Shilese Jones (USA) Interview After Winning Bronze in Uneven Bars Final

Shilese Jones of the United States speaks with GymCastic after winning bronze on uneven bars at the 2023 World Championships in Antwerp, Belgium.

[@flipper8256]

She has been the epitome of consistency at this meet. No one better say that about her, again.

[@rachel-marieweiss564]

I feel like at this worlds Shilese has well and truly put the narrative of her being inconsistent to bed. She has been a hit machine for the past two years on the international stage, and has shown she can handle weird flukes like on floor in the all-around and high pressure situations like beam in team final. Truly one of the most consistent gymnasts in the world at this point!

[@calebforal1301]

The fact that she's now a SIX time world medalist... she's remarkable

[@millacabral9475]

Wow, I always forget how long she has been fighting for this. She is so so good nowadays, hard to believe she wasn't making international meet teams before.

[@tonirobinson8605]

How can you not LOVE these ladies!!!! GO YOUNG LADIES!!!!

[@Fci99]

So damn consistent two years in a row now!!! She could have the worst meet of her life at trials and I would still put her on that Olympic team. She clearly knows how to deliver under pressure

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

I agree and I feel that out of the WHOLE team including Simone, she is the CALMEST.

[@JoshuaFazeli]

She’s amazing. Looking forward to seeing what routines she goes with for Paris next year. Hope she upgrades her vault to be more competitive.

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

She needs to upgrade VAULT and FLOOR and I think she can do both especially floor. The height she get normally on her tumbling suggest she can do so much more.

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

Shilese said that she is only 75% back so that means we can expect more from her. Having said that, she will really needs to upgrade vault and floor in particular if she wants to challenge for more than a bronze in AA and with the height she consistently gets on her tumbling passes, I believe that she can definitely do that. For me, I think if one wants to learn the fundamentals with respect to form and artistry you can start at any number of gyms, but if you want to upgrade and improve your ability overall, you need to be at WCC.

[@auspicious93]

I love how dynamic she is in her interviews! Sometimes I'm surprised by how soft-spoken and timid the US women are in their interviews, but I really appreciate Shilese's energy!

[@EspeciallyK]

Shi has so much room to grow can’t wait to see what’s next !!!!❤

[@svenlabots1869]

Isn't she just amazing? Being so strong and consistent after the loss of her daddy is just out of this world. I saw her at these Worlds in Antwerp last October and she is really one of the big boys now. Olympic-ready i would say, fysicly and mentally! 😘

[@lelitosuno]

I really love her I have no idea but something is so magnetic when she performs

[@trinibwoy27]

I have no doubt in my mind that if Shilese is Healthy she will be an Olympian Next Year 😁😁😁😁

[@ShelleeGraham]

Classy, upbeat, confident and amazing athlete. GO SHILESE JONES! 💪😃👍

[@cassenav]

YESSS SHILESE!!

[@matheussantana9732]

One of the few gymnast in US History that is actually artistic. Her teammates should learn something from her

[@raphaeldossantos650]

I love her ❤❤❤❤ she is soo elegant 😍

[@mmen2236]

She is so sweet 😍

[@owenweikert7978]

Love Shi!

[@taylorburtis]

You put silver in the caption by mistake.

[@GymCastic]

Fixed it, thanks for catching that!

[@taylorburtis]

@@GymCastic you’re welcome!!

[@JoshuaFazeli]

@@GymCasticYou guys are aka big for doing all this coverage + FAST!

[@tonirobinson8605]

STOP WORRYING ABOUT THE MEDIA!!! Tell them to do it!!!! Enough said!!😂

[@laurenk4017]

Such a seasoned professional really believing that 2023 and 2024 are her time 🙏🏿

[@Kikketta11ify]

she's such a girlboss

[@Soogle42]

What is the issue with her shoulder?

[@Bxyxox]

She has a torn labrum

[@Soogle42]

@@Bxyxox oh no😕 so she needs surgery a.s.a.p.?!

[@josebenitez3623]

She won bronze not silver

[@johnnysimon7696]

Imagine both Sunny and her on the Team at the Olympics!!

[@JescaML]

Suni has kidney problems they need to heal first

[@aliciamcdonald7105]

@@JescaMLThat is why they said IMAGINE. The truth is many people including myself would love to see a team with Simone, Shilese and Suni in it, that would be AWESOME.

[@SonOfAGun1814]

it was on so early i was half asleep but didn't she get bronze? lol either way her execution score should have been way higher i don't understand where they find 1.5 in execution deductions it's so strange. great job shilese!

[@taylorburtis]

I still think Kaylia Nemour won that event final. Her bar routine is insane, and deserves to be rewarded 😂

[@lalareal180]

@@taylorburtis Nope Qui won, barely. But won. Shilese got bronze.

[@Matthew-jh6oh]

@@taylorburtis she def would’ve won if she hit all her connections. Next year tho she def has a shot for Olympic gold.

[@lalareal180]

She had the highest e score I believe in the final

[@erinm9445]

​@@taylorburtisQui and Kaylia had the same D score, and Qui's execution was definitely cleaner, so this was the right call. Kaylia would have won if shed made all her connections, and I soooooo hope to see her do exactly that in Paris!