Olympic Champion Rebeca Andrade Wins Pan American Title In Gymnastics Return
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- Sports Money Olympic Champion Rebeca Andrade Wins Pan American Title In Gymnastics Return By Caroline Price,
- This time around, Andrade represented the Brazilian gymnastics team at the 2026 Pan American Championships, marking the start of her Olympic comeback in her home country.
- On Wednesday, Andrade helped Brazil to silver in the women’s team competition, where she posted the highest scores of the day on vault – the event where she won her first Olympic gold medal.
Sports Money Olympic Champion Rebeca Andrade Wins Pan American Title In Gymnastics Return By Caroline Price,
Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Olympic Sports Analyst and Published Author Follow Author Jun 21, 2026, 10:37am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.PARIS, FRANCE - AUGUST 01: Rebeca Andrade of Team Brazil reacts after finishing her routine on the balance beam during the Artistic Gymnastics Women's All-Around Final on day six of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 at Bercy Arena on August 01, 2024 in Paris, France. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)Getty ImagesRebeca Andrade is officially back. The six-time Olympic medalist returned to competitive gymnastics this week in Rio de Janeiro, performing at the same arena where she made her 2016 Olympic debut.
This time around, Andrade represented the Brazilian gymnastics team at the 2026 Pan American Championships, marking the start of her Olympic comeback in her home country. Though she only competed on vault in Rio, Andrade’s impact was indelible for Team Brazil and its local supporters.