Fred Richard wins first U.S. all-around title at gymnastics championships
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Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Fred Richard claimed his first all-around title at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships on August 8 in Phoenix, finishing with a score of 170.015, just ahead of Shane Wiskus. Richard maintained a comfortable lead after Wiskus struggled in the floor exercise, while Danila Leykin took third. Although Richard did not qualify for the individual events at the world championships, he is expected to be part of the five-man team. Previously, Richard had finished third in 2023 and was runner-up in the two years prior. His victory marks a significant milestone in his gymnastics career.
- •Richard finished two points ahead of Shane Wiskus.
- •Danila Leykin placed third with a score of 167.001.
- •Wiskus faltered during the floor exercise, impacting his overall score.
- •Richard's combine score came after solid performances across all events.
- •The U.S. team for the world championships will be announced later.
- 4:10 AMThe Guardian Sport — Fred Richard coasts to first national title at US gymnastics championships
- 2:23 AMYahoo Sports — Paris Olympics bronze medalist Fred Richard wins first US all-around title
"22-year-old finishes two points clear of Shane Wiskus Paris bronze medalist rebounds from difficult 2025 Nedoroscik falters as Hoopes wins pommel horse gold Frederick Richard won his first US men’s gymnastics all-around title Saturday night, flashing the form he believes can make him a contender at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 22-year-old Richard, a key member of the men’s team that earned bronze at the Paris Games two summers ago, posted a two-day total of 170.015, two points clear of runner-up Shane Wiskus and three points ahead of promising newcomer Danila Leykin. Continue reading...
"Fred Richard wins first US title, finishing two points ahead of Shane Wiskus.
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External links- The Guardian SportAug 9, 2026, 4:10 AMFred Richard coasts to first national title at US gymnastics championships
22-year-old finishes two points clear of Shane Wiskus Paris bronze medalist rebounds from difficult 2025 Nedoroscik falters as Hoopes wins pommel horse gold Frederick Richard won his first US men’s gymnastics all-around title Saturday night, flashing the form he believes can make him a contender at the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The 22-year-old Richard, a key member of the men’s team that earned bronze at the Paris Games two summers ago, posted a two-day total of 170.015, two points clear of runner-up Shane Wiskus and three points ahead of promising newcomer Danila Leykin. Continue reading...
- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 2:23 AMParis Olympics bronze medalist Fred Richard wins first US all-around title
Fred Richard wins first US title, finishing two points ahead of Shane Wiskus.
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