U.S. women's gymnastics team debuts at World Championships in Rotterdam

The World Gymnastics Championships commence in Rotterdam, Netherlands on October 17 and run through October 25. This event marks a significant moment as it features the first global team competitions after the Paris Games, impacting qualifications for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The U.S. women's gymnastics team aims to extend its historic run of seven consecutive world team titles since 2011, and has secured individual all-around medals at every championship since 2003. The roster includes Hezly Rivera, a 2026 national champion, and veterans like Skye Blakely. Rivera, dealing with a left ankle injury, aims to compete alongside peers making their global championship debuts.

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