Frederick Richard prepares for gymnastics championships, eyes LA 2028
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 6, 2026, 11:41 AM
Last updated Aug 6, 2026
Frederick Richard is competing at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix, which begin today. He aims to secure his first national all-around title, reflecting on lessons from the 2024 Olympics. Richard is the sole member of the 2024 Olympic bronze-medal team competing in all events, seeking to dominate the competition. He has outlined his training and goals in a Google Doc, focusing on improving his performance ahead of the LA 2028 Olympics. Richard's past experiences, including a runner-up finish at the 2025 U.S. Championships and missing the World Championships team, drive his motivation for success this week.
- •Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships begin today in Phoenix.
- •Richard aims for his first U.S. all-around title.
- •He seeks to dominate the competition, not just win.
- •Only member of 2024 bronze medal team competing in all events.
- •Training plan includes learning from previous Olympic experiences.
- 11:41 AMYahoo Sports — Frederick Richard turns to Google Doc to plan for LA 2028 Olympics, and to remember Paris 2024
"Frederick Richard eyes his first national all-around title at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships this week, live on Peacock and NBCSN.
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