The Florida Gators gymnastics team finished as runners-up to the Oklahoma Sooners at the 2023 NCAA Gymnastics Championships, falling short of their first title since 2015. However, the team and fans expressed appreciation for the Gators' performance and the accomplishments of superstar Trinity Thomas, who concluded her collegiate career with a perfect 10 on vault and a 9.9 on uneven bars. Despite suffering a lower right leg injury two weeks prior, Thomas persevered and left the arena floor with no regrets, assuring the program was in good hands.
The Florida Gators finished as the NCAA runner-up in the NCAA Gymnastics team final, just behind the Oklahoma Sooners. Trinity Thomas tied the NCAA record for career 10s with her 28th perfect score, earning a 10.0 on vault in the team final. The Gators set several program records, including their highest team total ever at an NCAA Championships site. They also had individual score leaders in two events. The season ends with six new recruits joining the Gators next season.
Oklahoma wins its sixth national championship in nine years in the NCAA women's gymnastics final, with Florida finishing second, Utah third, and LSU fourth. Trinity Thomas tied the NCAA all-time perfect 10s record with her perfect vault routine, while Maile O'Keefe won the all-around title and scored a perfect 10 on beam. Jordan Chiles secured the semifinal round's first perfect 10 on bars, and the team final will feature Oklahoma, Utah, LSU, and Florida.
Trinity Thomas of the University of Florida tied the NCAA record for career perfect 10s in gymnastics, earning her 28th perfect score during the NCAA championships in Fort Worth, Texas. She tied the record set by Kentucky's Jenny Hansen in 1996 and matched by UCLA's Jamie Dantzscher in 2004. Thomas had been dealing with a lower right-leg injury but returned to compete in the semifinals and finals, helping Florida qualify for the final and finish second overall to Oklahoma. Thomas ends her collegiate career with 12 perfect 10s on floor, six on beam, five on bars, and five on vault.
Trinity Thomas of the University of Florida tied the NCAA record for career perfect 10s in gymnastics, earning her 28th perfect 10 during the NCAA championships in Fort Worth, Texas. She tied the 27-year-old record set by Kentucky's Jenny Hansen in 1996 and matched by UCLA's Jamie Dantzscher in 2004. Thomas had been dealing with a lower right-leg injury sustained at Regionals last month, but returned to compete and helped Florida qualify to Saturday's final. She ends her collegiate career with 12 perfect 10s on floor, six on beam, five on bars, and five on vault.
The Florida Gators gymnastics team advanced to the NCAA finals after a roller-coaster performance in the semifinals, boosted by the return of fifth-year senior Trinity Thomas. The Gators will compete against Oklahoma, LSU, and Utah for the national championship title. The meet serves as the final collegiate competition for Thomas, who plans to give the Gators whatever she has left. The Gators aim to leave it all on the floor and win their fourth national championship.
The Florida women's gymnastics team, led by the return of star Trinity Thomas, advanced to the NCAA championship round for the third straight year, finishing ahead of California and Denver. LSU posted the top score of the first session of the NCAA semifinals, with Haleigh Bryant leading the all-around despite managing a shoulder injury. Florida and LSU will compete for their first national title, with Thomas drilling a near-perfect score on the uneven bars to help the Gators take the lead after the first rotation.
The Gators gymnastics team advanced to the NCAA Championships after finishing second to Southeastern Conference rival LSU in the semifinals. Fifth-year senior Trinity Thomas returned to the lineup and posted impressive scores on uneven bars and vault. The Gators started slow with a fall on their opening routine but finished strong with a solid effort on vault to secure their spot in the finals.
The NCAA gymnastics championships will feature California, Denver, Florida, Kentucky, LSU, Oklahoma, UCLA, and Utah competing for the title. The competition will be shaped by five storylines, including Trinity Thomas' health, Oklahoma's dominance, the collegiate judging system, UCLA's resurgence, and notable absences such as Michigan and Suni Lee. The competition will be held in Fort Worth, Texas, and will feature subjective judges' opinions that could have a huge impact on the outcome.
Reigning NCAA all-around gymnastics champion Trinity Thomas suffered a lower right leg injury during Friday night's NCAA regional meet in Pittsburgh and is day-to-day, the University of Florida said. Thomas stopped her floor routine after a stuck double layout and was escorted off the floor by Florida coach Jenny Rowland. She was replaced in the lineup by Bri Edwards and watched from the sideline with an ice wrap on her right calf as No. 2 Florida won the session and advanced to Sunday's regional final.
Trinity Thomas, senior all-arounder for the Florida Gators gymnastics team, appeared to suffer an injury during her floor routine at the NCAA Pittsburgh Regional. Thomas, who had already posted a 9.90 on beam, abruptly ended her routine and was helped off the floor by the team's athletic trainer. She will not be finishing the night and will be replaced in the lineup. The extent of her injury is currently unknown.
The Southeastern Conference has announced its annual gymnastics awards for the 2023 season. Trinity Thomas of Florida was named SEC Gymnast of the Year for the third time, while Derrian Gobourne of Auburn was named Event Specialist of the Year for the third time. Kayla DiCello of Florida was chosen as Freshman of the Year, and Tim Garrison of Kentucky was named SEC Coach of the Year. The All-SEC and All-Freshman teams were also announced.
