Auburn Tigers women's gymnastics

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
Founded1974
UniversityAuburn University
Head coachJeff Graba (10th[1] season)
ConferenceSEC
LocationAuburn, Alabama
Home arenaAuburn Arena (Capacity: 7,424)
NicknameTigers
ColorsBurnt 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

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
2023–2024 Roster
Name Height Year Hometown Club
Ananda Brown5-1JRSugar Hill, GAGymnastix Training Center
Aria Burch5-2GRCincinnati, OHCincinnati Gymnastics Academy
Olivia Greaves5-5R-FRStaten Island, NYWorld Champions Centre
Sophia Groth5-3JRWest Des Moines, IAEmerge Academy
Hannah Hagle5-1SOSan Augustine, TXTexas East
Olivia Hollingsworth5-2SRSeabrook, TXWorld Champions Centre
Sara Hubbard5-0JRPhoenix, AZArizona Sunrays
Hailey John5-2SOSanford, FLOrlando Metro
Caroline Leonard5-2JRBirmingham, ALMountain Brook Gymnastics
Gabby McLaughlin5-0SRIrving, TXTexas Dreams Gymnastics
Cassie Stevens5-4GRPhoenix, AZArizona Sunrays
  • Head coach: Jeff Graba
  • Assistant coach: Kurt Hettinger
  • Assistant coach: Ashley Johnston

Past Olympians

References
  1. "Jeff Graba Named Auburn Gymnastics Head Coach - Auburn University". Auburn University. Archived from the original on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 24 September 2015.
  2. "About Auburn". 28 March 2019. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  3. "Facilities - Auburn University". www.auburntigers.com.
  4. "Gymn Forum: 1993 Women's NCAA Championships". www.gymn-forum.net.
  5. "Auburn advances to Super Six at NCAA championships - Auburn University". Auburn University.
  6. "2005 Gymnastics Media Guide.qxd" (PDF). Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  7. Villager, Don Eddins / The Auburn. "Strong man".
  8. "Thanks To Ed Bengston".
  9. "2007 Gymnastics Media Guide.qxp" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 25 September 2015. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
  11. "The Tuscaloosa News - Google News Archive Search". news.google.com.

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