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Olympian Aleah Finnegan is hitting the ground running as she takes center stage at this year’s National Congress in New Orleans.
The Filipino American gymnast, who recently celebrated her one-year anniversary as an Olympian, is set to host exclusive signing sessions at the Quatro booth (#133) on Aug. 9 and 10.
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“Olympian Aleah Finnegan is coming to the National Congress!” Quatro announced in an official post. Alongside her appearance, fans can look forward to an exclusive leotard designed in collaboration with Finnegan, which is a limited-edition piece available only at the event.
“Want to be the first to get your hands on it? Head straight to the Quatro Booth!” the announcement added.
But her journey isn’t stopping in New Orleans.
In a separate social media post, Finnegan shared a major life update: She’s leaving Baton Rouge, the place she’s called home for the past four years, and heading to the Philippines for the remainder of 2025.
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“All packed up from the place I’ve called home for the past 4 years. Baton Rouge will forever hold such a special place in my heart,” she wrote. “As I enter into this next chapter, I’m excited to spend the remainder of the year in the Philippines!! See you all very soon.”
The move comes just days after she reflected on her Olympic milestone. “One year ago today, I became an Olympian,” Finnegan shared, recalling her childhood dream that began at age five.
“Sacrifices, countless hours, years of training, for a moment so much bigger than us,” she wrote, thanking the Philippine National Team and staff for being her greatest support system.
Finnegan was recently named a finalist for the prestigious 2025 Honda Sports Award, a first for the gymnast. The award recognizes the nation’s top female athletes across 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports and has been a symbol of excellence in collegiate athletics for nearly five decades.
