Leanne Wong misses World Championships selection due to knee injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 6:09 PM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026
Leanne Wong, the two-time world all-around silver medalist, will not compete in the World Gymnastics Championships selection competition scheduled for September 30-October 1 in Crossville, Tennessee. Wong is recovering from a knee injury that forced her to withdraw from the recent Xfinity U.S. Championships. The selection camp will determine who joins Team USA for the World Championships in October, taking place in Rotterdam, Netherlands. Two spots for the team will automatically go to the top two women in the all-around based on scores from nationals and the selection event.
- •Wong sustained a knee injury on August 4 during training.
- •The team for the World Championships will be named after the selection competition.
- •Gymnasts competing for spots include Jade Carey and Skye Blakely.
- •Wong emphasized her focus on recovery and safe progress in her announcement.
- 6:09 PMYahoo Sports — Leanne Wong to miss World Gymnastics Championships selection competition
"Leanne Wong, a two-time world all-around silver medalist, also missed the Xfinity U.S. Championships due to a knee injury.
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