It’s hard not to feel a sense of deja vu as the 2025 Xfinity Championship unfolds. That’s almost like the replay of a story no fan wanted to see again. Last year, the gymnastics world was buzzing about a 16-year-old sensation whose talent seemed destined to steal the show. Until an untimely injury ended her campaign before it could truly begin. Her absence left a lingering what-if hanging over the competition, a question only her return could have answered.
Now, fast forward to this year, and the stage seemed set for redemption. The hype was real, the crowd was ready, and the spotlight was hers. But in a cruel twist, the same injury scare returned to haunt her at the worst possible moment. Reportedly, with household names like Simone Biles, Jade Carey, Jordan Chiles, and Suni Lee already sitting out, the Xfinity Championship was banking on fresh faces and rising stars to carry the torch. But now, one of its brightest lights may be dimmed once again, leaving the event scrambling for a new hero to step into the void.
It’s Myli Lew we’re talking about!
“After winning gold on bars with a 14.05 at the 2025 U.S. Classic, Myli Lew received the diagnosis that confirmed a fractured foot from warmups. As a result, Lew has withdrawn from this weekend’s championships.” Planetofgymnastics shared the heartbroken news.
Image credit: Myli Lew’s Instagram
So, Myli Lew is currently out of action after fracturing her foot during warm-ups, which forced her to pull out of the Xfinity Championship over the weekend. Right now, there’s no word on how long her recovery will take or when she’ll be back in training. And fans are eager for updates on her rehab.
But wait… That’s not the only big development.
This injury also marks the end of her elite run with her club gym. As per the latest report, she’s set to kick off her NCAA career this season with the University of Michigan. So, we may have already seen Lew’s final club gym performance. And now the question is when she’ll make her return, and how she’ll step into this exciting new chapter in a completely different role and setting.
For now, the 2025 Xfinity Championship is a thing of the past for Lew!
A good stint for Lew before the 2025 Xfinity Championship
Even though Lew missed the train for the Xfinity Championship this year, she was just on the verge of making it. And that too with shining colors!
At the 2025 US Classic, Myli Lew shone brightest on the uneven bars, claiming the title with a 14.050. Ashlee Sullivan took the top spot on beam with a 13.550. And Reese Esponda delivered an impressive floor routine for a 13.950. That made her the only gymnast from session one to secure an event title.
What really turned heads in Lew’s bar’s performance was a surprising detail. She performed two Malonies in her routine. But the judges didn’t catch the repetition. Had they noticed, her difficulty score would have been reduced. And Rose would have walked away with the win instead. Still, Lew’s execution and poise carried her to the top of the podium.
And for those keeping track, bars were the only apparatus Lew competed on that day, yet she managed to leave her mark on the meet. The moment that felt like she was set to enter the 2025 Xfinity Championship!
However, that moment now feels bittersweet in light of recent events. Not long after that impressive outing, Lew suffered a fractured foot during warm-ups, forcing her to withdraw from competition and effectively ending her dream for the Xfinity Championship.
For now, her remarkable rise has been put on hold. But let’s hope for a better and bigger comeback soon!
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