Claire Pease Wins 2025 U.S. Classic Amid Olympic Veterans' Return

At the 2025 U.S. Classic in Hoffman Estates, Illinois, 16-year-old Claire Pease emerged as the senior all-around champion with a score of 54.650, overtaking Simone Rose in the final rotation. Pease also won the vault event, while Myli Lew secured the bars title, Ashlee Sullivan took gold on balance beam, and Reese Esponda captured the floor exercise title. Olympic veterans made notable appearances, including Simone Biles, who attended the event as a spectator and contemplated her future in gymnastics. Hezly Rivera, the 2024 Olympic champion, faced setbacks with falls on bars and beam but finished second on floor and remains a contender for the upcoming U.S. Championships. The Classic served as the final qualifying event for the U.S. Championships in New Orleans, where gymnasts such as Skye Blakely, Tiana Sumanasekera, and others are expected to compete. This event highlighted a transition to a new generation of gymnasts poised for national and international success.