Katelyn Ohashi's comeback bid and Jade Carey's shot at another title both came up short Saturday at the 2026 US Classic in Hartford, Connecticut. Instead, it was 17-year-old Reese Esponda who walked away with the all-around crown.

Reese Esponda Claims U.S. Classic All-Around Title Over Jade Carey

Esponda posted a 54.900 to edge Carey (54.050) and Zoey Molomo (53.900). Still recovering from a foot injury earlier this season, Esponda sealed the win with a 14.150 double-twisting Yurchenko vault in the final rotation and also took the floor exercise title.

Carey, meanwhile, earned top honors on vault as she continues a steady return to elite US gymnastics competition. Skye Blakely added two more event wins, taking uneven bars (14.100) and balance beam (14.250).

Katelyn Ohashi Misses Gymnastics Nationals Qualifying Threshold

Then there was Ohashi. The former UCLA star and viral sensation needed a 26.800 combined score across two apparatuses to qualify for August's US Championships in Phoenix.

After adjusting her routine alongside former coach Valorie Kondos Field, she posted matching 13.200 scores on beam and floor, just 0.400 points short. Ohashi returned to elite competition last month after seven years away and has said she plans to keep training toward 2027.

"I feel like I had a really solid meet," Ohashi said. "I'm so proud of everything I've done this year."

Simone Biles is resting at home after a medical emergency she described as a near-death experience brought her to the hospital. The 29-year-old Olympic gymnast shared details of the health scare on her Instagram Stories earlier this week.

"Almost dying wasn't on my bingo card earlier this week," Biles wrote, calling it one of the scariest experiences of her life.

The crisis happened while her husband, Indianapolis Colts safety Jonathan Owens, was away at offseason NFL practice.

USA Olympic Legend Shares Recovery Update After Hospital

Despite the severity of the scare, Biles assured fans she is safely back home. She posted photos of herself resting in bed alongside her two French bulldogs, Lilo and Rambo.

Friends and family quickly filled her room with bouquets to show support.

Biles has not yet disclosed what caused the emergency. Still, she promised to share more information once she fully recovers. For now, the most decorated gymnast in USA Olympic and World Championship history is focused on rest.

Simone Biles's Summer Olympics Future Remains Uncertain

The health scare adds another layer of uncertainty to Biles's Olympic gymnastics future. Even before this week's emergency, her status for the 2028 LA Games remained unclear.

"Whether on the apparatus or in the stands, I still don't know that," she told French sports outlet L'Equipe in April 2025. "But 2028 seems so far away, and my body is aging. I felt it in Paris."

Biles continued her noncommittal stance during a January 2026 appearance on TODAY.

"If I have to say anything, I'm just like, 'Give me a little bit more time to recover, mentally, physically,'" she said. "We got a little bit more things to do and then we'll see."

For now, fans worldwide are sending well-wishes as she heals.

Simone Biles is asking fans to respect her privacy while she visits Madrid for the Laureus World Sports Awards 2026, sharing a message on social media after crowds gathered outside her hotel.

Biles posted the request to her Instagram Stories, addressing her supporters who had been waiting outside throughout the day.

“okay I reallllly love how passionate and dedicated y’all are, BUT I have to be honest. It really makes me anxious when you stand outside of the hotel all day. Can we please please please love from afar 🤍🫶🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽 & respect privacy xx,” Biles wrote on Monday.

The Olympic champion made clear that while she still values fan interaction, she prefers it to happen outside her living space.

"I would love to take pics while I'm out & about though," she added.

Biles is currently in Madrid for the annual sports awards ceremony, where her presence has drawn widespread attention. The visibility reflects her continued global reach, extending well beyond professional competition.

Still, the situation highlights a familiar balance for high-profile athletes. Public appearances often bring large crowds, but the line between support and personal safety can blur — especially during travel.

Simone Biles approached the moment by acknowledging both sides. While expressing appreciation for fans, she also set clear boundaries.

As her trip continues, her focus remains on supporting the week's major international event.

The four-time Laureus Sportswoman of the Year plans to attend the ceremony as an ambassador and special guest, continuing her role as one of the world's most recognizable athletes.

The contested bronze medal from the 2024 Paris Olympics women's gymnastics floor exercise is heading back to court for fresh examination. The same controversy produced an iconic photograph of Simone Biles and Jordan Chiles honoring gold medalist Rebeca Andrade.

Switzerland's supreme court announced Thursday that judges have returned the gymnastics case to the Court of Arbitration for Sport to review new evidence in what they termed highly exceptional circumstances. The ruling offers Jordan Chiles renewed hope of reclaiming the bronze medal initially awarded to her in Paris.

The issue centers on whether Team USA submitted a scoring appeal within the required one-minute deadline. Afterwards, Biles and Chiles created a celebrated Olympic moment at the gymnastics medal ceremony when both kneeled to honor Brazil's Andrade as she stepped onto the podium's top position.

Days after, Romania successfully appealed to CAS. The bronze medal was subsequently reassigned to Ana Maria Barbosu and presented to her in Bucharest, with the decision hinging on the US team's challenge.

The Swiss Federal Tribunal now wants CAS to examine recordings from the August 5th event that demonstrate the appeal meeting the deadline. The court indicated this evidence could likely sway the ruling in favor of Chiles.

Chiles' lawyer Maurice M. Suh expressed satisfaction with the decision, stating the video evidence conclusively supports his client's claim to the gymnastics bronze medal. He confirmed Chiles will vigorously defend her position during the review process, which could take at least one year to complete.

The 24-year-old UCLA gymnast has moved forward despite facing online criticism, some racially motivated, following the initial controversy. Chiles returned to the mat for UCLA while embracing opportunities with Dancing with the Stars, Sports Illustrated's swimsuit issue, and NWSL side Angel City.