Fred Richard coasts to first national title at US gymnastics championships
Summary
Frederick Richard won his first US men’s gymnastics all-around title at the national championships. He scored 170.015 over two days and showed strong performances that could make him a contender for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.Key Facts
- Frederick Richard is 22 years old and won the US men’s gymnastics all-around title.
- He scored a total of 170.015 points over two days of competition.
- Richard beat Shane Wiskus by two points and newcomer Danila Leykin by three points.
- Richard has been pushing for more visibility in men’s gymnastics by changing his uniform style.
- His choice of shorts and compression leggings under his singlet costs him 0.3 points per competition.
- Richard struggled in 2025 but made a strong comeback in 2026.
- He performed well on all six gymnastics events, especially on the high bar and floor.
- Richard is likely to be on the US team for the world championships in the Netherlands this October.
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