A silent absence from Simone Biles or a last-minute withdrawal of Gabby Douglass fell short to douse water on Winter Cup’s anticipation this year. The prime reason could be the presence of Olympic all-around champion Sunisa ‘Suni’ Lee at the Kentucky International Convention Center. The 20-year-old Auburn Tigers’’ standout has selected the yearly affair as her comeback stage. A debilitating kidney symptom kept her meek in the last season mostly.
But in an Olympic year, the gymnast could only go for solidifying her chance to make her Olympic achievement double. But even after the 2012 Olympic champion Gabby Douglas’s untimely bowing out, the Winter Cup might not be easy on Suni Lee’s return. The reason is the emphatic American gymnasts who are also betting on the Winter Cup for a ticket to the Baku World Cup in March.
In this crowd, Skye Blakely might add a stringent challenge. The Gator cemented her position by earning multiple international titles. The same applies to Alicia Zhou and Lexi Zeiss, the defending all-around champion. Now, without further ado, let’s catch up on the scenes as the action is already unfolding in Kentucky.
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Live results:
Alicia Zhou has unfolded herself with her regular handstands and on the other side, Myli Lew has been showing her bar routines. But Jaegar’s exercise has proved to be a tough challenge for her as she had to stop the faulty movement.
Nola Matthews is back with her artistic showcase as the Airborne gymnast has been showcasing her flawless airborne moves on the mat.
Reese Esponda is on the balance bar right now. Another faulty landing, even after a hearty effort on the bar.
Keeping the eyes on the Olympics, Hezly Rivera is in her handstand position now, trying a Jaeger. But another fantastic showdown ended with a lack of balance at the end moment.
Malea Milton has ridden on the balance beam to show her prowess. But easier elongation this time may not be her soul saver, as multiple spearheads are present in the day to prove themselves.
Time for a break as the first rotation schedule has come to an end.
As of now, the standing is pretty much clear, as one elongated gymnastics exercise can have a better day on the podium.
Ly Bui is on the balance beam right now. The GAGE gymnast is trying hard to be on the easier side, as her movements are proving to be flawless.
NCAA super champ, Trinity Thomas showcased her through showdown and balances on the schedule right now.
Remember, Skye Blakely is in no mood to leave her place as the Gator super class already scored huge on the beam despite rupturing in her Van Leuwen.
Simone Rose from BRG is on the floor now. She is showing all the moves a UCLA champion could add on the floor. The finesse is mind blowing.
Versatile Norah Christian is on the balance beam presently, showing the composure and lucidity of her usual nature. But a loose landing, far away from the designated place, has decimated her fate slightly.
Trinity Thomas’s score is already better than that of Skye Blakely. That could be quite motivating for the teacher-coach of Florida Gators.
Trinity Thomas is still in the driving position as another round wraps up the continuation.
A lighting issue is dissipating the audiences as several complaints have taken the space online.
Kayla DiCello is giving a neck-to-neck run to Trinity Thomas as both the gymnasts are camping on the same score after the first rotation episode.
Tatum Drusch is living her dream. From last year’s junior division, she is now in the senior league, already challenging the best ones.
Nicole Desmond has completed a smooth landing in her vault exercise right now.
Her nearest competitor, Jayla Hang has completed her smooth vault exercise as well.
Skye Blakely is on the balance beam right now. She is upping the ante with some eclectic moves. She has reached 14.04 to challenge Trinity Thomas. The switch leap to switch half-to-back tuck helped her to gain the upper hand in the schedule.
Dulcy Caylor showcased her high-flying airborne vault with an unrivaled landing on the spot.
From WOGA, Hezly Rivera is continuing the legacy on the balance beam.
Camarah Williams’s daunting floor exercise is creating a challenge for the table-toppers right now.
Addison Fatta ended her balance beam show hurriedly and with a disappointing landing. That will affect her current 3rd-place standing on the leaderboard.
Kayla DiCello has just showcased her double full landing in her vault schedule.
Despite some nervy steps on the balance beam, Trinity Thomas still has managed to end her balance beam schedule gleefully.
A lot of gymnasts are standing right now in the 12.4 and around score. However, Madray Johnson is trying hard to change her stand there. She tried to pull a nice landing with a score of 13.65.
Lacie Saltzmann returned her handstand nicely after a disappointing bar routine.
Marissa Neal completed a full-proof routine on the floor.
The Olympic potentiate Kaliaya Lincoln is on the balance beam right now. She has already competitions to Jade Carrey for a place in the upcoming Olympic team.
Evey Lowe from GAGE is right now taking over the floor. She already has a gold medal from the Pan Am Games of last year. Completing on a high tone, she managed her routine in an articulated manner.
Hezly Rivera’s score has usurped Skye Blakely on the beam. Trinity Thomas is now trailing behind as Kayla DiCello and Blakely formed the top two positions right now in the leaderboard.
Hezly Rivera is on the floor again to lift her from the 4th position. She has finished the schedule with two and a half rotations.
Camarah Wiliams has completed her Yurichenko vault as per her routine in the schedule. She is already in the fifth position.
A live result update is still not working. Mind it! The number of complaints around the Kentucky affair is riling up.
Skye Blakely’s beam score has been updated, touching Hezly Rivera’s top-earning 14.5.
Trinity Thomas is on the floor routine now. She kept her routine simple with a satisfying smile on her face.
Kayla DiCello completed her rotations successfully.
Simone Rose is challenging the competitors with a stellar show on the uneven bar rotation.
Suni Lee is not in the scene still. But Kayla DiCello or Hezly Rivera has tried heartily to stay up and above the gymnastics crowd with their upper-flying performances till now.
Both the veterans, Skye Blakely and Trinity Thomas, are facing the hard challenge of the mentioned gymnasts as of now. But later schedules might impact the standing.
Brooke Person from Simone Biles’s training camp is on the uneven bars right now. Her performance could not satisfy her coach seemed.
Evey Lowe ended her vault with Yuricheko one and a half, with a showcasing landing.
Alicia Zhou is proving her selection in the Team USA by showing impressive on the uneven balance bar. She ended on that note.
Kaliya Lincoln embraced her new routine on the floor with an ultimate choice of mixed music and extra air time in her leaps.
Trinity Thomas proved herself on the floor, with a score of 12.800. Despite a deduction, she will still have ample room to register her comeback.
Suni Lee is in the room now. She fell on her face in the uneven beam right now. Her coach, Jess Graba, was there. But still, her moves looked unsettled thoroughly. Both the Jaegar and Gienger exercises were not in place. Too much broth just spoiled Cath.
However, Skye Blakely continued to shine, this time on the floor exercise.
The day is proved to be the rising occasion for the fresh faces till now. However, for Suni Lee, the day is still running on. Kayla DiCello is in the top position right now, keeping Skye Blakely in the second position. Trinity Thomas is in the fifth position right now, just behind Rivera.
Trinity Thoams completed her day with a full Yurichenko on the vault routine.
Madray Johnson goes beyond that, with one and a half Yurichenko in her vault routine.
As of now, Suni Lee’s return chance on the floor is quite meek. She hasn’t shown any intention as of now.
Kayla DiCello is looking quite strong now. On the balance beam right now, she is looking solid. In three of her routines till now, she has an avg. of 14!
Pak Saito seemed to be hardest today as another gymnast ate the dust trying it.
Kayla DiCello is already giving a Simone Biles vibe this time at Kentucky International Convention Center. On the uneven bar as well, she is being expected to keep her score tight. Her final score has been standing at 56.850, higher than a reach.
Skye Blakely is taking her stand on the vault exercise right now. With a Yurichenko double full, she concluded her day. A top position would not be possible, as a score of 14.2 has banked her in the second position.
Hezly Rivera also concluded her vault with Yurichenko double full, earning a 39 score.
Suni Lee is continuing on the uneven bar right now. She is not in her steadfast focus right now. She disappointingly ended her day, consoled by Jess Graba in the fence line. Her old straddle mount couldn’t save her this time. That’s how life goes, after a five-week stringent training schedule.
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Caamarah Williams is finely executing her bar routine to push Skye Blakely away from the second position.
So after the 4th round, Cayla DiCello is happily at the top, whereas both Skye Blakely and Camarah Williams are waiting to witness their final standing.
Skye Blakely is in the second position right now. Hezly Rivera has advanced to the third position. Trinity Thomas could stop at the fourth position. But Florida Gators made a hell of a result as in the top 4 they have three participants- Kayla DiCello, Skye Blakely, and Trinity Thomas.
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Brace yourselves, guys, here are your champions of the Winter Cup 2024. Kayla DiCello reigns on the top podium with uneven bar’s contention, keeping Trinity Thomas in the second position. In the balance beam, Skye Blakely and Hazly Rivera earned the joint gold medal. Kayla DiCello could clinch the bronze medal. On floor exercise, Kayla DiCello earned the top podium. Kaliya Lincoln became the runner-up and Hazly Rivera gained the third position. Now it is time to know the name of the all-around champion. Kayla DiCello earned the gold medal with a whooping score of 56.85. Skye Blakely became the silver medalist. Trinity Blake missed the bronze medal as a fourth position was there for her. Hazly Rivera pushed her to that standing.
Here’s the wrap of the senior women’s bout in the 2024 gymnastics Winter Cup. For more updates, please keep a look at this space.