U.S. Classic

The U.S. Classic is an annual summer gymnastics meet for elite artistic gymnasts of the United States. The meet occurs before Nationals and is a qualifier for it. In Olympic years, the aforementioned meets along with the U.S. Olympic Trials are used for selection to the team.

Background

Previously only women had competed in the event. Men competed for the first time in 2022.^[1]

The senior all-around winners of the U.S. Classic include Dominique Dawes (1993), Nastia Liukin (2005), Aly Raisman (2011, 2012, 2016), and Simone Biles (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024).^[2]^[3]^[4]

Past champions

Following is a list of past senior elite and junior elite champions of the U.S. Classic:^[5]

U.S. Classic Champions
Year	Location	Senior Women's Champion	Junior Women's Champion	Senior Men's Champion	Junior Men's Champion
1983		Diane Durham	Tracey Butler	—	—
1984	Niagara Falls, NY	Tracee Talavera	Susie Silverman
1985	Atlanta, GA	Sabrina Mar	Jennifer Barton
1986	Scottsdale, AZ	Doe Yamashiro	Sheryl Dundas (A) Catherine Williams (B)
1987	Minneapolis, MN
1988	Athens, GA	Phoebe Mills	Juliet Bangerter (A) Shannon Miller (B)
1989	San Antonio, TX	Juliet Bangerter	Kim Zmeskal (A) Laura Segundo (B)
1990	Saginaw, MI	Agnia Simpkins	Larissa Fontaine (A) Amy Shelton (B)
1991	Huntington Beach, CA	Kim Kelly	Anne Woynerowsky (A) Judy Esmero (B)
1992	Knoxville, TN	Wendy Bruce	Kristie Powell (A) Doni Thompson (B)
1993	Austin, TX	Dominique Dawes	Kristi Lichey
1994	Palm Springs, CA	Amanda Borden	Katie Teft
1995	Birmingham, AL	Jaycie Phelps	Robin Phelps
1996	Colorado Springs, CO	Jennie Thompson	Kristin Jensen
1997	Seattle, WA	Lindsay Wing	Kristin Thome
1998	San Antonio, TX	Jennie Thompson	Morgan White
1999	Rochester, NY	Sierra Sapunar	Kristal Uzelac
2000	Tulsa, OK	Vanessa Atler	Kristal Uzelac
2001	Pomona, CA	Tasha Schwikert	Carly Patterson
2002	Virginia Beach, VA	Annia Hatch	Carly Patterson
2003	San Antonio, TX	Courtney Kupets	Nastia Liukin
2004	Rochester, NY	Tia Orlando	Ashley Priess
2005	Virginia Beach, VA	Nastia Liukin	Ashley Priess
2006	Kansas City, MO	Ashley Priess Natasha Kelley	Shawn Johnson
2007	Battle Creek, MI	Bridget Sloan	Rheagan Courville
2008	Houston, TX	Ashley Stott	Jordyn Wieber
2009	Des Moines, IA	Olivia Courtney	Kyla Ross
2010	Chicago, IL	Mattie Larson	Jordyn Wieber
2011	Chicago, IL	Aly Raisman	Kyla Ross
2012	Chicago, IL	Aly Raisman	Simone Biles
2013	Hoffman Estates, IL	Kyla Ross	Bailie Key
2014	Hoffman Estates, IL	Simone Biles	Jordan Chiles
2015	Hoffman Estates, IL	Simone Biles	Laurie Hernandez
2016	Hartford, CT	Aly Raisman	Irina Alexeeva
2017	Hoffman Estates, IL	Alyona Shchennikova	Emma Malabuyo
2018	Columbus, OH	Simone Biles	Leanne Wong
2019	Louisville, KY	Simone Biles	Konnor McClain
~~2020~~	~~Hartford, CT~~	Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA ^[6]
2021	Indianapolis, IN	Simone Biles	Katelyn Jong
2022	West Valley City, UT	Leanne Wong	Jayla Hang	Brody Malone	Toma Murakawa
2023	Hoffman Estates, IL	Simone Biles	Kieryn Finnell	Asher Hong	Xander Hong
2024	Hartford, CT	Simone Biles	Claire Pease	—	—

Sponsorships

In recent years the U.S. Classic has been sponsored by various companies, and the event is typically named for the sponsoring company. Below is a list of past and present sponsors of the event, as well as the official name of the event during the period of sponsorship:

Year	Sponsor	Event Name
2009–2011	CoverGirl	CoverGirl Classic
2012–2016	Secret	Secret U.S. Classic^[7]
2018–2022	GK Elite Sportswear	GK Classic^[8]
2023–	Core Hydration	Core Hydration Classic^[9]

References

^ "Salt Lake City area to welcome women's and men's gymnastics stars for 2022 U.S. Classic July 28-31". USA Gymnastics. March 22, 2022.
^ "U.S. Classic Results". usagym.org. Retrieved May 5, 2013.
^ "Raisman and Biles Win Titles at the Secret U.S. Classic". usagym.org. May 26, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2013.
^ "Biles wins senior all-around crown at 2024 Core Hydration Classic". USA Gymnastics. May 18, 2024.
^ USA Gymnastics. "U.S. Classic Results".
^ "USA Gymnastics will not hold national championships in 2020, sets 2021 meets". NBC Sports. May 12, 2020.
^ USA Gymnastics. "2012 Secret U.S. Classic".
^ "World, Olympic, U.S. champions expected to compete at 2018 GK U.S. Classic". USA Gymnastics. July 16, 2018.
^ "USA Gymnastics Announces Partnership with Core Hydration® to Help U.S. National Team Athletes Prioritize Wellness Ahead of the 2024 Olympics". USA Gymnastics. July 6, 2023.

External links

Secret U.S. Classic official website

[1] "Salt Lake City area to welcome women's and men's gymnastics stars for 2022 U.S. Classic July 28-31". USA Gymnastics. March 22, 2022.

[2] "U.S. Classic Results". usagym.org. Retrieved May 5, 2013.

[3] "Raisman and Biles Win Titles at the Secret U.S. Classic". usagym.org. May 26, 2012. Retrieved April 30, 2013.

[4] "Biles wins senior all-around crown at 2024 Core Hydration Classic". USA Gymnastics. May 18, 2024.

[USClassicResults-5] USA Gymnastics. "U.S. Classic Results".

[6] "USA Gymnastics will not hold national championships in 2020, sets 2021 meets". NBC Sports. May 12, 2020.

[2012USClassic-7] USA Gymnastics. "2012 Secret U.S. Classic".

[8] "World, Olympic, U.S. champions expected to compete at 2018 GK U.S. Classic". USA Gymnastics. July 16, 2018.

[9] "USA Gymnastics Announces Partnership with Core Hydration® to Help U.S. National Team Athletes Prioritize Wellness Ahead of the 2024 Olympics". USA Gymnastics. July 6, 2023.

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