Skye Blakely returns to all-around competition after Achilles injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 7, 2026, 11:44 PM
Last updated Aug 7, 2026
Skye Blakely is set to compete in her first all-around event since suffering an Achilles injury in 2024. The 21-year-old gymnast will participate in the 2026 Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix, aiming to rebuild her competitive spirit as she targets the 2028 Olympics. Blakely experienced significant success before her injury, finishing second in all-around at the 2024 championships and winning the uneven bars title in 2025. Now returning to elite competition, she emphasizes enjoying the process over results and aims to have fun during her performance this weekend.
- •Blakely competes at the Xfinity U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Phoenix.
- •This is her first all-around event since her Achilles injury.
- •She previously finished second in all-around in 2024.
- •Blakely aims to enjoy her performance and build confidence.
- •Her ultimate goal is to qualify for the 2028 Olympic team.
- 11:44 PMYahoo Sports — Skye Blakely returns to gymnastics all-around competition after injury with LA28 in sight
"U.S. gymnast Skye Blakely is set to compete in the all-around for the first time since an Achilles injury ended her 2024 Paris Olympics bid.
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