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NBC Sports
08-08-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships Results
All-around and individual apparatus results from the 2025 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in New Orleans ... Men (after day 1 of 2) All-Around 1. Asher Hong — 85.585 2. Fuzzy Benas -- 81.105 3. Colt Walker -- 81.058 4. Frederick Richard -- 79.852 5. Joshua Karnes -- 79.7 6. Alexandru Nitache -- 79.121 7. Preston Ngai -- 79.108 8. Jun Iwai -- 79.058 9. David Ramirez -- 78.55 10. Sasha Bogonosiuk -- 78.5 Floor Exercise 1. Kameron Nelson — 15.201 2. Asher Hong — 14.808 3. Taylor Burkhart -- 14.505 4. Jun Iwai — 14.208 5. Jackson Harrison — 14.15 High Bar 1. Taylor Burkhart -- 14.505 2. Crew Bold -- 14.452 3. Fuzzy Benas -- 13.655 4. Max Odden -- 13.65 5. Kristian Grahovski -- 13.6 Parallel Bars 1. Colt Walker — 14.408 2. Asher Hong — 14.1 3. Donnell Whittenburg -- 13.85 4. Taylor Burkhart -- 13.8 4. Brody Malone -- 13.8 Pommel Horse 1. Patrick Hoopes — 15.775 2. Brandon Dang — 15.468 3. Preston Ngai -- 14.558 4. Brody Malone — 14.402 5. Stephen Nedoroscik — 14.2 Still Rings 1. Donnell Whittenburg — 15.1 2. Asher Hong — 14.818 3. Brody Malone -- 14.058 4. Dante Reive -- 13.75 5. Alex Diab -- 13.75 Nick Zaccardi,
Washington Post
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
A year after fame found him in Paris, Stephen Nedoroscik, aka 'Pommel Horse Guy,' is back for more
NEW ORLEANS — The glasses haven't gone anywhere. And they aren't going anywhere. The same goes for Stephen Nedoroscik's hair, which remains a bit of a floppy, curly brown mess. Nor, insists the gymnast who became forever known as 'Pommel Horse Guy' after winning a pair of bronze medals in Paris, has his devotion to the discipline that made him one of the breakout stars of the 2024 Olympics faded in the least.
Associated Press
07-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
A year after fame found him in Paris, Stephen Nedoroscik, aka 'Pommel Horse Guy,' is back for more
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The glasses haven't gone anywhere. And they aren't going anywhere. The same goes for Stephen Nedoroscik's hair, which remains a bit of a floppy, curly brown mess. Nor, insists the gymnast who became forever known as 'Pommel Horse Guy' after winning a pair of bronze medals in Paris, has his devotion to the discipline that made him one of the breakout stars of the 2024 Olympics faded in the least. While Nedoroscik leaned into the fame, most notably a long run on 'Dancing With the Stars' last fall, followed immediately by a stint co-hosting the show's national tour, he never once considered putting away his grips for good and trying to go Hollywood full-time. Sorry, that was never the point of all this. Three months ago, Nedoroscik walked back through the doors of EVO Gymnastics in Florida and quietly went back to work. And when the U.S. Championships begin on Thursday night, he'll hop onto the event that, at 26, he remains in some ways obsessed with after all these years and begin again. 'At the end of the day, I am a gymnast and I blew up for being a gymnast,' Nedoroscik said. 'And I have sort of a mindset where I don't really want to be famous. I get, like, anxiety. So it's like I kind of accept the fact that having this moment was amazing, but eventually that wave will end.' In a way, Nedoroscik hopped off before he had a chance to be pushed. He's well aware of the tropes of all the teen movies where the main character starts off as an outcast of sorts, then one flash of talent, one splash of popularity, and one makeover montage later, they emerge as a different person. He had no interest in sticking to that script, though the lure is certainly intoxicating. When he drilled his dismount at Bercy Arena during the men's team final last July to clinch the biggest international medal by the U.S. men's gymnastics program since the 2008 Olympics, he didn't think it would lead to a spot on 'The Tonight Show,' with host Jimmy Fallon rapping a song on how to spell his name. The only contestant in 'Dancing With the Stars' two-decade run to incorporate a pommel horse into a dance routine didn't imagine being a fixture on national television for two months either. Yet that happened too. Quickly followed by weeks crisscrossing the country as one of the faces of the show's annual tour. While he appreciated the support, the messages to his Instagram account that cut through the noise the most weren't the ones talking about the way he navigated a ballroom floor, but from mothers who saw Nedoroscik and his American teammates triumph in Paris and decided it was time to sign their sons up for a sport that always seems to be fighting for its survival. 'Like that's what it's all about, honestly, because this is a great sport,' he said. 'And I think it's the best sport, especially for hyper kids like I was.' That almost relentless energy hasn't gone anywhere. Sharing a stage with Olympic teammates on Wednesday afternoon, Nedoroscik leaned over to Brody Malone and asked how his hair looked. When Malone responded 'disgusting' in the kind of good-naturedly sarcastic tone that has been the love language of guys everywhere for eons, Nedoroscik's laugh echoed throughout the room. It's one of the many reasons Nedoroscik is happy to be back to what passes for his normal. He understands competing just three months after returning to training might be asking a bit much of his body. The early weeks in the gym were humbling and eye-opening. Yet interspersed with the aches and pains were the occasional reminders that yeah, he's still pretty good at this. How good? Well, that's one of the reasons the Worcester, Massachusetts, native is already pointing toward the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. There's a chance his best gymnastics might still be ahead of him. 'I love to just push myself as far as I can go and I love to ride this wave, like right on the edge of possibility and like, 'Am I gonna just die out there?'' he said. 'But I do it for the thrill and I do it for the love of the sport, so I want to keep going.' While keeping it real at the same time. Asked how he stayed grounded as his profile soared, he shrugged. While his number of followerson social media has swelled to over a million, his head remains in very much the same place. 'I do think it is sort of my inherent nature to just stick true to myself,' he said. 'I don't really try to put up a fake face in any situation that I'm in and I think so long as I do that, I am not going to change.' ___ AP sports:
Forbes
24-07-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Italian Gymnast In Medically Induced Coma After Fall At World University Games
ESSEN, GERMANY - JULY 23: Lorenzo Bonicelli of Italy competes on the Pommel Horse during the ... More Artistic Gymnastics competition at day 8 of the FISU World University Games Rhine-Ruhr 2025 at Messe Essen on July 23, 2025 in Essen, Germany. (Photo by) Italian men's gymnast Lorenzo Bonicelli is in a medically induced coma after suffering a neck injury at the FISU Summer World University Games. Held in Germany's Rhine-Ruhr region, the 2025 FISU Summer World University Games brought more than 8,500 student-athletes and officials to compete in 18 disciplines. Bonicelli is just 23 years old and competes for the Ghislanzoni Gal gymnastics club located in Lecco, Italy, just north of Milan. Like his national teammates, Bonicelli was likely aiming for selection to the Italian team competing at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta, Indonesia. When the injury occurred, Bonicelli and the Italian team were competing in the Men's Artistic Gymnastics Qualification round on July 23. The Italian delegation began the competition on floor exercise and then continued with a second rotation on pommel horse. In rotation three, disaster struck on the still rings. Bonicelli competes one of the most difficult and risky dismounts in men's still rings – a triple back. The dismount requires more than three complete rotations in order to land cleanly. On Wednesday, Bonicelli came up short, landing directly on his neck. According to Ginnasticando Italia, medical workers present at the arena immediately rushed to Bonicelli's side upon impact. The athlete was eventually carried out of the arena on a medical stretcher. Due to the emotional distress inflicted by their teammate's injury, the Italian team withdrew from competition following the third rotation. On Thursday, July 24, an FIG official confirmed the severity of Bonicelli's condition, sharing that the athlete had undergone near-immediate surgery on Wednesday. Steve Butcher, the Apparatus Supervisor for men's still rings, shared the following update on Bonicelli's condition: 'Lorenzo (Bonicelli) is in a medically induced coma after surgery last night. It will take 10 or more days to know his condition. The entire gymnastics family is pulling for Lorenzo's full recovery,' he added. Severe Injury Risk in Gymnastics Though neck and spinal injuries remain a palpable risk in men's and women's gymnastics, severe injuries – causing paralysis or death – are rare. In 2019, a collegiate gymnast at Southern Connecticut State University died after 'sustaining a spinal injury' during a routine training exercise on the uneven bars. In 1988, American elite gymnast Julissa Gomez was paralyzed in a vaulting accident. She died in 1991 due to complications from her injuries. 'Gymnastics is a challenging sport that carries a substantial injury risk," the American Journal of Emergency Medicine shared, adding that the sport's head and neck injuries remain 'under-studied.'" In gymnastics, the most minor adjustment can make a significant difference. The journal attested to the fine line between safety and tragedy in a 2023 study: 'Epidemiology and patterns of gymnastics-related head & neck trauma injuries.' The study cited Simone Biles' experience at the Tokyo Olympics as evidence of the risk. Biles experienced 'the twisties,' described as the 'phenomenon of losing air space awareness while twisting,' the journal says. Though seemingly trivial in name, the phenomenon can 'render a gymnast unable to land a twisting maneuver properly…as such, it is unsurprising that artistic gymnasts experience high rates of injury." Twisties or not, timing is essential in gymnastics. The journal shares a sobering finding: "the window for correct release parameters and successful dismount from the men's high bar has been reported to be ∼73–84 milliseconds.' That is, 0.073 to 0.085 seconds – a fraction of a second – can distinguish between a safe dismount and major injury. Bonicelli's diagnosis is still pending following his surgery, with Butcher attesting to a roughly 10-day wait to reveal the extent of his injuries. The broader gymnastics community has quickly wished him a speedy recovery and anxiously awaits an update. Bonicelli's Instagram bio reads: 'Fight until the end.'
Daily Express
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Express
Young Kota Kinabalu gymnasts strut their stuff
Published on: Friday, April 25, 2025 Published on: Fri, Apr 25, 2025 By: Jozie John Text Size: The young gymnasts who showcased their skills at the meet. Kota Kinabalu: The energetic movements of 68 young gymnasts took centre stage at the 2025 Kota Kinabalu District School Sports Council (MSSD) Artistic Gymnastics Championship, held at the Likas Sports Complex. The event highlighted the remarkable potential of the district's junior athletes. Over two action-packed days, the Gymnastics Hall was filled with cheers and a strong sense of camaraderie as gymnasts from 23 schools competed passionately for a coveted spot in the Sabah School Sports Council (MSSS) championship. Organised by Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Stella Maris, the tournament, which took place on April 21-22, was divided into four categories: Boys Under-12, Boys Under-15, Girls Under-12 and Girls Under-15. The events contested included Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, Vault, Pommel Horse and Parallel Bars. In his opening remarks, SK Stella Maris headmaster James Johnny expressed gratitude to all those involved in ensuring the success of the event, including teachers, coaches, judges, and parents. 'This year's MSSD tournament was incredibly intense. Every gymnast gave their best performance, and it's clear that there is immense potential among the young athletes in Kota Kinabalu,' he said. A total of 24 gymnasts were selected to represent the district at the (MSSS) championship next month. Additionally, 12 gymnasts from the Under-18 category have automatically qualified for the MSSS competition. James also highlighted the importance of consistent training and the vital role of coaches in shaping athletes who are not only skilled but also disciplined and focused on improving their performance. 'The results we see today are the fruit of continuous training, dedication, and the careful selection of athletes by our coaches. Parental support also plays a key role in the development of these young athletes,' he said. The tournament adhered to the regulations set by the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), the Malaysian Gymnastics Federation (MGF), and the Malaysian Schools Sports Council (MSSM). James said that the main aim of the tournament was to identify young talent and spark interest in gymnastics at the school level. 'By participating in this tournament, students not only develop their athletic abilities but also contribute to their Physical Activity, Sports, and Co-Curricular Assessment (PAJSK) scores. Most importantly, it fosters a spirit of sportsmanship among the students,' he added. The event was officiated by the Kota Kinabalu district deputy education officer (student development sector), Bunsu Gaga, who commended the dedication and enthusiasm shown by both the participants and organisers. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
