USA Gymnastics announced today that the 2017 American Cup, scheduled for March 4, 2017, will return to Prudential Center following the incredible success leading up to this week’s 2016 event, which will take place at the Newark, N.J., arena on Saturday, March 5.
Ask Donnell Whittenburg three things to describe him and he’s quick out of the blocks: Shy, determined and always willing to work hard.
Olympic gold medalists Shannon Miller and Carly Patterson, along with members of the men’s U.S. National Team, will sign autographs as part of the fan activities planned at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., surrounding the 2016 AT&T American Cup, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on March 5, the Nastia Liukin Cup on March 4 at 7 p.m., and the Elite Team Cup on March 5 at 6 p.m.
Sam Mikulak has been here before: It’s an Olympic year, and perhaps the most promising U.S. man in gymnastics is coming off a season clouded by injury. This time, however, he has a wealth of knowledge to know how to handle himself.
2014 World team bronze-medalist and 2012 Olympian John Orozco is one of nine senior elite male gymnasts who will compete along side junior elite men’s regional teams at the 2016 Elite Team Cup at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., at 6 p.m. ET on March 5.
Germany’s Andreas Bretschneider has been added to the men’s field at the 2016 AT&T American Cup, scheduled for 11:30 a.m. on March 5 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J. He replaces teammate Fabian Hambuechen, who withdrew from the event.
The 2016 Elite Team Cup is scheduled for 6 p.m. ET on March 5 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., joining the weekend’s high profile slate of the Nastia Liukin Cup on March 4 at 7 p.m. and the AT&T American Cup on March 5 at 11:30 a.m.
Olympic medalists Fabian Hambuechen of Germany and Ryohei Kato of Japan are among the 14 international gymnasts who have accepted invitations to compete at the 2016 AT&T American Cup at Prudential Center at 11:30 a.m. on March 5, 2016.
Gabrielle Douglas, Sam Mikulak, Maggie Nichols and Donnell Whittenburg have accepted invitations to represent the United States at the 2016 AT&T American Cup at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on March 5. Simone Biles will lead Team USA at the 2016 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships.
2008 Olympic champion Nastia Liukin is attending tonight’s N.J. Devils game to promote tickets going on sale Oct. 19 at 10 a.m. ET for 2016 AT&T American Cup.