The 2024 Core Hydration Classic will take place May 17-18 at the XL Centre in Hartford, Conn. Alongside Simone Biles, Gabby Douglas, and Shilese Jones, 47 former, current, and future NCAA standouts will take to the floor. Find out more about them in our in-depth preview!
Former NCAA Standouts
Sunisa Lee
College: Auburn
The reigning Olympic champion has been dealing with some serious health issues since leaving Auburn last spring, but has teased fans with some phenomenal training videos. Upgrades include a double-twisting Yurchenko on vault, a double pike dismount on beam, and some difficult skills and combinations on bars, including a full-twisting laid-out Jaeger. Her latest appearance was at the American Classic, where she showed off a strong beam routine (albeit with no dismount) and a Yurchenko full on vault. Once she unveils her bar set at the U.S. Classic, it will be clearer whether or not she has a shot at making her second Olympic team.
Trinity Thomas
College: Florida
After five exceptional years at Florida, Thomas decided to give her Olympic dream another shot. Among the upgrades she’s shown off in training are a full-twisting double layout and a full twist to double layout on floor, as well as a Yurchenko double full on vault. She had a…
