Leighton Easter prepares for USA Gymnastics National Championships
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 2:04 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
TennisLeighton Easter, a 17-year-old gymnast from Centerville, will compete at the USA Gymnastics National Championships from June 22-27 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She specializes in double mini trampoline, having qualified through her performances at regional events. Easter, who has excelled in various gymnastics disciplines, aims to reach senior elite status next year and aspires to compete internationally. Her coach notes her exceptional commitment and performance under pressure.
- •Easter competes at the USA Gymnastics National Championships from June 22-27.
- •She excels in double mini trampoline and artistic gymnastics.
- •Easter has won multiple local gymnastics titles this season.
- •She qualified for nationals at a regional event in April.
- •Easter aims for senior elite status next year.
- 2:04 PMYahoo Sports — Centerville senior soaring to new heights at USA Gymnastics National Championships
"Jun. 17—From backyard childhood shenanigans to elite national competition, Centerville's Leighton Easter continues to soar — literally and figuratively. The 17-year-old will compete at the USA Gymnastics National Championships on double mini trampoline in the intermediate elite division from June 22-27 in Tulsa, Oklahoma. "I tried other things, like soccer and tennis, but I really liked this ...
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