Rebeca Andrade wins gold on vault at 2026 Pan American Championships

Rebeca Andrade secured gold in the vault at the 2026 Pan American Championships on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro. The Olympic champion, returning to competition, previously helped Brazil win silver in the women's team event. Andrade narrowly achieved her gold with a score of 14.266, edging out Canada’s Lia Monica Fontaine by.017 points. This title marks Andrade's fifth Pan American gold and her first in the vault. Her performance also guarantees Brazil a spot at the upcoming world championships in Rotterdam.

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