Calabasas Teen Gymnast Wins National Ribbon Title

Emma Finkelshtein claims junior ribbon title at 2026 Rhythmic Challenge and Invitational in Indiana

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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Calabasas rhythmic gymnast Emma Finkelshtein captured the junior ribbon title at the 2026 Rhythmic Challenge and Invitational in Indiana, scoring 25.650. Her win came in a strong field of California athletes, with competitors from across the state and country using the event to qualify for upcoming U.S. rhythmic gymnastics rosters.

Why it matters

Rhythmic gymnastics is a niche sport that doesn't receive as much mainstream attention as artistic gymnastics, but it provides opportunities for young athletes like Emma Finkelshtein to compete at the national level and potentially represent the U.S. in international competitions. Her victory highlights the talent and dedication of gymnasts from the Calabasas area.

The details

Finkelshtein, a junior gymnast, bested a field of competitors from California and across the country to claim the ribbon title at the 2026 Rhythmic Challenge and Invitational in Indiana. The event serves as a qualifying competition for upcoming U.S. rhythmic gymnastics rosters, making Finkelshtein's win an important step in her pursuit of representing the country.

  • The 2026 Rhythmic Challenge and Invitational took place in Indiana.

The players

Emma Finkelshtein

A junior rhythmic gymnast from Calabasas who won the ribbon title at the 2026 Rhythmic Challenge and Invitational.

USA Gymnastics

The national governing body for gymnastics in the United States.

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The takeaway

Finkelshtein's victory demonstrates the talent and dedication of young gymnasts in the Calabasas area, and highlights the opportunities that rhythmic gymnastics provides for athletes to compete at the national level and potentially represent the U.S. in international competitions.