US Classic Preview: Katelyn Ohashi, Skye Blakely & Qatar is Shopping For Gymnasts

Hear from the Ohashi and Skye themselves while we preview the 2026 U.S. Classic and break down every major storyline heading into one of the most important meets of the elite season.

This week we discuss:
• Katelyn Ohashi's return to elite gymnastics at age 29 and what she needs to qualify for U.S. Championships
• Skye Blakely's first elite all-around competition since 2024
• Jade Carey's return after nearly a year away from competition
• Leanne Wong's first meet since winning World all-around silver
• Reese Esponda, Dulcy Caylor, Charleigh Bullock, Simone Rose and other gymnasts to watch
• Laurie Hernandez's official official coming out
• Shilese Jones calls out USA Gymnastics leadership
• Romania updates
• Tiana Sumanasekera will represent Sri Lanka
• Qatar's recruiting of young French gymnasts
• NCAA eligibility changes
• World Championships qualification updates

HOW TO WATCH THE 2026 U.S. CLASSIC

Friday, July 17 -Senior Women's Podium Training – 2:00 p.m. ET on FlipNow

Saturday, July 18 - Jr– 2:00 p.m. ET, Senior Women – 7:00 p.m. ET on Peacock/NBC

GYMCASTIC LIVE FROM CLASSIC IN HARTFORD

• Friday after podium training (approximately 4:30 p.m. ET)
• Saturday after the senior women's competition (approximately 9:30 p.m. ET)
• Play the 2026 U.S. Classic Fantasy Game

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CHAPTERS

04:35 U.S. Classic: Qualification Scores & What's at Stake
06:26 Katelyn Ohashi's Elite Comeback
13:13 Should There Be an Ohashi Wild Card?
17:22 Skye Blakely on vault plan and Nemour
20:37 Leanne Wong Revenge  Era
23:23 Jade Carey's Return Plan
26:46 Who to watch at U.S. Classic
31:04 Gymternet News
31:22 Laurie Hernandez Officially Comes Out
34:34 The "Unfinished Business" Comeback Narrative
37:48 Romania Drama Update
40:14 Philippines Federation & Levi Jung-Ruivivar
43:56 Qatar Recruiting French Gymnasts
46:19 Doping Ban & Coach Arrest
47:20 Russia, Belarus & Olympic Eligibility
49:06 Shilese Jones Speaks Out About USA Gymnastics
49:40 NCAA Adopts New Eligibility Rules

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