The most anticipated series is back! Since so many of the class of 2023’s elite gymnasts have deferred enrollment until after the Olympics, we’re switching things up this year by combining level 10s and elites into the same articles. We’ll also be a little more subjective with our featured level 10 gymnasts rather than only using data to determine who’s included. This week we’re looking at the top vaulters for 2024.
The Level 10s
Keira Wells, Oklahoma
When there’s a three-time national vault champion in this class, how could we start with anyone else? Wells has been on gym watcher’s radar as one of the top vaulters in the country for several years, and it’s only fitting that she signed with the top team in the country. Her Yurchenko one and a half showcases impeccable form in the air, with perfectly straight legs glued together throughout. If she can consistently stick the landing in college, she’ll fit right in with the Sooners’ standards of perfection.
Danielle Ferris, Florida
Ferris gained the attention of the entire gymternet when she scored a 10.0 at 2022 nationals, her third perfect score on vault in the 2022 season. That ended up being her final level 10 meet; she missed the entirety of the 2023 season due to injury and is…
