Olivia Karas’ journey to commentary began as a game in the gym. Karas says that during morning practice, “I would grab my water bottle and
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Gymnastics Is a Family Affair for LSU’s Sierra Ballard
Growing up in a family with gymnastics in its blood may be intimidating to some. For LSU senior Sierra Ballard, it fuels her fire. Ballard
Read moreSix-Foot Emma White Pushes Through Stereotypes To Find Success at Illinois
Everybody’s heard the stereotypes about gymnasts and their height: “Gymnasts are always short,” “Tall girls can’t do gymnastics,” and “You need to be tiny to
Read moreUpgraded Vaults Increase Top Programs’ Championship Hopes
College gymnastics has a reputation for being the place where athletes’ skills go to, not to die exactly, but to be simplified and polished. Difficulty
Read moreNastia Liukin Cup Champion Elle Mueller Finds Success in Letting Go
As Elle Mueller waited in line with her fellow qualifiers to enter the Kentucky International Convention Center for the beginning of the Nastia Liukin Cup,
Read moreBehind The Climb: Docu-Series Trend Comes to Life with LSU’s Emmy-Award Winner
Five minutes before the regional Suncoast Emmy Awards began in Florida, LSU gymnastics videographer Giovanni Lamonte remembers his girlfriend asking one question. “Do you have
Read moreMental Training Key in UW-La Crosse’s 2024 Campaign
Junior floor specialist Jessica Taylor has her work cut out for her at each home meet in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Often waiting to contribute one
Read moreWhat MAC Gymnasts Really Think About Their Leotards
Seasoned and casual college gymnastics fans alike are accustomed to weekly Leotard Rankings, which have been a recurring segment on College Gym News for years.
Read moreData Deep Dive: Does Rest Affect Performance
Week nine brought one of the busiest gymnastics weekends of the year, with 17 teams competing more than once. Rest time can be crucial for
Read moreA Day in the Life of a College Gymnast: The Pressure of Competing and Making Lineups
Most gymnastics fans only see what happens during the meet, but over my last few Day in the Life stories, I’ve taken you behind the
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