The World Gymnastics Championship holds the place right on the pinnacle for gymnastics enthusiasts. The event stands to provide a ground for recognition for both veterans and aspirants alike. Now as 24 teams from across the world raced to the top, the 2023 Worlds remained a formidable stop for both USA men’s and women’s teams. While the latter earned their seventh consecutive win, the men’s team worked to end the medal drought placing third. However, the feats of the teams extended further beyond the co-ordination.

On the 5th of October, Fred Richard came in for a second consecutive day to make history on the grounds of Antwerp.? The 19-year-old achieved what US Men’s Gymnasts couldn’t achieve in a decade. Shilese Jones, who has been on a stand herself bagging feats one after the other, took to Instagram to celebrate the youngster as a proud fellow gymnast.

Shilese Jones celebrates historic victory online

Fred Richard alongside Asher Hong competed at the 2023 Worlds all-around finals on the 7th day of the event. While Hong lagged behind, Richard who made his debut at the event, kicked it off with a dominating start. Marking his presence from his imposing performance on the floor, Richard only grew to rise on the table. The youngster’s persistence and consistency landed him in the third position. His right to a medal at the Worlds was the first one for the US Men’s teams in the past decade. Jones joining in on the celebration, took to her Instagram story to share the winning moment.

Jones, taking to her stories, reposted a post from Team USA and Usagym. The post celebrating Fred’s win, read, “The first man to win a world medal in all-around since 2010.” Jones?who shared the post on her story wrote, “Beyond proud of u @fredrickflips.”??Finishing up third, Richard earned a total of 84.332. While the 21-year-old applauds his remarkable feat in the event, Jones has fallen no behind; consistently finishing top and closely trailing Simone Biles.

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Shilese aims to amaze the gymnastics community

Jones has been a character of great strength and agility. Beginning her career as early as a 12-year-old, Shilese has been determined to tread on the set path. The youngster after placing 10th at the Tokyo Olympics qualifier has only grown stronger; inching nearer to reaching the peak at the 2024 Paris. Supporting the latter of the stance, Shilese’s performance at the 2023 Worlds speaks up.

On the first day of the Worlds, Jones placed herself right behind Simone in the all-around listings with a score of 56.932. Apart from the all-around, the 21-year-old has also been qualified to perform individually on the balance beam, floor exercise, and uneven bars. Her steps heading into the individual finals dictate the marvels of Shilese as she becomes the only woman after Simone and Kyla to make four individual finals.

As the men’s team makes history at the 2023 Worlds, the women’s team awaits an opportunity in the coming days. Shilese besides contesting at the individual finals will also aim to land a triple L to get the element named for her. Marking in immense growth and determination, Shilese is definitely the one to be on the lookout for.

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