OU's Maggie Nichols was named the winner of the AAI Award. She's the first Sooner to win the award, which is given to the most outstanding senior gymnast (W). The other finalists were LSU's Kennedi Edney, NU's Taylor Houchin, DU's Maddie Karr, UK's Mollie Korth and UCLA's Kyla Ross.
Link: OU Release
MSU has signed Giana Kalefe for 2020-2021, according to a team tweet. Kalefe is a L10 from Wildfire. In 2019, she placed 44th AA at the Junior Olympic Nationals. She wasw also 10th AA at Regionals in 2018.
Link: Official Site
The most prestigious honor in men's gymnastics goes to Stephen Nedoroscik. The award is given the top senior male gymnast each year. He's the first specialist to be ever honored.
UCLA's Kyla Ross was named the Honda Award winner for Gymnastics. Normally the winners of the award from each sport would go on to compete for the Honda Cup, but the award will not be given this year. The other finalists were Maggie Nichols of OU, Lexy Ramler of Minnesota and Trinity Thomas of Florida.
Link: UCLA Release
Dula dealt with injuries this past season due to a back injury. She has announced her decision to retire.
The finalist are Maggie Nichols of OU, Lexy Ramler of Minnesota, Kyla Ross of UCLA and Florida's Trinity Thomas.
Link: OU Release
The Toyko Olympics have been postponed until 2021. The implications to the FIG, the exact timing, and the resulting impact to NCAA athletes with Olympic aspirations are not yet known. A number of athletes in the incoming class of 2020-2021 may be impacted.
Link: FIG Statement
Link: IOC Statement
After 19 years, John Ceralde has resigned his coaching position at Penn.
It's not the way any of us wanted this to end, but the season has come to a close. A hearty Thank You and best wishes in the future to all of the seniors. We're sad that we'll be unable to conclude this season as intended, and to celebrate your careers.
CollegeGymFans.com
The NCAA has announced the cancellation of all remaining Championships for Winter and Spring sports.
Link: Statement
Link: Refund Information
The NCAA has cancelled all remaining Winter and Spring Championships. The major conferences have suspended all competition and programs throughout the country are announcing the end of their seasons. Other teams are rapidly following suit, if they have not done so already. Some schools are also curtailing offseason practice and recruiting visits. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone for a wonderful season, and we're devasted to say an early goodbye to our graduating Seniors.
OU holds onto the lead in the Women's National Rankings for the Week of March 9th, as compiled by RoadToNationals. Florida is 2nd, and inched close to the Sooners this week. UCLA is 3rd, chased closely by Utah and Michigan.
Temple celebrated Senior Day with a win. Madison Brooks of Temple won VT and tied for the BB title with teammate Delaney Garin. Teammate Ariana Castrence won the FX while teammate Jazmyn Estrella won UB.
Link: TU Release