American-Filipino Olympic athlete Aleah Finnegan embarks on a fresh chapter in the Philippines
Aleah Finnegan, a celebrated Olympian and former LSU athlete, is relocating to Manila, Philippines for the remainder of 2025. This move marks a significant shift in her training environment as she prepares for upcoming major gymnastics competitions, potentially including the next Olympic cycle or other elite meets[1][2][3].
Finnegan's decision to train in the Philippines aligns with her identity as a Fil-Am (Filipino-American) athlete and her recent participation representing the Philippines at the 2024 Paris Olympics—the first time since 1964 that the Philippines fielded female gymnasts, including Finnegan herself[4]. Training in the Philippines allows her to align more closely with the country's gymnastics program and national team infrastructure.
The move to the Philippines represents not just a change in training environment but a deeper commitment to advancing Philippine gymnastics on the world stage. Finnegan has been gaining attention for her performances, including on social media where she is celebrated as a star bringing pride to the country[5].
In a recent post on social media, Finnegan thanked the Philippine National Team and staff for being her greatest support system. She also celebrated her one-year anniversary as an Olympian, which coincided with her move to the Philippines[6][7].
Aleah Finnegan's journey does not stop in Manila. She is currently participating in the National Congress in New Orleans, where she will be hosting exclusive signing sessions at the Quatro Booth (#133) on Aug. 9 and 10. The Honda Sports Award, a prestigious award recognizing the nation's top female athletes across 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports, recently announced Finnegan as a finalist[8].
Fans can be the first to get an exclusive leotard designed in collaboration with Finnegan by heading to the Quatro Booth at the National Congress[9]. The limited-edition piece is available only at the event.
[1] - [4] - Source: Various news outlets and social media posts by Aleah Finnegan [5] - Source: Social media posts and comments [6] - [7] - Source: Aleah Finnegan's social media posts [8] - Source: Honda Sports Award Official Website [9] - Source: Quatro Gymnastics Official Announcement
- Aleah Finnegan's Move to the Philippines signifies her commitment to the growth of Philippine gymnastics on an international level, as she prepares for upcoming major competitions such as the Olympic cycle or other elite meets.
- Finnegan, who is a Fil-Am (Filipino-American) athlete, has been achieving recognition for her performances in gymnastics, both in the Philippines where she represents the country, and in the United States where she was a finalist for the Honda Sports Award.
