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Arkansas Gymnastics announces a leadership transition, with head coach Jordyn Wieber stepping down after seven seasons and assistant coach Chris Brooks promoted to head coach, effective immediately, highlighting Wieber's program-building success, strong attendance, and Brooks' NCAA coaching credentials as the next chapter begins.
No. 4 UCLA finished third in a four-team NCAA semifinal in Fort Worth as Minnesota used a final-rotation rally to overtake them and earn a spot in the finals; UCLA’s Jordan Chiles, who had an early uneven-bars fall, recovered with a 9.975 on floor to capture the NCAA floor title, while Emma Slevin’s 9.85 on bars helped Minnesota seal the win. Rosen’s vault stumble and other lower scores by UCLA sealed their season in tears, ending their bid for a national title as Minnesota, Oklahoma, LSU and Florida advanced to Saturday’s finals.
Former LSU gymnast Olivia Dunne, who recently graduated, says she’s pursuing acting and has secured a role in a Baywatch reboot, celebrating the move from sports to Hollywood with a sun-soaked beach photo.
Iowa State University will discontinue its women’s gymnastics program and replace it with another sport to provide equal or greater participation opportunities for women. Gymnasts can finish their degrees with scholarships honored and continue to access athletics services, or transfer to other schools. Incoming recruits will have scholarships honored, and gymnastics coaches won’t have renewed contracts. The department will spend months researching a new women’s sport to add and may pursue NCAA waivers for an extra year of competition for affected athletes.
Simone Biles connected with Ilia Malinin in Milano to validate his feelings after a difficult season, sharing her own experience with the twisties and the long path to peak form, and stressing that support and perseverance can help athletes come back on top.
Iowa State University has canceled the remainder of its gymnastics season due to not having enough student-athletes to compete safely. The 2-8 Cyclones had remaining meets against Western Michigan, Arizona State, Arizona, BYU, and Iowa, plus the Big 12 Championship; NCAA Regionals are also canceled. Fans with tickets will be refunded per ISU Athletics.
ISU Gymnastics announced the Feb. 6 meet against West Virginia has been canceled because there aren’t enough student-athletes to safely field a team. The Cyclones’ next competition is Feb. 13 at 7 p.m. against Western Michigan in Hilton Coliseum during ISU’s Beauty and the Beast event, which also features West Virginia in the wrestling portion.
A Swiss court is revisiting the dispute over the medal stripped from U.S. gymnast Jordan Chiles at the Paris 2024 Olympics, with proceedings resuming in 2026 and tied to the Paris medal ceremonies and the women’s gymnastics events.
Nebraska's men’s gymnastics team posted a season of solid results across multiple home and away meets, culminating in a first-place finish at the NCAA Qualifier and a fourth-place showing at the NCAA Championships, with competitive outings in Big Ten events throughout the season.
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Chiles impressively showcased her skills with a stunning 2026 floor routine during a UCLA gymnastics presentation, receiving widespread praise for her performance, confidence, and physique.
The Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team opened their 2026 season with a win over Big Ten opponents, showcasing strong performances and new talent, but also facing uncharacteristic errors that highlight areas for improvement ahead of a major upcoming meet against top-ranked teams.
Angelina Melnikova from Russia won the world all-around gymnastics title, narrowly defeating American Leanne Wong in a close competition, with Wong extending the US podium streak to 23 years despite challenging circumstances and absences of key athletes.
The second day of women's qualifying at the 2025 World Championships saw notable performances from the US, Italy, Russia, and China, with Angelina Melnikova leading the all-around and vault standings. Several big names missed finals, but stars like Zhang Qingying and Sabrina Voinea shined. The event was streamed live, and coverage included expert analysis, behind-the-scenes content, and updates on team performances and individual scores.
The U.S. women's gymnastics team faced challenges during the qualifiers at the 2025 World Championships in Jakarta, with some rough performances and injuries highlighting a transitional period for the team as they navigate the absence of key veterans and introduce new talent.
The article provides a live debrief of the U.S. Women’s World Team Trials after day two, highlighting the top-scoring team, addressing Skye Blakely’s uneven bar score controversy, and discussing team lineup updates, with additional insights from a live podcast and upcoming events.