Imagine the sheer mastery and strength displayed by collegiate gymnasts – it’s absolutely awe-inspiring.
These athletes twist and contort their bodies in ways that seem to defy physics.
In women’s collegiate gymnastics, there are four main events: vault, uneven bars, balance beam, and floor exercise.
The vault is a spectacle of power and precision.
Gymnasts sprint down the runway, launch off a springboard, and perform complex moves like double handsprings in mid-air, aiming for a perfect landing.
The uneven bars are where gymnasts truly showcase their agility and grace.
They swing between the high and low bars, incorporating elements of flight, various grips, and intricate turns.
The dismount is a crucial part of this event, where gymnasts aim to land flawlessly.
The balance beam demands extraordinary stability and poise.
Gymnasts perform breathtaking routines on this narrow stage, integrating leaps, spins, and other complex movements that leave the audience spellbound.
The floor exercise is a blend of dynamic personality, elegant dance, and gymnastic prowess.
The more intricate the routine, the higher the potential score.
This is where gymnasts really get to express their individual style and flair.
UCLA’s gymnastics team is renowned for their high-energy, high-scoring performances.
A standout moment from a recent season was 21-year-old Gracie Kramer’s floor routine, which captivated an entire auditorium.
Described as “dark” and “foreboding” by a commentator, Gracie’s routine transformed as she unleashed a dazzling display of gymnastics.
Gracie’s performance was a whirlwind of energy.
She began with a dramatic crawl, then launched into a series of powerful moves, including a handspring with a twist and a high front split in mid-air.
Her routine was so mesmerizing that the audience couldn’t help but be completely enthralled.
The moment Gracie struck her final pose, the crowd erupted in cheers.
She was immediately surrounded by her teammates, celebrating her incredible performance.
It was then that everyone realized the magnitude of what she had achieved – Gracie had scored a perfect 10 for the first time in her collegiate career.
Reflecting on this, Gracie said, “It really just felt like a normal routine and it was just like the icing on the cake.
I feel like I’ve done 10 on routines before and whether or not the judge thought so, I knew in my heart that it was.
So, I’ve felt that feeling before but it was just like almost 10 times more just because everyone else felt it and it was just a really cool accomplishment for me.”
Gracie’s teammate, Kyla Ross, also achieved a perfect 10 at UCLA’s opening home meet, marking the team’s first perfect score of the season and Kyla’s first-ever perfect 10 on bars at a home meet.
She had the most 10s in this NCAA season.
Watch her spectacular performance in the video below!
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