Omaha Teenager Wins 2023 USA Gymnastics Winter Cup

17-year-old Omaha Teenager native, Lexi Zeiss, has won the 2023 USA Gymnastics Winter Cup, which was held in Louisville, Kentucky. The competition, featuring some of the best gymnasts in the country, was Zeiss’s first major event since winning a gold medal with Team USA at the 2022 World Championships. This latest victory is the most recent in a year full of wins and recognitions for the young gymnast.
Background
Zeiss trains at the nationally respected TCT Gymnastics Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She won an All-Around silver medal, a team silver medal, and a bronze medal on the balance beam at the 2022 Pan-American Championships. She also had a strong finish at the 2022 US Championships, which earned her a spot as an alternate on the 2022 World Championships team in Liverpool, England, where the team won gold.
The 2023 USA Gymnastics Winter Cup – Zeiss’s Remarkable Performance
The 2023 USA Gymnastics Winter Cup was a highly anticipated competition, with some of the best gymnasts in the country vying for the top spot. Zeiss performed remarkably, despite a tough training day the day before. She stuck to her motto of “GE” (good enough) to stay consistent throughout the meet, and it paid off. She expressed her excitement about her performance, saying, “I’m excited about how I competed today. My training wasn’t what I expected yesterday. But I knew I didn’t have to be perfect. I stuck with my motto of “GE” (good enough) to help me stay consistent throughout the meet.”
Zeiss’s Year of Wins and Recognitions
Zeiss’s victory at the Winter Cup is just the latest in a series of wins and recognitions for the young gymnast. Inside Gymnastics Magazine announced that Zeiss was voted “Gymnast You Think Will Be Breakout Star in 2023” in a Readers’ Choice Poll.
Future Competitions
She is also preparing for future competitions, including the US Gymnastics Championships in August and the U.S. Olympic Trials for the 2024 Paris Games.
Conclusion
Zeiss is grateful for the support she has received on her journey as a gymnast and is determined to continue working hard to achieve her goals. She expressed her gratitude, saying, “I’m so thankful for everyone that has supported me on this journey. I still have many goals that I hope to accomplish, but I’m going to celebrate this Winter Cup win for the rest of the day. Then it’s back to the gym!” With her impressive track record and dedicated work ethic, it’s clear that Lexi Zeiss is a rising star in the world of gymnastics.