Every year, at around the same time, Jesolo becomes the beating heart of the gymnastics community as it hosts the prestigious City of Jesolo Trophy. The Italian city, located in the northeastern part of the country, is often where many great gymnasts move their first steps and come back to regularly, even after achieving great international success. Hence, the hugely popular friendly meet has become a staple in the gymnastics calendar.
2026 was no exception, of course, with multiple gymnasts from all over the world taking to the floor across the junior and senior sessions.
DAY 1 – TEAM EVENT
Saturday at the Jesolo Trophy was all about the team competition and the individual all-around. Several routines later, here’s a recap of how team event day panned out, starting off with the junior competition.
Team standings
Team USA’s Avery Haines, Amia Pugh-Banks, Kylie Smith, Addalye VanGrinsven, Audrey VanGrinsven and Sydney Williams claimed gold thanks to a total score of 155.266, almost two points ahead of the next best team. On top of that, Amia Pugh-Banks recorded the highest two-vault average with a 13.533 (13.733 for her double twisting yurchenko and 13.333 for her full twisting yurchenko).
Louane Plisson, Lilou Marliac, Chloé Jurado, Taina Virogeux, Caly Chayani and Kelia N’Diaye of France won silver with 153.434, over two points better than third place. In addition, Louane Plisson was the best uneven bars and balance beam worker, displaying two scores in the hig 13s range.
Speaking of third place, Italian gymnasts Giada Di Pietro, Sofia Frenna, Clarissa Rinaldi, Rita Stefani, Michelle Tapia and Emma Piccari won bronze with 151.201, treating their home crowd with the first medal of the day! Giada Di Pietro also received the top single-vault score, as her double twisting yurchenko was rewarded with a mightly impressive 14.067.
- United States of America – 155.266
- France – 153.434
- Italy – 151.201
- Germany – 143.600
- Romania – 143.467
- Spain – 142.400
All-around standings
In the all-around, French rising star Louane Plisson took victory with a score of 53.867. The Saint Etienne-based gymnast showed great difficulty and consistency, posting four scores above 13 – including a 13.800 on beam and a 13.733 on bars.
Second and third place belonged to Kylie Smith and her fellow US gymnast Addalye VanGrinsven, who scored 52.266 and 50.934 respectively.
Full scores are available on Gymresult.
Once the seniors got down to business, the competition became even fiercier and the gymnasts kept giving their 100% in the fight for the Ciry of Jesolo Trophy.
Team standings
The fight for gold in the senior class was tight, but in the end, Team USA, represented by Charleigh Bullock, Reese Esponda, Greta Krob, Caroline Moreau and Simone Rose won the team competition with a score of 160.933. Charleigh Bullock’s 14.133 on uneven bars, Reese Esponda’s 14.000 on vault and 13.700 on floor, as well as Caroline Moreau’s 13.567 on balance beam definitely played their part in clinching the overall win.
Ming Gherardi Van Eijken, Célia Serber, Elena Colas, Lola Chassat and Maiana Prat’s job was not easy, but they all delivered solid routines and challenged the United States for gold. The French squad won silver with 160.798, which includes a 14.333 on uneven bars from Elena Colas and a 13.633 on balance beam from Maiana Prat.
Italy’s B team, made up ofRebecca Aiello, Sofia Bianchi, Angelica Finiguerra, July Marano, Anthea Sisio and Sofia Tonelli, placed third with 157.365. Anthea Sisio performed a remarkably beautiful double twisting yurchenko, scoring 13.833 and cementing herself as one of Italy’s top vaulters. European beam medalist Sofia Tonelli showcased good difficulty on uneven bars, successfully competing a 6.0 set and scoring 13.733. July Marano did all four events, exhibiting remarkable consistency with a 52.499 total.
- United States of America – 160.933
- France – 160.798
- Italy B – 157.365
- People’s Republic of China – 157.201
- Italy A – 153.566
- Spain – 152.332
- Argentina – 148.869
- Romania – 147.233
- Belgium – 143.967
All-around standings
The top all-around score was posted by new senior Elena Colas of France on her first international outing as a senior gymnast; the 2025 junior world vice champion’s final scored was a 54.032, boosted by a very strong, 14.333-worthy uneven bars routine.
Charleigh Bullock came around one point short of Colas’ score, ending her day in second place with a 52.966. For the US gymnast, the strongest event was undoubtedly uneven bars, where she scored 14.133.
Chinese talent Li Rongjinyi almost got a taste of silver, but ultimately, she had to settle for third place. After four events, the gap between her and Bullock was just .066, with Li scoring 52.900.
Additional highlights
Italy’s A team saw oustanding performance from Benedetta Gava on vault and Giulia Perotti on uneven bars. Gava’s double twisting yurchenko was awarded a 14.067, which puts her in a good spot for major international finals. 2025 national champion Giulia Perotti posted an excellent 14.133 on the uneven bars thanks to her impeccable rhythm and high-value skills.
Aussie Breanna Scott, competing as an individual,shone brightest on the balance beam, producing a steady and confident set for a 13.867 overall score!
The highest score on balance beam came from China’s Zhang Xinyi, who excelled on the apparatus and received a massive 14.300.
Team Belgium saw the all-around comeback of fan-favorite Lisa Vaelen, who led a rather solid competition bar a few issues on the balance beam. For her first all-around back, the belgian scored a 48.567.
Full scores are available on Gymresult.
DAY 2 – EVENT FINALS
Sunday is often synonym with event finals when it comes to gymnastics, and on day two of competition the apparatus specialists put on their best show at the 2026 Jesolo Trophy.
Below are the full standings of both the junior and senior finals.
Vault
| Juniors | Seniors |
| 1. Giada di Pietro (ITA) – 13.225 | 1. Benedetta Gava (ITA) – 13.675 |
| 2. Aniela Tudor (ROU) – 13.150 | 2. Ming Gherardi Van Eijken (FRA) – 13.550 |
| 3. Addalye Van Grinsven (USA) – 13.125 | 3. Aitana Pacheco (ESP) – 13.225 |
| 4. Louane Plisson (FRA) – 12.900 | 4. Adelina Ionescu (ROM) – 13.175 |
| 5. Lilou Marliac (FRA) -12.800 | 5. Emma Fioravanti (ITA) – 12.675 |
| 6. Giulia Asaftei (POL) – 12.750 | 6. Miruna Botez (ROU) – 12.200 |
| 7. Bianca Holban (ROU) – 12.475 | 7. Reese Esponde (USA) – 5.875 |
| 8. Amia Pugh-Banks (USA) – 12.000 | N/A |
Uneven Bars
| Juniors | Seniors |
| 1. Louane Plisson (FRA) – 13.850 | 1. Elena Colas (FRA) – 14.450 |
| 2. Kylie Smith (USA) – 13.300 | 2. Charleigh Bullock (USA) – 14.000 |
| 3. Chloé Jurado (FRA) – 13.000 | 3. Caroline Moreau (USA) – 13.500 |
| 4. Sydney Williams (USA) – 13.000 | 4. Alba Petisco (SPA) – 13.400 |
| 5. Michelle Tapia (ITA) – 13.000 | 5. Giulia Perotti (ITA) – 12.950 |
| 6. Sofia Frenna (ITA) – 12.750 | 6. Sofia Tonelli (ITA) – 12.900 |
| 7. Victoria Valeros (SPA) – 12.350 | 7. Rongjinyi Li (CHN) – 12.400 |
| 8. Anni Sohnsmeyer (GER) – 11.900 | 8. Sira Macias (ARG) – 11.900 |
Balance Beam
| Juniors | Seniors |
| 1. Louane Plisson (FRA) – 13.200 | 1. Maiana Prat (FRA) – 13.550 |
| 2. Sydney Williams (USA) – 12.850 | 2. Isabella Ajalla (ARG) – 13.350 |
| 3. Michelle Tapia (ITA) – 12.650 | 3. Simone Rose (USA) – 13.150 |
| 4. Kylie Smith (USA) – 12.400 | 4. Caroline Moreau (USA) – 13.000 |
| 5. Giulia Asaftei (POL) – 12.350 | 4. Xinyi Zhang (CHN) – 13.000 |
| 6. Giulia Santinato (ITA) – 12.200 | 6. Elena Colas (FRA) – 12.400 |
| 7. Delia Jitea (ROM) – 11.900 | 7. Rongjinyi Li (CHN) – 12.250 |
| 8. Lilou Marliac (FRA) – 10.400 | 8. Breanna Scott (AUS) – 10.750 |
Floor Exercise
| Juniors | Seniors |
| 1. Martina Borsoi (ITA) – 12.800 | 1. Reese Esponda (USA) – 13.650 |
| 2. Kylie Smith (USA) – 12.700 | 2. Maiana Prat (FRA) – 13.400 |
| 3. Louane Plisson (FRA) – 12.650 | 3. July Marano (ITA) – 13.350 |
| 4. Addalye Van Grinsven (USA) – 12.600 | 4. Xinyi Zhang (CHN) – 12.800 |
| 5. Clarissa Rinaldi (ITA) – 12.600 | 5. Simone Rose (USA) – 12.800 |
| 6. Taina Virlogeux (FRA) – 12.550 | 6. Alexia Blanaru (ROU) – 12.700 |
| 7. Stefania Boboc (ROU) – 11.900 | 7. Zirong Long (CHN) – 12.350 |
| 8. Maha Feniuk (GER) – 11.550 | 8. Angelica Finiguerra (ITA) – 11.200 |
As the 2026 City of Jesolo Trophy wraps up, massive thanks go to everyone who followed along with us. Make sure to tune back in again next year!
