The Auburn Tigers women's gymnastics team represents Auburn University in the sport of gymnastics. The team competes in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletics Association (NCAA) and the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Tigers host their home meets at the Auburn Arena on the school's main Auburn campus.[3] The team is currently led by head coach Jeff Graba. In their four decades of history, the Tigers have made four appearances at the National Championships; making the Super Six twice.[4][5]
| Auburn Tigers gymnastics | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1974 |
| University | Auburn University |
| Head coach | Jeff Graba (10th[1] season) |
| Conference | SEC |
| Location | Auburn, Alabama |
| Home arena | Auburn Arena (Capacity: 7,424) |
| Nickname | Tigers |
| Colors | Burnt orange and navy blue[2] |
| Four on the Floor appearances | |
| 2022 | |
| Super Six appearances | |
| 1993, 2015 | |
| NCAA Regional championships | |
| 2016 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1999, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023 | |
History edit
Auburn Gymnastics history dates back to the late 1890s but the Auburn Tigers gymnastics program wasn't founded until 1965[6] by Edwin Bengston; a kinesiology lecturer at the University and weightlifter.[7][8] After a successful few years of competition, the program was discontinued. In 1974, the program was reinstated by Bengston; Title IX providing the first form of financial aid of $150 to Jeanne Denoon-Amos.[9][10][11]
Roster edit
| Name | Height | Year | Hometown | Club |
| Ananda Brown | 5-1 | JR | Sugar Hill, GA | Gymnastix Training Center |
| Aria Burch | 5-2 | GR | Cincinnati, OH | Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy |
| Olivia Greaves | 5-5 | R-FR | Staten Island, NY | World Champions Centre |
| Sophia Groth | 5-3 | JR | West Des Moines, IA | Emerge Academy |
| Hannah Hagle | 5-1 | SO | San Augustine, TX | Texas East |
| Olivia Hollingsworth | 5-2 | SR | Seabrook, TX | World Champions Centre |
| Sara Hubbard | 5-0 | JR | Phoenix, AZ | Arizona Sunrays |
| Hailey John | 5-2 | SO | Sanford, FL | Orlando Metro |
| Caroline Leonard | 5-2 | JR | Birmingham, AL | Mountain Brook Gymnastics |
| Gabby McLaughlin | 5-0 | SR | Irving, TX | Texas Dreams Gymnastics |
| Cassie Stevens | 5-4 | GR | Phoenix, AZ | Arizona Sunrays |
- Head coach: Jeff Graba
- Associate head coach: Sara Carver-Milne
- Assistant coach: Kurt Hettinger
- Assistant coach: Brooke Leonard-Fincher[12]
Past Olympians edit
References edit
- ^ "Jeff Graba Named Auburn Gymnastics Head Coach - Auburn University". Auburn University. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
- ^ "About Auburn". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Facilities - Auburn University". www.auburntigers.com.
- ^ "Gymn Forum: 1993 Women's NCAA Championships". www.gymn-forum.net.
- ^ "Auburn advances to Super Six at NCAA championships - Auburn University". Auburn University.
- ^ "2005 Gymnastics Media Guide.qxd" (PDF). Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ Villager, Don Eddins / The Auburn. "Strong man".
- ^ "Thanks To Ed Bengston".
- ^ "2007 Gymnastics Media Guide.qxp" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ [1][dead link]
- ^ "The Tuscaloosa News - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.
- ^ "2024 Gymnastics Roster". Auburn University Athletics. Retrieved 23 March 2024.