Meet the gymnasts for the Olympic Games Paris 2024

Rebeca Rodrigues de Andrade was born on 8 May 1999 in Guarulhos, Brazil. She won a gold medal in the vault at the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo. She also secured a silver medal in the all-around competition at the same games. Rebeca is also a multiple world champion, including the 2022 world all-around champion, and is the first Brazilian gymnast to win a medal at the Olympic Games.

She was born on June 6, 2006, in Brescia, Italy. Angela's biggest success includes being part of the gold medal-winning team at the 2022 European Championships and the 2022 Mediterranean Games. Individually, she won a bronze medal on floor exercise at the 2022 European Championships. Angela is recognized as one ofItaly's top artistic gymnasts.

Simone Biles, born on March 14, 1997, in Columbus, Ohio, is an American artistic gymnast. She is widelyregarded as one of the greatest gymnasts of all time. Biles has won a total of 37 Olympic and WorldChampionship medals, making her the most decorated gymnast in history. Her biggest success came at the2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where she won four gold medals in the all-around, vault, floor exercise, andteam events, along with a bronze on the balance beam. She has also won six world all-around titles,showcasing her consistency and dominance in the sport. Biles is known for her high degree of difficulty inroutines and her exuberant personality.

She was born on September 8, 1995, in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. She is a three-time Olympian and made history by becoming the first Canadian gymnast to win a world all-around medal, securing a silver medal at the 2017 World Championships. Ellie also led the Canadian team to a bronze medal at the 2022 World Championships, the first team medal for Canada at this event. Additionally, she is a two-time Pan American Games all-around champion (2015, 2019) and a six-time Canadian national all-around champion. Her achievements have made her one of Canada's most decorated gymnasts.

She was born on May 22, 2000, in Saint-Benoît, Réunion. Marine  has achieved significant success, including winning a bronze medal with the French team at the 2023 World Championships. Boyer also secured a silver medal on the balance beam at the 2016 European Championships. She has represented France at the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics.

She was born on May 27, 2000, in Phoenix, Arizona, is an American artistic gymnast. She is best known for winning the gold medal on floor exercise at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Carey has also earned multiple medals at the World Championships, including gold on vault in 2022. She has been a prominent member of the U.S.women’s national gymnastics team since 2017.

Laura Casabuena García, born on December 26, 2005, in Alcoy, Spain, is a Spanish artistic gymnast. She trains at Club El Pastoret and has been a member of the Spanish National Team since 2022. Her biggest success to date is being part of the bronze medal-winning team at the 2022 Mediterranean Games.

She was born on April 15, 2001, in Tualatin, Oregon. She represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics, where she won a silver medal in the team event. Her biggest success came as a member of the team that won gold at the 2022 World Championships. Chiles has been a member of the U.S. women’s national gymnastics team since 2013. She currently trains at the WorldChampions Centre alongside Simone Biles.

She was born on February 7, 2003, in Genoa, Italy. Alice represented Italy at the 2020 Olympic Games and was part of the team that won bronze at the 2019 World Championships. Her biggest success came when she won gold with the Italian team at the 2022 and 2024 European Championships.Individually, she is the 2023 and 2024 European champion on the uneven bars. Alice trains at the InternationalAcademy of Brixia alongside her twin sister, Asia.

She was born on March 26, 2000, in Sint-Truiden, Belgium, is a prominent Belgian artistic gymnast. She achieved her greatest success by winning the gold medal on the uneven bars at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.Additionally, she is a two-time World Champion (2018, 2019) and a two-time European Champion (2017,2018) on the uneven bars.

Coline Devillard, born on October 9, 2000, in Saint-Vallier, Saône-et-Loire, France. Coline is best known for winning the European Championship on vault three times (2017, 2023 and 2024), making her the first and only French female gymnast to achieve this feat. Devillard also secured a bronze medal on vault at the 2022 World Championships.

Mélanie Johanna de Jesus dos Santos was born on March 5, 2000, in Schœlcher, Martinique. She is known for her remarkable achievements in European competitions. Her biggest success is winning the all-around title at the 2019 European Championships. Additionally, she has won multiple European titles on the floor exercise and balance beam. Mélanie was also part of the French team that won a bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships.

Rebecca Lauren Downie, known as Becky Downie, was born on January 24, 1992, in Nottingham, United Kingdom. She has competed in multiple Olympic Games. Her biggest success is winning the silver medal on the uneven bars at the 2019 World Championships. Additionally, she is a double European champion on the uneven bars, having won gold in 2014 and 2016. Becky has been a key figure inBritish gymnastics.

She was born on November 2, 2006, in Boscotrecase, Italy,  Manila  is the 2024 European Champion in the all-around, balance beam, and floor exercise. Additionally, she was part of the gold medal-winning team at the 2024 European Championships. Esposito has been a member of the Italian National Team since 2019.

Ruby Grace Evans, born on March 17, 2007, in Cardiff, Wales, is a Welsh artistic gymnast. She is a member of the British national team and trains at Cymru Caerdydd (Cardiff). Her biggest success to date is being part of the silver medal winning team at the 2024 European Championships. Additionally, she is a five-time Northern European champion. Ruby will also make her Olympic debut at Paris 2024.

She was born on November 2, 2000, in Gravesend, Kent, England. She is a member of the British national gymnastics team and the England Commonwealth Games squad. Her biggest success is winning gold on the uneven bars at both the 2018 and 2022 Commonwealth Games. Additionally, she was part of the British team that won gold at the 2023 European Championships. Giorgia-Mae is known for her elegance and skill on the uneven bars.

She was born on October 3, 2004 in Dublin, Ireland, is an English artistic gymnast of Azerbaijani descent. She represents Great Britain in international competitions. Her biggest success is winning the gold medal on floor exercise at the 2022 World Championships. Additionally, she has won multiple European titles and an Olympic bronze medal in the team event at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

She was born on March 21, 2003, in Modena, Italy. Elisa is known for her performance on the uneven bars. Her biggest success is winning the bronze medal with the Italian team at the 2019 World Championships in Stuttgart. Additionally, she won gold at the 2018 European JuniorChampionships and a bronze on the balance beam.

She was born on March 21, 2008, in Ostfildern, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, is a talented German artistic gymnast. She has achieved significant success at a young age, including winning multiple gold medals at the European Youth Olympic Festivals in 2022 and 2023. One of her biggest accomplishments is becoming the European all-around champion at the 2022 European Junior Championships. Additionally, she won a silvermedal on the uneven bars at the 2023 Junior World Championships. Helen is set to represent Germany at the2024 Summer Olympics. Her early recognition and training began at TV Nellingen, and she currently trains atMTV Stuttgart.

Alice Nicole Kinsella, born on March 13, 2001, in Basildon, Essex, England. She has been a key member of the British national gymnastics team and represented Great Britain at the 2020 Summer Olympics, where she won a bronze medal in the team event. One of her biggest individual successes is becoming the 2018 Commonwealth Games champion on the balance beam. Additionally, she won the European championship on the balance beam in 2019. Alice also played a crucial role in the Great Britain team’s historic gold medal win at the 2023 European Championships. Her early training began at TamworthOlympic Gymnastics Club, and she currently trains at Park Wrekin Gymnastics Club.

She was born on March 9, 2003, in St. Paul, Minnesota. Suni gained international fame at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, where she won the gold medal in the individual all-around competition (AA). This victory made her the first Hmong-American to win an Olympic gold medal. In addition toher Olympic success, she has also won medals at the World Championships, including a silver on the floorexercise and a bronze on the uneven bars in 2019. Sunisa’s journey in gymnastics began at a young age, andshe has been a member of the U.S. women’s national gymnastics team since 2016. Her dedication and resilience have made her an inspiration to many aspiring gymnasts around the world.

Viktoria Viktorovna Listunova, born on May 12, 2005, in Moscow, Russia, is a talented Russian artistic gymnast. She gained international recognition by winning the gold medal in the team event at the 2020 TokyoOlympics. One of her biggest individual successes came at the 2021 European Championships, where she wonthe all-around title. Additionally, she was a standout performer at the inaugural Junior World Championships in2019, winning gold in the all-around and floor exercise. Viktoria’s performances are known for their highdifficulty and artistic execution, making her a prominent figure in the gymnastics world. Russian athletes not allowed to take part in the 2024 Olympics

Emma Leonie Malewski is a German artistic gymnast, born on July 18, 2004, in Hamburg, Germany. She trains at the TuS 1861 Chemnitz-Altendorf club and is coached by Anatol Ashurkou. Emma’s biggest success came at the 2022 European Championships in Munich, where she won the gold medal on the balance beam. Additionally, she was part of the first German team to win a European team medal in women’s artistic gymnastics. Emma has been a prominent figure in German gymnastics, competing internationally since 2016. Due to an injury she won´t be able to compete at the Olympics.

Abigail “Abi” Martin is a British artistic gymnast, born on April 19, 2008, in Paignton, England. She began her gymnastics journey at the age of five and has been a prominent figure in British gymnastics since then.Abigail’s biggest success came at the 2023 British Gymnastics Championships, where she won the gold medalon the floor exercise. She also represented Great Britain at the 2023 Junior World Championships, helping herteam finish fourth. In 2024, she transitioned to senior competition and competed at the EuropeanChampionships, where she contributed to the British team’s silver medal. Abigail continues to train and compete, aiming for further success on the international stage.

Angelina Romanovna Melnikova was born on July 18, 2000, in Voronezh, Russia. She is a highlyaccomplished artistic gymnast, known for her elegance and skill. Melnikova’s biggest success came at the2020 Tokyo Olympics, where she led the Russian Olympic Committee to a gold medal in the teamcompetition. Additionally, she won bronze medals in the all-around and floor exercise events at the sameOlympics. In 2021, she became the World All-Around Champion, making her the first non-American to winthis title in over a decade. Melnikova has been a prominent figure in gymnastics since her junior years andcontinues to be a key member of the Russian national team. Russian athletes not allowed to take part in the 2024 Olympics

Kaylia Nemour was born on December 30, 2006, in Saint-Benoît-la-Forêt, France. She is a French-Algerian artistic gymnast who currently represents Algeria in international competitions. Nemour’s biggest success came at the 2023 World Championships, where she became the first African gymnast to win a medal at theWorld Championships, earning a silver on the uneven bars. Additionally, she is the 2023 African all-aroundchampion. Nemour began her gymnastics journey at the age of four and has quickly risen through the ranks tobecome a prominent figure in the sport.

Morgane Osyssek-Reimer was born on December 15, 2002, in Colmar, France. She is a member of the French national gymnastics team. One of her biggest successes is being part of the French team that won the bronze medal at the 2023 World Championships in Antwerp. Additionally, she has won silver medals at the Mediterranean Games in 2018 and 2022. Morgane trains at the Union Haguenau Gym and resides at INSEP, the French National Institute of Sport. Her dedication and achievements make her a prominent figure in French gymnastics.

Ou Yushan, born on January 13, 2004, in Guangxi, China, is a talented Chinese artistic gymnast. She has beena prominent figure in gymnastics since her junior years, where she won multiple medals at the 2019 JuniorWorld Championships. One of her biggest successes is winning four gold medals at the 2021 World UniversityGames in Chengdu, including the all-around, balance beam, floor exercise, and team competitions.Additionally, she represented China at the 2020 Summer Olympics. Ou Yushan continues to be a key memberof the Chinese national team, showcasing her skills and dedication to the sport.

Ana Pérez Campos was born on December 14, 1997, in Seville, Spain. She is a prominent Spanish artistic gymnast and has been a member of the national team since 2014. One of her biggest successes is winning all around and team bronze medals at the 2018 Mediterranean Games. Additionally, she represented Spain at the2016 Summer Olympics and has qualified to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Ana is a five-timeSpanish national all-around champion and has been a finalist at the World Championships twice. Her dedication and resilience, especially after overcoming multiple injuries, make her a standout athlete in the gymnastics community.

Qiu Qiyuan was born on May 24, 2007, in Fujian, China. She is a rising star in Chinese artistic gymnastics and has been making waves in the sport since her junior years. One of her biggest successes is winning the gold medal on the uneven bars at the 2023 World Championships in Antwerp. Additionally, she has claimed multiple titles at the Asian Championships, including the all-around and uneven bars in 2023. Qiu’s dedication and skill have established her as a key member of the Chinese national team, and she continues to impress withher performances. Her achievements at such a young age highlight her potential for future success in the sport.

She was born on June 4, 2008, in Hackensack, New Jersey, is an American artistic gymnast. She has made significant strides in her career, particularly at the 2023 Junior World Championships where she won silver medals in both the team and floor exercise events. Rivera’s biggest success to date is her selection to represent the United States at the 2024 Summer Olympics, making her the youngest athlete in the U.S.delegation. She trains at WOGA Gymnastics under the guidance of Valeri and Anna Liukin.

She was born on February 8, 2006, in Texarkana, Texas, is an American artistic gymnast. She hasbeen a member of the USA national gymnastics team since 2021. Roberson’s biggest success came in 2023when she was part of the gold medal-winning team at the World Championships in Antwerp. Additionally, shehas won multiple individual medals, including gold on vault and floor exercise at the Cairo World Cup.Roberson trains at the World Champions Centre in Spring, Texas, under coaches Laurent Landi and CecileCanqueteau-Landi. Her dedication and achievements have made her a standout in the gymnastics community.

She was born on September 30, 1999, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Flavia gained international recognition at the 2014 Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, where she won gold on the floor exercise and silver in the all-around and balance beam. Saraiva has represented Brazil in multiple Olympic Games, including Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. Her biggest success came at the 2023 WorldChampionships in Antwerp, where she won a bronze medal on the floor exercise. Additionally, she has been akey member of the Brazilian team, contributing to their silver medal at the 2023 World Championships.Saraiva’s charisma and skill have made her a beloved figure in the gymnastics community.

Karina Schönmaier, born on August 4, 2005, in Bremen, Germany, is a talented German artistic gymnast. She currently trains in Chemnitz under the guidance of Anatol Ashurkov. Schönmaier’s biggest success came at the2022 DTB Pokal in Stuttgart, where she won a bronze medal on vault. She also secured a silver medal on vault at the 2022 German Championships. In 2023, she made her debut at the World Championships in Liverpool, where she was a late substitute in the all-around final and placed 22nd. Schönmaier’s dedication and achievements have made her a promising figure in the gymnastics community. She is an alternate.

Elisabeth Seitz, born on November 4, 1993, in Heidelberg. .She has achieved significant success throughout her career, including winning a bronze medal on the uneven bars at the 2018 World Championships in Doha. Seitz is also the 2022 European champion on the uneven bars.She has represented Germany in three Olympic Games (2012, 2016, and 2020), showcasing her consistencyand dedication. With 25 German national titles, she holds the record for the most national titles in German gymnastics. She is an alternate for the German team.

Júlia das Neves Botega Soares, born on August 23, 2005, in Curitiba, Brazil, is a talented Brazilian artistic gymnast. She began gymnastics at the age of four, inspired by her older sister. Júlia made her international senior debut at the 2021 Pan American Championships, where she helped Brazil win the team gold and also took an individual bronze medal on the balance beam. One of her biggest successes is having a skill namedafter her in the Code of Points, a candle mount with a half twist on the balance beam. She was also part of the silver medal-winning Brazilian team at the 2023 World Championships.

Eythora Elisabet Thorsdottir, born on August 10, 1998, in Rotterdam, Netherlands, is a renowned Dutch artistic gymnast. She began gymnastics at the age of six and quickly rose through the ranks. Eythora competed at the2016 Summer Olympics, finishing ninth in the individual all-around. Her biggest successes include winning a silver medal on the balance beam and a bronze medal on the floor exercise at the 2017 EuropeanChampionships. Additionally, she secured a silver medal on the floor exercise at the 2019 EuropeanChampionships. Eythora is known for her elegant and expressive routines, making her a standout in thegymnastics world. Due to an injury, she will not be able to compete at the Olympics.

Ming van Eijken, born on April 3, 2008, in Hong Kong, is a talented French artistic gymnast. She began her gymnastics journey at the age of three in France. Ming’s biggest success came in 2023 when she won thebronze medal on vault at the Junior World Championships in Antalya, Turkey. Additionally, she secured a silver medal on vault at the 2022 European Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Ming continues torepresent France at various international competitions, showcasing her skills and dedication to the sport.

Giorgia Villa, born on February 23, 2003, in Ponte San Pietro, Italy, is a prominent Italian artistic gymnast. She began her gymnastics career at a young age and quickly rose through the ranks. Giorgia’s biggest success came at the 2018 Youth Olympic Games in Buenos Aires, where she won gold medals in the all-around, vault, and floor exercise events. Additionally, she was part of the Italian team that won bronze at the 2019 WorldChampionships in Stuttgart. Giorgia continues to be a key member of the Italian national team, contributing to their victories at the 2022 European Championships and the 2022 Mediterranean Games.

Naomi Visser, born on August 24, 2001, in Papendrecht, Netherlands, is a talented Dutch artistic gymnast. She began her gymnastics journey at the age of six and has been a prominent figure in the sport ever since. Naomi’s biggest success came at the 2021 World Championships in Kitakyushu, where she achieved the highest all around (AA) finish for a Dutch female gymnast, placing fifth. Additionally, she was part of the bronze medal winning teams at the 2018 and 2023 European Championships. Naomi continues to compete at an elite level, representing the Netherlands in various international competitions.

Sabrina Voinea, born on June 4, 2007, in Constanța, Romania, is a rising star in artistic gymnastics. She began her gymnastics career at a young age, inspired by her mother, Camelia Voinea, a former Olympic gymnast.Sabrina’s biggest success came in 2023 when she won gold medals on the balance beam and floor exercise atthe Doha World Cup. Additionally, she has earned multiple medals at the European Championships, including a bronze on floor exercise. Sabrina continues to compete at an elite level, representing Romania in various international competitions.

She was born on October 21, 1999, in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, is a distinguished German artistic gymnast. She has been a key member of the German national team and has competed in numerous international competitions. Sarah’s biggest success came at the 2022 European Championships in Munich,where she won a bronze medal with the German team in the all-around competition. Additionally, she is amultiple-time German national champion, having won titles in the all-around, vault, and balance beam.

Lieke Wevers was born on September 17, 1991, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. She is a Dutch artistic gymnast known for her impressive performances on the balance beam. Her biggest success came at the 2015 EuropeanGames, where she won a gold medal on the balance beam and bronze medals in the team, all-around, and floor exercise categories. Lieke has also competed in the 2016 and 2020 Summer Olympics, representing theNetherlands. She is coached by her father, Vincent Wevers, and has a twin sister, Sanne, who is also a gymnast.

Sanne Wevers was born on September 17, 1991, in Leeuwarden, Netherlands. She is a renowned Dutch artistic gymnast, best known for her exceptional performance on the balance beam. Sanne’s biggest success came at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics, where she won the gold medal on the balance beam, making her the firstDutch female gymnast to win an individual Olympic gold medal. She has also achieved significant success at the European Championships, winning gold in 2018 and 2023 on the balance beam. Sanne is coached by herfather, Vincent Wevers, and has a twin sister, Lieke, who is also a gymnast.

Leanne Wong was born on September 20, 2003, in Overland Park, Kansas. She is an American artistic gymnast known for her elegance and strong all-around capabilities. Her biggest success came at the 2021 World ArtisticGymnastics Championships in Kitakyushu, where she won the silver medal in the all-around and the bronze medal on floor exercise. Leanne was also a member of the gold medal-winning teams at the 2022 and 2023World Championships. Additionally, she was an alternate for the United States women’s gymnastics team forthe Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Leanne continues to compete at a high level while balancing her studies atthe University of Florida.

Zhou Yaqin was born on November 12, 2005, in Hunan, China. She began gymnastics at the age of three in Hengyang. Zhou’s biggest success came in 2023 when she won the silver medal on the balance beam at theWorld Championships in Antwerp. She narrowly missed the gold, finishing just 0.100 points behind Simone Biles. Zhou is also known for her performances in the Chinese Championships, where she has won multiple medals.

Charlize Mörz was born on October 10, 2005, in Eisenstadt, Austria. She began training in artisticgymnastics at the age of four. Her biggest success came in 2024 when she won the gold medal at the BakuWorld Cup, making her the first Austrian female gymnast to achieve this feat. Charlize has represented Austriaat multiple World Championships, including 2021, 2022, and 2023. She is also a two-time Austrian senior allaround silver medalist (2022, 2023). Charlize aims to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris.

Maellyse Brassart was born on June 22, 2001, in Uccle, Belgium. She began gymnastics at the age of four and has been a member of the Belgian national team since 2014. Maellyse represented Belgium at the 2020 Summer Olympics and has qualified to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics. Her biggest success came when she won a bronze medal at the FIG World Cup. She trains at the national training center in Ghent and is also studying law at the Université Saint-Louis Bruxelles. Maellyse is known for her dedication and resilience, having competed even after undergoing knee surgery in 2021.

Pauline Schäfer-Betz was born on January 4, 1997, in Saarbrücken-Dudweiler, Germany. She began gymnastics at the age of five and quickly rose through the ranks. Her biggest success came at the 2017 WorldChampionships in Montreal, where she won the gold medal on the balance beam. This achievement madeher one of Germany’s most successful gymnasts. Pauline has also competed in the 2016 and 2020 OlympicGames, representing Germany. She is known for her unique skill on the balance beam, the “Schäfer,” which isa side somersault with a half twist. Pauline continues to be a prominent figure in gymnastics and aims to compete in the 2024 Olympics.

Alexa Moreno, born on August 8, 1994, in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, is a renowned Mexican artistic gymnast. She made history by winning a bronze medal on vault at the 2018 World Championships in Doha, becoming the first Mexican female gymnast to achieve this feat. Moreno has also represented Mexico in theOlympics, finishing fourth in the vault final at the Tokyo 2020 Games. Her career is marked by resilience and determination, overcoming cyberbullying and injuries to continue excelling in her sport. Alexa’s achievements have inspired many young athletes in Mexico and beyond.

She was born on February 1, 2003, in Sant Joan Despí, Catalonia, Spain. She has represented Spain in several major competitions, including the 2020 Olympic Games and the2018 Youth Olympic Games. At the Youth Olympics, she was part of the Mixed NOC team that won gold in the mixed multi-discipline team competition. One of her biggest successes came in 2022 when she won abronze medal with the Spanish team at the Mediterranean Games. Additionally, she is a two-time Spanish all around (AA) champion, having won the title in 2020 and 2022.

Anna Lashchevska, born on November 20, 2007, in Ivano-Frankivsk, Ukraine, is a talented Ukrainian artistic gymnast. She has made significant strides in her career, particularly in 2022 when she became the JuniorEuropean Champion on the balance beam. Anna has also competed in various international competitions, showcasing her skills and earning multiple medals. Her biggest success to date is winning the gold medal on the balance beam at the 2022 Junior European Championships

Lena Bickel, born on December 22, 2004, in Mendrisio, Switzerland, is a talented Swiss artistic gymnast. She has made significant strides in her career, particularly in 2023 when she became the Swiss all-around champion. Lena also qualified as an individual for the 2024 Olympic Games, marking a major milestone in her gymnastics journey. Her biggest success to date is securing her spot in the 2024 Olympics through herperformance at the 2023 World Championships. Lena continues to train and compete, representing Switzerlandon the international stage.