Brody Malone has made a remarkable return to the world of gymnastics, clinching the High Bar World Title in Jakarta, Indonesia. Scoring 14.933 points, Malone secured his place among the elite by becoming the third American male gymnast to achieve multiple world titles.
Injury and Comeback
Malone’s journey back to the top was not straightforward. On March 18, 2023, he suffered a severe injury during a high bar dismount that left him with a right tibial plateau fracture, a meniscus tear, and torn ligaments. After enduring three surgeries, he made a triumphant comeback, contributing to the U.S. team’s bronze medal at the Paris Olympics.
World Championship Finals
During the World Championships finals, Malone displayed extraordinary skill. He executed four release skills followed by a double-twisting double somersault dismount, earning a score that stood strong against all competitors. After going first in the routine, he watched as seven other gymnasts attempted to surpass his score, none succeeded.
Competition Results
Daiki Hashimoto from Japan, the 2023 World champion, finished second, trailing Malone by two-tenths of a point. With this victory, Malone joins the ranks of American gymnastics greats, becoming only the third male gymnast in history to win multiple gold medals at the World Championships, following Kurt Thomas and Paul Hamm.
Team Achievements
- Multiple U.S. athletes medaled at the World Championships for the first time since 2013.
- Donnell Whittenburg claimed gold in still rings.
- Patrick Hoopes won bronze on pommel horse.
This marked the first time since the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics that three different U.S. men received medals at a major competition. Additionally, in the women’s finals, Zhang Qingying of China earned gold on balance beam, and Aiko Sugihara of Japan celebrated her first two world medals at age 26.
Upcoming Coverage
Highlights from the gymnastics worlds will air on NBC and CNBC, showcasing the women’s all-around at 12 p.m. ET and the men’s at 2 p.m. ET. The Championships will conclude with a live broadcast on Peacock.
