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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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Iowa’s Adeline Kenlin performs on the bars during a gymnastics meet between No. 23 Iowa and No. 21 Washington at Xtream Arena in Coralville, Iowa, on Friday, Jan. 12, 2024. Kenlin scored 9.850 on the bars. In the fourth meeting between Iowa and Washington, the Hawkeyes defeated the Huskies, 196.400-196.250.

Photos: No. 23 Iowa gymnastics vs. No. 21 Washington

Grace Smith, Photojournalist January 12, 2024

No. 23 Iowa defeated No. 21 Washington 196.400-196.250 during Iowa's home opener at Xtream Arena in Coralville on Friday. Numerous Iowa gymnasts matched or surpassed career-high scores, including Alexa...

Iowa gymnast Karina Muñoz competes on the beam during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Minnesota in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. The Hawkeyes and the Gophers tied with each getting a 196.875.

Iowa women’s gymnastics to open season against No. 21 Washington

Jake Olson, Sports Reporter January 11, 2024

The 23rd-ranked Iowa women’s gymnastics team will host its season opener on Friday against No. 21 Washington. The meet will start at 6:30 p.m. at Xtream Arena and be streamed on Big Ten Plus. This...

Members of the Iowa gymnastics team cheer on JerQuavia Henderson as Henderson competes on floor during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Henderson placed first in the event with a score of 9.925. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 196.200-195.125.

Iowa’s JerQuavia Henderson to step away from gymnastics to focus on mental health

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor January 10, 2024

Three-time All-American JerQuavia Henderson annoucned Wednesday she is stepping away from gymnastics to focus on her mental health. “As training resumed for this season, my body wasn’t responding...

Iowa’s Alexa Ebeling competes on beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 17 Iowa and No. 12 Michigan State at the Xtream Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2022. Ebeling scored 9.800. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans, 196.150-195.725.

Construction of new Gymnastics and Spirit Squads Training Center to begin this fall

Kenna Roering, Sports Editor September 19, 2023

The University of Iowa plans to begin construction of a new Gymnastics and Spirit Squads Training Center this fall, pending approval by the state Board of Regents. The climate-controlled facility...

Iowa’s Adeline Kenlin performs on the beam during session two of the Big Ten gymnastics championship at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Michigan won the Big Ten women’s gymnastics title with a score of 198.000.

Iowa women’s gymnastics concludes season at NCAA Regionals

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter April 9, 2023

The No. 25 Iowa women’s gymnastics team's season ended in the NCAA Regional Round 2 tournament on March 30. Iowa placed third with a score of 196.5 against No. 8 Alabama, No. 9 Kentucky, No. 22 Illinois,...

Iowa’s Bailey Libby competes on floor during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. Libby placed 11th in the event with a score of 9.700. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 196.200-195.125.

Iowa women’s gymnastics set for NCAA Regional

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter March 29, 2023

The No. 25 Iowa women’s gymnastics team is headed to Norman, Oklahoma, to compete in regional qualifying for the 2023 NCAA Gymnastics Championships on Thursday. Based on their regular season ranking,...

Iowa head coach Larissa Libby instructs her team during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Texas Women’s University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pioneers, 196.125-189.300.

Iowa women’s gymnastics head coach Larissa Libby changing the culture of the sport

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter March 26, 2023

Iowa women’s gymnastics head coach Larissa Libby said her years as a competitive gymnast in Canada — becoming a national champion and member of World Championship and Olympic teams — took a...

Iowa’s Hanna Castillo competes on floor during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Rutgers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Hawkeyes defeated the Scarlet Knights 196.200-195.125. (Ayrton Breckenridge/The Daily Iowan)

Freshman Hanna Castillo performs under pressure with Iowa women’s gymnastics

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter March 21, 2023

Freshman year can be a scary time for athletes, especially because they’re in a totally different environment. But for Iowa gymnastics freshman Hanna Castillo, being in a new state with a new team...

Michigan State’s Gabrielle Stephen performs on the bar during session two of the Big Ten gymnastics championship at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Saturday, March 18, 2023. Michigan won the Big Ten women’s gymnastics title with a score of 198.000.

Photos: Big Ten Gymnastics Championship

Matt Sindt, Photo Editor March 18, 2023

Michigan women's gymnastics won the 2023 Big Ten gymnastics championship with 197.000 points, at Xtreme Arena in Coralville, Iowa on Saturday. Michigan head coach Bev Plocki won her 26th conference...

Iowa gymnast JerQuavia Henderson competes on the beam during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Minnesota in Iowa City on Friday, Jan. 27, 2023. The Hawkeyes and the Gophers tied with each getting a score 196.875. (Lillie Hawker/The Daily Iowan)

JerQuavia Henderson named Big Ten floor champion, Iowa women’s gymnastics finishes eighth at conference Championships

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter March 18, 2023

The No. 25 Iowa women’s gymnastics team hosted the Big Ten Championships on Saturday night at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The Hawkeyes finished eighth of 10 teams, posting a 196.125. No. 20 Minnesota...

Allison Zuhlke competes on beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 17 Iowa and No. 12 Michigan State at the Xtream Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2022. Zuhlke scored 9.050 in this event. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 196.150-195.725.

Iowa excited to host Big Ten Gymnastics Championships at Xtream Arena for first time

Jami Martin-Trainor, Assistant Digital Editor March 7, 2023

After months of training and preparation, the Iowa gymnastics team is inching closer to the Big Ten Championships. For the first time, the competition will be held at Xtream Arena in Coralville. The...

Iowa gymnastics team huddles during a gymnastics meet between No. 17 Iowa and No. 12 Michigan State at Xtream Arena on Saturday, Feb. 11, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Spartans 196.150-195.725.

Junior Allison Zuhlke finds family through Iowa women’s gymnastics

Emma Sachs, Sports Reporter March 5, 2023

Transferring schools can be the start of a new opportunity or a lonely journey. But for Iowa gymnastics junior Allison Zuhlke, it was a necessary decision to bring her closer to her family. Despite...