Every season we look forward to the return of gymnasts who missed most or all of a season with an injury. We rounded up 9 comeback kids who should be pivotal to their teams in 2024.
Kiya Johnson, LSU
Among a slew of injuries to the Tigers in 2023, Johnson’s was perhaps the most heartbreaking since we watched it happen live. Johnson is undeniably a superstar, and although LSU managed to put together an extremely successful season without her, her presence back in lineups could be a gamechanger in 2024.
Mallory Gregory, Ohio State
Ohio State’s Gregory missed all of her 2023 season with injury. Though she’s been spotted in a preseason boot, if she can regain full health by January she could play a big role in the Buckeyes’ lineups. With some big names having graduated, her presence could be very important.
Rachael Riley, Rutgers
Riley was Rutgers’ most touted freshman in 2023, for good reason. The Canadian elite was set to be a headlining all arounder on the Banks. A torn ACL kept her out for the season, but by summer she was posting Yurchenko one and a halfs on social media. Assuming her health holds, she’ll be a significant piece of Rutgers’ lineups, especially after Hannah Joyner’s graduation.
Amari Evans, Utah State
Though she competed 3 events,…
