Kailin Chio

Kailin Chio (born July 4, 2006) is an American artistic gymnast and a member of the United States women's national gymnastics team. She is the 2021 Junior Pan American Games champion on floor exercise.

Kailin Chio
Full nameKailin Chio
Nickname(s)KK
Country represented United States
Born (2006-07-04) July 4, 2006
Henderson, Nevada USA
HometownLas Vegas, Nevada USA
DisciplineWomen's artistic gymnastics
LevelJunior International Elite
Years on national team2021 – Present (USA)
ClubGymCats
Head coach(es)Cassie Rice
Assistant coach(es)Jill Preston
MusicBaby's on Fire
Medal record

Early life

Chio was born to Sara and Nathan Chio in 2006 in Henderson, Nevada. She started gymnastics in 2009.[1]

Gymnastics career

2021

Chio competed at the American Classic where she finished first in the all-around.[2] In late May she competed at the U.S. Classic where she placed second in the all-around behind Katelyn Jong.[3] In June Chio competed at the U.S. National Championships. She ended the two day competition fifth in the all-around. She won gold on vault and bronze on floor exercise.[4] As a result Chio was added to the national team for the first time. Additionally she was selected to represent the United States at the Junior Pan American Championships alongside Jong, Madray Johnson, and Kaliya Lincoln.[5]

At the Junior Pan American Championships Chio helped the USA finish first in the team final. Individually she won silver on the floor exercise behind compatriot Lincoln.[6][7]

In November Chio was selected to represent the United States at the inaugural Junior Pan American Games alongside Katelyn Jong, Madray Johnson, and Tiana Sumanasekera.[8] While there the United States placed first as a team and individually Chio won gold on floor exercise, silver in the all-around behind Jong, and bronze on uneven bars behind Johnson and Aurélie Tran of Canada.

Competitive history

Year Event Team AA VT UB BB FX
Junior
2021American Classic4
U.S. Classic4136
U.S. National Championships5115
Pan American Championships
Junior Pan American Games

References

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