# How One Judging Call May Have Put World Title Out Of Reach For Team USA

- Source: Forbes
- Published: 2026-10-23T14:47:00+00:00
- Category: Business
- Original: https://www.forbes.com/sites/carolineprice/2026/10/23/how-one-judging-call-may-have-put-world-title-out-of-reach-for-team-usa/
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-one-judging-call-may-have-put-world-title-out-of-reach-for-team-us-735550/

After leading the women’s gymnastics team final at the halfway point of the world championships, Team USA’s hopes for gold were dashed after mistakes — and a judging call — on balance beam.

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