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United States women's national artistic gymnastics team

The United States women's national artistic gymnastics team represents the United States in FIG international competitions.

United States
Founded1982
Continental unionPAGU
National federationUSA Gymnastics
Head coachDan Baker
Chellsie Memmel
Alicia Sacramone-Quinn
Training locationThe Gymnastics Company
Uniform supplierGK Elite
Olympic Games
Appearances19
Medals Gold: 1996, 2012, 2016
Silver: 1984, 2004, 2008, 2020
Bronze: 1948, 1992, 2000
World Championships
Appearances26
Medals Gold: 2003, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023
Silver: 1991, 1994, 2006, 2010
Bronze: 1995, 2001
Junior World Championships
Appearances2
Medals Silver: 2023
Bronze: 2019
Pan American Games
Medals Gold: 1963, 1967, 1971, 1975, 1983, 1987, 1991, 1995, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2015, 2019, 2023
Silver: 1999

As of 2023, the U.S. team is the reigning World team champion and the reigning Olympic team silver medalists, with the four gymnasts nicknamed the "Fighting Four".[1]

History edit

The U.S. women won the team competition bronze medal at the 1948 Summer Olympics. Afterwards, they did not win another Summer Olympics or World Championships medal until the 1984 when the Olympic team won silver. During that competition, Mary Lou Retton also became the first American to win the individual all-around gold medal. The Americans started consistently winning Olympic and World team medals in the early 1990s with future Hall of Famers Shannon Miller and Dominique Dawes. The 1996 Olympic team, known as the Magnificent Seven, was the first American team to win Olympic gold. An iconic moment in the sport's history came late in the competition, when an injured Kerri Strug stuck a vault to secure the title. After 1996, the team regressed for several years as their stars took breaks from competing.

Márta Károlyi headed the program after the 2000 Olympics, ushering in an era of success for the U.S. team as they became one of the most dominant countries in women's gymnastics. The U.S. team has medalled in every Olympics and Worlds since 2000. They won their first World gold medal in 2003. At the 2004 Olympics, they won the team silver, and Carly Patterson became the second American gymnast to win the individual all-around. The U.S. team continued their success in the next quad. They won another Olympic silver medal in 2008. Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson were two of the best gymnasts of their era and finished first and second in the 2008 individual all-around.

Since their second-place finish at the 2010 Worlds, the U.S. team has never lost an Olympic or World team competition. They won gold at the 2011 Worlds and then won gold at the 2012 Olympics by over five points. The 2012 team was nicknamed the Fierce Five and included Gabby Douglas, the first woman of color to win the Olympic individual all-around. In 2013, Simone Biles started her senior career and helped the U.S. team dominate the sport through 2016. In addition to the team gold medals, Biles won the individual all-around at the Worlds and Olympics for four straight years. The 2016 Olympic team, featuring Biles and veterans Douglas and Aly Raisman, was named the Final Five. They won the team competition by more than eight points.

Olympic Games edit

The USA Gymnastics women have won the Olympic Gold three times, in 1996, 2012, and 2016. These successes led to the nicknames Magnificent Seven, Fierce Five, and Final Five, respectively. They won four silvers in 1984, 2004, 2008, and 2020[2] and three bronzes in 1948, 1992 and 2000.[3] The 2016 team name alluded to Márta Károlyi's final team to coach and that the team structure will be changed to four members beginning with the 2020 Olympic Games. The 1988 Olympic Games was the only year in which the team did not medal since its formation in 1982; they missed the bronze medal by one deduction. Six American women have won the Olympic individual all-around title, including five consecutive titles from 2004–20: Mary Lou Retton (1984), Carly Patterson (2004), Nastia Liukin (2008), Gabby Douglas (2012), Simone Biles (2016), and Sunisa Lee (2020). The most decorated American gymnasts at the Olympics, with seven medals apiece, are Shannon Miller (2 gold, 2 silver, 3 bronze) and Simone Biles (4 gold, 1 silver, 2 bronze).

World Championships edit

The United States women team is currently third in the all-time medal count for the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships. The first American gymnast to win a medal at the World Championships was Cathy Rigby who won silver on beam in 1970.[4] The first female American gymnast to win a world title was Marcia Frederick in 1978 on the uneven bars.[5] The most decorated American gymnast at the World Championships is Simone Biles, who won 25 medals (19 gold, 3 silver and 3 bronze) from 2013 to 2019.[6] The United States won team gold in 2003, 2007, 2011, 2014, 2015, 2018, and 2019.[7] Additionally, eight American women have won the individual World all-around title: Kim Zmeskal (1991), Shannon Miller (1993-1994), Chellsie Memmel (2005), Shawn Johnson (2007), Bridget Sloan (2009), Jordyn Wieber (2011), Simone Biles (2013-2015, 2018-2019), and Morgan Hurd (2017). Biles is the only American gymnast to win both the Olympic and World all-around titles.

Current roster edit

As of April 3, 2024:

Senior team edit

Name Birth date and age Current residence Club Head coach(es) College team
Simone Biles (1997-03-14) March 14, 1997 (age 27) Spring, Texas World Champions Centre Laurent Landi Professional
Skye Blakely (2005-02-04) February 4, 2005 (age 19) Frisco, Texas WOGA Tatyana Shadenko Florida Gators (2025–2028)
Ly Bui (2008-02-19) February 19, 2008 (age 16) Swisher, Iowa GAGE Al Fong
Jade Carey (2000-05-27) May 27, 2000 (age 23) Philomath, Oregon Oregon State University Brian Carey Oregon State Beavers (2022–2025)
Dulcy Caylor (2007-12-09) December 9, 2007 (age 16) Spring, Texas World Champions Centre Laurent Landi
Jordan Chiles (2001-04-15) April 15, 2001 (age 23) Spring, Texas World Champions Centre Laurent Landi UCLA Bruins (2022–2023, 2025–2026)
Kayla DiCello (2004-01-25) January 25, 2004 (age 20) Boyds, Maryland Hill's Gymnastics Kelli Hill Florida Gators (2023, 2025–2027)
Amelia Disidore (2006-09-19) September 19, 2006 (age 17) Overland Park, Kansas GAGE Al Fong Florida Gators (2026–2029)
Reese Esponda (2008-10-28) October 28, 2008 (age 15) Missoula, Montana World Champions Centre Laurent Landi
Addison Fatta (2004-11-23) November 23, 2004 (age 19) Wrightsville, Pennsylvania Prestige Gymnastics Tony Fatta Oklahoma Sooners (2025–2028)
Kieryn Finnell (2008-04-09) April 9, 2008 (age 16) Rochester, New York RGA Barry Coss
Jayla Hang (2008-01-09) January 9, 2008 (age 16) Bellevue, Washington Pacific Reign Gymnastics Cale Robinson
Madray Johnson (2007-07-17) July 17, 2007 (age 16) Dallas, Texas WOGA
Shilese Jones (2002-07-26) July 26, 2002 (age 21) Westerville, Ohio Ascend Gymnastics Sarah Korngold
Katelyn Jong (2006-07-28) July 28, 2006 (age 17) Allen, Texas Metroplex Gymnastics Marnie Futch Auburn Tigers (2025–2028)
Kaliya Lincoln (2006-04-23) April 23, 2006 (age 17) Frisco, Texas WOGA Louisiana State Tigers (2025–2028)
Eveylynn Lowe (2007-12-27) December 27, 2007 (age 16) Blue Springs, Missouri GAGE Al Fong
Nola Matthews (2006-09-20) September 20, 2006 (age 17) Gilroy, California Airbourne Gymnastics Cleo Washington UCLA Bruins (2026–2029)
Zoe Miller (2005-11-11) November 11, 2005 (age 18) Spring, Texas World Champions Centre Laurent Landi Louisiana State Tigers (2025–2028)
Joscelyn Roberson (2006-02-08) February 8, 2006 (age 18) Spring, Texas World Champions Centre Laurent Landi Arkansas Razorbacks (2025–2028)
Hezly Rivera (2008-06-04) June 4, 2008 (age 15) Plano, Texas WOGA Valeri Liukin
Simone Rose (2008-07-09) July 9, 2008 (age 15) Sammamish, Washington Pacific Reign Cale Robinson
Izzy Stassi (2008-09-21) September 21, 2008 (age 15) Delaware, Ohio Buckeye Gymnastics Kittia Carpenter
Tiana Sumanasekera (2007-09-15) September 15, 2007 (age 16) Pleasanton, California World Champions Centre Laurent Landi UCLA Bruins (2026–2029)
Trinity Thomas (2001-04-07) April 7, 2001 (age 23) York, Pennsylvania University of Florida Jenny Rowland Florida Gators (2019–2023)
Leanne Wong (2003-09-20) September 20, 2003 (age 20) Overland Park, Kansas University of Florida Jenny Rowland Florida Gators (2022–2025)
Alicia Zhou (2007-12-08) December 8, 2007 (age 16) San Antonio, Texas Love Gymnastics

Junior team edit

Name Birth date and age Current residence Club Head coach(es)
Lavi Crain (2010-12-09) December 9, 2010 (age 13) Blue Springs, Missouri GAGE Al Fong
Addy Fulcher (2010-10-18) October 18, 2010 (age 13) Gastonia, North Carolina Bull City Gymnastics Elke Williams
Gabby Hardie (2009-11-19) November 19, 2009 (age 14) Sioux Falls, South Dakota Twin City Twisters Sarah Jantzi
Jaysha McClendon (2011-03-01) March 1, 2011 (age 13) Scottsdale, Arizona Rebound Gymnastics West
Claire Pease (2009-01-05) January 5, 2009 (age 15) Sunnyvale, Texas WOGA Valeri Liukin
Tyler Turner (2009-01-15) January 15, 2009 (age 15) San Jose, California WOGA Yevgeny Marchenko

Staff edit

  • Dan Baker – Developmental Lead
  • Chellsie Memmel – Technical Lead
  • Alicia Sacramone-Quinn – Strategic Lead[8]
  • Annie Heffernon[9] – Senior Vice President
  • Krissy Klein[10] – Women's Program Manager
  • Kim Riley[10] – Managing Director of Athlete and Coaching Programs

Team competition results edit

Olympic Games edit

World Championships edit

See also: United States at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships

Names in italics are alternates who received a team medal.

Junior World Championships edit

Names in italics are alternates who received a team medal.

Most decorated gymnasts edit

This list includes all American female artistic gymnasts who have won at least four medals at the Olympic Games and the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships combined.

Rank Gymnast Years Team AA VT UB BB FX Olympic Total World Total Total
1 Simone Biles 2013–2023   2016
  2014
  2015
  2018
  2019
  2023
  2020 		  2016
  2013
  2014
  2015
  2018
  2019
  2023 		  2016
  2018
  2019
  2013
  2014
  2023
  2015
   2018   2016
  2020
  2014
  2015
  2019
  2023
  2013
  2018
   2016
  2013
  2014
  2015
  2018
  2019
  2023 		7 30 37
2 Shannon Miller 1991–1996   1996
  1992
  1991
  1994
  1995
   1992
  1993
  1994
   1992
  1993
  1991
   1996
  1992
  1994
   1992
  1993
 7 9 16
3 Nastia Liukin 2005–2008   2008
  2007
  2006
   2008
  2005
   2008
  2005
  2006
  2007
   2008
  2005
  2007
   2008
  2005
 5 9 14
4 Alicia Sacramone 2005–2011   2008
  2007
  2011
  2006
  2010
   2010
  2006
  2005
  2007
   2005
  2007
 1 10 11
5 Aly Raisman 2010–2016   2012
  2016
  2011
  2015
  2010
   2016
   2012
   2012
  2016
  2011
 6 4 10
6 Jade Carey 2017–2022   2019
  2022 		  2022
  2017
  2019 		  2020
  2017
  2022 		1 7 8
7 Dominique Dawes 1992–2000   1996
  1992
  2000
  1994
   1993   1993
  1996
   1996
 4 4 8
8 Shawn Johnson 2007–2008   2008
  2007
   2008
  2007
   2008
   2008
  2007
 4 3 7
9 Chellsie Memmel 2003–2008   2008
  2003
  2006
   2005
   2003
  2005
   2005
 1 6 7
10 Gabby Douglas 2011–2016   2012
  2016
  2011
  2015
   2012
  2015
 3 3 6
11 Kim Zmeskal 1991–1992   1992
  1991
   1991
   1992
   1992
  1991 		1 5 6
12 Kyla Ross 2012–2014   2012
  2014
   2013
  2014
   2013
   2013
 1 5 6
13 Shilese Jones 2022–2023   2022
  2023 		  2022
  2023 		  2022
  2023 		0 6 6
Sunisa Lee 2019–2021   2020
  2019 		  2020   2020
  2019 		  2019 3 3 6
15 Rebecca Bross 2009–2010   2010
   2009
  2010
   2009
  2010
   2010
 0 6 6
16 McKayla Maroney 2011–2013   2012
  2011
   2012
  2011
  2013
 2 3 5
Madison Kocian 2014–2016   2016
  2014
  2015
   2016
  2015
 2 3 5
18 MyKayla Skinner 2014–2021   2014
  2015
  2019 		  2020
  2014 		1 4 5
19 Carly Patterson 2003–2004   2004
  2003
   2004
  2003
   2004
 3 2 5
20 Morgan Hurd 2017–2018   2018
   2017
  2018
   2017
   2018
 0 5 5
21 Mary Lou Retton 1984   1984
   1984
   1984
   1984
   1984
 5 0 5
Kerri Strug 1991–1996   1996
  1992
  1991
  1994
  1995
 2 3 5
23 Jordyn Wieber 2011–2012   2012
  2011
   2011
   2011
 1 3 4
25 Courtney Kupets 2002–2004   2004
  2003
   2004
  2002
 2 2 4
Leanne Wong 2021–2023   2022
  2023 		  2021   2021 0 4 4
27 Jordan Chiles 2020–2022   2020
  2022 		  2022   2022 1 3 4
28 Amy Chow 1994–2000   1996
  2000
  1994
   1996
 3 1 4
Julianne McNamara 1981–1984   1984   1984
  1981 		  1984 3 1 4
30 Betty Okino 1991–1992   1992
  1991 		  1992   1991 1 3 4

Best international results edit

Event TF AA VT UB BB FX
Olympic Games            
World Championships            
Pan American Games            
Pan American Championships            
Junior World Championships   4   4    
Junior Pan American Games            
Junior Pan American Championships            

Hall of Famers edit

Nine national team gymnasts, one national team coach, and one official have been inducted into the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame:

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Elaine Lies; Gabrielle Tétrault-farber (28 July 2021). "OLYMPICS Gymnastics-'The Fighting Four' step up to win for Biles". Reuters. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
  2. ^ "ROC wins women's team gold medal, ending Team USA's decade long reign". International Olympic Committee. July 27, 2021. Archived from the original on July 27, 2021. Retrieved July 27, 2021.
  3. ^ "United States Gymnastics Women's Team All-Around Results". sports-reference. Archived from the original on 17 April 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2015.
  4. ^ Van Deusen, Amy. "US Medalists at Worlds (Men's and Women's)". About Gymnastics. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  5. ^ Riley, Lori (15 August 2010). "Frederick Changed Gymnastics, But Boycott Ended Olympic Dream". Hartfort Courant. Retrieved 17 June 2015.
  6. ^ "Stone gold: Biles wraps up worlds with four wins". ESPN.com. November 3, 2018.
  7. ^ "USA Gymnastics | U.S. Medalists at World Artistic Gymnastics Championships". usagym.org.
  8. ^ "Chellsie Memmel, Alicia Sacramone, Dan Baker to lead U.S. women's gymnastics program". Olympic Channel. May 26, 2022.
  9. ^ "[Annie] Heffernon is named vice president of women's gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. February 4, 2019.
  10. ^ a b "USA Gymnastics Women's Program Office Staff" (PDF). USA Gymnastics. Retrieved September 9, 2019.
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