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Penn State men's gymnastics duo qualifies for U.S. Championship

Two Nittany Lions are headed to a big stage.

Landon Simpson and Luke Esparo qualified for the U.S. men's gymnastics championship after their performances at a qualifier in Colorado Springs.

ON TO U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS ud83cuddfaud83cuddf8This duo is off to New Orleans after advancing at yesterday’s qualifier in Colorado Springs!! ud83dudc402025-26 captain Landon Simpson finished 8th in the All-Around while teammate Luke Esparo was the top finisher on Rings in his first action since 2024 ud83dudc4f pic.twitter.com/hUFy7utZNr

— Penn State Men’s Gymnastics (@PennStateMGYM) June 29, 2025

Simpson qualified in the all-around after placing top marks in his floor routine, pommel horse and horizontal bar.