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US men's gymnastics team finishes sixth at world championships in Rotterdam

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 10:58 PM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

US men's gymnastics team finishes sixth at world championships in Rotterdam

Summary

The US men's gymnastics team ended the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam with a sixth-place finish, marking their poorest performance in 20 years. They left the competition without a medal and without qualifying for an Olympic spot. The team's total score was 245.161 points, significantly trailing Japan and China, who took gold and bronze. Expectations for the LA28 Olympics remain high, but recent results indicate a need for improvement before then. Coach Syque Caesar emphasized the necessity of advancing from this reality check as they prepare for the Olympics.

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By the Numbers

•US men finished sixth in team finals at the 2026 world championships.
•They scored 245.161 points, 6 points behind gold medalist Japan.
•This was their worst finish at worlds or Olympics since 2006.
•The team did not secure one of the three Olympic spots available in Rotterdam.
•Coach Syque Caesar views this as a critical moment to improve ahead of LA28.

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10:58 PMYahoo Sports — The US men wanted to be contenders at gymnastics worlds. Instead they got a reality check.

What they're saying

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The U.S. men left gymnastics worlds without a medal or an Olympic spot. Nancy Armour explains why their worst finish in 20 years is a wake-up call.
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