World champion gymnast Brody Malone, a former Stanford gymnast, has made a triumphant return to the national stage after being sidelined for over a year due to a severe knee injury. Competing at the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, also known as the #XfinityChamps, Malone showcased stellar performances, including a notable ring routine scoring 14.400 and a parallel bars routine scoring 14.850. Leading the men's all-around competition after the first day with a score of 85.950, Malone ultimately secured his third U.S. all-around title, defeating Fred Richard by a little more than two points, with Khoi Young finishing third. This marks Malone's first national championship since 2022, solidifying his comeback and positioning him as a strong contender for the Paris Olympics.
Recovery doesn’t take breaks. #XfinityChamps men’s all-around champion Brody Malone is back and better than ever. https://t.co/nsbbRIxkzR
When it comes to the #ParisOlympics, three-time U.S. all-around champion Brody Malone means business. 😤 #XfinityChamps https://t.co/0VtC45Kf7c
Brody Malone has become an expert on many things over the last 15 months while recovering from a knee injury that threatened to derail his chances of returning to the Olympics. https://t.co/WQrzTke50V
After reclaiming the U.S. all-around title in his first national championships since injury, Brody Malone was feeling very grateful. #XfinityChamps https://t.co/iBPZKUmj54
After relearning how to walk, Brody Malone appears to be heading to the Paris Olympics after claiming the U.S. title Saturday. https://t.co/BPEYaQxIAS
All of the emotions came rushing in for Brody Malone's dad. #XfinityChamps https://t.co/qjadqp6nVy
Brody Malone won his third all-around national championship, beating Fred Richard by a little more than two points. Khoi Young was third. https://t.co/AuO3IFCxJT
Brody Malone overcomes gruesome injury to win men's all-around US championship https://t.co/qGpa9UTg49
Brody Malone put on a SHOW at #XfinityChamps https://t.co/JYokIYWtRL
A year after a brutal injury, Brody Malone is the U.S. all-around champ again https://t.co/lTKZveQgBm
Brody Malone suffered a severe knee injury last year. In his first national championships since coming back, he claims his third U.S. all-around title. 🥇 #XfinityChamps (via @NBCOlympics) https://t.co/siIHFy11jC
“That’s our goal. We’re getting on the podium in Paris." Brody Malone and Khoi Young only have big dreams from here. ⭐️🥇#XfinityChamps https://t.co/NKYNbbULEF
BRODY IS BACK 🥇 There's just something about Brody Malone in an Olympic year. #XfinityChamps https://t.co/QNot47lm60
SECURING THE WIN. 🙌 Brody Malone closes out the weekend and secures his third U.S. all-around title! #XfinityChamps https://t.co/XSwh0HQ0Mm
BRODY MALONE IS BACK ON TOP. 🥇 #XfinityChamps https://t.co/Xg6AHhPmhD
"Every time he does something again, I am more impressed." Brody Malone brought his A-game AGAIN tonight. #XfinityChamps | 📺 @CNBC & @peacock https://t.co/aQJnGKFuWn
What Brody Malone is asking that brace on his surgically repaired right knee to do -- protect him while falling out of the sky a good half-dozen times or more -- is remarkable. The gymnastics Malone is doing is even more remarkable. Two rotations from national title No. 3.
Brody Malone is putting on a CLINIC. 👀 Another stellar routine on the parallel bars. #XfinityChamps | 📺 @CNBC & @peacock https://t.co/TLOgb3PtPB
A massive 14.850 for Brody Malone 👀 He looks to secure his spot at #GymTrials24 on his journey to his second Olympic Games. 📺 #XfinityChamps live on @peacock & @CNBC. https://t.co/sRBVBiPIG8
"Oh yeah!" Brody Malone starting fast on Day Two! 🔥 #XfinityChamps | 📺 @CNBC & @peacock https://t.co/Z0WCLRTi8g
"I'm ready to get going and get after it." Men's all-around leader Brody Malone (@brody1700) gives Zora Stephenson (@ZoraStephenson) an update ahead of night 2 of the men's competition at #XfinityChamps. 📺 @CNBC & @peacock https://t.co/36A2b4lJfS
A year after a ‘catastrophic’ leg injury, former Stanford gymnast Brody Malone is back and maybe better than ever https://t.co/aH21W5z7WH
“I hate to lose. I’m not going to come (here) just to participate. I want to win.” In maybe the most important of ways, Brody Malone already has. https://t.co/9g3B3GoFMO
I hate to lose. I’m not going to come (here) just to participate. I want to win.” In maybe the most important of ways, Brody Malone already has. https://t.co/9g3B3GoFMO
Brody Malone is BACK. @USAGym x #XfinityChamps https://t.co/R5kQeFTd6U
Brody Malone has a lot to be proud of in his first national championships since 2022. #XfinityChamps https://t.co/yPvSo4vrtC
The reaction after the dismount. 😤 Brody Malone leads the way in the men’s all-around with a score of 85.950. #XfinityChamps https://t.co/ovPskenM9T
"It was amazing." Men's all-around leader Brody Malone reacts to competing in his first national championships since 2022. #XfinityChamps https://t.co/79Lyfuap61
Brody Malone is back - and at the top. He leads after night one, competing in the all-around for the first time since 2022. https://t.co/NzKIqiyp8p
What a COMEBACK. In his first national championships since 2022, Brody Malone leads the way in the men's all-around competition after day 1. #XfinityChamps https://t.co/fn8hAwUpae
A big-time ring routine from Brody Malone as he scores 14.400. 🔥 #XfinityChamps | 📺 @peacock https://t.co/Y5HkRXrCkT
Welcome back to the U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Brody Malone. 👏 #XfinityChamps | 📺 @peacock https://t.co/qbIozQi9uG
Welcome back to the national stage, Brody Malone. 👏 #XfinityChamps | 📺 @peacock https://t.co/RH5OzesxW5
World champion Brody Malone is set to make his return to the national stage at #XfinityChamps! https://t.co/OeqDrDhPfG
World champion Brody Malone is set to make his return to the national stage at #XfinityChamps. https://t.co/ize93ztT0p
After being out for over a year due to injury, world champion Brody Malone is set to make his return to the national stage at #XfinityChamps. https://t.co/uDshc7trsZ