Donnell Whittenburg’s road to Jakarta was nothing short of a success story. Coming into the 2025 US selection camp, his hold and precision on the rings and parallel bars was a clear indication that Whittenburg was destined for success. Though he missed out on automatic qualification at the U.S. Championships, his consistency across multiple trials left little doubt about his place on the roster for Jakarta Worlds. And with that, Whittenburg made history by being the first American male gymnast from the nation to hit a certain milestone.

His technique and precision on the rings, complete with his trademark triple pike dismount, was a clear reminder why he still remains one of the country’s most reliable specialists even at 31. And now, in Jakarta, those same qualities have again brought hi

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