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Reese Esponda earns second silver medal at World Championships in Rotterdam

31 October 2026 1 min read

World double silver medalist Reese Esponda of the U.S. ‘grateful’ for memorable moments

Following her achievement of securing a second silver medal at the World Championships in Rotterdam on Sunday, Reese Esponda from the U.S. expressed her appreciation for the honor and the experiences gained during her debut at the World Championships.

Earlier this year, Esponda clinched gold in the floor exercise at both the City of Jesolo Trophy in Italy and the U.S. Championships. She contributed to the U.S. women’s team securing silver in the team final that took place last Wednesday in Rotterdam. Her World Championships concluded with a second silver medal, this time in the floor exercise during the finals on Sunday.

“Because for some people it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I’m really grateful to be here.” she advised after the floor exercise final. “Because for some people it’s a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, so I’m really grateful to be here.”

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