Overview
- Leanne Wong took all‑around silver and Joscelyn Roberson earned vault bronze, giving the U.S. women two medals, their fewest at a worlds or Olympics since 2001.
- Donnell Whittenburg won the first still rings world title by an American man and Brody Malone defended his high bar crown, marking two U.S. men’s golds at a major event for the first time since 2003.
- Malone’s repeat made him the first U.S. man to become a two‑time world champion since 1979, underscoring a notable upswing for the men’s program.
- This was the first year since 1979 that U.S. men collected more medals than the U.S. women, reflecting contrasting trajectories for the programs at these championships.
- Veteran absences and injuries shaped the women’s outcome, with Simone Biles, Suni Lee, Jade Carey and Jordan Chiles sitting out and Hezly Rivera withdrawing hurt, as leaders pointed to lessons, experience gains and a needed reset.