Lila Richardson (born January 12, 2010) is an American artistic gymnast. She was part of the gold medal-winning U.S. team at the 2026 Pan American Championships.
Junior career Richardson competed at the Hopes level from 2021 to 2023. In 2022, she won the national title on balance beam in the 11-12 division. She began competing as a junior in 2024, and she won the bronze medal on balance beam at the 2024 American Classic.
At the 2025 U.S. Championships, Richardson finished 15th in the all-around. Of the individual events, her best placement was 11th on floor exercise.
Senior career
2026 Richardson made her senior debut at the 2026 Winter Cup, where she finished 11th in the all-around.
In May 2026, Richardson was invited to participate in the team selection camp for the Pan American Championships. She was chosen as a team member alongside Charleigh Bullock, Hezly Rivera, Claire Pease, and Simone Rose. Additionally, her performance at the selection camp allowed her to qualify for the U.S. National Championships.
At the Pan American Championships in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Richardson smacked her face on the uneven bars just before the start of the team final, resulting in an injury that required on-site sutures. Due to this, she was withdrawn from the remainder of the competition and replaced by traveling alternate Alessia Rosa. The U.S. won the gold medal as a team, and Richardson was awarded a medal as a participating member.
Richardson returned to competition at the 2026 U.S. Classic, where she placed fifth on uneven bars, as well as seventh in the all-around and on balance beam.
In August, Richardson competed at the 2026 U.S. Championships. She finished ninth on uneven bars, sixth on balance beam, and 11th on floor and in the all-around. Following the competition, she was named as a member of the U.S. Women's National Team. She also received an invitation to the team selection camp for the 2026 World Championships.
On September 18, 2026, Richardson announced her commitment to compete for the Alabama Crimson Tide in NCAA gymnastics.
Richardson was chosen to represent the United States at the Paris World Challenge Cup in September 2026, alongside teammate Izzy Stassi.
Competitive history +Competitive history of Lila Richardson at the junior levelYearEvent 2024 American Classic 8 8 U.S. Classic 2025 Winter Cup 9 4 7 American Classic 9 U.S. National Championships 15 11
+Competitive history of Lila Richardson at the senior levelYearEvent 2026 Winter Cup 11 Pan American Championships U.S. Classic 7 5 7 U.S. National Championships 11 9 6 11 Paris World Challenge Cup 44
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