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Alicia Boren performs on the uneven parallel bars during Florida's win against Alabama on Jan. 29, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Gymnastics team to compete in new O’Dome for first time tonight

By Lauren Staff | Jan. 12, 2017

It’s finally their turn.

Kennedy Baker (left) and assistant coach Adrian Burde (right) celebrate after Baker's vault routine during the NCAA Gymnastics Super Six on April 16, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Freshman Amelia Hundley is rising star for Florida gymnastics

By Lauren Staff | Jan. 10, 2017

It only took Amelia Hundley one meet to break a school record.

Alex McMurtry Gator Chomps during her floor exercise routine during the NCAA Gymnastics Super Six on April 16, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Gators open 2017 season with road win against N.C. State

By Lauren Staff | Jan. 8, 2017

Jenny Rowland wasn’t looking for perfection from her team in its first meet of the season on the road at N.C. State.

UF coach Jenny Rowland applauds after Alex McMurtry’s balance beam routine during Florida’s win against Alabama on Jan. 29, 2016, in the O’Connell Center.

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Florida gymnastics team aiming for consistency

By Lauren Staff | Jan. 6, 2017

2016 was the beginning and the end of an era for gymnastics in Gainesville.

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Gators open season Sunday at N.C. State

By Lauren Staff | Jan. 6, 2017

Florida’s team theme in 2016 was, “You are destined to go far.”

Bridget Sloan performs her floor routine during the first session of the NCAA Championship Semifinals on April 15, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Sloan named SEC Female Athlete of the Year

By IAN COHEN | July 7, 2016

One of Florida gymnastics’ most celebrated athletes added another award to her collegiate career.

Bridgette Caquatto performs her floor exercise routine during the NCAA Gymnastics Super Six on April 16, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

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Florida gymnastics tasked with replacing seniors

By Alejandro López | Apr. 18, 2016

In the practice gym and on the competition floor, the departing senior class of Bridgette Caquatto, Bianca Dancose-Giambattisto, Morgan Frazier and Bridget Sloan led by example.

Bridget Sloan celebrates after her vault during the NCAA Gymnastics Super Six on April 16, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

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END OF AN ERA: Bridget Sloan ends UF career on a high note

By JORDAN MCPHERSON | Apr. 17, 2016

Bridget Sloan dismounted from the higher uneven parallel bar.

The Florida gymnastics team huddles after finishing fourth at the NCAA Gymnastics Super Six on April 16, 2016, in Fort Worth, Texas.

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UF gymnastics drops four-peat bid, finishes fourth

By Alejandro López | Apr. 16, 2016

It was too little, too late.

Kennedy Baker performs on the balance beam during Florida's win against Arkansas on Feb. 12, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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One step away: UF gymnastics eyeing spot in national championship

By Alejandro López | Mar. 31, 2016

Florida is primed for yet another National Championship berth.

Bridget Sloan celebrates with coach Jenny Rowland during Florida's 198.050-193.725 win over North Carolina on March 11, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Rowland, Florida stressing enjoyment during practice

By Alejandro López | Mar. 22, 2016

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Bridget Sloan, Seniors cruise past Tar Heels

By Alejandro López | Mar. 12, 2016

They say fairy tales don’t exist, but there was something special about Friday’s Senior Night gymnastics meet against visiting North Carolina.

Bridgette Caquatto performs her floor routine during Florida's win against Arkansas on Feb. 12, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Gators gymnastics readies for Senior Night meet against UNC

By Alejandro López | Mar. 10, 2016

For the Florida Gators’ gymnastics program, tonight’s meet concludes another regular season slate.

Bridget Sloan performs on the balance beam during Florida's win against Arkansas on Feb. 12, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Sloan, Gators bounce back in win against Kentucky

By Alejandro López | Mar. 5, 2016

You could hear it in her voice.

Alex McMurtry performs her floor routine during Florida's loss to LSU on Feb. 26, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Florida drops first regular-season home meet since 2008

By Alejandro López | Feb. 26, 2016

Leading with one rotation to go, Florida’s gymnastics team was in a familiar position.

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Gators gymnastics fights past adversity in road win

By Alejandro López | Feb. 22, 2016

On Friday, the No. 2 Florida gymnastics team was set up for failure.

Bridget Sloan performs on the uneven parallel bars during Florida's win against Arkansas on Feb. 12, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Gators trounce Razorbacks at Link to Pink meet

By Alejandro López | Feb. 12, 2016

Heading into Friday’s meet, the Gators gymnastics team was at a crossroads.

UF coach Jenny Rowland fist-bumps with Alex McMurtry during Florida's win over Alabama on Jan. 29, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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UF gymnastics hoping to avoid losing streak against Arkansas

By Alejandro López | Feb. 11, 2016

Beginning at 6:45, tonight’s Link to Pink gymnastics meet will feature a dash of Razorback Red as No. 9 Arkansas readies to take on the No. 2 Gators in the O’Connell Center.

Bridgette Caquatto performs her floor routine during Florida's win over Alabama on Jan. 29, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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Link to Pink meet holds special meaning for UF

By Alejandro López | Feb. 10, 2016

Athletics and activism go hand in hand.

Bridget Sloan performs on the balance beam during Florida's win against Alabama on Jan. 29, 2016, in the O'Connell Center.

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No. 2 Gators gymnastics lose to No. 11 Georgia, earn first loss of season

By Alejandro López | Feb. 7, 2016

After a harrowing loss at the hands of the No. 11 Georgia Bulldogs on Friday night, the No. 2 Florida gymnastics team needs to find out what follows in the aftermath of defeat.