Fred Richard competes in the men's rings event during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Fred Richard competes in the men's high bar during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Fred Richard competes in the men's pommel horse during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
Fred Richard smiles after competing in the men's rings during the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
PHOENIX (AP) — Fred Richard put himself in position to win his first U.S. national championship, surging to the lead during night one of the m…
PHOENIX (AP) — Jade Carey doesn't need to be at the U.S. gymnastics championships. At least, not like this.
FILE - Jade Carey, of the United States, is introduced during the women's artistic gymnastics individual vault finals at Bercy Arena at the 2024 Summer Olympics, Aug. 3, 2024, in Paris. (AP Photo/Francisco Seco, File)
If you're like me, you've been glued to your TV the last two weeks to watch the Olympics. Closing ceremonies are Sunday, which means there's still plenty of time to convince ourselves that we could totally do a double layout given the opportunity. As things wind down, you may have found yourself asking, "How do people even start getting involved with synchronized swimming?! Where can I take up fencing?!"
