Kaleb Palacio - 2027 - Men's Gymnastics - University of Illinois Athletics

Kaleb Palacio

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Kaleb Palacio

Position:
All-Around
Class:
Junior
Height:
5-6
Hometown:
Bacliff, Texas
High School:
The Bridge Academy of Excellence
Prev School:
Springfield College

Prior to Illinois

Spent the last two seasons at Springfield College
Two-time ECAC Gymnast to Watch (2025 and 2026)
2025 CGA Regular-Season All-American (All-Around)
2025 All-ECAC Team on all-Around, floor, and vault

Personal

Born on Aug. 12, 2005
Parents are Kayvin and Tamara Palacio
Why Illinois: “I chose Illinois because I was given the opportunity to continue doing what I love most.”

Sunday, April 20

Saturday, April 19

Saturday, April 19

Saturday, April 19

Brandon Dang - 2026 Xfinity US Championships

Dang Secures Spot on U.S. Men's Senior National Team, Three Illini Compete at 2026 Xfinity U.S. Championships

Sunday, August 09

CHAMPAIGN, IL - April 18, 2026 - Sam Phillips during Day 2 of the National Championship at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. Photo By Eason Zhou/Fighting Illini

Phillips Wins Billie Jean King Youth Leadership Award at 2026 ESPYs

Thursday, July 16

Don Osborn

Osborn Inducted into Indiana Gymnastics Hall of Fame

Monday, July 13

MGYM CSC Academic All-District graphic (Connor Micklos & Preston Ngai)

Micklos, Ngai Earn CSC Academic All-District Honors

Tuesday, June 16