Gymnastics Welcomes Four - Oregon State University Athletics

CORVALLIS, Ore. – Oregon State gymnastics is excited to announce the addition of four new student-athletes who have signed to join the program ahead of the 2027-28 academic year.

"I'm so excited to welcome this incredible class to the Oregon State gymnastics family," head coach Tanya Chaplin said. "Each of these young women brings talent, work ethic and the kind of character that makes our program special. I'm grateful to their families and coaches for the support they've given them along the way and I look forward to watching them grow both as gymnasts and as people during their time in Corvallis."

Allie Elcock / Missoula, Mont. / Velocity Gymnastics Academy
Allie Elcock is a 2024 Region 3 Champion and three-time national qualifier who placed third on floor at nationals in 2024. One year later, she was the Region 2 bars champion, and in 2026, was the state champion on vault, bars, floor and in the all-around.

Born in Albuquerque, N.M., Elcock moved to Missoula at 15 years old and has since excelled academically, earning her spot on the Big Sky High School honor roll, and she's also an active member of the National Honor Society. She plans to major in animal science with the goal of one day becoming a veterinarian.

"I chose Oregon State because it instantly felt like home. The coaches and girls are truly amazing and instantly made me feel like I was a part of the team," she said. "The academics, athletics, community, and opportunities are spectacular. I can't wait to call Oregon State home."

Brie Fausto / Montreal, Quebec, Canada / Wimgym
Brie Fausto joins the program from Montreal, Quebec, where she was a bronze medalist on the beam at Jesolo Trophy in 2024 and won silver medals on vault, beam and floor at the 2025 International Gymnix.

With aspirations of becoming a psychologist, she enjoys crocheting, reading and singing when she's not competing, and she is a member of her high school's honor roll.

When talking about her decision to choose Oregon State, Fausto said, "It felt like a place comfortable enough to call home yet also a place that allows and pushes me to grow and thrive in every aspect of my life."

Carter Kempton / Mesa, Ariz. / Gold Medal Gymnastics
Carter Kempton is a team captain and Level 10 national qualifier from a gymnastics family, as her mother, Tiffany, was a six-time All-American at the University of Washington. Working under coaches Amanda Borden and Kristin Fanning, she competes out of Gold Medal Gymnastics in Arizona.

A multiple time member of her high school's honor roll, she holds a 4.0 GPA and has completed lots of community service with her church youth group. Outside of gymnastics, Kempton enjoys thrifting, Razr riding at the sand dunes and all things outdoors.

Said Kempton on her decision to choose Oregon State, "it felt like home."

Hannah Paterson / Glasgow, Scotland / Grace Gymnastics
A Glasgow native who currently lives in Katy, Texas, Hannah Paterson is a Scottish international who became the Scottish National Floor Champion and competed at the British Championships. Her experience and success also culminated into being selected as a reserve for the 2026 Commonwealth Games.

Outside of gymnastics, Paterson enjoys reading, painting, baking and crocheting, and she was an honor roll student in the 2025-26 academic year. With plans to major in kinesiology, she hopes to one day work in physical therapy.

"I chose Oregon State because from the moment I visited, it felt like home," she said. "The coaches and team have such an amazing culture and made me feel welcomed and valued from the very beginning. I know it will be a place where I can push myself to grow as both an athlete and a person. I couldn't be happier to be a Beav and am so excited for this next chapter."

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