Pan American Championships 2025: USA Sweeps Team Titles in Dominant Performance
The 2025 Pan American Championships in Panama City showcased the depth and talent of American gymnastics as Team USA swept both the men's and women's team titles. In women's artistic gymnastics, the United States claimed gold with a commanding 164.765 total, followed by Canada (151.633) and Brazil (151.466) in a closely contested battle for the remaining podium positions.
Key Takeaways
- Team USA win team title with 164.765
- Jayla Thuy Hang captures all-around gold with 55.300
- Hezly Rivera wins all-around bronze, in post Paris return to international competition
- Canada's Lia Monica Fontaine collects 5 medals incluing FX gold
Team Competition Showcases International Depth
The team competition began with qualifications where the United States established early dominance, posting a 163.601 qualifying total. Canada secured second place qualification with 157.099, while Argentina (152.232) narrowly edged out Panama (150.600) for the third qualifying position. The tight competition among the top nations set the stage for compelling team finals.
In team finals, Team USA improved their total to 164.765, led by stellar performances from Jayla Thuy Hang (55.300 AA total), Hezly Rivera (52.667), and Gabrielle Hardie (40.333 on two events). Canada maintained their second-place position with 151.633, while Brazil moved up to claim bronze with 151.466, overtaking Argentina in the final rotation.
Hang Dominates All-Around Competition
Jayla Thuy Hang delivered a commanding all-around performance to claim the Pan American title with 55.300. The American gymnast demonstrated consistency across all four events, posting the highest scores on vault (13.933), beam (13.733), and floor (13.767). Canada's Lia Monica Fontaine earned silver with 53.966, while Rivera completed the American success story with bronze at 52.667.
Rivera's bronze medal continues her impressive international career trajectory following her Olympic debut in Paris 2024. The performance demonstrates the continued depth in American women's gymnastics as multiple athletes excel at the senior international level. Notably, several first-year seniors following the Paris Olympics made their mark at these championships, with Thuy Hang leading the charge as one of the standout newcomers to senior international competition.
Apparatus Finals Feature American Dominance
The event finals sessions highlighted American versatility as Team USA gymnasts claimed victories on multiple apparatus. The United States won titles on vault, uneven bars, and floor exercise, while also collecting numerous silver and bronze medals across the four events. This apparatus medal success underscores the program's depth and technical excellence across all disciplines.
The competition featured gymnasts from across the Americas, providing valuable international experience for emerging talents while showcasing the established excellence of veteran competitors. The multi-day format allowed athletes to demonstrate both consistency in team competition and peak performance capability in individual finals.
Setting the Stage for Future International Competitions
The Pan American Championships serve as an important stepping stone in the international competitive calendar. For American gymnasts, these results provide confidence heading into future World Championships and other major international competitions. The depth of talent demonstrated by multiple countries suggests continued competitiveness in regional and global gymnastics.
The championships also provided valuable competition experience for gymnasts from smaller programs, contributing to the overall development of gymnastics throughout the Americas. As the sport continues to grow globally, competitions like the Pan American Championships play a crucial role in fostering international excellence and friendly competition among neighboring nations.