Birthplace: , PA USA
Hometown: Nazareth, PA USA
Instagram: Instagram.com/Elijahsticksit
Name of High School: PA Cyber Charter School
High School Graduation Year: 2032
Year you began gymnastics: 2021
Favorite Event: All Around
How did you get involved in gymnastics: I could do splits as a toddler and then taught myself to do a roundoff back handspring and a back tuck in the backyard. I started a class and in two months was on the team.
Favorite thing about gymnastics: The people I meet
What are your goals for gymnastics?: To get a D1 scholarship for gymnastics and make the Senior National Team
Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Glen and Heather Maeding
Names of sibling(s): Luke, Logan, Kyara, Makayla, & Kayden
Family members in sports: My dad was on the National Deaf Water Polo team and went to 3 Deaf Olympics

Favorite school subject: PE
Hobbies or favorite activities: Learning about Tornadoes and weather watching
Favorite music: Dubstep and Rap
Favorite book(s): Favorite Author: Gordon Korman
Favorite TV show(s): Shark Tank
Favorite Food: Ice Cream
Charity Involvement: Special Olympics- I help coach Special Olympics at our gym
Other sports involvement: Like Asher wrote: I can't I have gymnastics:)

• 2026 Men's Development Program National Championships, Oklahoma City, Okla. - 1st-AA, SR, PB; 2nd-FX, PH; 3rd-VT; 4th-HB (JE L8 12)