College gymnastics has had some pretty phenomenal days over the years, from Karin Lichey’s perfect 40 to the Oklahoma-Florida team title tie to Haleigh Bryant’s recent three 10 performance. And while these moments are all universally remembered by fans around the country, there are so many other memorable moments that folks cling onto for one reason or another. And that’s the topic of this week’s roundtable! Whether because of nostalgia, a certain feeling, or a personal connection, the following moments are some of our contributors’ single favorite days of college gymnastics.
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Elizabeth: April 17, 2009 – NCAA Nationals Team Final
Lincoln, Nebraska, 2009. Courtney Kupets is in her senior year, essentially her final meet in her Georgia career with just event finals (RIP) remaining the following day. She won her third all-around title the previous day with a 39.800 and a 10.0 on beam, and at this meet, Georgia was gunning for its fifth NCAA title in a row and record-breaking 10th overall. That team stuff did happen, but what makes this specific day special in my mind is Kupets’ all-around performance. It didn’t matter in any individual sense, but that day…
