US Rhythmic Gymnasts Win Three Medals at Aeon Cup
American athletes captured team and individual honors during the two-day competition held in Tokyo.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Gymnastics
The United States rhythmic gymnastics team secured three medals at the 2026 Aeon Cup in Tokyo. Junior athlete Anna Filipp and senior gymnast Megan Chu both earned all-around medals for their performances.
Why it matters
These medals highlight the continued international competitiveness of the United States rhythmic gymnastics program on the world stage. The team score of 330.050 placed the U.S. in the top tier against international rivals.
The U.S. team finished with a total score of 330.050, following a silver-medal performance by Anna Filipp who scored 100.500 in the junior all-around event. Megan Chu earned bronze in the senior all-around with a score of 114.850.
The players
Anna Filipp
She is a junior rhythmic gymnast who captured the silver medal in the all-around competition.
Megan Chu
She is a senior rhythmic gymnast who secured the bronze medal in the all-around competition.
Rin Keys
She is a senior rhythmic gymnast who finished in fourth place during the all-around competition.
The details
Athletes competed across all-around events and individual apparatus finals, including hoop, ball, and ribbon. Team totals were calculated by summing the scores of the three participating athletes, with Russia leading the standings with 338.250 points.
Timeline
The Aeon Cup competition took place in Tokyo on October 24-25, 2026.
Season Trajectory
These results establish a clear performance baseline for the United States team as they prepare for upcoming international circuits. The podium finish positions the American squad as a consistent contender against established powers like Russia and Ukraine.
The team score of 330.050 marks a significant achievement in the overall standings, providing a positive metric for the U.S. program's competitive standing. Rin Keys narrowly missed the podium with her score of 114.700, finishing just behind the top three senior competitors.
The takeaway
The performance in Tokyo proves the depth of the current U.S. roster in both junior and senior divisions. Success at this event serves as a strong indicator of individual athlete progress ahead of future international competitions.
Further reading
For more on the current standing of the national team, visit United States Gymnastics.
Source note: This article includes information reported by USA Gymnastics.
