Gymnastike will cover the 2013 Junior Olympic women's National Championships, May 9-11, in Minneapolis, Minnesota . JO Nationals are the annual national championships for USA Gymnastics' level 10 athletes. The top seven gymnasts from each of USAG's 8 regions have advanced to nationals in 8 different age groups. Competition is hosted by USA Gymnastics and Twin City Twisters.

Over the next week Gymnastike will feature some of the top all around contenders heading into this year's competition.

" I wanted to join gymnastics because I always loved being upside down and it was really fun,” - Baely Rowe

Baely Rowe -  Region II, SR C
Club: Auburn Gymnastics Center

Coaches: Brent Phelps, Jill McGee and Lauren Phelps

Grad Year: 2013
College: Utah
Highlights:
2009-2013 Region II Championships - 1st AA
2012 JO National Championsips - 2nd AA
2012 Nastia Liukin Cup- 7th AA

 

Utah signee Baely Rowe posted the top score in her region to easily advance to the 2013 J.O. National Championships. Rowe is the defending National Champion on uneven bars and finished 2nd all around at 2012 Nationals. This is the fifth consecutive year that Baely is the Region 2 all around champion. Additionally, Rowe won all four event titles.

After a  second place finish in the all around last year,  expect a strong effort from Rowe to reach the top of the podium in her final J.O. National Championship.