Alisa Kano

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Alisa Kano
Country representedFlag of the United States.svg United States
Born (1994-11-07) November 7, 1994 (age 30) [1]
Tokyo, Japan [1]
Hometown New York, New York, U.S. [1]
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm) [1]
Discipline Rhythmic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
Medal record
Group rhythmic gymnastics
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Pan American Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Toronto 6 clubs + 2 hoops
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Toronto Group All-around
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2015 Toronto 5 ribbons

Alisa Kano (born November 7, 1994) is an American group rhythmic gymnast. She represented the United States at the 2015 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships. [2] As a member of the American group rhythmic gymnastics team, she won a gold and two silver medals at the 2015 Pan American Games and competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics. [1] Kano graduated from Loyola University Chicago in 2019 with a degree in Exercise Science. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 "Alisa Kano". Team USA. Archived from the original on September 16, 2015. Retrieved January 27, 2017.
  2. "34th RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS in Stuttgart (GER) - Entry List by NOC - As of SUN 6 SEP 2015". LonginesTiming.com. September 6, 2015. Archived from the original on May 7, 2016. Retrieved January 27, 2016. KANO Alisa
  3. "With some sweat, tears and a little too much caffeine, we made it". Instagram. Alisa Kano. Retrieved October 20, 2019.[ dead link ]