Four incoming Denver gymnasts excelled at the 2026 USA Gymnastics Development Program Level 10 National Championships, bringing home six top-10 finishes. Lily Caranci won the national title on beam, while Emerson Gaa achieved the highest all-around finish for DU with sixth place in her session. Kennedy Welsh and Delilah Zepeda-Orth also ranked eighth and tied for fourth on beam, respectively, concluding their club careers on a high note. All four gymnasts are set to join Denver's roster in the fall.

By the Numbers
  • Lily Caranci secured the national title on beam with a score of 9.775.
  • Emerson Gaa finished sixth overall and achieved a 9.850 on floor for a third-place finish.
State of Play
  • The four gymnasts will join three additional freshmen on the Denver roster for the 2026-27 season.
  • DU has advanced to NCAA Regionals for 27 consecutive years, with at least one gymnast qualifying for NCAA Nationals in 24 of the last 25 seasons.
What's Next

The incoming freshmen aim to build on Denver's successful gymnastics program, contributing to the team's continuing legacy of strong national performances as they prepare for the upcoming season.

Bottom Line

The impressive performances at the DP Nationals by incoming gymnasts signify a promising future for Denver gymnastics, making the 2026-27 season one to watch as they look to uphold their competitive excellence.