# U.S. Classic

The U.S. Classic is an annual summer gymnastics meet for elite artistic gymnasts of the United States. The meet occurs before Nationals and is a qualifier for it. In Olympic years, the aforementioned meets along with the U.S. Olympic Trials are used for selection to the team.

## Background

Previously only women had competed in the event. Men competed for the first time in 2022.
The senior all-around winners of the U.S. Classic include Dominique Dawes (1993), Nastia Liukin (2005), Aly Raisman (2011, 2012, 2016), and Simone Biles (2014, 2015, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2023, 2024).

## Past champions

Following is a list of past senior elite and junior elite champions of the U.S. Classic:
U.S. Classic Champions :
| Year | Location | Senior Women's Champion | Junior Women's Champion | Senior Men's Champion | Junior Men's Champion |
| 1983 | | Diane Durham | Tracey Butler | — | — |
| 1984 | Niagara Falls, NY | Tracee Talavera | Susie Silverman | — | — |
| 1985 | Atlanta, GA | Sabrina Mar | Jennifer Barton | — | — |
| 1986 | Scottsdale, AZ | Doe Yamashiro | Sheryl Dundas (A) Catherine Williams (B) | — | — |
| 1987 | Minneapolis, MN | | | — | — |
| 1988 | Athens, GA | Phoebe Mills | Juliet Bangerter (A) Shannon Miller (B) | — | — |
| 1989 | San Antonio, TX | Juliet Bangerter | Kim Zmeskal (A) Laura Segundo (B) | — | — |
| 1990 | Saginaw, MI | Agnia Simpkins | Larissa Fontaine (A) Amy Shelton (B) | — | — |
| 1991 | Huntington Beach, CA | Kim Kelly | Anne Woynerowsky (A) Judy Esmero (B) | — | — |
| 1992 | Knoxville, TN | Wendy Bruce | Kristie Powell (A) Doni Thompson (B) | — | — |
| 1993 | Austin, TX | Dominique Dawes | Kristi Lichey | — | — |
| 1994 | Palm Springs, CA | Amanda Borden | Katie Teft | — | — |
| 1995 | Birmingham, AL | Jaycie Phelps | Robin Phelps | — | — |
| 1996 | Colorado Springs, CO | Jennie Thompson | Kristin Jensen | — | — |
| 1997 | Seattle, WA | Lindsay Wing | Kristin Thome | — | — |
| 1998 | San Antonio, TX | Jennie Thompson | Morgan White | — | — |
| 1999 | Rochester, NY | Sierra Sapunar | Kristal Uzelac | — | — |
| 2000 | Tulsa, OK | Vanessa Atler | Kristal Uzelac | — | — |
| 2001 | Pomona, CA | Tasha Schwikert | Carly Patterson | — | — |
| 2002 | Virginia Beach, VA | Annia Hatch | Carly Patterson | — | — |
| 2003 | San Antonio, TX | Courtney Kupets | Nastia Liukin | — | — |
| 2004 | Rochester, NY | Tia Orlando | Ashley Priess | — | — |
| 2005 | Virginia Beach, VA | Nastia Liukin | Ashley Priess | — | — |
| 2006 | Kansas City, MO | Ashley Priess Natasha Kelley | Shawn Johnson | — | — |
| 2007 | Battle Creek, MI | Bridget Sloan | Rheagan Courville | — | — |
| 2008 | Houston, TX | Ashley Stott | Jordyn Wieber | — | — |
| 2009 | Des Moines, IA | Olivia Courtney | Kyla Ross | — | — |
| 2010 | Chicago, IL | Mattie Larson | Jordyn Wieber | — | — |
| 2011 | Chicago, IL | Aly Raisman | Kyla Ross | — | — |
| 2012 | Chicago, IL | Aly Raisman | Simone Biles | — | — |
| 2013 | Hoffman Estates, IL | Kyla Ross | Bailie Key | — | — |
| 2014 | Hoffman Estates, IL | Simone Biles | Jordan Chiles | — | — |
| 2015 | Hoffman Estates, IL | Simone Biles | Laurie Hernandez | — | — |
| 2016 | Hartford, CT | Aly Raisman | Irina Alexeeva | — | — |
| 2017 | Hoffman Estates, IL | Alyona Shchennikova | Emma Malabuyo | — | — |
| 2018 | Columbus, OH | Simone Biles | Leanne Wong | — | — |
| 2019 | Louisville, KY | Simone Biles | Konnor McClain | — | — |
| 2020 | Hartford, CT | Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA | Canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic in the USA | | — | — |
| 2021 | Indianapolis, IN | Simone Biles | Katelyn Jong | — | — |
| 2022 | West Valley City, UT | Leanne Wong | Jayla Hang | Brody Malone | Toma Murakawa |
| 2023 | Hoffman Estates, IL | Simone Biles | Kieryn Finnell | Asher Hong | Xander Hong |
| 2024 | Hartford, CT | Simone Biles | Claire Pease | — | — |
| 2025 | Hoffman Estates, IL | TBA | TBA | — | — |

## Sponsorships

In recent years the U.S. Classic has been sponsored by various companies, and the event is typically named for the sponsoring company. Below is a list of past and present sponsors of the event, as well as the official name of the event during the period of sponsorship:
| Year | Sponsor | Event Name |
| 2009–2011 | CoverGirl | CoverGirl Classic |
| 2012–2016 | Secret | Secret U.S. Classic |
| 2018–2022 | GK Elite Sportswear | GK Classic |
| 2023– | Core Hydration | Core Hydration Classic |