LOUISVILLE, Kentucky (February 22, 2026) – Kylie Smith (Loveland, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics) clinched the junior women’s all-around crown Sunday afternoon, also collecting apparatus titles as the 2026 Junior Women’s National Team Presented by Xfinity was selected at USA Gymnastics’ Winter Cup in Kentucky.

Smith took charge of the all-around, winning by nearly two points with a total score of 52.700 in the junior division. She paired her all-around gold medal with titles on floor exercise (12.950) and uneven bars (13.600). Amia Pugh-Banks (Newport News, Va./World Class Gymnastics) was the all-around silver medalist with a 50.950, also sharing the vault title with Addalye VanGrinsven (Champlin, Minn./Pacific Reign Gymnastics) after each scoring an average of 13.475 on the apparatus. VanGrinsven was the all-around bronze medalist, rounding out the podium in third with a 50.500.

Audrey VanGrinsven (Champlin, Minn./Pacific Reign Gymnastics) claimed the last apparatus medal of the junior session, winning gold on balance beam with a 13.450.

The 2026 Junior Women’s National Team Presented by Xfinity was announced following the afternoon’s competition. Athletes also were selected to international competitions throughout the spring.

National Team members are listed below with international assignments indicated by symbol.

Junior National Team Presented by Xfinity

  • Espy Chang — Kirkland, Wash./Pacific Reign Gymnastics*
  • Aulya Daniels — Lawrence, Kan./Great American Gymnastics Express*
  • Avery Haines — Bowie, Md./First State Gymnastics^
  • Amariah Moore — Wilmington, Del./ First State Gymnastics*
  • Amia Pugh-Banks — Newport News, Va./World Class Gymnastics*^
  • Kylie Smith — Loveland, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics^
  • Cassandra Tan — Poulsbo, Wash./Pacific Reign Gymnastics
  • Addalye VanGrinsven — Champlin, Minn./Pacific Reign Gymnastics^
  • Audrey VanGrinsven — Champlin, Minn./Pacific Reign Gymnastics^
  • Sydney Williams — Frisco, Texas/Metroplex Gymnastics^

*International Gymnix
^City of Jesolo Trophy

The action in Louisville concludes Sunday evening with senior women’s competition beginning at 5 p.m. ET. Complete information about the 2026 Winter Cup can be found on the event website, and the senior women’s session will stream live on the USA Gymnastics YouTube channel with live commentary from Olympic medalist Paul Juda and three-time NCAA champion Trinity Thomas.


Junior National Team