Skye Blakely wins two bronze medals in Rotterdam
Skye Blakely won bronze medals on vault and uneven bars at the world gymnastics championships in Rotterdam, Netherlands, bringing her total medal count at the event to four. usatoday.com reported that her tally includes a silver in the team competition and an all-around gold won less than 24 hours prior.
Vault and Uneven Bars Medals Follow All-Around Victory
Blakely competed on Saturday, Oct. 24, 2026, securing her spot among the second-most decorated U.S. women at a single world championships. Her combined score of 14.166 on vault placed her behind Brazil’s Rebeca Andrade and teammate Claire Pease. On the uneven bars, Blakely posted a 14.6 routine, earning bronze after Germany’s Helen Kevric and defending world and Olympic champion Kaylia Nemour finished ahead.
“Truly just a dream come true to be amongst so many great gymnasts, big names,” Blakely said, according to usatoday.com. “To know that I’m a part of that, it’s just a reflection of all the hard work I’ve really been putting in this year and the people who have supported me and my mindset truly at these world championships.”
Blakely Joins Liukin and Bross for Second-Most Medals
With four medals secured by Saturday afternoon, Blakely is tied with Nastia Liukin and Rebecca Bross for the second-most medals won by a U.S. woman at a single world championships. Only Simone Biles has won more medals at a single event. The competition also featured Fred Richard winning gold on the floor exercise, marking the first time a U.S. man won that title since Paul Hamm in 2003, as reported by usatoday.com.
Claire Pease added a silver medal on vault for her first individual medal at the championships.
Balance Beam Final Closes Out the Competition
Blakely has one remaining opportunity for a medal during the balance beam final scheduled for Sunday, Oct. 25, 2026. Following her victories on Saturday, she observed a brief celebration at her hotel with her family before sleeping for seven hours and returning to preparation.
“I feel like it’s truly been where my head is at,” Blakely told usatoday.com regarding her approach to the remaining apparatus. “Being really present and just truly believing in myself and not getting ahead of myself.”
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➡️ Rotation Two➡️ Skye Blakely➡️ 14.400 on Bars pic.twitter.com/Hdww1HD9sq