China, U.S., Russia qualify for women’s gymnastics team finals in Rotterdam
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 11:01 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
China secured first place in the women's team qualifications at the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam, followed by the U.S. in second and Russia in third, competing under a neutral flag. Italy, Japan, France, Canada, and Brazil also qualified for the finals, while Great Britain finished ninth. The top three teams automatically earn spots at the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. U.S. gymnast Skye Blakely, returning after surgeries, qualified for multiple finals alongside teammates Claire Pease and Reese Esponda. The finals take place on Wednesday, with China seeking its first team gold since 2006 and the U.S. defending a seven-year championship streak.
- •China qualified first, U.S. second, Russia third in qualifications.
- •Top three teams earn spots at the 2028 Summer Olympics.
- •Skye Blakely and teammates qualified for multiple event finals.
- •Finals scheduled for Wednesday in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
- •U.S. aims to continue its streak of team titles.
- 11:01 PMYahoo Sports — China, U.S., Russia top women’s team qualification at gymnastics World Championships
"China will enter Wednesday’s World Artistic Gymnastics Championships finals as the women’s team to beat, qualifying in first place Monday, followed by the U.S. in second. Russia, competing under a neutral flag in Rotterdam, Netherlands, because of the war in Ukraine, qualified in third, despite having to leave three of its top gymnasts at home because the Netherlands denied their visas. Italy, Japan, France, Canada and Brazil round out the rest of the teams in Wednesday’s final, with Great Brita
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