Florida's Kayla DiCello (center) helped the U.S. win Pan American Games team gold Sunday in Santiago, Chile
Kayla DiCello Helps U.S. Take Pan American Games Team Gold
Sunday, October 22, 2023 | Gymnastics
Gator Kayla DiCello and rest of Team USA won gold in Sunday's Pan American Games team final in Santiago, Chile.
The U.S. took team gold (165.196) at the National Stadium Sports Park, followed by the Brazil (161.564) and Canada (154.230).
Two with Gator ties competed all-around Sunday – DiCello for U.S. and freshman Anya Pilgrim for Barbados. DiCello was second in team all-around competition (54.565) to teammate Jordan Chiles (54.666) and both advance to Monday's Pan Am all-around final. Both U.S. entries begin all-around final action on vault. That competition begins at 5 p.m. ET. and action streams on PanAm Sports.
Pilgrim placed 27th in the all-around at 45.366. She also advances to the Pan Am all-around final, opening competition on floor exercise.
DiCello advances to Wednesday's balance beam and floor exercise event finals.
About the Gators in 2023 Pan Am Games:
DiCello earned five All-America honors and was the 2023 Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year. She announced in April that she would take a gap year to pursue a berth on the 2024 U.S. Olympic roster. Pilgrim is a freshman on the Gators' 2024 team.
2023 Pan Am Games Team / AA & Event Qualification Results
2023 Pan Am Games All-Around Start List
The U.S. took team gold (165.196) at the National Stadium Sports Park, followed by the Brazil (161.564) and Canada (154.230).
Two with Gator ties competed all-around Sunday – DiCello for U.S. and freshman Anya Pilgrim for Barbados. DiCello was second in team all-around competition (54.565) to teammate Jordan Chiles (54.666) and both advance to Monday's Pan Am all-around final. Both U.S. entries begin all-around final action on vault. That competition begins at 5 p.m. ET. and action streams on PanAm Sports.
Pilgrim placed 27th in the all-around at 45.366. She also advances to the Pan Am all-around final, opening competition on floor exercise.
DiCello advances to Wednesday's balance beam and floor exercise event finals.
About the Gators in 2023 Pan Am Games:
DiCello earned five All-America honors and was the 2023 Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Year. She announced in April that she would take a gap year to pursue a berth on the 2024 U.S. Olympic roster. Pilgrim is a freshman on the Gators' 2024 team.
2023 Pan Am Games Team / AA & Event Qualification Results
2023 Pan Am Games All-Around Start List
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