2026 American Classic recap: Jade Carey, Katelyn Ohashi return in qualifying meet
Olympic medalist Jade Carey and former UCLA standout Katelyn Ohashi have returned to elite competition at the 2026 American Classic.
📍 Aftermath
The 2026 American Classic saw Jade Carey return to elite gymnastics, winning gold on vault and floor. Katelyn Ohashi also competed in the meet after more than a decade away.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
Sources (8)
- 2026 USA Gymnastics American Classic: Schedule and how to watch Jade Carey's return olympics.com · 46d ago
- Jade Carey Wins Vault And Floor Gold In Elite Gymnastics Return Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Weekly Preview June 24: WAG American/Hopes Classic, MAG National Qualifier, GFA GymFest USA Gymnastics · 46d ago
- Bruins Molomo, Ohashi Shine at American Classic uclabruins.com · 46d ago
- UCLA alum Katelyn Ohashi returns to gymnastics 247Sports · 46d ago
- Jade Carey Wins Vault And Floor Gold In Elite Gymnastics Return Forbes · 46d ago
- Ohashi Will Begin Comeback at American Classic After More Than a Decade Away From Elite The Gymternet · 46d ago
- 2026 American Classic recap: Jade Carey, Katelyn Ohashi return in qualifying meet Gymnastics Now · 46d ago
What happened
Gymnasts Jade Carey and Katelyn Ohashi competed at the 2026 American Classic, marking significant returns to the elite stage. Carey secured gold medals in both the vault and floor exercise. Ohashi also participated, marking her first elite competition in over a decade.
Coverage from outlets including Yahoo Sports, Forbes, Gymnastics Now, and uclabruins.com emphasizes the high-profile nature of these returns. Reports highlight both Carey's performance in specific events and the long-awaited comeback of Ohashi, who joined other collegiate-affiliated athletes at the event. The American Classic serves as a qualifying meet within the broader USA Gymnastics schedule.
Further developments will depend on subsequent qualifying rounds and the progression of these athletes toward upcoming national events.
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Who competed in the 2026 American Classic?
The meet featured the return of Jade Carey and Katelyn Ohashi to elite gymnastics competition.
What were the results for Jade Carey?
Jade Carey won gold medals in the vault and floor exercise events.
How long had Katelyn Ohashi been away from elite gymnastics?
Coverage states that Katelyn Ohashi returned to elite competition after more than a decade away.
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