2026 American Classic recap: Jade Carey, Katelyn Ohashi return in qualifying meet
Gymnastics sees high‑profile comebacks as Jade Carey and Katelyn Ohashi headline the 2026 American Classic qualifying meet.
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The brief
The 2026 American Classic, a qualifying gymnastics meet, featured the return of elite athletes Jade Carey and Katelyn Ohashi. Carey captured gold on vault and floor, while Ohashi marked her comeback after more than a decade away from elite competition. UCLA’s Molomo and Ohashi also received recognition for standout performances.
Coverage highlights the significance of the returns. UCLA’s official site and 247Sports reported Ohashi’s re‑entry as a UCLA alum, while Forbes detailed Carey’s gold medals. The Gymternet noted Ohashi’s decade‑long hiatus, and Gymnastics Now provided a recap of the meet.
The Bruins’ own channel emphasized the shine of Molomo and Ohashi. Future attention will focus on subsequent qualifying events that could shape selections for upcoming elite competitions, as athletes continue to build momentum following their American Classic performances.
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Quick answers
Which athletes returned to elite gymnastics at the 2026 American Classic?
Jade Carey and Katelyn Ohashi returned to elite competition, with Ohashi beginning a comeback after more than a decade away.
What medals did Jade Carey win at the meet?
Jade Carey won gold medals on vault and floor, as reported by Forbes.
Which outlets covered the athletes' performances?
Coverage came from uclabruins.com, 247Sports, Forbes, The Gymternet, and Gymnastics Now.
Coverage (7)
- Jade Carey Wins Vault And Floor Gold In Elite Gymnastics Return Yahoo Sports · 4h ago
- Weekly Preview June 24: WAG American/Hopes Classic, MAG National Qualifier, GFA GymFest USA Gymnastics · 4h ago
- Bruins Molomo, Ohashi Shine at American Classic uclabruins.com · 4h ago
- UCLA alum Katelyn Ohashi returns to gymnastics 247Sports · 4h ago
- Jade Carey Wins Vault And Floor Gold In Elite Gymnastics Return Forbes · 4h ago
- Ohashi Will Begin Comeback at American Classic After More Than a Decade Away From Elite The Gymternet · 4h ago
- 2026 American Classic recap: Jade Carey, Katelyn Ohashi return in qualifying meet Gymnastics Now · 4h ago
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