As Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, and Sunisa Lee Mark Their Historic Returns, Whom to Watch Out for at US Classic?

Published 07/25/2023, 3:38 PM EDT

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Next year the most awaited event, the Olympics will be held in the city of lights and love, Paris. Paris has always been known for its classic French food, vintage style, and handmade beauty of the city. But since the IOC announced in 2017 that the 2024 Olympics would be held in Paris, various athletes and sports enthusiasts have been seen visiting the city. The exciting competition will be starting from 26th July 2024 to 11th August. And according to the Olympics, gymnastics has become one of the most awaited events.

Now, fans were supposed to wait one whole year to watch great gymnasts competing. The most decorated gymnast in history, Simone Biles will also be taking part in it. This will be nothing less than a treat for fans to watch Biles, Sunisa Lee, and Gabby Douglas performing after a long gap. 

Stellar artistic gymnasts to watch in US Classic

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The 2023 US Classic got a new name after its sponsorships, the ‘2023 Core Hydration Classic’. This event will be the 39th edition of the US Classic gymnastics competition which will be starting from 6th August. Nothing could make this event more exciting than the three gymnastics champions, Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, and Gabby Douglas. All three gymnasts have returned to the competitive arena after their break. 

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Biles pulled out of the Tokyo Olympics due to her mental health problems but this year, she delighted the world with a piece of great news. She confirmed her comeback saying, “Sorry I’ve been a little MIA since the announcement. I’m overwhelmed with all of your messages, support & love! excited to get back out on the competition floor! XOXO.” Lee and Douglas also made similar announcements pertaining to their return. All three champions have now buckled up for the US Classic competition. The championship is organizing six different categories and more than 30 female gymnasts will be participating in it. 

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The 2023 U.S. Classic events and participants’ details

The championship is organizing six different gymnastics events including 2 men’s events. Hopes Championship, Junior Women’s Gymnastics, Senior Women’s Gymnastics (1), Senior Women’s Gymnastics (2), Men’s Gymnastics (1), Men’s Gymnastics (2). The competitions will be, All Around, Vault, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor. The men’s category includes three more: Pommel Horse, Rings, Parallel Bars, and Horizontal Bars. 

With Simone Biles and Gaby Douglas as the Talk of the Town, Sunisa Lee Reinstates Her Contention

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Simone Biles, Sunisa Lee, and Gabby Douglas’s comeback to elite gymnastics has thrilled sports enthusiasts across the entire globe. She will be 27 years old by next year and fans cannot hold their excitement for her performance. The wait is almost over to see the magic being created by these world-class athletes competing in the U.S. Classic. 

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Sheikh Ayesha is a US Sports writer for EssentiallySports. She is a sports enthusiast and has a penchant for covering American sporting events. Ayesha comes with a staunch experience in content writing and takes an avid interest in Alpine skiing and swimming.
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