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.
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]
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
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1984
Niagara Falls, NY Tracee Talavera Susie Silverman
1985
Atlanta, GA Sabrina Mar Jennifer Barton
1986
Scottsdale, AZ Doe Yamashiro
Sheryl Dundas (A)
1987
Minneapolis, MN
1988
Athens, GA Phoebe Mills Juliet Bangerter (A) Shannon Miller (B)
1989
San Antonio, TX Juliet Bangerter
Kim Zmeskal (A)
1990
Saginaw, MI Agnia Simpkins
Larissa Fontaine (A)
1991
Huntington Beach, CA Kim Kelly Anne Woynerowsky (A)
1992
Knoxville, TN Wendy Bruce Kristie Powell (A)
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 —
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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]
^ "Salt Lake City area to welcome women's and men's gymnastics stars for 2022 U.S. Classic July 28-31" . USA Gymnastics ^ "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 ^ USA Gymnastics. "U.S. Classic Results" . ^ "USA Gymnastics will not hold national championships in 2020, sets 2021 meets" . NBC Sports ^ USA Gymnastics. "2012 Secret U.S. Classic" . ^ "World, Olympic, U.S. champions expected to compete at 2018 GK U.S. Classic" . USA Gymnastics ^ "USA Gymnastics Announces Partnership with Core Hydration® to Help U.S. National Team Athletes Prioritize Wellness Ahead of the 2024 Olympics" . USA Gymnastics
