The most anticipated series is back! We looked at data and videos for incoming freshmen on each event to see which gymnasts are at the top of their class across the apparatuses and in the all-around. Today we’re looking at the top floor workers from the class of 2024.
We ranked the top 10 level 10 and top five elite gymnasts on each event by considering past scores and performances, but also potential to shine at the NCAA level. In an effort to balance the names across all NCAA programs, we limited each list to two gymnasts per school.
The Level 10s
Kailin Chio, LSU
Despite being the only event Chio did not win at Nationals, floor is not considered her weak event. The 2023 Nastia Liukin Cup floor champion competes a spectacular routine that starts with an open full-twisting double tuck and ends with a double pike. Her control and precision will be instrumental in filling the voids left by Kiya Johnson and Konnor McClain in Jay Clark’s floor lineup.
Taylor Clark, Florida
Clark gets excellent amplitude on her tumbling passes, including on her opening double layout. Despite being unable to compete most of the 2024 season, Clark proved her potential in 2023. If she’s able to return to the level she was in late 2023 when she earned a 9.95 to clinch…