Rockford-area cousins headed to China to compete for Team USA in gymnastics

Rock River Current

ROCKFORD — A pair of cousins who train together at Gymnastics Academy of Rockford have earned the right to represent the United States on their sport’s global stage.

Charlotte Matus, 14, of Loves Park and Capri McLarty, 15, of Rockton have both qualified to represent Team USA at the 2026 World Age Group Competitions, which start in November in Nanjing, China. Matus will compete in tumbling and double mini, where competitors perform aerial stunts over two bounces on a mini trampoline. McLarty is also competing in double mini…

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