Gymnast Sets Record on His Knuckles After Olympic Dreams End
After injuries ended his Olympic hopes, Madden Shelley found a new challenge in gymnastics. He balanced on his knuckles for 1 minute and 23 seconds to earn a world record.
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Florida Gymnasts Win Team Silver at World Championships
Two Florida Gators gymnasts helped Team USA claim silver at the World Championships in Rotterdam, securing an Olympic berth for 2028. Junior Skye Blakely and incoming freshman Dulcy Caylor delivered standout performances against the world's best.
Canada's Women Gymnasts Secure 2027 Worlds Spot
Team Canada's women's gymnastics squad just earned their ticket to the 2027 World Championships, keeping their Olympic dreams alive. Despite finishing eighth in Rotterdam, the team qualified for next year's event in China where more spots for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics will be up for grabs.
Japan Wins Second Straight Gymnastics World Championship
Olympic champion Daiki Hashimoto nailed a clutch high bar routine to lead Japan to gold at the World Gymnastics Championships. His pressure performance secured Japan's 12th consecutive World Championships medal.
Carlos Yulo Scores 14.5 at World Championships in Rotterdam
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo placed second in men's floor exercise qualifications at the World Gymnastics Championships with a stunning 14.500 score. The Filipino star is competing in Rotterdam alongside three teammates, including his brother Karl Eldrew.
Carlos Yulo Heads to World Championships Finals
Double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo has qualified for two finals at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam. The Filipino star will compete in vault and floor exercise, the same events where he captured gold at the Paris Olympics.
Lagos Hosts 3rd GYMFEST for Young Gymnasts Nov 7
Nigeria's gymnastics scene is growing as Lagos prepares to welcome over 400 young athletes to its third annual GYMFEST Championship. The competition creates rare opportunities for children to discover and develop their athletic talents.
Carlos Yulo Wins 2 Gold Medals for Philippines
Filipino gymnast Carlos Yulo made history by bringing home two gold medals in men's artistic gymnastics. He's the first athlete to win two golds for the Philippines in a single competition.
Nigeria Appoints 44 Gymnastics Coaches for Olympic Push
Nigeria just made its biggest investment yet in gymnastics, naming 44 coaches across eight disciplines with eyes on the 2028 Olympics. The West African nation is building a technical team designed to transform its athletes into medal contenders on the world stage.
Philippines Wins 4 Gold Medals at 2026 Asian Games
Three Filipino athletes brought home four gold medals from the 2026 Asian Games, marking a historic achievement for Team Philippines. Carlos Yulo, EJ Obiena, and Jeus Yape celebrated together at a Heroes' Welcome dinner in Manila on Monday.
Olympic Champ Carlos Yulo Chases Historic Asian Games Gold
Two-time Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo is heading to the Asian Games with one goal: winning the Philippines' first-ever gymnastics medal at the continental competition. The 26-year-old, who conquered the world stage in Paris, returns to fill the only gap in his remarkable trophy case.
Olympic Champ Dominique Dawes Opens 9th Gymnastics Academy
Olympic gold medalist Dominique Dawes just opened her ninth gymnastics academy in Mount Laurel, New Jersey, where kindness matters more than podium finishes. Hundreds of families showed up to celebrate a new approach to youth sports that puts joy and growth ahead of medals.