Auburn Tigers women's gymnastics explained

Auburn Tigers gymnastics
Founded:1974
University:Auburn University
Conference:SEC
Location:Auburn, Alabama
Coach:Jeff Graba
Tenure:10th[1]
Arena:Auburn Arena
Capacity:7,424
Knownas:Tigers
Supersix:1993, 2015
Fouronthefloor:2022
Ncaa Regionals:2016
Ncaa Tourneys: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

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.[2] 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.[3] [4]

History

Auburn Gymnastics history dates back to the late 1890s but the Auburn Tigers gymnastics program wasn't founded until 1965[5] by Edwin Bengston; a kinesiology lecturer at the University and weightlifter.[6] [7] 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.[8] [9] [10]

Roster

2023–2024 Roster
NameHeightYearHometownClub
Ananda Brown 5-1 JR Sugar Hill, GA Gymnastix Training Center
Aria Burch 5-2 GR Cincinnati, OH Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy
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

Past Olympians

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jeff Graba Named Auburn Gymnastics Head Coach - Auburn University. Auburn University. 24 September 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20150925091235/http://www.auburntigers.com/sports/w-gym/spec-rel/080910aaa.html. 25 September 2015. dead.
  2. Web site: Facilities - Auburn University. www.auburntigers.com.
  3. Web site: Gymn Forum: 1993 Women's NCAA Championships. www.gymn-forum.net.
  4. Web site: Auburn advances to Super Six at NCAA championships - Auburn University. Auburn University.
  5. Web site: 2005 Gymnastics Media Guide.qxd . PDF . 2018-07-21.
  6. Web site: Strong man. Don Eddins / The Auburn. Villager.
  7. Web site: Thanks To Ed Bengston.
  8. Web site: 2007 Gymnastics Media Guide.qxp . PDF . 2018-07-21 . 25 September 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150925121942/http://grfx.cstv.com/photos/schools/aub/sports/w-gym/auto_pdf/07-media-guide-part2.pdf . dead .
  9. http://www.instantcheckmate.com/people/south-carolina/mc-cormick/29835/jeanne-amos/000055155050/
  10. Web site: The Tuscaloosa News - Google News Archive Search. news.google.com.
  11. Web site: 2024 Gymnastics Roster . 2024-03-23 . Auburn University Athletics . en.