Ashlee Sullivan (Richardson, Texas/Metroplex Gymnastics) turned in a golden performance Wednesday to win the 42nd Memorial Arthur Gander tournament in Morges, Switzerland, while Taylor Burkhart (Arvada, Colo./Stanford University) finished fifth in men’s competition.
The format in Morges saw women compete on three apparatus of their choice, with men choosing four. The 2025 Winter Cup all-around champion, Sullivan on Wednesday was the top scorer on bars (14.05) and floor (13.70) and was second on vault (13.65) en route to totaling 41.400 for the overall gold. Abigail Martin of Great Britain was three points back in second (38.400), with Alba Petisco of Spain third with 38.300.
The 2025 U.S. high bar champion, Burkhart posted a total of 54.400 in Morges, including the highest score of the competition on floor (13.800). Joe Fraser of Great Britain won overall gold with 55.750, Felix Dolci of Canda was second (55.550) and Yumin Abbadini of Italy took bronze with (55.300).
Photo by Etienne Arn