Whether you’re a hardcore college gymnastics fan or someone who casually watches, there is one name you have likely heard: Trinity Thomas. Thomas has been a trailblazing athlete for the Florida Gators for the past five seasons, and she has made program and college gymnastics history time and time again. The 34–time All-American has an extensive and impressive list of accolades, but what’s made her popular among long-time college gymnastics fans and those new to the sport alike, is her ascendance as one of three record holders of the most career 10s.
Most college gymnasts dream of getting one perfect 10 in their career, myself included, but Thomas tallied 28 in her five years at Florida. She is currently tied with Jenny Hansen, a 1996 Kentucky graduate, and Jamie Dantzscher, 2000 Olympian, who competed for UCLA from 2001 to 2004. Given how rare this feat is it seems only fair that we revisit each of her 10s, starting from the beginning.
Freshman and Sophomore Seasons
As a freshman in 2019, Thomas came close to getting a 10 many times but never quite reached perfection. It wasn’t until her sophomore season in 2020 that she received her first, this inaugural one on the uneven bars. When asked recently about how she felt upon receiving that perfect first perfect…
