# 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20261014-2026-artistic-gymnastics-world-championships > Updated: 2026-10-22T18:32:49.000Z. Sources: 107. Developments: 8. The 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships are underway at the Rotterdam Ahoy in the Netherlands, running from October 17 to 25. The event serves as a critical stage for international teams to gain competitive experience and ranking opportunities as they begin the qualification cycle for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. The championships feature over 400 gymnasts from 84 nations, with the top three nations in each team event securing spots for the 2028 Olympics. In the women’s team final, China claimed the gold medal with 165.764 points, ending a 20-year drought and breaking the dominance of the United States, who took silver (165.531). Japan earned bronze (164.063), marking its first world podium appearance in 60 years. France finished fourth. The Brazilian women’s team, led by Rebeca Andrade and Flávia Saraiva, finished in fifth place with a total score of 159.730. Because they did not reach the podium, the Brazilian team missed out on direct qualification for the 2028 Olympics and must now seek a spot at the 2027 World Championships. In the individual all-around final, Skye Blakely of the United States won the gold medal, followed by Liudmila Roshchina of Russia in second and Ke Qinqin of China in third. In the team final, Flávia Saraiva placed 12th and Lorrane Oliveira placed 21st in the individual all-around. In the vault final, Rebeca Andrade secured the gold medal with an average score of 14.466. This victory makes her a three-time world champion in the event, joining Cheng Fei as only the second gymnast in history to achieve this feat, and marks her tenth career medal at World Championships. The podium was completed by Claire Pease of the United States in silver (14.233) and Skye Blakely in bronze (14.166). ## Claims - The Brazilian women's gymnastics team finished fifth in the team final in Rotterdam. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Brazil's team total score was 159.730 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - China won the gold medal with 165.764 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The United States won the silver medal with 165.531 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Japan won the bronze medal with 164.063 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - France finished in fourth place with 161.130 points. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Skye Blakely won the gold medal in the women's individual all-around. (single source) - Flávia Saraiva finished 12th in the individual all-around with 52.799 points. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Rebeca Andrade wins vault gold at Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Rebeca Andrade became a three-time world vault champion at the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, earning her tenth career World Championship medal. 36 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-finishes-fifth-in-womens-team-gymnastics-final ### 2026-10-22: Gymnasts attempt Simone Biles skills at World Championships Male gymnasts at the 2026 World Artistic Gymnastics Championships in Rotterdam struggled to execute difficult skills named after Simone Biles, highlighting the complexity of her signature moves. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gymnasts-attempt-simone-biles-skills-at-world-championships ### 2026-10-20: Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam to offer 2028 Olympic spots Over 400 gymnasts from 84 nations will compete in the World Championships in Rotterdam, with top teams earning qualification spots for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/artistic-gymnastics-world-championships-in-rotterdam-to-offer-2028-olympic-spots ### 2026-10-20: Brazil finishes fifth in women's gymnastics team final Brazil's women's gymnastics team finished fifth in the World Championship team final in Rotterdam, trailing China, the US, and Japan. The top three teams secured spots for the LA 2028 Olympics. 35 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-qualifies-for-five-gymnastics-finals-at-world-championships ### 2026-10-18: Brazil secures five finals at Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Brazil's women's gymnastics team qualified for five finals at the 2026 World Championships in Rotterdam, led by Rebeca Andrade's top performance in the vault. 37 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cycling-2027-calendar-features-grand-tours-and-world-championships ### 2026-10-17: Rotterdam hosts 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships The 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam feature Olympic qualifying rounds, Japanese dominance in men's rankings, and the retirement announcement of Dutch champion Sanne Wevers. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/gymnastics-world-championships-begin-in-rotterdam ### 2026-10-14: Mexican gymnasts head to Artistic Gymnastics World Championships Mexican gymnasts, including Isaac Nuñez Farfán and Victoria Mata, will compete in the Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Rotterdam, seeking Olympic qualification for Los Angeles 2028. 5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mexican-gymnasts-head-to-artistic-gymnastics-world-championships ### 2026-10-12: Artistic World Gymnastics Championships to be held in Rotterdam The 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships will be held in Rotterdam from October 17-25, featuring top international teams including the USA as they prepare for future Olympic qualification. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/2026-artistic-gymnastics-world-championships-preview --- Cite as: 2026 Artistic Gymnastics World Championships. 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