Emily Beznos

Beznos began university several years earlier than most students due to the high standard of her performance at school. She then completed a bachelor's degree in cognitive science at the University of California in just two years, graduating in 2023, at age 16, with highest distinction.^[2]

She began competing in rhythmic gymnastics at age four.^[1] In May 2021, she took part in the Ritam Cup in the junior category, where she was 14th in the all-around.^[3][4]

In 2023, she started to represent Moldova internationally.^[5][6] In April of that year, she made her debut at the World Cup in Tashkent. She was 31st overall.^[7][8] A month later, she competed at the European Championships in Baku, taking 43rd place in the all-around.^[9][10][11] In July, she placed 37th at the World Cup in Cluj-Napoca and 45th at the World Cup in Milan.^{[12][13][14][15]} In August she was selected for the World Championships in Valencia. There, she finished 50th in the all-around.^[16][17]

At the 2024 World Cup in Sofia she was 36th overall.^[18] The following month, she was crowned Moldovan national champion.^[19] In May, she took part in the European Championships in Budapest, where she ended 43rd in the all-around. She was also awarded the Shooting Star award due to graduating university at 16 and her advocacy for women in science and technology.^[20][21][22] At the World Cup stage in Milan, she finished in 37th place in the all-around.^[23]

In early April 2025, she made her season debut at the World Cup in Sofia, where she was 69th overall.^[24] She next competed at the World Cup stage in Baku, where she placed 44th in the all-around.^[25] In June, she competed at the European Championships in Tallin, taking 48th place overall, though 19th with ribbon.^[26] In late July, she participated in the University Games in Essen, finishing 30th place in the all-around.^[27][28] In August, she was selected for the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro, where she placed 55th in the all-around.^[29][30] In September, she announced she had made the decision to retire from the sport.^[31]