2014 was quite a successful year for American artistic gymnasts Simone Biles, MyKayla Skinner, and Sam Mikulak, and it looks like 2015 will be no different. These Elite athletes have accepted invitations to represent the United States at the 2015 AT&T American Cup to be held on Saturday, March 7, 2015 at 10:30 a.m. Central Time at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. This marks the first gymnastics event to be held in a football stadium.
Simone Biles of World Champions Centre in Conroe, TX made history this year in more ways than one. Not only did she win the World Championship title for a second consecutive year, but she received two gold medals for famous floor and bar routines giving her a total of six career gold medals, the most won by any U.S. woman. This astounding athlete is sure to impress at the American Cup!
MyKayla Skinner of Desert Lights Gymnastics in Chandler, AZ also made her mark in the sport of gymnastics. Her contribution to the 2014 World team included a team gold medal and an individual vault bronze medalist. Also, her elegant poise and technically advanced tumbling passes placed her in fourth place.
GK Champion Sam Mikulak of the University of Michigan shared in the spotlight with a 2014 World team bronze medal and advanced to the All Around final. His strength on the pommel horse won him the U.S. Championship title along with the high bar silver medal at the 2014 National Championships in August.
The AT&T American Cup is the most prestigious international gymnastics invitational held in the U.S. This International Federation World Cup event features the top male and female gymnasts from around the world. Starting in 1976 at Madison Square Garden in New York City, this Elite meet has set the stage for the finest gymnasts in the world to share their talents on American soil. Click here for more information on the AT&T American Cup.
Here at GK, we wish the best of luck to Simone Biles, MyKayla Skinner, Sam Mikulak, and all the other athletes competing this weekend. Be sure to shop our Men's and Women's Special Order Competitive Gymnastics Wear for the highest quality apparel in the industry.
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