Reese Esponda excels at U.S. Classic with Simone Biles' support
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 9, 2026, 10:03 AM
Last updated Aug 9, 2026
Reese Esponda secured her first major victory at the U.S. Classic gymnastics meet on July 19, dominating the floor exercise with a score of 14.45 points. A text from Simone Biles encouraged Esponda, who recovered from a recent foot injury to compete. Esponda aims for a spot on the U.S. team for the World Championships in Rotterdam this October, with a selection competition looming. Key competitors including Jade Carey and Skye Blakely are also in contention as the national championships continue in Phoenix.
- •Reese Esponda won the U.S. Classic on July 19.
- •She scored 14.45 points on floor exercise, the highest of any competitor.
- •Esponda aims to qualify for the World Championships in October.
- •Veterans Jade Carey and Skye Blakely are competing at the national championships.
- •Simone Biles' text served as motivation for Esponda amid recovery from an injury.
- 10:03 AMYahoo Sports — How Reese Esponda's 'fairy box' and Simone Biles fuel gymnastics rising star
- 3:06 PMYahoo Sports — A Simone Biles text inspires Reese Esponda's gymnastics. So does her fairy box.
"Reese Esponda put the gymnastics world on notice with her all-around win at the 2026 U.S. Classics. Simone Biles texted Esponda before the win.
"Reese Esponda leads a new generation of U.S. gymnasts looking to make their mark on the way to LA 2028.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 9, 2026, 10:03 AMHow Reese Esponda's 'fairy box' and Simone Biles fuel gymnastics rising star
Reese Esponda put the gymnastics world on notice with her all-around win at the 2026 U.S. Classics. Simone Biles texted Esponda before the win.
- Yahoo SportsAug 8, 2026, 3:06 PMA Simone Biles text inspires Reese Esponda's gymnastics. So does her fairy box.
Reese Esponda leads a new generation of U.S. gymnasts looking to make their mark on the way to LA 2028.
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