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Rachael Riley

Rachael Riley

  • Position:
    Vault, Beam, Floor
  • Height:
    5-3
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Sarnia, Ontario
  • High School:
    St. Patrick's
  • Major:
    Exercise Science

Summary

Biography

CAREER HIGHS
VT UB BB FX AA
9.850 -- 9.950 -- --

2025 (Junior):
  • Scored a career-high 9.850 on vault at the Dual Meet against New Hampshire (03/16).
  • Won vault, marking her team-leading sixth event crown of the season at the Dual Meet against New Hampshire (03/16).
  • Placed 1st out of 12 in Vault (9.850) at the Dual Meet against New Hampshire (03/16).
  • Placed 1st out of 24 on beams at the Big Four Meet (03/02).
  • Set a new career high on beam (9.950 ) and tied the program record in the event at the Big Four Meet (03/02), previously set five times – thrice by Hannah Joyner (2021, 2022, 2023) and twice by Erin McLachlan in 2020. It was Riley's second career 9.9+, both on beam.
  • Set a new career high on vault (9.825) against Michigan St (2/22)
  • Matched career high 9.800 on vault (2/15)
  • Picked up her fourth event win of the season (third on beam) with a score of 9.850 (2/9)
2024 (Redshirt Sophomore):
  • Tied for the beam win at Penn State dual (1/25) with a score of 9.775
  • Won vault with a 9.800 at duel meet vs Washington (1/18)
  • Won beam with a 9.800 at MLK Jr. quad meet (1/13)
  • Tied for second on beam (9.850) at home opening quad meet (1/11), helping beam team score a 49.200 for the eighth best score in program history
2024 (Redshirt Freshman):
  • Reached new career high of 9.800 on vault at the Big Five meet (2/23)
  • Matched her career-high 9.775 on vault in a dual with Iowa, hitting the mark in her fourth consecutive meet (2/9).
  • Produced another 9.775 on vault, her career high, in a dual with Illinois. (2/4)
  • Scored her first collegiate 9.900 to win beam against Illinois, sticking her landing and executing a triple aerial series with no deductions. (2/4)
  • Scored a 9.850 (beam), resulting in 3rd place (her first top 3 finish) and a new career-high at the dual with Penn State (1/25).
  • Produced a career-high vault with a 9.775 and tied her career-best 9.750 on beam in a dual with Maryland (1/19).
  • Collegiate debut came with a 9.725 on vault.
2023 (Freshman): Missed the 2023 season with an injury.

Why Rutgers?
"Rutgers is recognized nationally for its academics and athletics, the two most important factors I considered when deciding on my post-secondary path. I believe that Rutgers will help me pursue my goals and dreams in gymnastics and academics, allowing me to grow in both areas over my next four years “On the Banks.” I genuinely feel that Coach Umme Salim-Beasley and her team recruited me for who I am and not just for what I have accomplished in gymnastics. As the only elite gymnast currently at my club, I’m looking forward to training and competing with a group of athletes who have the same goals as I do. At Rutgers, I could see that everyone had similar values and aspirations. When I first met the team, I saw athletes who support, encourage and push each other, not just in gymnastics but in all aspects of life. From meeting with the team, I knew that I would fit in perfectly with the Scarlet Knights. They are such a hard-working, fun and inspiring group of people. I’m so excited and honoured to join the Rutgers family."

Prior to Rutgers
  • Canadian National Team Member 2018-2021
  • Elite level 2016-current
  • 2017 won All-Around Canadian Championships Novice
  • 2017 Elite Gym Massilia
  • 2017 Top Gym Belgium, 7th AA
  • 2018 Elite Canada 4th AA, 1st Vault
  • 2018 International Gymnix
  • 2018 Canadian Championships, 4th AA, 3rd Vault, 4th Beam
  • 2018 Elite Gym Massilia, 2nd Vault
  • 2018 Top Gym Belgium, 2nd Vault
  • 2019 Elite Canada
  • 2019 International Gymnix, 2nd Team Canada, 3rd Vault\
  • 2020 International Gymnix, 6th Team Canada
  • 2021 Elite Canada (Virtual)
  • 2021 World Cup Challenge Koper, Slovenia, 7th Vault, 7th Beam
  • High School Honour Society 2018-19, 2019-20, 2020-21
Personal
  • Daughter of Paula and Curtis
  • Coaches gymnastics recreationally and volunteers at club gymnastics

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Historical Player Information

  • 2023Freshman

    All-Around
    5'3"

  • 2024Sophomore

    All-Around
    5'3"

  • 2025Junior

    All-Around
    5'3"

  • 2025Junior

    All-Around
    5'3"

  • 2026Senior

    Vault, Beam, Floor
    5'3"
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