Rotterdam: Quick Facts

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LSU gymnastics: Recruit captures second silver at worlds; D-D Breaux documentary wins award • Oct. 26, 2026, 5:00 PM ET (The New Orleans Times-Picayune)

Americans Claire Pease, Reese Esponda finish 1-2 in floor exercise at gymnastics worlds • Oct. 25, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (CBC)

Gymnastics World Championships: Great Britain's Jake Jarman wins men's floor silver medal • Oct. 24, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (BBC)

Skye Blakely caps remarkable injury comeback with world gymnastics all-around title • Oct. 23, 2026, 7:18 PM ET (The Guardian)

Artistic Gymnastics World Championships: Women’s team final • Oct. 21, 2026, 4:52 PM ET (CBC)

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