Top 10 Female Artistic Gymnastics Olympics Athletes at Paris 2024

10. Ana Bărbosu

Floor Exercise | 5’3″ | Romania | Bronze

Ana Bărbosu stepped onto the floor in Paris with the weight of a nation’s legacy on her shoulders—and delivered with brilliance.

Her bronze in the floor final marked Romania’s first women’s artistic gymnastics Olympic medal in over a decade.

Blending powerful tumbling with expressive choreography, Bărbosu brought the artistry back to Romanian gymnastics.

Her routine wasn’t just clean—it was captivating. In a Games dominated by powerhouses, she proved Romania still belongs on the podium.

9. Zhou Yaqin

Balance Beam | 5’0″ | China | Silver

Zhou Yaqin brought calm and command to one of gymnastics’ most unforgiving events—the balance beam.

Her routine in the final was a masterclass in precision and control, earning her the silver medal in a tightly contested field. While others wobbled under the lights, Zhou delivered near-flawless execution, showcasing China’s trademark elegance on beam.

Her performance didn’t just earn hardware—it reminded the world that when it comes to balance and finesse, China is always in the conversation.

8. Manila Esposito

Balance Beam | 5’3″ | Italy | Bronze

Manila Esposito made her Olympic debut one to remember, delivering under pressure on the balance beam to earn a well-deserved bronze medal.

Her poise and calm demeanor helped anchor Italy’s historic team silver, and her individual podium finish proved she belongs among the sport’s elite.

With clean lines, steady rhythm, and unshakable confidence, Esposito showed that Italy’s rising generation is ready for the spotlight. In Paris, she didn’t just contribute—she made history.

7. Qiu Qiyuan

Uneven Bars | 4’11” | China | Silver

Qiu Qiyuan brought elegance and elite difficulty to the uneven bars final in Paris, gliding through transitions with silky precision and crisp handstands.

Her performance earned silver, but her presence was pure gold—refined, composed, and effortlessly in control.

In a field stacked with power, Qiu reminded the world what true bar artistry looks like.

Her silver medal helped China stay firmly in the mix, and her future? It’s only getting brighter from here.

6. Jordan Chiles

Floor Exercise | 5’5″ | USA | Bronze

Jordan Chiles came to Paris with the heart of a champion and delivered on every stage.

She powered through all four events in the team final to help Team USA clinch gold, then came back with fire to claim bronze on floor—her first individual Olympic medal.

Chiles’ routine radiated confidence, combining sky-high tumbling with charisma and control. From Tokyo alternate to Paris podium finisher, her journey is a testament to grit, growth, and that undeniable Chiles energy.

5. Kaylia Nemour

Uneven Bars | 5’2″ | Algeria | Gold

Kaylia Nemour etched her name into history in Paris, becoming the first African woman to win an Olympic gold medal in artistic gymnastics.

Her uneven bars routine was jaw-dropping, packed with high difficulty and executed with clinical precision.

Competing for Algeria, Nemour delivered under the brightest lights with the confidence of a veteran.

She didn’t just win gold—she shifted the global gymnastics narrative.

In one flawless routine, she became a trailblazer, a champion, and a symbol of what’s possible.

4. Alice D’Amato 

Balance Beam | 5’0″ | Italy | Gold

Alice D’Amato delivered one of the most stunning performances of the Games, capturing gold on balance beam with a routine that was as fearless as it was fluid. Her triumph marked a turning point—not just for her, but for Italian gymnastics as a whole.

She also helped secure Italy’s team silver, reinforcing her status as a pillar of the squad. D’Amato’s beam gold was built on grit, elegance, and ice-cold focus. In Paris, she didn’t follow history—she rewrote it.

3. Sunisa Lee

All-Around & Uneven Bars | 5’0″ | USA | Bronze (All-Around, Uneven Bars)

Sunisa Lee returned to the Olympic stage with quiet confidence and unshakable determination—and walked away with a trio of medals.

She earned bronze in both the all-around and uneven bars, proving once again she’s among the most complete gymnasts in the world.

More than that, Lee was a key contributor in Team USA’s gold-medal performance, competing on three events and hitting when it mattered most.

Through adversity and expectation, Suni reminded us what grace under pressure truly looks like.