J.O. National Contenders

J.O. Contender: Khazia Hislop

J.O. Contender: Khazia Hislop

J.O. Contender: Khazia Hislop

May 2, 2013 by Jennifer Teitell
J.O. Contender: Khazia Hislop


Gymnastike will cover the 2013 Junior Olympic women's National Championships, May 9-11, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. JO Nationals are the annual national championships for USA Gymnastics' level 10 athletes. The top seven gymnasts from each of USAG's 8 regions have advanced to nationals in 8 different age groups. Competition is hosted by USA Gymnastics and Twin City Twisters.


Today's featured contender: Khazia Hislop of Region 6

KHAZIA HISLOP 
Club: Brestyan's American Gymnastics Club
Coach: Mihai and Silvia Brestyan
Grad Year: 2016
2013 Highlights: 
2013 Region 6 Championships 1st AA, 2nd VT, 3rd UB, 2nd BB and 2nd FX
2013 Massachusetts State Championships: 2nd AA, 1st VT, 7th UB, 8th BB and 2nd FX


Khazia Hislop is a first year level 10  training at Brestyan's. Khazia is known for her incredible tumbling and opens her floor routine with a huge punch double front. You might recognize Hislop as the all around winner at the 2012 Christmas on the Chesapeake. Inspired by her training mate and Olympic Champion Aly Raisman, Hislop hopes to eventually compete at the international elite level.  Minneapolis is Hislop's first J.O. Nationals and expect her to contend for a top spot in the JR B all-around.



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