The world of college gymnastics never truly stops, even in the offseason. One week can bring a whirlwind of news, from seismic shifts in coaching lineups to athletes unveiling jaw-dropping new skills in training. It’s easy to miss a beat, but don’t worry—we have you covered. This is your weekly dose of everything you need to know from the gymternet, delivering the biggest headlines, crucial updates, and stories you might have missed. Let’s dive into the week’s action!
Top Storylines
Sumanasekera to Join UCLA Early, Forego World Championships
UCLA freshman Tiana Sumanasekera will join the Bruins earlier than originally planned, as she will not participate in this year’s world championships selection camp. She ended her Instagram story with “See you next year, Elite Gymnastics,” indicating she will return to competing at the elite level.
NCAA Athletes Make Nominative Rosters for World Challenge Cups
Multiple NCAA gymnasts were named to nominative rosters for FIG World Challenge Cups. Georgia senior Csenge Bácskay and Alabama freshman Derin Tanriyasükür were named to the nominative rosters for the Szombathely World Challenge Cup, to represent Hungary and Turkey, respectively.
The Paris World Challenge Cup nominative roster includes Stanford sophomore Alana Walker representing Jamaica, freshman teammate Jennifer Williams representing Sweden, Missouri sophomore Kaia Tanskanen representing Finland, and Minnesota freshman Emma Slevin representing Ireland. Williams announced this week that she partially ruptured her PCL, requiring her to be in a cast for the next three months and miss the event.
Coaching & Staff News
Nelligan Signs Contract Extension
Maryland head coach Brett Nelligan signed a contract extension through June 2030.
Transfer & Eligibility Updates
Fifth Year Announcements
- Lily Ramsdell will take her fifth year at Hamline.
Rehab Progress
- Iowa’s JerQuavia Henderson is training bars after not competing due to injury in 2025.
- Georgia sophomore Emma Mason underwent thumb surgery. She competed three bars routines in 2025.
- LSU junior Konnor McClain’s right arm was in a cast in a recent TikTok. She competed bars and beam in every meet in 2025 and added floor for the postseason.
Recruiting Buzz
College gymnastics recruiting news moves fast! For in-depth coverage of commitments, signings, and all the latest recruiting developments, be sure to check out our weekly Recruiting Roundup.
Other Newsworthy Items
- Auburn, Clemson, Georgia, and Pittsburgh will compete at Elevate the Stage Huntsville on March 8, 2026.
- Former Auburn gymnast Sunisa Lee appeared in an ad campaign for Travis Kelce’s new clothing line with American Eagle.
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News curated by Katherine Weaver with assistance from the editors of College Gym News
