Kalina Trayanov

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Kalina Trayanov
Nickname(s)Kiki
Born (2007-08-28) 28 August 2007 (age 17)
Newport Beach, California
Gymnastics career
Discipline Rhythmic gymnastics
Country
represented
Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
(2022-present)
ClubNorth Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center
Head coach(es) Kamelia Dunavska
Assistant coach(es)Margarita Mamzina
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Rhythmic gymnastics
Junior Pan American Championships
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2022 Rio de Janeiro Group All-Around
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2022 Rio de Janeiro 5 Ropes
Bronze medal icon (B initial).svg 2022 Rio de Janeiro 5 Balls

KalinaTrayanov (born 28 August 2007) is a Bulgarian-American rhythmic gymnast. [1] She represents the United States in international competitions as a member of the national group.

Biography

In 2022 Trayanov integrated into the national junior group, she subsequently competed in the Pan American Championships where she won three bronze medals in the All-Around and in the two event finals along Goda Balsys, Annabella Hantov, Isabelle Novoseltsky and Kristina Lee. [2] [3] [4]

She became age eligible for senior competitions in 2023, debuting at the Sofia International Tournament. [5] [6] [7] In June she took 21st place at the USA Gymnastics Championships. [8]

In 2024 she was part of the group of North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center, winning the national title. [9] In September, after the members of the previous group retired, she was called up to form the new senior group under the orders of Kamelia Dunavska and Margarita Mamzina. [10] [11]

In February 2025 she took the national group title. [12] In May the group won gold overall at the Friendship Cup in Alkmaar. [13] [14] [15] A month later she was confirmed into the national team. [16] In July she performed at the World Cup in Milan, being 13th in the All-Around, 10th with 5 ribbons and 14th with 3 balls & 2 hoops. [17] A week later the group participated in the stage in Cluj-Napoca, finishing 10th overall, 10th with 5 ribbons and 12th in the mixed event. [18] [19] [20] She was then selected for the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro along Goda Balsys, Annabella Hantov, Greta Pavilonyte, Alaini Spata and Natalia Ye-Granda. [21] [22]

References

  1. "TRAYANOV Kalina - FIG Athlete Profile". www.gymnastics.sport. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  2. "2022 Pan American Junior Groups All-Around" (PDF).
  3. "2022 Pan American Junior Groups Event Finals" (PDF).
  4. Koven, Kent (2022-07-10). "U.S. gymnasts bank nine medals, including three gold, on final day of 2022 Rhythmic Pan American Championships • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  5. Koven, Kent (2023-04-05). "Weekly Preview April 5: U.S. acrobatic and rhythmic gymnasts head to Europe • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  6. "2023 Sofia International Tournament All-Around" (PDF).
  7. Koven, Kent (2023-04-10). "Kautzman wins bronze at Thiais; four gymnasts top 10 at Sofia in rhythmic competition • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  8. "2023 USA Gymnastics Championships" (PDF).
  9. Steinke, Matt (2024-06-26). "Rhythmic Junior National Team named; titles won on Day 2 of USA Gymnastics Championships · USA Gymnastics Championships". USA Gymnastics Championships. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  10. Vivaldi, Beatrice (2025-01-20). "Tutto quello che sappiamo sulle squadre senior 2025". BlaBlaGym (in Italian). Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  11. Steinke, Matt (2024-09-10). "U.S. rhythmic program names 2024-25 Senior National Training Squad • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  12. Steinke, Matt (2025-02-25). "Keys wins senior crown, Liu claims junior title at 2025 Rhythmic Challenge and Invitational • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  13. Steinke, Matt (2025-03-06). "U.S. rhythmic program selects athletes for 2025 spring international assignments • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  14. Steinke, Matt (2025-03-31). "Weekend Recap: MAG/WAG DTB Pokal Team Challenge and Mixed Cup, RG Thiais Grand Prix, Friendship Cup • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  15. "2025 Friendship Cup" (PDF).
  16. Steinke, Matt (2025-06-23). "USA Gymnastics announces 2025-26 U.S. National Teams for acrobatic, rhythmic and trampoline and tumbling • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  17. "2025 Milan World Cup Results Book" (PDF).
  18. Steinke, Matt (2025-07-23). "Weekly Preview July 23: RG Cluj Napoca World Challenge Cup • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  19. "2025 Cluj-Napoca World Cup Result Book" (PDF).
  20. Steinke, Matt (2025-07-28). "Keys wins ribbon silver at 2025 Cluj-Napoca World Challenge Cup • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  21. Steinke, Matt (2025-08-18). "U.S. athletes gear up for 2025 Rhythmic World Championships • USA Gymnastics". USA Gymnastics. Retrieved 2025-08-23.
  22. Duffy, Patricia (2025-08-20). "2025 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships: Schedule, streaming & results - Gymnastics Now" . Retrieved 2025-08-23.