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Natalie McGiffert

Olympian 2016

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Simone Shines, Asher Rises And Five Other Takeaways From Gymnastics Nationals
The U.S. men named their team for the world championships, while the women move on to a selection camp in Texas.
Aug 29, 2023
U.S. Men's Gymnasts Have Something To Say
The stage is set for the U.S. men's gymnastics team on Saturday night. A five-person squad will be announced, revealing the athletes who have secured their spots on Team USA's world championships team.Among the top contenders are Olympian Yul Moldauer,...
Aug 24, 2023

Athlete Bio

Height

5'3"

Hometown

Topanga, CA

Education

Glenbrook North High School (Northbrook, Ill.) '15

Personal

Daughter of David and Shannon McGiffert...Has one brother, Evan...Is a former ballet dancer and has previous experience in rock climbing, surfing and karate...Speaks Spanish.

Career Highlights

2015 Pan American Games, gold (6 clubs, 2 hoops); silver (all-around, 5 ribbons)

Olympic Experience

Olympian (2016)
Rio 2016 Olympic Games, 14th

World Championship Experience

Most recent: 2015 – 11th (5 ribbons); 13th (all-around); 15th (3 clubs, 2 hoops)
Years of Participation: 2013-15
Top finish: 11th – 2015 (5 ribbons)
Member of the six-person team that gave the U.S. its first earned Olympic spot in rhythmic group competition with a 13th-place all-around finish at the 2015 world championships.

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