a specialist!

[@erick_yuri]

Yeeeeees, she deserves it.

[@scastillo7419]

If she makes the team (and I’m assuming she will) she would be part of the team competition as there are no “individual” spots this year like there were last time (with the exception, of course, of gymnasts who’s country didn’t qualify a team so they’re going individually).

[@candicew.1096]

I LOVE Jocelyn...but her landings on FX looked so scary. I know with the Olympics being four years apart it always feels like now or never but I wish she would give herself time to heal and prepare to kill in in 2028.

[@coolness06]

This. Look at Jade in 2017 vs 2024. Her form is amazing!

[@creating1_c1999]

Josc needs more time. LA28 will be amazing for these neophytes.

[@coolness06]

@creating1_c1999 Agreed. I also hope Konnor can come back stronger this next quad, if that's what she wants.

[@ClarkJohnson-oq9ue]

These projections should be divided into 3 parts: 1) AA locks (assuming no injuries): a) Biles and b) Jones 2) 2 event specialists with serviceable scores in the other events: a) Carey and b) Suni Others for these spots are Blakely, Lincoln, Roberson 3) 3rd AA: a) Chiles Others for this spot are DiCello, Wong, Sumanasekera

[@ansonpang]

Suni and Blakely can also be 3rd AA

[@ClarkJohnson-oq9ue]

@@ansonpang in an absolute emergency but Lee needs to upgrade her vault and Blakely is so inconsistent

[@SkippyJon15]

100% correct imo!

[@ansonpang]

@@ClarkJohnson-oq9ue It's true, but I meant they can be 3rd at Trials if they get it together which means they have to be selected

[@alisont.6940]

This is why it's hard... For several, Core Classics was the first meet we've seen them at in a while. I really want to see Skye, Jordan, Josc, Kayla, Leanne and Tiana at Nationals. One great or not great meet isn't definitive. Josc looks like she needs time to build up endurance and consistency but that month between now and trials can make a huge difference to someone who has the skills but is coming back to competition after injury. Next week will tell us who is really consistent - one great meet for Jordan/Tiana isn't enough. They need to keep doing it. Kayla had a great meet at Winter Cup but not here, after all.

[@SkippyJon15]

Yes!! Jordan (and Tiana) were scoring lower than both Kayla and Leanne all last year. It’s absolutely possible all 4 of them are in the running for a “third AA” spot but far too early to say who of them would make the team. Suni and skye are in a similar position. Though they could be “third AA” or bars/beam. There are lots of possibilities for a great team because the USA has so many great gymnasts. I am starting to think jade is looking a lot more likely than josc though at this point

[@luisfeliciano1746]

Jocelyn definitely not to Paris

[@cgheat2397]

I agree with biles, Jones, lee, and Carey because biles Jones and lee will do bars/beam for team final. Then biles, and carey for vault and floor with Jones most likely the 3rd vaulter. The weakest spot on the team is the 3rd floor worker for team final and currently kaliya is a top 3 USA floor worker. I wonder if she’ll get a ticket to Paris solely for her floor routine.

[@WaggamuffinRaow]

I actually think this is the best logic - the other 5th members don’t actually improve team USA score

[@cocoroni1031]

Bars is still the weak spot not floor. Fx & Vt is unquestionably Jade's spot to lose. Gabby didn't hit and Suni hasn't shown one hit bars since the Paris quad.

[@cgheat2397]

@@cocoroni1031 that’s completely fair, but if suni pulls through that sets up a strong bars and beam line up with biles and Jones. I could see Kayla dicello cover that spot if she’s more consistent at trials since she is 14+ on all events when she hits. I think she’d cover suni’s spot but the reason why I think suni is still in the running is the difficulty she provides. She gives almost a full extra point on bars vs Kayla which could be crucial points USA needs. I think Kayla and Jordan are in the running for the 5th spot to cover gaps but suni gives a huge edge on beam and bars which is important on a beam/bars heavy quad since those events are scoring the highest. It will help compete against a really strong Chinese bars and beam lineup.

[@cocoroni1031]

@@cgheat2397 I want Suni on the team because her beam is medal quality (assume she hits), but she needs to show 6.1-6.3D bars consistency. Kayla to me is competing for the 3rd all around spot.

[@HazelAmarie]

@@cgheat2397So you don’t think if Gabby manages to hit at nationals they wouldn’t take her over Kayla? I really don’t like how fickle and quick to write off Gabby people have been. She can have a top 3 bars routine and top 5 vault score if she manages to hit those events her beam can score well if she hits that as well. She still can make a good case for herself at nationals.

[@ctalcantara1700]

Great analysis, as always. Thank you.

[@ggymnast5905]

Replace skye with jordan

[@sallygreenfield6991]

Honestly, or Leanne, who is equally reliable and seems to have a slight edge w/international judging at her best. I LOVE Skye, and on her best day she beats a lot of these top people, but I wouldn't trust her to hit at this point.

[@Matthew-jh6oh]

@@sallygreenfield6991tbh I would not say Leanne is reliable. Her beam has been pretty inconsistent(TF last year, classics)

[@_youssef1989]

@@sallygreenfield6991 leanne at worlds did not score great internationally to be honest, and her beam has been shaky

[@janmcguire5268]

Exactly! Jordan is consistent. I just don’t trust Skye to hit when it counts.

[@kylek55555]

Came here to say the same thing. I don't think this is the year to risk it on skye. If she keeps competing I think next quad will be her time to shine.

[@cocoroni1031]

Skye needs to hit all bars and beam for the next 4 competitions. Suni needs 6.1-6.3D or 14.2+ bars for the UB/BB spot or 3rd all-around spot.

[@saucesebastien9453]

Jordan is better than Skye!!

[@floralgem]

My team is Simone, Shi, Jade (VT, F) Suni (BB, UB). My main thing is the US needs what we call the "set up" which in simple terms is someone who won't have the hardest routine but will hit cleanly. From there I can't decide if Leanne or Jordan could fill that spot out. I think after Nationals and of course whoever hits 16/16 at trials, we'll know the 5th spot for sure.

[@kbrown5523]

I had Jordan on the team and Skye as an alternate, but I could see it going either way. Jordan brings more to the team than just scores, and as long as she stays consistent that gives her the edge in my opinion.

[@tv-21]

I like her because she's cheerful and supportive of her teammates!

[@fitnessandfoodover4085]

I still can't ignore that Skye has melted down at 2 world championships.

[@alannabrown4]

jordan is too crazy at the olympics not serious and doesn’t give us good scores, Jade would give us good scores, her skills are right behind Simone

[@alannabrown4]

I think jordan started too late

[@alannabrown4]

I think jordan started too late

[@allipi8571]

Jade Carey is consistent and clean

[@Whatever45302]

Superstar robot girl , how can you not love her? ❤️💗❤️

[@barbarahammond8430]

Yeah, I agree with the assessment of the girls. I feel for Gabby too. I hope it isn't too much pressure on her and that it isn't too late for her to qualify even as an alternate, if that's a possibility. Much continued success to all of them.

[@mustawgym]

Skye DOESNT HAVE very high potential scores on all events. She needs to hit 8/8 on nats (not only that but score 14.2+ on bars and beam) to be in the conversation for the last spot on the team. A solid cheng would help her immensely -doubtful tho. With Jordan’s hit routines at Classics (and the potential of improving fx) and Suni only looking better and better (almost a lock), Skye’s case is not looking that much nice, but at least one thing worked in her favor: Kayla’s mistakes. If Suni simply hits at nats a 6.2+ bars and beam she’s on the team FOR SURE. She’s coming for top 3 AA and can do it even without a DTY. So right now the team is looking like this: BILES, SHI, JADE, SUNI (if hits at nats, which she most likely will) and one of JORDAN/SKYE/KAYLA.

[@sean-xc3ht]

Skye plays around to much I don’t trust her at alllll.

[@McKelT]

Rightttt I’m like every time they say she has potential the girl scares us with a fall or a bow loose or a whoopsie daisy and I’m over it hahaha @sean-xc3ht haha it’s how you said it 🤣😂

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

I think it'll be Biles, Jones, Carey, Lee, DiCello

[@sallygreenfield6991]

I always forget about Kayla. I think the only two locks are Jones and Biles. Chiles, Lee, Carey, DiCello, Wong, and MAYBE Blakeley (though I wouldn't take her at this point) have a shot for the rest. Everyone else is probably out unless something massive happens between now and trials.

[@LittleMixLuvr]

Is Jordan’s beam mount a front pike? That mount has an infamous history at the Olympics, and it makes me nervous.

[@elisebeall8686]

Suni isn’t a lock for me yet. I truly hope she shows at Championships and Trials that she can perform all 4 routines with excellent execution. If so, I am all for her being on the team. She is a beautiful gymnast and has had to fight so hard to get back.

[@davidjacobmarts535]

Suni doesn’t really need to be on all four events. If she is top 3 on bars and beam, she’s going to Paris

[@cocoroni1031]

Jade is more a (near) lock to me than Suni. Suni needs to show 3-4 hit 6.1-6.3D bars.

[@Zuranthium]

@@cocoroni1031 Suni just needs to keep hitting on Beam really. She got 14.6 with a poor choice of dismount that gets big deduction, she's going to be in the 15's after fixing it. Can't leave that score off this team, she's the best in the country and very competitive to win the Olympic event final.

[@cocoroni1031]

@@Zuranthium US team can’t and won’t take one event like floor from Kailya and just beam from Suni. Suni needs another event or becomes the 3rd all arounder.

[@Zuranthium]

@@cocoroni1031 Suni has 4 events and yes they absolutely WILL take one of the most popular gymnasts who is scoring 15 on Beam, even if she is only getting low-mid 13's on other events. They don't need her other events except as worst-case-scenario backup, there are 5 people on the team. If she can do a high scoring Bar routine in addition to Beam, that's just bonus.

[@mikeschwaller6555]

I really hope that Kayla can make the team. Probably being bias because she is my favorite in NCAA

[@mariusa.5863]

If she keeps doing elite, I've got the feeling we'll see her in 2028 winning a medal on floor.

[@fishtail1129]

Simone Shi Suni Jade Jordan/Kayla/Leanne Alt: Skye, Tiana

[@cailink2020]

I'd pick Jordan over skye. Skye is always hit or miss like what we saw last world championship, i trust Jordan's consistency. I really think that Jordan's consistency is what helped them bag silver last Olympics, no doubt.

[@captainbryce1]

I would pick Jordan over Skye. Skye is too inconsistent and unreliable. Jordan’s vault is always going to hit. Her floor is usually going to hit. Even though Skye has more difficulty and better execution on bars and beam when she hits, she always seems like she has a 50% chance of falling (as she did the last two worlds). Jordan hits her routines intentionally, so she’s the safer choice in the interests of the team in my opinion.

[@priprigrl]

I'm a newer gymnastics fan so sorry if this is a dumb question, but what are the implications of Suni not competing UB at classics? Can she be an AA contender still, or is she limited to only being considered an event specialist for the Olympics because she didn't compete UB?

[@rowenblue]

There aren’t any major implications yet. She’s been holding off on showing bars to preserve her right to petition to do all around at championships, so it doesn’t mean she’s not ready or anything, just that she’s being strategic and aiming to peak at the correct time.

[@creating1_c1999]

Her best so far is event final for BB & UB. She's not an all around lock, from what I can see not with Simone & Shilese delivery. She's working her way back from illness and not at full throttle yet. I'm a Suni fan. I told everyone who was still doubting her to stop and see ensnared the AA title in Tokyo. Many had the crown for gold/silver AA practically engraved for Simone/Jordan. I'll never say impossible. It is her health that is her biggest contender, not her ability or her performance. She's going to be likely what Douglas was in 2016-- edged out due to the 2/Country rule but will be an indelible force to boost the team scores if she hits both beam/bars.

[@ElizabethStone-TolcherJames]

This team could go any way.

[@McKelT]

Also any thoughts on Kayla DiCello y’all? Loveee her! Very gorgeous lines!

[@aimeesmith6940]

Honestly I was super impressed with Kayla at Core Classic. If you ignore her falls, everything else she showed was high difficulty and high execution. I believe she is definitely in the running still for a spot on the team.

[@sallygreenfield6991]

@@aimeesmith6940 I think so, too. She's usually very consistent...this was a fluke in my opinion.

[@karendrives970]

I really wanna see Jordan Chiles make the team. Her positive energy is contagious!

[@creating1_c1999]

She has the consistency too of a Swiss clock.

[@karendrives970]

@@creating1_c1999 She's always on time?

[@colettemcnabb7365]

My first thought before looking at comments was Jordan or Kayla rather than Skye. I think of Kayla and Jordan hit the next 2 meets it would be apparent that their international experience would win out over Skye. Tough choice between Kayla and Jordan if they both nail it.

[@omglauraelizabeth]

That's about what my team looks like too, except Jordan in place of Skye. I wouldn't even take Skye as an alternate. She chokes when the pressure is on. Not worth the risk for team USA. If she keeps competing in elite i think 2028 could be her year.

[@justlina2769]

I totally agree with this. It's a bit of the long shot on the Blakely pick, but I'm right there too. She needs to hit. Period. (Otherwise, Jordan!)

[@francesrealdeal]

I’ve been rooting for Leanne since the last Olympics! I love her artistry she brings

[@carrietremble]

Why on earth would you put Skyefall Blakely on the team!?

[@ethanrichardson796]

im sorry but i really dont think skye should be on the team. she lacks consistency and has showed that on the international stage several times. i do feel like she's a contender bc of the selection commitee, but she really needs to get consistent.

[@nassaj8082]

Skye is landing the Cheng with good form and if Jordan is doing her upgraded Vault. (Skye - Vault, Beam, and a solid Bar worker and even a fall on beam she has still scored in the 13s) (Jordan - Vault, Floor, Bars, and a solid Beam) If those (2) bring Upgraded Vaults could change some things.

[@McKelT]

Jordan Chiles is consistent end of discussion. SHES PROVEN again and again she’ll deliver beautiful high numbers and similar results. Skye you don’t know what you’re going to get and on the contrast to Jordan, Skye has proven she’s Highly inconsistent. We don’t know if she’s having a good or bad day ever. She’s the joker in the deck of cards.

[@ansonpang]

To be honest, Leanne, Kayla, Jordan and Skye are so inconsistent compared to Simone/Shi/Suni. Skye's inconsistency is the worst though

[@carrietremble]

LOL! If Jordan was consistent, she would have been on the world team just a few months ago!

[@ansonpang]

@@carrietremble And she fell twice at Pan Ams Games, or more I don't remember.

[@creating1_c1999]

@@carrietremble Jordan is historically consistent. She's rising to peak while Skye is flailing. Skye will need to pull out and rival the 1/2 spots. Jordan is fighting for it while Skye is appearing to choke.

[@alexi8741]

Honestly if this team is weak anywhere it’s beam. I say anyone who hits 4 for 4 beam is a really strong contender which is why I think Jordan is more likely than Skye no shade

[@ilaria.acquaroli]

i think it will all depends on how will sunis bars and floor look like and if she gets the dty. in that case i would see simone shi and her for the AA, jade for floor and vt and skye for bb ub other way simone shi jordan or kayla for the AA, jade and suni *skye if she doesnt have bars back. alt i see kayla jordan and tiana first case, second jordan or kayla, tiana and skye or kaylia

[@rebeccah.9433]

Simone, Shilese, Jade, Suni, Jordan... unless Skye goes 16/16 and Jordan has multiple mistakes or gets injured, I think Jordan has the edge. Alternatively, if Suni has a setback I could see Skye getting the 5th spot, but barring either of those scenarios, I think that's the five and then Skye, Kayla, and Leanne as alternates.

[@sarahk.g.7861]

After Winter Cup, my lineup was: Shilese, Simone, Skye, Jade, Kayla with Leanne, Trinity, and Joscelyn as alts. I thought that if Kayla and Skye could keep their levels of execution, they were locked in. Now…hmm. Not sure on either of them and it breaks my heart 😭 I love Kayla and I want to see her make this team. I just don’t know if she will

[@user-ko8ji2ol2z]

this is really good stuff again u hit the mark explaining this stuff but man skye cannot make the team even if she hits at nationals and trials i dont think id be smart to put someone on the team who had just started being consistent on at the last two comps

[@ismaelpedroza7918]

I think Simone, Shilese, Suni and Jade are almost locks, and even without a 5th person that team is just fenomenal ..... the only ones that can add more will be Jordan with a better VT than Shilese , Konnor with a better beam than Shilese and Kaliya with a better floor than Shilease or even Jade ... so Konnor we know doesn't have a AA program, Kaliya doesn't have a strong AA program ... so in my team i will put Jordan instead of Skye ... or if my priority are medals maybe Kaliya Lincoln will have the stronger case for a floor medal if Jade have a bad day.

[@alisont.6940]

Perhaps you missed that Konnor is injured and out for this Olympics.

[@carrietremble]

WHY are you including Konnor?! She tore her Achilles at Classics.

[@michellelosch9928]

I think this is a great list. I think just maybe Kaliyah Lincoln may sneak in and Jades spot. I really think it’s going to come down to Jordan, Jade and Kaliyah if Suni is healthy…….if not the 5th person will be strong on bars.

[@marshajulessa2995]

Trinity Thomas as an alternate for sure

[@ansonpang]

Unless she breaks into top 10 AA, then her spot as alternate is not secure

[@Jonnypear486]

Do Brazil next

[@anaguillet7290]

I would love to see either Kaliya or Tiana on the team!

[@harrietmacgregor9360]

My only change would be to replace Skye with Jordan. Jordan is one of those gymnasts where you can put her on any event, and she'll be able to pull a decent score, it might not be the best of the three but in terms of a team final it would be of more use. You would just have to trust that she doesn't have another freak out like she did in Tokyo.

[@wheatieee47]

Skye just hasnt hit under pressure at international meets which doesnt help her case

[@Reginaedwards]

Jordan surprised me at the last competition. I thought she had no chance and Leanne or Kayla had the inside track for the 3rd AA spot. I now think Jordan has the edge now. Skye's falls at Worlds hurt her. Jordan made the team last time primarily because of her ability to always hit. If she hits 4 for 4 at US champs and trials, she's on the team.

[@creating1_c1999]

Again, no comment on Suni's beam. I believe that what goes into the washing machine matters less than what comes out of it.

[@plp666]

Was very impressed with Tiana at Classics. Her routines yea but also her attitude. Looked like she was on a mission and I think she could do it. Still, am hoping for a big improvement from Leanne and still have her on my team: Simone Shi Suni Jade Leanne. I think Jordan is most likely to take that last spot though. And I can see why Skye is the best choice because she could bring a huge beam. 😅

[@creating1_c1999]

I love Tiana!

[@awesomemortercycle1]

Why can Suni compete AA at champs ? Cause she qualified on three events but twice on three different events ?

[@Embc03]

I think she can petition?

[@KaiOpaka]

As long as she never competed AA she can petition to do it. Unfortunately Gabby competed AA at American Classic and just couldn't get the score so she can't petition.

[@ismaelpedroza7918]

I think she didn't compete on bars at US Classics so she can petition for the AA.

[@cocoroni1031]

She has health issue for petitioning.

[@carrietremble]

@@cocoroni1031 Her health issue has NOTHING to do with why she is able to petition.

[@Blingbling8899]

I need Jordan to up her bars and beam like .1-.2 and she’s good. I reallly want Trinity on that team I’m waiting for her to shock everyone.

[@joshuascott2291]

I think trinity thomas would be good in the line up.

[@sallygreenfield6991]

Trinity certainly deserves it, but I fear that there is no logical place for her.

[@matthewxcountry]

I would say Lee becomes a lock if she can hit bars both nights at Champs.

[@ElizabethStone-TolcherJames]

I think joscelyn will get alternate incase Jade gets injured. Or Kaliya.

[@ansonpang]

Jordan is a better alernate because she can score higher on her DTY alone, and her floor is also phenomenal

[@QueenGry]

Jordan Chiles has to be included

[@clintsherrouse6676]

I see Chiles there.

[@triffus]

Pending Injury, I would replace Blakely with Chiles.

[@wittylovelife]

Simone (AA), Shilese (AA), Suni (UB, BB), Jade, (FT, Fl), Kayla (BB/VT/Floor). Jordan Chiles and Leann for alternates (sad). Konnor is sadly injured. I think we overlook Kayla Dicello. She has been consistent (barring recent event), and scores well on BB, VT and floor; does okay on avg for bars. She has my vote for the fifth spot over than Jordan (depending on who hits in the upcoming meets).

[@sandimcnaught458]

Jordan is a lot more consistent than Skye. I’d go with her over Skye.

[@HazelAmarie]

I’m not ruling Gabby out like most already have in this comment section. She can very well show up at nationals and hit her 3 events there, get that invite to trials and compete AA there. Gabby potentially has a top 3 bars routine the US can use and her vault is absolutely top 5 especially if she brings in a cheng or amanar which will boost her chances. Her beam can score fairly well if hit as well … I’ll see how next week goes and see how fickle folks are if she manages to do better than expected 😂

[@wileecoyote671]

I agree 100% in every way with everything you put out there. Fantastic analysis. Performances at Nationals and Trials will obviously be key, as will health (Suni). Anyone who upgrades vault successfully gets a huge boost (Skye? Jordan??)The wild card in all this is injuries, as we saw with Konnor McClain. Hopefully we don't see any more during this qualifying season.

[@_youssef1989]

suni needs to stop doing her lee and just hit a couple good bar routines, doesn't need to be medal worthy but like literally consistent 14.5+ will be enough, and just hitting her beam

[@cocoroni1031]

Yes, just do a 6.1-6.3D please. No attempted 6.9D but giving falling.

[@YuckyMama]

I think Jade could be a very solid team player. She’s looking so good this year. Unpopular opinion-Gabby should be out of the running. I *really* think it would have been amazing for her if she had completed strongly. But. She. Didn’t. Anyone still advocating for her is stuck on nostalgia and the desire to see an incredible Olympic win & accompanying story.

[@bgreen5234]

Lol😂😂😂, this is a piss poor attempt at trolling and you know it.

[@Matthew-jh6oh]

I think if Gabby tries to keep going for worlds 2025 she would have a strong shot. She has all the skills back, she just does not have the endurance unfortunately.

[@Zuranthium]

She does have the endurance, she just doesn't have well constructed routines.

[@leykimayri]

@@Zuranthium What endurance? With Valeri tapping her? lol

[@ClairesUniverse]

I agree with this!

[@kevinjewell233]

I do not see Skye Blakely on the team, she has balked at two worlds, she cannot be counted on when the pressure is on...too flakey, Jordan or Kayla is a better match for the team and Jordan is the most consistent. Jordan also has two individual medals from 1 trip to Worlds!!! Simone, Shilese, Jade, Jordan and Suni or Gabby...depending upon Suni's health! Gabby would make an excellent alternate for the status of who she is and what she can accomplish.

[@carrietremble]

GABBY??!! LOL!!!

[@leykimayri]

In which universe Gabby who basically has shown us nothing has more chances than Skye? Not saying that Skye will make it, just that Skye has some chances, while Gabby has none.

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

@@carrietremble These Gabby stans are HIGHLY DELUSIONAL. It is one thing to desire to see her make a successful comeback to the gymnastic scene but it is another to want to put her on a team such as THIS when she did not even finish the competition while Skye and others have been giving it their all and as such been successful. Why they insist that she be given a spot despite it being quite obvious that she is not any where near where she needs to be, have me thinking they just want her to go to say that she made 3 Olympics and has 3 Team Gold.

[@beautitudes]

Biles. Jones. Carey. Lee. Skye. Jordan reserve

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

PERFECT TEAM!

[@bethpollak7728]

Trinity Thomas??

[@susantescione8007]

I agree with your first three predictions: Biles, Jones, and Chiles based on their full performances at the Classic. I think right now, it's a toss-up for Wong and Lee. My problem with Skye Blakely is that she seems to be inconsistent. How would the super-charged atmosphere at the Olympics affect her performance? Lee is looking better every time I see recordings of her and hopefully she will be in great condition for Nationals. Those kidney infections could well have been life-threatening illnesses. I hope she recovers and is 100% by Nationals. I also agree that Leanne Wong has to up her game.

[@fitnessandfoodover4085]

I love Leanne and it would suck to be an alternate AGAIN. And she scores well internationally. But right now she's got to make her case with no falls and maybe some added difficulty in the next two meets.

[@sallygreenfield6991]

I think Leanne can do it. I would love to see her there.

[@stevenpop2746]

Love this….but replace Lee with Chiles IMO (Chiles is solid AA if needed last minute)..

[@lanadelia]

Jordan over Skye

[@jasonsportsman9227]

Huge Wong fan...she is going to make team. Let's go!!

[@charlestoddsullivanforpres6628]

They really need to expand the team rosters and number of gymnasts per event in these competitions. It's absurd to restrict an event to 3 gymnasts.

[@fitnessandfoodover4085]

I'd love a 6 person team and 4 up 4 count. And get rid of the 2 per country for event finals.

[@user-wi7kv4mw6t]

@@fitnessandfoodover4085the FIG is committed to including athletes from as many nations as possible and they can’t expand the total number of gymnasts without significantly increasing costs and infrastructure demands. So I doubt we’ll ever see a team bigger than 5. 4 up 4 count would significantly lengthen Olympic competition, so I think that’s dubious as well. I agree about the 2 per rule though. It should be the top qualifiers, period. The best if the best - wherever they come from. And this wouldn’t impact the total number of athletes or the duration of competition.

[@leykimayri]

@@user-wi7kv4mw6t If you want to prove you are the best, first you need to beat the ones who have been having the same advantages as you had been getting, in order to show that you are better than gymnasts who didn't have the luxury to train at the best gyms with the best coaches and best teams to hsysiotherapists, doctors, medical centers, surgeons, even "medication". Hence the 2pc rule. If you want to see 3 Americans or 3 chinese or whatever nationality, go and watch their national competitions, this is Olympics on the world level where thigs are not equal.

[@user-wi7kv4mw6t]

@@leykimayri Things are never equal. Genetics, mental/emotional stressors, health, money. It’s impossible to flatten inequity out. The way to practice inclusion is in qualification to the Games - which FIG has done. Barring the third highest qualifier from a final because of where they are from does not create equality. In fact, what usually happens is that their spot just goes to a different privileged athlete from a different privileged nation that just didn’t perform as well in qualification. This harms the integrity of the sport and does nothing to right the wrongs of the world.

[@leykimayri]

@@user-wi7kv4mw6t No things are never equal especially in sports. However it’s one thing not to have equality, and a totally different thing to give extra advantages while taking away chances that other countries and gymnasts can have. A third American will take the spot from a girl from another country who would really need the spotlight of taking part in a final to promote herself and her sport in her country. It may even give her sponsors. While it will do nothing for the 3rd American since she’s already 3rd behind two better Americans who will get all the spotlight in the US and all the better sponsors. Again if you want 3 Americans, watch the US nationals and the Trials which are coming. The rest of the world wants to see gymnasts from all over the world.

[@anaelivillarreal8830]

Simone, Shilese, Jordan, Suni and Jade... Reserve: Gabi, LeAnn and Skye

[@liceous]

Gabrielle

[@albinafragacervantes2179]

Excelentes acrobátas, carecen de lo artístico que implica esta disciplina.

[@omglauraelizabeth]

Have you seen Shilese?? Artistry embodied.

[@ansonpang]

It's not like Italy, Great Britain, Canada, Japan and France have much artistry either tbh. The only ones who are standouts in artistry are China, Brazil and Netherlands

[@omglauraelizabeth]

@@ansonpang this is true. And even though they have a ton of artistry they don't have the difficulty to go with it. Except Rebecca Andrade.

[@duranca]

@@omglauraelizabeth Exactly. My faves are from the Netherlands, but they rarely medal. Artistry plays a role, but the dominant factor in scoring is the difficulty.

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

@@duranca As well as it should be. As many others have noted, this is a SPORT not a dance contest and so while artistic elements are desirable they should not outweigh the acro. Besides which, artistry is only judged over TWO APPARATUSES not all four.

[@eliseperron1928]

Oh hell no to Skye. Replace her with Kayla or Leanne.

[@mariahazcueta3621]

I agree there. You got to go to two Worlds and you fell twice on your specialty. Then you go to Classics and fall on your other specialty. Nope. No thanks

[@whoisjanedoe]

Kayla and Leanne also fell at classics and Leanne fell in the TF last Worlds. I like both of them and think any of the 3 could make the team but none of them are looking better than the other right now. Skye has been to and competed in more World competitions so I could see them picking her still.

[@eliseperron1928]

@@whoisjanedoe Leanne has fallen only 3 times in the past 4 elite seasons. There are some meets where Skye falls twice in one meet 🤷‍♀️

[@gymcentric5727]

@@eliseperron1928Leanne didn’t show a single valuable thing to the world team last year besides a DTY which Skye could have outscored had she been competing vault at that meet. She had a disaster beam set just like Skye in TF and doesn’t have competitive difficulty. If anyone takes Skyes spot it will be Dicello who actually steps up for big international meets, or Chiles who looks improved

[@eliseperron1928]

@@gymcentric5727 Kayla fell two times at Worlds in 2021 🤦🏽‍♀️ finishing bronze behind Leanne. So your argument is null.

[@Whatever45302]

Simone Shi Jade Suni and I would have picked Konnor #5 😩😭😭😭

[@helloitslouisx]

Jordan

[@maicoindedip85]

My team is: BILES (AA), JONES (AA), DiCELLO (AA), BLAKELY (UB & BB), LINCOLN (VT & FX). I'm not going to pick LEE until she presents a full AA. I hope CHILES (AA) manages to find consistency and becomes a fortress again for the team (being Jones the second best AA, the team doesn't truly need another strong all-arounder, more so someone who yes covers all events but peaks in specific ones. I don't want to pick CAREY (VT & FX), because I wish for other younger US gymnasts to have an opportunity.

[@anthonynguyen8871]

Biles is the oldest so she shouldn’t be on the team to give the younger girls a chance with your reasoning

[@omglauraelizabeth]

Your logic doesn't make sense. Leave Jade off the team, who is better than kaliya (she's usable only on ONE event, keep that in mind, while Jade is usable on all 4) because of her age?? Lol Jade is 23 years old. The other girls who are like 17-28 will have another shot in 2028. Simone is older than everyone, but you would take her? Your dream team wouldn't win medals. Individuals only, but a team medal? Nope.

[@SL123-zd6kf]

Jocelyn NEEDS to lessen her bodyweight to help those ankles! Why are her coaches not instructing her this way?! this isn’t being mean and cruel, it’s about common sense

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

THANK YOU! I have said the same thing and it is definitely a factor for her. I have noticed that Simone herself has become leaner and as a result she is swinging better on bars, the routine does not look labored as it used to. Contrarily, Gabby who used to be a lot slimmer has bulked up a good bit and I certainly see it not helping when it comes to swinging on bars.

[@drive8892]

Some of these ladies here can’t compete on the big stage like sunisa so why no her in here?

[@existential09]

This is a dumb list. You basically put everyone who’s going to trials

[@KaiOpaka]

Way more than that are going to trials. They just included the ones that actually have a shot of persuading the selection committee.

[@ansonpang]

18 gymnasts going to Trials. The video only showcases 8 gymnasts so sit down