Maile O'Keefe of Salcianu Elite has been crowned the 2016 junior national champion. She bested the junior field at this weekend's P&G Championships, which were hosted in St. Louis at the Chaifetz Arena.

O'Keefe took the title with a 115.050 combined two-day all-around total after notching an impressive 58.0 on day two. The silver medal went to Riley McCusker of MG Elite, who scored a 112.45 and Legacy Elite's Gabby Perea is taking home the bronze with a 111.60.

The junior champions on each event have been named as well. Check them out below.

VAULT

Chae Campbell

Campbell of Metroplex won vault with a two-day total of 30.0, including a 14.9 on day one and a very impressive 15.1 in competition today:



Vault silver went to Madeleine Johnston of Hill's and bronze to Shilese Jones of Buckeye.

BARS

Gabby Perea

Perea, a poised and fearless swinger, scored a 14.4 today to add to her 14.55 from day one to take gold on bars with a 28.95.



McCusker took silver on bars and First State's Morgan Hurd came out with the bronze.

BEAM

Maile O'Keefe

O'Keefe showed incredibly impressive difficulty and confidence on beam over both days of competition. Her 14.9 from day one paired with her 14.85 from today earned her a 29.75 combined total and the national beam title.



Silver on beam went to McCusker and Shania Adams of Buckeye received bronze.

FLOOR

Maile O'Keefe

O'Keefe also secured gold on floor after two strong performances. She totaled a 28.25 after scoring 13.95 and 14.3 on days one and two, respectively. Keep your eye on this impressive junior in the coming years! Watch her routine that secured the title today:



McCusker clinched another silver on floor and Jones took the bronze.

All videos via USA Gymnastics

At the conclusion of the competition, the U.S. Junior National Team was named, which are the athletes that will represent the U.S. in international competition this year. The seniors hit the floor tonight for day two of competition as they battle it out for national titles.


Related:
Archived Updates: 2016 P&G Championships Juniors, Day 2
2016 Women's U.S. National Team