ST. LOUIS, June 25, 2021 - The senior elite rhythmic competition at the USA Gymnastics Championships kicks off today at The Dome in St. Louis. Five-time U.S. all-around champion Laura Zeng of Libertyville, Ill., and 2019 Pan American Games all-around gold medalist Evita Griskenas of Orland Park, Ill., both of North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center, lead a talented field of veteran and up-and-coming rhythmic gymnasts set to compete for a spot on the Tokyo Olympic team.

Lennox Hopkins-Wilkins spent years as a competitive dancer, but it was stage fright that sent her down a different path. So her mom set out to find her another artistic and performance-based sport. That led to rhythmic gymnastics.

Learn about the Rhythmic, Trampoline & Tumbling, and Acro disciplines and get to know the athletes participating in the 2021 USA Gymnastics Championships.