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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 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 Athletics extends contract of head women’s gymnastics coach Larissa Libby

Austin Hanson, Sports Editor March 23, 2022

Iowa Athletics extended the contract of its head women's gymnastics coach on Wednesday. Larissa Libby, who has led the GymHawks for the last 18 seasons, will now remain in Iowa City through June 2026,...

Iowa’s Lauren Guerin performs her floor routine during a gymnastics meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena against Michigan State on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. The Hawkeyes won three out of four events against the Spartans with a score, 195.450-195.275. Guerin earned a score of 9.875.

Iowa women’s gymnastics places third at Big Ten Championships

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter March 20, 2022

The Iowa women’s gymnastics program finished third at the 2022 Big Ten Championships on Saturday. The GymHawks led the way in Session I, posting a first-place 196.950-point score. The total was...

Iowa’s Lauren Guerin is seen doing a jump during her floor routine at a women’s gymnastics meet between the Iowa Gym-Hawks and the Minnesota Golden Gophers at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Feb. 6, 2021. The Hawks defeated the Gophers, 196.800-196.375.

Iowa women’s gymnastics to travel to California for final regular season meet

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter March 10, 2022

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team will face off against UC-Berkeley Sunday night in California. The dual is the Hawkeyes’ final event of the 2021-22 regular season. Sunday’s Iowa-Berkeley meet...

Iowa junior Linda Zivat attempts to complete the vault 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. Zivat scored 9.825 during her run on the Vault.

Iowa women’s gymnastics wins second straight over Iowa State in Cy-Hawk series

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter March 5, 2022

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team narrowly defeated Iowa State, 196.825-196.500, at Hilton Coliseum in Ames on Friday night. The Hawkeyes and Cyclones met for the first time in a dual format in...

Iowa’s Linda Zivat talks to head coach Larissa Libby during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Eastern Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 195.950-194.100.

Iowa women’s gymnastics to travel to No. 26 Iowa State for Cy-Hawk series

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter March 3, 2022

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team will face off against Iowa State this weekend, marking the first competition between the in-state rivals in two years. The meet will start at 6:30 p.m. at Hilton...

Iowa’s Adeline Kenlin competes on beam during a gymnastics meet between No. 18 Iowa and Eastern Michigan at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022. Kenlin was named Big Ten freshman of the year last season. The Hawkeyes defeated the Eagles 195.950-194.100.

Iowa women’s gymnastics to face Minnesota for second time in 2022 season

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 24, 2022

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team will face off against No. 8 Minnesota this weekend, marking the second time the Hawkeyes and Golden Gophers will meet in Minneapolis this season. Iowa traveled...

Iowa sophomore Adeline Kenlin celebrates after she finishes the vault during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Texas Women’s University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated Texas Women’s Pioneers, 196.125-189.300. Kenlin finished the night with 38.800 points in her all-around.

Iowa women’s gymnastics finishes fourth in Big Five Meet

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 19, 2022

Iowa women’s gymnastics finished in fourth place on Friday night at the Big Five Meet in Toledo, Ohio. The GymHawks faced off against four Big Ten rivals during the meet, including No. 1 Michigan,...

Iowa senior Lauren Guerin performs her floor routine during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Texas Women’s University at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Jan. 14, 2022. Guerin tied for 2nd place with 9.875. The Hawkeyes defeated the Pioneers, 196.125-189.300.

Iowa women’s gymnastics to compete against conference rivals in Big Five Meet

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 17, 2022

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team will face off against four conference rivals this weekend at the Big Five Meet in Toledo, Ohio. Iowa will battle against top-ranked Michigan, as well as No. 22...

Iowa’s all-around Bridget Killian performs her floor routine during a gymnastics meet at Carver Hawkeye Arena against Michigan State on Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020. The Hawkeyes won three out of four events against the Spartans with a score, 195.450-195.275. Killian earned a score of 9.550.

Iowa women’s gymnastics wins quad meet at Rutgers

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 12, 2022

Iowa women’s gymnastics escaped with a victory at Rutgers Friday night. In a quad match against Rutgers, Kent State, and Ursinus College, the Hawkeyes eked out a close win, outscoring second-place...

Iowa’s all-around Carina Tolan sticks her landing after dismounting the bars during a gymnastics meet between Iowa and Michigan at Carver Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 14, 2020. The GymHawks were defeated by the Wolverines with a score, 195.975-196.800. Tolan earned a score of 9.800.

Iowa women’s gymnastics on the road for quad meet at Rutgers

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 10, 2022

The Iowa women’s gymnastics team will travel to Piscataway, New Jersey, this weekend for a quad meet. The Hawkeyes will compete against Rutgers, Kent State, and Ursinus College. Senior Mackenzie...

Iowa’s Mackenzie Vance jumps in excitement during the Women’s Gymnastics Cancer Awareness Meet between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Vance earned 9.750 points on the beam. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 196.125 - 195.325.

Photos: No. 16 Iowa women’s gymnastics vs. Penn State

Larry Phan, Photojournalist February 6, 2022

The Iowa Women's Gymnastics team hosted the Cancer Awareness Meet against Penn State on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Nittany Lions 196.125-195.325. Iowa took first place in three...

Iowa’s Mackenzie Vance jumps in excitement during the Women’s Gymnastics Cancer Awareness Meet between Iowa and Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena on Friday, Feb. 4, 2022. Vance earns 9.750 points for the beam. Hawkeyes beat the Nittany Lions 196.125 - 195.325.

Iowa women’s gymnastics honors seniors at final home meet of 2022 season

Grant Hall, Sports Reporter February 5, 2022

Iowa women’s gymnastics had a bittersweet meet on Friday night with a 196.125-195.325 win against Penn State at Carver-Hawkeye Arena. After the final home dual of the 2022 season, the Hawkeyes...