Samantha Marín Makes History in World Gymnastics: The Success Behind the Case V Program
Samantha Marín Makes History in World Gymnastics: The Success Behind the Case V Program
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Samantha Marín Makes History in World Gymnastics: The Success Behind the Case V Program

At our institution, we believe that academic success doesn't have to compete with our students' passions.

25-06-2026

A perfect reflection of this is Samantha Marín López, who made history at the Pan American Championship Rio 2026 in Brazil, securing a double international qualification for Costa Rican women's artistic gymnastics.

With an individual score of 48.699 (ranking 16th out of 94 athletes), Samantha qualified for the World Artistic Gymnastics Championships, to be held in Rotterdam, Netherlands, in October 2026. Additionally, alongside the national team led by coaches Cristina Webb and Sherly Reid, she sealed the Costa Rican squad's ticket to the Lima 2027 Pan American Games, a key milestone on the Olympic cycle toward Los Angeles 2028.

Case V Program: Academics and High Performance Without Sacrifices

Reaching this level of excellence requires hours of travel and intense training. Traditionally, young people are forced to choose between the classroom or their dreams. To prevent this, our institution features the Case V Program, a system tailored for students excelling in high-demand athletic, artistic, or academic disciplines.

Through flexible scheduling, personalized tutoring, and remote learning tools, the Case V Program allows students like Samantha to keep up with their education from anywhere in the world, without sacrificing either their professional future or their passion.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to Samantha for raising Costa Rica's name to the highest international level. We are ready to keep supporting her at every stage!

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