Dawn Kim (born 30 March 2010) is an American rhythmic gymnast.[1] She represents her country in international competitions.

Dawn Kim
Country represented United States
Born (2010-03-30) 30 March 2010 (age 14)
ResidenceSan Diego, California
DisciplineRhythmic Gymnastics
LevelInternational Elite
Years on national team2023–
ClubPacific Stars Rhythmic Academy
Medal record
Representing  United States
Rhythmic gymnastics
Pacific Rim Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Cali Team
Silver medal – second place 2024 Cali All-Around
Silver medal – second place 2024 Cali Ball
Silver medal – second place 2024 Cali Ribbonl
Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala Team
Gold medal – first place 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala Clubs

Career

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Dawn entered the national team in 2023, her first year as a junior. In February she competed at Miss Valentine in Tartu, she finished 8th among the gymnasts born in 2010 and won silver with ball.[2] At the USA Gymnastics Championships in Tulsa she was 24th in the All-Around.[3]

In 2024 she took part in the Aphrodite Cup in Athens, being 37th overall.[4] In late April she was selected for the Pacific Rim in Cali, there she won gold in the team competition, along Jaelyn Chin, Isabella Chong, Megan Chu, Yana Golovan and Natalie de la Rosa, silver in the All-Around, with ball and with ribbon.[5][6] A week later she was 5th overall at the Gdynia Rhythmic Stars tournament.[7] She was then selected for the Pan American Championships in Guatemala City, there she was the gold medalist in teams, and with clubs.[8][9] At nationals she was 7th in the All-Around and won silver with ribbon.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "KIM Dawn - FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  2. ^ "2023 Miss Valentine" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-09-15.
  3. ^ "2023 USA Rhythmic Championships Junior" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  4. ^ "2024 Aphrodite Cup Junior All-Around" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  5. ^ "2024 Pacific Rim Junior All-Around" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  6. ^ "2024 Pacific Rim Junior Finals" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  7. ^ "2024 Gdynia Junior All-Around" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  8. ^ "2024 Pan American Championships Junior Teams" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  9. ^ "2024 Pan American Junior Event Finals" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  10. ^ "2024 USA Championships" (PDF). Retrieved 2024-09-14.