INDIANAPOLIS (July 23, 2026) – The country’s first rhythmic athlete ever to medal on the World Championships level, Rin Keys headlines the eight-athlete roster selected to represent the United States at the 2026 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships August 12–16 in Frankfurt, Germany.

The 2025 World silver medalist on ball and three-time defending U.S. all-around champion, Keys will be joined in individual competition by 2026 U.S. all-around silver medalist Megan Chu. It marks the duo’s second World Championships appearance together after making their debuts at the 2025 World Championships in Rio de Janeiro.

In group competition, the Senior National Group of Goda Balsys, Kristina Lee, Alaini Spata, Aurora Sullivan, Kalina Trayanov and Natalia Ye-Granda enters the competition after earning the all-around silver medal at the 2026 Pan American Championships in June.

Natalie de la Rosa (individual) was selected as a non-traveling replacement athlete, while Greta Pavilonyte (group) will join the delegation in Germany as a replacement athlete.

Complete information on the 2026 Rhythmic World Championships can be found on the competition website. The U.S. team members are listed alphabetically below.

2026 Rhythmic World Championships Team Presented by Xfinity

Individual
Rin Keys — Porter Ranch, Calif./Buro Gymnastics
Megan Chu — San Diego, Calif./Pacific Stars Rhythmic Academy
Natalie de la Rosa — Woodland Hills, Calif./Buro Gymnastics^

Group
Goda Balsys — Northbrook, Ill.
Kristina Lee — Woodridge, Ill.
Greta Pavilonyte — Buffalo Grove, Ill.*
Alaini Spata — Glen Ellyn, Ill.
Aurora Sullivan — Los Angeles, Calif.
Kalina Trayanov — Deerfield, Ill.
Natalia Ye-Granda — San Diego, Calif.

*Denotes traveling replacement athlete
^Denotes non-traveling replacement athlete