Jaelyn Dana Mingsum Chin (born 24 December 2007) is an American rhythmic gymnast.[1] She's a multiple Pan American medalist and the 2023 national hoop champion.[2]

Jaelyn Chin
Country represented United States
Born (2007-12-24) 24 December 2007 (age 16)
Texas
ResidenceAventura, Florida, United States
DisciplineRhythmic gymnastics
LevelInternational Elite
Years on national team2022–present
ClubBessonova’s schhol
Medal record
Representing  United States
Rhythmic gymnastics
Pacific Rim Championships
Gold medal – first place 2024 Cali Team
Gold medal – first place 2024 Cali Ball
Silver medal – second place 2024 Cali All-Around
Silver medal – second place 2024 Cali Hoop
Silver medal – second place 2024 Cali Clubs
Pan American Championships
Silver medal – second place 2024 Ciudad de Guatemala Team
Junior Pan American Championships
Gold medal – first place 2022 Rio de Janeiro Team
Silver medal – second place 2022 Rio de Janeiro Ball
Silver medal – second place 2022 Rio de Janeiro Clubs
Bronze medal – third place 2022 Rio de Janeiro All-Around

Career

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In 2022 she debuted internationally at the Pan American Championships in Rio de Janeiro, winning gold in teams along Rin Keys, Megan Chu and Kseniya Pototski, as well as silver with ball and clubs and bronze in the All-Around.[3][4][5] That same year she became the national All-Around, clubs and ribbon champion, also winning silver with hoop and ball.[2]

The following year she became a senior, competing at the Fellnach-Schmiden Tournament where she was 6th in the All-Around, with hoop and clubs, 4th with ball and 5th with ribbon.[6][7] At the World Cup in Sofia she ended 24th in the All-Around, 22nd with hoop, 18th with ball, 23rd with clubs and 19th with ribbon.[8] At the stage in Tashkent she took 22nd place in the All-Around, 31st with hoop, 9th with ball, 31st with clubs and 16th with ribbon.[9]

In April 2024 she competed at the Pacific Rim Championships in Cali, winning gold in teams and silver in the All-Around.

References

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  1. ^ "CHIN Jaelyn - FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  2. ^ a b "USA Gymnastics | Athletes". members.usagym.org. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  3. ^ "2022 Pan American Championships Junior Teams" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  4. ^ "2022 Pan American Championships Junior All-Around" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  5. ^ "2022 Pan American Championships Junior Event Finals" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  6. ^ "2023 Gymnastik All-Around" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  7. ^ "2023 Gymnastik Event Finals" (PDF). static.usagym.org.
  8. ^ "Gymnastics - World Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics - Sofia 2023 - Results". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 2024-01-05.
  9. ^ "Gymnastics - World Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics - Tashkent 2023 - Results". www.the-sports.org. Retrieved 2024-01-05.