The U.S. Classic is an annual summer gymnastics meet for elite artistic gymnasts of the United States. The meet occurs before Nationals and is a qualifier for it. In Olympic years, the aforementioned meets along with the U.S. Olympic Trials are used for selection to the team.
Background
Previously only women had competed in the event. Men, both junior and senior, will compete for the first time in 2022.
The senior all-around winners of the U.S. Classic include Dominique Dawes (1993), Nastia Liukin (2005), and Aly Raisman (2011, 2012, 2016).
Past champions
Following is a list of past senior elite and junior elite champions of the U.S. Classic:
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U.S. Classic Champions
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| Year
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Location
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Senior Women's Champion
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Junior Women's Champion
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Senior Men's Champion
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Junior Men's Champion
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| 1983 |
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Diane Durham |
Tracey Butler |
N/A |
N/A
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| 1984 |
Niagara Falls, NY |
Tracee Talavera |
Susie Silverman
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| 1985 |
Atlanta, GA |
Sabrina Mar |
Jennifer Barton
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| 1986 |
Scottsdale, AZ |
Doe Yamashiro |
Sheryl Dundas (A)
Catherine Williams (B)
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| 1987 |
Minneapolis, MN |
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| 1988 |
Athens, GA |
Phoebe Mills |
Juliet Bangerter (A)
Shannon Miller (B)
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| 1989 |
San Antonio, TX |
Juliet Bangerter |
Kim Zmeskal (A)
Laura Segundo (B)
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| 1990 |
Saginaw, MI |
Agnia Simpkins |
Larissa Fontaine (A)
Amy Shelton (B)
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| 1991 |
Huntington Beach, CA |
Kim Kelly |
Anne Woynerowsky (A)
Judy Esmero (B)
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| 1992 |
Knoxville, TN |
Wendy Bruce |
Kristie Powell (A)
Doni Thompson (B)
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| 1993 |
Austin, TX |
Dominique Dawes |
Kristi Lichey
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| 1994 |
Palm Springs, CA |
Amanda Borden |
Katie Teft
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| 1995 |
Birmingham, AL |
Jaycie Phelps |
Robin Phelps
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| 1996 |
Colorado Springs, CO |
Jennie Thompson |
Kristin Jensen
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| 1997 |
Seattle, WA |
Lindsay Wing |
Kristin Thome
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| 1998 |
San Antonio, TX |
Jennie Thompson |
Morgan White
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| 1999 |
Rochester, NY |
Sierra Sapunar |
Kristal Uzelac
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| 2000 |
Tulsa, OK |
Vanessa Atler |
Kristal Uzelac
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| 2001 |
Pomona, CA |
Tasha Schwikert |
Carly Patterson
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| 2002 |
Virginia Beach, VA |
Annia Hatch |
Carly Patterson
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| 2003 |
San Antonio, TX |
Courtney Kupets |
Nastia Liukin
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| 2004 |
Rochester, NY |
Tia Orlando |
Ashley Priess
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| 2005 |
Virginia Beach, VA |
Nastia Liukin |
Ashley Priess
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| 2006 |
Kansas City, MO |
Ashley Priess
Natasha Kelley
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Shawn Johnson
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| 2007 |
Battle Creek, MI |
Bridget Sloan |
Rheagan Courville
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| 2008 |
Houston, TX |
Ashley Stott |
Jordyn Wieber
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| 2009 |
Des Moines, IA |
Olivia Courtney |
Kyla Ross
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| 2010 |
Chicago, IL |
Mattie Larson |
Jordyn Wieber
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| 2011 |
Chicago, IL |
Aly Raisman |
Kyla Ross
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| 2012 |
Chicago, IL |
Aly Raisman |
Simone Biles
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| 2013 |
Hoffman Estates, IL |
Kyla Ross |
Bailie Key
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| 2014 |
Hoffman Estates, IL |
Simone Biles |
Jordan Chiles
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| 2015 |
Hoffman Estates, IL |
Simone Biles |
Laurie Hernandez
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| 2016 |
Hartford, CT |
Aly Raisman |
Irina Alexeeva
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| 2017 |
Hoffman Estates, IL |
Alyona Shchennikova |
Emma Malabuyo
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| 2018 |
Columbus, OH |
Simone Biles |
Leanne Wong
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| 2019 |
Louisville, KY |
Simone Biles |
Konnor McClain
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2020 |
Hartford, CT |
Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA |
| 2021 |
Indianapolis, IN |
Simone Biles |
Katelyn Jong
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| 2022 |
West Valley City, UT |
Leanne Wong |
Jayla Hang |
Brody Malone |
Toma Murakawa
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| 2023 |
Hoffman Estates, IL |
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In recent years the U.S. Classic has been sponsored by various companies, and the event is typically named for the sponsoring company. Below is a list of past and present sponsors of the event, as well as the official name of the event during the period of sponsorship:
| Year |
Sponsor |
Event Name
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| 2009–2011 |
CoverGirl |
CoverGirl Classic
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| 2012–2016 |
Secret |
Secret U.S. Classic |
| 2018–Present |
GK Elite Sportswear |
GK Classic |
See also
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