Tag: Talladega Gymnastics

Talladega College cuts gymnastics program after just one season

Brandon King

Despite a competitive and historic inaugural  season Talladega Xollege opted to pull the plug on its burgeoning gymnastics program.  The school cited financial constraints would not allow the resources necessary to support the program.  Talladega’s gymnastics team recorded a 6-13 record, however six of the team’s gymnasts –  including Alexa Chuy, Landyn Williams, Kiara Pearl Williams, Alexandra Maldonado, and Jamilia Duffus and Krystin  Johnson. qualified for the USAG Collegiate National Championship.  Kristyn Johnson, who was the first recruit in the program’s history, becoming the first gymnast from an Alabama HBCU to win…

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Six Talladega Gymnastics to compete at USAG Nationals

Staff

title image via Talladega Tornadoes Courtesy of Talladega Gymnastics The USAG Collegiate Championship Committee announced on Thursday, March 28 the teams and individuals that have qualified for the 2024 USAG Collegiate National Championships. Qualification is based upon each team and individual’s National Qualifying Score (NQS). The championships will be hosted by West Chester University at the Hollinger Field House on April 12-14. College institutions offering no more than 8 full, countable, financial aid awards for women’s gymnastics are eligible to qualify for this national championship. The top six teams earning a…

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