Gators excel on floor in national title meet
By CHUCK KINGSBURY< | Apr. 22, 2013The 2012 NCAA Championships came down to the final routine for the Gators in Duluth, Ga.
The 2012 NCAA Championships came down to the final routine for the Gators in Duluth, Ga.
The Gators were not finishing second again this year.
At the close of each gymnast’s routine, there was no giddy celebration.
Inside the HP Pavilion center in San Jose, Calif., Bridget Sloan was vying for a spot on the U.S. Gymnastics team at the Olympic trials on June 28, 2012.
Florida’s ability to adapt under any circumstance has fueled another successful season.
Freshman Bridgette Caquatto was held together by tape all summer long.
When All-American Alaina Johnson stuck her first vault routine in 85 days, the Gators were relieved.
The pressure of performing in another NCAA Regional Championship didn't crack Kytra Hunter.
When No. 1 Florida (15-2, 6-1 Southeastern Conference) hosts the 2013 NCAA Regionals on Saturday, history will be on its side.
Sophomore Kytra Hunter, with her body balanced in preflight, stuck her vault routine to round out Florida’s rotation at the Southeastern Conference Championships on March 23.
No. 1 Florida’s Alaina Johnson has been cleared to participate in gymnastics after missing eight meets because of a stress fracture and stress reaction in her lower back. However, Johnson’s availability as Florida tries to claim its first national title under coach Rhonda Faehn is still in question.
One day after the Southeastern Conference named Bridget Sloan Freshman of the Year, she reached even greater heights.
Bridget Sloan set the standard on Saturday in Little Rock, Ark.
In the biggest competition since competing in the 2008 Olympics, Bridget Sloan set the standard on Saturday evening in Little Rock, Ark.
No. 1 Florida was nearly flawless on the uneven bars in a high-scoring 198.125-197.875 loss to No. 7 Utah on Saturday, a trend that has been consistent this season.
Florida’s trek of dominance came to a close on Saturday night in Salt Lake City, UT.
In Matagalpa, Nicaragua, flash floods are a part of everyday life.
The spotlight is shining brightly on the Gators. Not only does Florida hold the highest scores in each event in the NCAA, but its roster continues to improve as it reaches the end of the regular season.
Marissa King’s parents went 48 meets without seeing her perform as a Gator.
The Gators’ quest for their first national championship is nearing the postseason.