Fil-Am talents Emma Malabuyo, Aleah Finnegan, and Levi Jung-Ruivivar hope their Olympic debut will be more than just a historic moment as they try to spark a Philippine women’s gymnastics turnaround
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But beyond their historic Olympic debut, the three Fil-Am talents hope their Paris stint also fuels the rise of Philippine women’s gymnastics. Finnegan, Malabuyo, and Jung-Ruivivar will be the first female Philippine gymnasts in 60 years to see action in the Olympics – a huge boost as world championMaria-Luisa Floro and Evelyn Magluyan were the last Filipina gymnasts to compete in the Olympics during the 1964 edition in Tokyo, Japan.“I think it’s so cool to see us representing the Philippines, and also we have a big connection to our culture, and our community, and our background. And I just think it’s inspiring for little girls.
Finnegan’s three older sisters – Sarah, Hannah, and Jennah – were also gymnasts, but she’s the only one who made it all the way to the Olympics. “After I decided to like audition for the Philippines, I felt like, automatically, it was the right decision,” shared Jung-Ruivivar, the youngest at 18 years old in the 22-athlete Philippine delegation to Paris. passed away just a few years ago, so it felt like honoring him and that part of his family,” she said. “I just feel connected to his community. It’s amazing.
Born in Los Angeles, Jung-Ruivivar had committed to compete for Stanford University in the US NCAA next year. WINNING MOMENT. Emma Malabuyo celebrates winning a floor exercise gold in the 2024 Asian Championships. “So before my beam routine, I was like wow, I feel really confident, I feel all the love and support. And so I thought that moment was very special.”With the Fil-Am trio qualifying along with Yulo, Philippine gymnastics will parade its biggest Olympic delegation since the country also sent four gymnasts in the 1964 Tokyo Games.
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