U.S. Classic final results: Simone Biles is back with all-around victory in first competition since Tokyo

Sara Tidwell

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There's still another year until Paris 2024, but gymnastics fans got an extra sweet treat this weekend when Simone Biles and Suni Lee returned to elite competition at the annual U.S. Classic.

Biles hadn't competed since she withdrew from the finals at the 2021 Tokyo Olympics. On Saturday, she blew everyone away with her comeback, scoring a 59.100 to win the event and sticking a Yurchenko double pike on vault, something only she — and she alone — has ever done.

Biles also said her comeback is personal.

"I'm doing it for me," she said on air. "I'm going to put myself first."

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Lee, on the other hand, took an untraditional route after winning gold in Tokyo, joining the Auburn gymnastics roster for a season. She ultimately had to step aside as she dealt with a kidney issue, unrelated to her career.

Lee got emotional after her beam performance earned her a 14.500, and she earned a 13.500 on vault. She did not compete in the all-around — or with 100 percent of her potential, based on advice from her coach. These next 12 months need to be about recouping and regrouping for the 20-year-old to make it to the City of Love next summer.

Biles and Lee qualified for the U.S. Championships, which will take place on Aug. 24-27 in San Jose, Calif.

The duo was joined by NCAA bars and floor champion Jordan Chiles out of UCLA and the Pac-12 Gymnast of the Year Jade Carey out of Oregon State, both of whom also did not compete in the all-around.

Florida teammates Leanne Wong and Kayla DiCello joined the fantastic four in the second session, too. Wong ended the night in second place with a 54.100, while DiCello tied for sixth at 51.950.

The Sporting News tracked the 2023 U.S. Classic, with Simone Biles and Suni Lee making their return to elite gymnastics competition.

U.S. Classic gymnastics scoreboards

Overall

PlaceGymnastClubScore
1Simone BilesWorld Champions59.100
2Leanne WongFlorida54.100
3Katelyn JongMetroplex53.450
4Amelia DisidoreGreat American Express52.800

By event

EventGymnastClubScore
VaultSimone BilesWorld Champions15.400
BarsSkye BlakelyWOGA Gymnastics14.350
BeamSimone BilesWorld Champions14.800
FloorSimone BilesWorld Champions14.900

U.S. Classic gymnastics live results, highlights from senior women's session 2

All times Eastern

9:45 p.m.: The winning world champion score in 2022 was 56.899. Tonight, Simone Biles obliterated that mark with a 59.100. And that's when she waters down some of her routines. ...

9:43 p.m.: Simone Biles will end the night on top of the chart after earning a 15.400 on vault. Cameras zoom in on Jordan Chiles hyping up the crowd for her fellow Olympian.

9:41 p.m.: Ear-shattering screams can be heard on the broadcast as Simone Biles sticks her second Yurchenko double pike of the night. No other female athlete has ever done this move before, and if she's able to do it on an international stage, it will be named after her.

9:35 p.m.: Simone Biles wearing her husband's name on a silver chain around her neck at tonight's Road to Paris competition. Her husband, Jonathan Owens, is in Green Bay playing for the Packers' Family Night.

9:33 p.m.: These are the top scores to beat from senior women's Session 1:

9:30 p.m.: Simone Biles with a 14.900 on the floor exercise, stays leading. Leanne Wong is in second, Kayla DiCello tied for fifth, while Suni Lee is in 14th and Jordan Chiles is in 16th.

9:04 p.m.: Simone Biles leads the board after two rotations.

8:43 p.m.: Simone Biles with a 14.800 on beam, qualifies her for the U.S. Championships, according to CNBC broadcasters.

8:19 p.m.: Suni Lee and her coach took difficulty out of her beam routine, so her competition tonight is not being performed at her full potential. Still, she scored a 14.500, the highest of the evening so far, and is attempting to qualify for the U.S. Championships later this month.

8:17 p.m.: The age gap in this competition is vast. Tiana Sumanasekera is 15-years-old, while Simone Biles is 26-years-old.

8:10 p.m.: Simone Biles twisted a little too early for her pirouette in the bar routine, but managed a sweet save, meaning minimal deduction. She earned a 14.000.

7:41 p.m.:

7:37 p.m.: And now Simone Biles actually sticks the Yurchenko double pike on vault with no mats. Insanity.

7:29 p.m.: Jade Carey will no longer be competing on uneven bars, per USA Gym. The rotation schedule below has been revised.

7:19 p.m.: Simone Biles reportedly "pretty much stuck" the Yurchenko double pike in vault warmups.

7:16 p.m.: A decade ago, Simone Biles made her broadcast debut in the 2013 American Cup. She placed second that day, but had people saying she could be the new face of American gymnastics. Fast forward to now.

7:13 p.m.: Simone. Biles. Is. Back. The gymnast posted this video to her TikTok: "This comeback is personal."

@simonebilesowens 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾 #gymnastics #fyp ♬ original sound - Simone Biles

U.S. Classic gymnastics channel

  • TV channel: CNBC

Fans can catch the second senior women's session on CNBC on Saturday, Aug. 5 from 8-10 p.m. ET. The first session will take place earlier in the day from 2-4 p.m. ET.

If you're unable to watch live, there will be a recap of both sessions on NBC on Sunday, Aug. 6 from 4:30-6 p.m. ET.

U.S. Classic gymnastics live stream

  • Live stream: Peacock, Fubo

If you've cut down on cords recently, there's no need to fret. There are several options for live streaming the meet, as well.

NBC's streaming service Peacock offers two plans, one at $5.99/month and the other at $11.99/month, depending on what kind of experience you want.

Meanwhile, Fubo, which houses CNBC as one of its 300-plus channels, is offering a free trial to new subscribers.

U.S. Classic gymnastics rotation

The second session will host big names like Biles (World Champions), Carey (Oregon State), Lee (Midwest Gym), Chiles (World Champions), Leanne Wong (Florida) and Kayla DiCello (Hills) — Biles will be in rotation with club teammate Chiles and Wong, while Lee is paired with DiCello. Carey is in her own rotation.

  • Time: 8-10 p.m. ET
  • TV channel: CNBC
  • Live stream: Peacock, Fubo
RotationVaultBarsBeamFloor
1Skye Blakely, WOGAKatelyn Jong, MetroplexMarissa Neal, GAGE 
 Lexi Zeiss, Twin City TwistersSimone Biles, World ChampionsKayla DiCello, Hills 
 Elle Mueller, Twin City TwistersLeanne Wong, FloridaMalea Milton, GAGE 
 Kaliya Lincoln, WOGATiana Sumanasekera, World ChampionsSunisa Lee, Midwest Gym 
  Jordan Chiles, World ChampionsAmelia Disidore, GAGE 
  Dulcy Caylor, World ChampionsChloe Cho, Gym Olympica 
   Eveylynn Lowe, GAGE 
2 Lexi Zeiss, Twin City TwistersSimone Biles, World ChampionsKayla DiCello, Hills
  Levi Jung-Ruivivar, WOGALeanne Wong, FloridaMalea Milton, GAGE
  Elle Mueller, Twin City TwistersTiana Sumanasekera, World ChampionsAmelia Disidore, GAGE
  Jade Carey, Oregon StateJordan Chiles, World ChampionsChloe Cho, Gym Olympica
  Skye Blakely, WOGADulcy Caylor, World ChampionsEveylynn Lowe, GAGE
   Katelyn Jong, MetroplexMarissa Neal, GAGE
3Malea Milton, GAGE Levi Jung-Ruivivar, WOGALeanne Wong, Florida
 Sunisa Lee, Midwest Gym Elle Mueller, Twin City TwistersTiana Sumanasekera, World Champions
 Amelia Disidore, GAGE Kaliya Lincoln, WOGADulcy Caylor, World Champions
 Chloe Cho, Gym Olympica Jade Carey, Oregon StateKatelyn Jong, Metroplex
 Eveylynn Lowe, GAGE Skye Blakely, WOGASimone Biles, World Champions
 Marissa Neal, GAGE   
 Kayla DiCello, Hills   
4Tiana Sumanasekera, World ChampionsSunisa Lee, Midwest Gym Elle Mueller, Twin City Twisters
 Dulcy Caylor, World ChampionsAmelia Disidore, GAGE Kaliya Lincoln, WOGA
 Katelyn Jong, MetroplexChloe Cho, Gym Olympica  
 Simone Biles, World ChampionsEveylynn Lowe, GAGE  
 Leanne Wong, FloridaMarissa Neal, GAGE  
  Kayla DiCello, Hills  
  Malea Milton, GAGE  

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Sara Tidwell

Sara Tidwell is an editorial intern with The Sporting News. A native to Michigan's Thumb region, she received her Bachelor's degree in journalism from Michigan State University. Previous bylines include the Detroit News, Cincinnati Enquirer, Hartford Courant and The State News.