China and Japan Sweep Gymnastics Finals
Dominant performances seal multiple gold medals
The final day of gymnastics competition saw a fierce battle for supremacy, with China and Japan emerging as the top nations, clinching a combined seven gold medals across various apparatus.
Chinese Gymnasts Shine
China’s **Fanyuwei** delivered a stellar routine on the uneven bars, earning a commanding score of 15.000. In his debut international final, Liu Hengyu secured gold on the still rings with a masterful performance. Chen Zhilong showcased his power and precision on the vault, landing two high-difficulty elements to claim another gold for China.
British, Armenian, and Canadian Triumphs
Great Britain’s Luke Whitehouse solidified his status as a top contender with a dominant victory on the floor exercise, following his top qualifying performance. Armenia’s Hamlet Manukyan clinched the pommel horse title. Canada’s Felix Dolci capped off the competition with an impressive routine on the horizontal bar, overcoming a previous injury to secure gold.
Apparatus Final Medal Standings
- Japan: 4 golds (vault, floor, beam, parallel bars)
- China: 3 golds (bars, rings, vault)
- Great Britain, Armenia, Canada: 1 gold each
The recent World Artistic Gymnastics Championships saw Simone Biles return to competition after a break, winning multiple medals. This highlights the continued global talent pool in the sport, with athletes consistently pushing the boundaries of performance.