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Frederick Richard Makes a Statement in More Ways than One en Route to First US Gymnastics Title

Richard posted a 170.015 total and became only the second Black man to win the U.S. all-around title, officials said.

  • On Saturday in Phoenix, Frederick Richard won his first all-around National Champion title, finishing with a two-day score of 170.015, two points ahead of Tokyo Olympian Shane Wiskus.
  • Richard's victory marks a resurgence after a disappointing 2025 season when he missed both national and World Championship teams, benefiting from the absence of defending champion Asher Hong and three-time U.S. champion Brody Malone.
  • Leykin, the 19-year-old, pressured Richard early with a 14.963 high bar score that briefly moved him ahead, but suffered crucial falls on floor exercise that dropped him to third place.
  • USA Gymnastics plans to announce its World Championship team for Rotterdam, The Netherlands, with Richard widely expected to secure a position on the five-man squad.
  • Aiming for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics, Richard continues promoting gymnastics by wearing shorts featuring his 'Frederick Flips' logo, a choice that costs him 0.3 points per competition.
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If Frederick Richard wants to make men's gymnastics fun, he knows winning has to be part of the plan

Fred Richard became the second Black men's gymnast to win a national all-around title when he cruised to victory at the U.S. championships.

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Frederick Richard makes a statement in more ways than one en route to first US gymnastics title

Frederick Richard has won his first U.S. men's gymnastics all-around title, cementing his status as the leader of the men's program two years out from the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

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