College Gym News photographer Emily Howell-Forbes and Editor-in-Chief Elizabeth Grimsley have already shot a couple dozen meets between the two of them. This season, we take a walk down memory lane and share some of their favorite photographs from the last few years. This week, we look at some of the best splits.
Former Bruin Grace Glenn made it look effortless on the balance beam. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Former Bruin Kyla Ross was also a standout on beam. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Sooners legend Maggie Nichols on the balance beam during the 2019 season. Nichols tallied 22 perfect 10.0s in her career, including seven on beam. (Photo/Elizabeth Grimsley)
Minnesota’s senior Lexy Ramler is undoubtedly both a CGN- and fan-favorite thanks to her exquisite form and impressive flexibility. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Ramler scored two perfect 10.0s on beam during the 2020 season. She is currently No. 1 on the event. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Sophomore Maile O’Keefe has been one of Utah’s steadiest performers on beam. She currently sits in the No. 2 spot right behind Ramler in the 2021 rankings. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Former LSU standout Sarah Finnegan was also well-known for her lovely form and technique, particularly on floor. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Denver junior Alexis Vasquez at the 2019 NCAA National Championships, where the Pioneers made it as part of the four teams to fight for the national championship. Vasquez has also recorded two 10.0 on the balance beam in her career so far. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Megan Skaggs, a current senior on the University of Florida team. (Photo/Elizabeth Grimsley)
Razorback Sophia Carter on floor at a quad meet with Centenary College, LSU and Texas Woman’s. This competition was ultimately Arkansas’ final one of the 2020 season. (Photo/Elizabeth Grimsley)
Cal senior Kyana George on floor exercise in one of the first meets of the 2020 season for the Bears against Washington. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Former Arizona State athlete Justine Callis on the balance beam. Note the attention to detail, with the fork-em hand signal while holding the pose. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Hailey Lui, a junior at New Hampshire, on beam. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Oregon State senior Lexie Gonzales on beam shows off her flexibility. (Photo/Emily Howell-Forbes)
Photos by Emily Howell-Forbes and Elizabeth Grimsley; captions by Christina Marmet
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