Rebecca Sereda

Rebecca Sereda
 Gymnast  
Nickname(s) Becca
Country represented United States
Born (1996-05-05) May 5, 1996[1]
Brooklyn, New York
Hometown Staten Island, New York
Discipline Rhythmic gymnastics
Level Senior International Elite
Years on national team 2008–2014
Club Isadora
Head coach(es) Natalya Kiriyenko
Retired 2014

Rebecca Sereda (born May 5, 1996 in Brooklyn, New York[1]) is an American retired individual rhythmic gymnast. She is a three-time (2009-2011) Junior U.S National All-Around champion. She is a three-time (2012–14) Senior U.S. National All-around champion.

Personal life

Sereda was born in Brooklyn, New York.[1] She started gymnastics at the age of 6.

Career

Sereda appeared in international junior competitions in 2009 and debuted as a senior in the 2012 season. At the 2012 Moscow Senior International Tournament she came in 3rd in the all-around. Sereda competed at the 2013 World Championships in Kiev, Ukraine where she qualified and occupied the last position in the all-around finals in 24th place.

At the 2014 Pan American Championships in Mississauga, Canada; Sereda won gold in team and silver medal in the all-around. She also competed at the 2014 World Championships but was unable to qualify to the all-around finals. Struggling with a back injury, Sereda announced her retirement at the end of the 2014 season.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Rebecca Sereda". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved July 25, 2016.
  2. "2014 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships athletes – Rebecca Sereda". Longinestiming.com. Retrieved January 27, 2016.


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