The World Junior Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships, held in Bulgaria, marked a before and after for the American continent. With a record participation and historic results, this event became the best Pan-American performance in the history of the World Youth Championships.
HISTORY-MAKING ACHIEVEMENTS
- Four medals won by America:
- Brazil, world runner-up in All-Around and 5-Rings, winning its first medals in a world youth championship.
- The United States, silver in the Team Final, its first podium finish in this category.
- Natalie De La Rosa (USA), bronze in the hoop final, matching Rin Keys’ historic feat in 2023.
LEADING PART
- America was represented by 5 sets and 18 individual gymnasts.
- For the first time, they competed:
- Argentina, with Emma Ceballos and Catalina Neri.
- Ecuador, with Melissa Parra.
TOP PERFORMERS BY COUNTRY
- The United States reached the apparatus finals for the first time with its team and achieved its best overall ranking: 8th place.
- Mexico, best overall ranking for its group: 14th place.
- Canada, best overall ranking for its group: 16th place.
- Marijose Delgado obtained Mexico’s best individual result: 18th place with ribbon.
- Susana Valbuena, Venezuela’s best result: 31st place with ribbon.
- Matilde Trivique, Chile’s best result: 32nd place with ball.
- Beatriz Vieira equaled Brazil’s best result (16th in ribbon), a mark set by Keila Santos.
- Adriana Zuleta equaled Colombia’s best position (38th in ribbon), previously recorded by Luna Henao.
A CONTINENT ON THE RISE
From UPAG we warmly congratulate all the gymnasts, their coaches, federations and families for this collective achievement. The growth of Pan American rhythmic gymnastics is evident, and this World Championship is just the beginning of a bright future for the region.
