The Iowa gymnastics team and its culture has been a big part of Bailey Libby’s life ever since she was a baby. Because her mom,
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Data Deep Dive: Head Coach Compensation Versus Performance
We spent the 2022 offseason requesting publicly available coaching contracts to compile a one-stop source for head coach compensation and contract information. We requested contracts
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Data Deep Dive: Head Coach Total Possible Compensation
We spent the 2022 offseason requesting publicly available coaching contracts to compile a one-stop source for head coach compensation and contract information. We requested contracts
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Potential Lineups: Big Ten Part I
The top half of the Big Ten had a big year in 2022. Minnesota and Michigan went to the national semifinals, and Michigan State had
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Data Deep Dive: Head Coach Rankings
There are a lot of ways to discuss success in coaching, but they’re often very subjective in gymnastics since we can’t rely on win/loss records
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The Meaning of Face Stickers Goes Beyond Looks
Picture what a college gymnast looks like on meet day. A stunning leotard is essential, and the hair strikes a balance between beauty and function.
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Fresh Start Key for Linda Zivat in Collegiate Debut
It’s January 8th, 2022 at Carver-Hawkeye Arena in Iowa City, Iowa, as Iowa prepares to take on Eastern Michigan. Linda Zivat stands at the end
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Creative SIDs Take Promoting College Gymnastics to New Heights
College gymnastics teams around the country have varying budgets, staff sizes and followings, but one thing they all have in common is a designated media
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PHOTO ESSAY: Our Favorite Iowa Pics
We’ve photographed a lot of teams and gymnasts over the years between our three photographers. And while a lot of those images go on to
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MyKayla Skinner’s Unusual Path to the Olympics Paved by Just Three Before Her
When MyKayla Skinner announced in 2019 she was foregoing her final year of college to pursue her Olympic dream one more time, many doubted her
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