NCAA Championships

Six-time Olympic medalist Aly Raisman is trading in her leotard for a fresh challenge - providing commentary for this week’s NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Championships in Fort Worth, Texas. The iconic American gymnast, known for her fierce determination in competition, is bringing that same intensity to the broadcast booth. “Preparation is really important, just like when I was competing or training,” said Raisman. “When I competed well, it was because of the preparation and knowing I did everything I could.

The Georgia GymDogs may have fallen short of reaching the NCAA Gymnastics Championships as a team, but their freshman standout Lily Smith ensured the program would still have representation on the national stage. In a historic performance at the NCAA Gainesville Regional, Smith compiled an impressive all-around score of 39.675, winning the event title and qualifying her as an individual for the 2024 NCAA Gymnastics National Championship. Smith’s all-around total was the highest by a Georgia freshman since Courtney Kupets’ 39.