Rylan Sams is a talented prospect who has already established herself as a standout vaulter while continuing to develop into a strong all-around gymnast. Sams competes a powerful Yurchenko full with excellent distance from the table, showcasing impressive amplitude and confidence on the event. Her vault ability is a major strength and makes her a gymnast to watch as she continues to elevate her difficulty.

Beyond vault, Sams brings versatility across all four events and continues to expand her skill set with exciting upgrades in progress. On floor, she is training advanced tumbling combinations including a front through to 1.5-front layout, front double full, and 2.5 twist. On beam, she is developing upgrades such as a Barani-split jump, aerial-to-scale connection, side somi, and front toss-back handspring series. She is also adding difficulty on bars with upgrades like a clear hip handstand-to-Maloney connection and bail to handstands.

With her powerful vault, well-rounded skill set, and continued focus on upgrades, Sams is a Class of 2030 athlete who has the tools to make a significant impact as she continues her gymnastics journey.