INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. (July 8, 2025) – The USA Gymnastics rhythmic program has announced the athletes selected to compete in the 2025 FIG Rhythmic World Championships August 20-24 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the 2025 World University Games July 17-19 in Essen, Germany.
After sweeping all U.S. senior titles at the championships in Rhode Island, Rin Keys secured an automatic spot to the World team. She will be joined in individual competition by 2025 U.S. all-around, hoop and ball silver medalist Megan Chu.
In group competition, Senior National Group members Goda Balsys, Anabella Hantov, Greta Pavilonyte, Anastasia Slipets, Alaini Spata, Kalina Trayanov and Natalia Ye-Granda also were named to the World roster.
Complete information about the 2025 Rhythmic World Championships will become available closer to the event.
Two-time Olympian, 2025 U.S. all-around and hoop bronze medalist, and club silver medalist Evita Griskenas will be joined by 2025 U.S. ribbon bronze medalist Sarah Mariotti at the 2025 World University Games in July.
The last time American rhythmic gymnasts competed in the event was in 2019, when Laura Zeng won all-around bronze. Visit rhineruhr2025.com for all information on the competition.
Rosters for each event are listed alphabetically below.
Rhythmic World Championships
Megan Chu — San Diego, Calif./Pacific Stars Rhythmic Academy
Rin Keys — Porter Ranch, Calif./Burlo Gymnastics
Senior Group
Goda Balsys — Northbrook, Ill.
Annabella Hantov — Northfield, Ill.
Greta Pavilonyte — Buffalo Grove, Ill.
Anastasia Slipets — Wyckoff, N.J.
Alaini Spata — Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Kalina Trayanov — Deerfield, Ill.
Natalia Ye-Granda — San Diego, Calif.
World University Games
Evita Griskenas — Orland Park, Ill./North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center
Sarah Mariotti — San Diego, Calif./Pacific Stars Rhythmic Academy