| 2014 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Location | Richmond, British Columbia |
| Dates | April 9–12, 2014 |
The 2014 Pacific Rim Championships were held from 9 April to 12 April 2014 in Richmond, British Columbia. [1]
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  United States | 21 | 21 | 11 | 53 |
| 2 |  China | 12 | 11 | 11 | 34 |
| 3 |  Canada | 10 | 5 | 10 | 25 |
| 4 |  Japan | 7 | 4 | 7 | 18 |
| 5 |  Australia | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 6 |  Colombia | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
| 7 |  Chinese Taipei | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 8 |  New Zealand | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 9 |  Hong Kong | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
 Singapore | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | |
| Totals (10 entries) | 54 | 44 | 47 | 145 | |
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