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
Celestine to Try for 2028 Olympics
Recent Missouri graduate Amari Celestine announced her intentions to train for the 2028 Olympic Games on the All Things Gymnastics Podcast. Celestine intends to focus on training vault and floor to qualify as a specialist for Team USA.
Former, Future NCAA Gymnasts Make Canadian Worlds Team
Former Alabama gymnast Shallon Olsen was announced as a member of Canada’s team for the 2025 World Championships. Utah commit Gabrielle Black, from the class of 2026, was also named to the team.
Training Updates
New Skills Spotted
- Pennsylvania sophomore Manama Fofana is training a Gienger on bars.
- Florida freshman Amelia Disidore is training a gainer pike dismount on beam. Her sister and teammate, junior Gabby Disidore, is training a double layout on floor.
- LSU senior Emily Innes is training a Yurchenko one and a half on vault.
- Boise State freshman Lexi Caffall is training a Yurchenko one and a half.
- Maryland fifth year Katrina Mendez Abolnik is training a Yurchenko one and a half on vault.
Rehab Progress
- Maryland junior Layla Hammer was seen in a right arm sling at the team’s recent intrasquad.
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
- Singer Normani visited UCLA’s practice and showed some skill from her own experience as a gymnast.
- Former UCLA gymnast Brittani McCullough was inducted into the UCLA Athletics Hall of Fame.
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News curated by Katherine Weaver with assistance from the editors of College Gym News
