Personal Information

• Birthplace: Lubbock, TX
• Hometown: Lubbock, TX
• Name of High School: Coronado High School
• High School Graduation Year: 2028
• Year you began gymnastics: 2013
• Favorite Event: Tumbling
• How did you get involved in gymnastics: My mother started taking me to a local T&T gym, Ready Set Go, where I started out at the recreational level.
• What are your goals for gymnastics?: I would love to
• Names of parents/guardians/spouse: René and Tina Saldaña
• Names of sibling(s): Lukas, Mikah, and Kalyn
• Family members in sports: Mikah plays indoor soccer

Interests Outside the Gym

• Hobbies or favorite activities: I play the viola for my school orchestra and the violin for my school mariachi. I also enjoy reading.

National Competition Results

• 2025 2025 USA Gymnastics Championships, Providence, RI - 5th-TU (Junior Elite)
• 2025 2025 USA Gymnastics Championships, Providence, RI - 1st-TU (L9 15+)
• 2025 Elite Challenge, Jacksonville, Fla. - 4th-TU (Jr. Div.)
• 2024 Elite Challenge, Irving, Texas - 2nd-TU (L10 15-16)

International Competition Results

• 2025 Aalsmeer Flower Cup, Aalsmeer, The Netherlands - 2nd-TR (Mens Class II, all ages)

Videos of Jakob Saldana