Jamaica's Nishida's Gymnastics dominates 2026 Gasparilla Classic in Florida

Jamaican team returns home with 17 individual medals, including two perfect 10.0 scores

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Athletes from Nishida's Gymnastics, one of Jamaica's leading gymnastics schools, delivered an outstanding performance at the 2026 Gasparilla Gymnastics Classic in Tampa, Florida. The Jamaican team returned home with 17 individual medals, including nine gold, five silver and three bronze, along with strong team placements across several competitive levels.

Why it matters

The results reflect the continued growth of Jamaica's gymnastics program and the strength of the country's developing talent pool. The performance at the Gasparilla Classic, one of the region's largest and most competitive invitationals, showcases Jamaica's rising gymnastics prowess on the international stage.

The details

Competing against numerous clubs from across the United States and internationally, the Jamaican team's standout performances included the USAG Level 4 team capturing the first-place overall team championship. Leila Bell (USAG Level 4) achieved a rare milestone by earning two perfect 10.0 scores - on vault and the floor exercise - along with the All-Around Gold Medal. Teammate Dojanae Garwood (USAG Level 4) also secured an All-Around Gold Medal, while Leah Cowan (USAG Level 4) earned an All-Around Silver Medal. In the USAG Level 3 division, Selah Price captured Gold on Vault, and the USAG Level 6 athletes placed fifth in the Small Team division.

  • The 2026 Gasparilla Gymnastics Classic was held from March 6-8, 2026 in Tampa, Florida.

The players

Nishida's Gymnastics

One of Jamaica's leading gymnastics schools, known for its strong development of the country's gymnastics talent pool.

Leila Bell

A USAG Level 4 gymnast from Nishida's Gymnastics who achieved a rare milestone by earning two perfect 10.0 scores and the All-Around Gold Medal.

Dojanae Garwood

A USAG Level 4 gymnast from Nishida's Gymnastics who secured the All-Around Gold Medal.

Leah Cowan

A USAG Level 4 gymnast from Nishida's Gymnastics who earned the All-Around Silver Medal.

Selah Price

A USAG Level 3 gymnast from Nishida's Gymnastics who captured the Gold Medal on Vault.

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What’s next

Coaches say the team is already setting its sights on next year's Gasparilla Classic competition.

The takeaway

Jamaica's Nishida's Gymnastics program has demonstrated its growing strength on the international stage, with a dominant performance at the 2026 Gasparilla Classic that included a team championship, multiple all-around titles, and two rare perfect 10.0 scores. This success reflects the continued development of Jamaica's gymnastics talent and the country's rising gymnastics prowess.