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China ends US reign to take women's team gold at gymnastics worlds
October 22, 2026 at 06:55 AM
China edged the United States by 0.233 points to win the women's team title at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam.
- China finished with 165.764 points to beat the United States' 165.531, ending the Americans' run of seven straight team titles.
- Qiu Qiyuan clinched the gold with a 12.833 floor routine after needing more than 12.600 to secure victory.
- The United States lost its lead after Dulcy Caylor fell on the balance beam, while Zhang Qingying scored 15.066 for China.
- Japan took bronze, its first podium at worlds in 60 years, and Russia finished sixth after several athletes were denied visas.