Rye YMCA Gymnastics Team Shines at 2026 National Championships
Rye, NY – The Rye YMCA Gymnastics Team delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 YMCA National Championships, held June 28–July 1 in Greensboro, North Carolina, bringing home multiple medals and personal bests.
Leading the way for the Rye YMCA was Xcel Silver gymnast Kaitlin Kelly, who earned 4th Place All-Around with an impressive 37.07 and returned home with five national medals.
Fellow Xcel Silver teammate Amanda Coniglio also had a remarkable championship, placing 10th All-Around with a 35.52 while earning three national medals.
Additional standout performances included:
- Xcel Silver
- Emery McKinney – 7th Place on Floor Exercise with a 9.40
- Lily Warren – Personal best 8.875 on Balance Beam
- Level 2
- Alice Brown – 11th Place on Vault with an 8.90
- Miu Sasaki – Personal best 9.15 on Floor Exercise
- Level 3
- Addie O'Mary – 11th Place on Vault (9.00) and 12th Place on Floor Exercise (8.80)
- Simone Ramirez – Personal best 8.80 on Vault
The athletes' performances reflect months of dedication, perseverance, and teamwork throughout the season. Competing on the national stage is an incredible accomplishment, and each gymnast represented the Rye YMCA with determination, sportsmanship, and pride.
"We are incredibly proud of every gymnast who competed at Nationals," said Shelly Schettino, Head Gymnastics Coach for the Rye Y. "From national medalists and top finishes to personal best performances, these athletes demonstrated the hard work and commitment they bring to the gym every day. Their success is a testament to their dedication and the support of their families and coaches."
The Rye YMCA congratulates all of its National Championship competitors on an exceptional season and looks forward to building on this success in the year ahead.
Pictured top photo (left to right): Back row—Simone Ramirez, Kaitlin Kelly, Amanda Coniglio, Lily Warren, Addie O'Mary; Front row—Eleanor Sweeney, Emery McKinney, Miu Sasaki, Alice Brown