COLLEGE PARK, Md. - Maryland gymnastics head coach Brett Nelligan announced two additional signees for the class of 2022 Thursday morning.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sierra and Rhea to the Maryland Gymnastics family. Both Sierra and Rhea embody everything we look for in a GymTerp, exceptional gymnastics talent and outstanding academic credentials."
Information on Maryland's two additional signees can be found below.
Sierra kondo
Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Before Maryland: Three-year level 10 gymnast...Two-time level 9 Eastern National Qualifier...2019 Junior Olympic National Qualifier...Earned third-place on bars and fourth on beam, floor and all-around at the region six regional championships...World Class Gymnastics Academy Leadership Award recipient...Former club gym was World Class Gymnastics Academy...Currently ranks in the top 10 percent of her class...honor roll student...Business Award recipient...Attends Saratoga Springs High School.
Coach's Comment: "Sierra is incredibly talented and we feel she has potential to compete on all 4 events. She trains with great passion and always has a smile on her face, we are so excited to work with her."
rhea leblanc
Waltham, mass.
Before Maryland: Placed second at the 2019 Regionals on bars...Earned the Championship title on floor and all-around at the 2019 State Competition...Earned the State Championship title on bars in 2018...Placed second on vault, bars and balance beam at the 2019 State Competition...Placed second on floor and all-around at the 2018 State Competition...Placed ninth on bars at the 2019 JO National Qualifier...Two-time JO National Qualifier...Former Club Gym was MGC Masstars...Member of the National Honor Society......Attends Waltham High School.
Coach's Comment: "Rhea is one of the most focused and hard working gymnasts we've had the opportunity to recruit. Rhea has the potential to compete on all 4 events and we think she can make an immediate impact on Vault, Bars and Floor.
