| Georgia GymDogs | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Founded | 1981; 44 years ago (1981) |
| University | University of Georgia |
| Athletic director | Josh Brooks |
| Head coach | Cécile Canqueteau-Landi & Ryan Roberts (1st season) |
| Conference | Southeastern Conference |
| Home arena | Stegeman Coliseum (Capacity: 10,523) |
| Nickname | GymDogs |
| National championships | |
| 1987, 1989, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | |
| Super Six appearances | |
| 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016 | |
| NCAA Regional championships | |
| 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 | |
| NCAA Tournament appearances | |
| 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 | |
| Conference championships | |
| 1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008 | |
TheGeorgia GymDogs[1] (officially theGeorgia Bulldogs) is the women'sgymnastics team of theUniversity of Georgia. The team is part ofNCAA Division I and competes in theSoutheastern Conference (SEC). The GymDogs compete inStegeman Coliseum inAthens, Georgia.
The GymDogs lead the nation with 10NCAA Women's Gymnastics championship titles (including five consecutive wins from 2005 to 2009) and 16 SEC championships. The team was coached bySuzanne Yoculan from 1983 to 2009,Jay Clark from 2009 to 2012, Danna Durante from 2012 to 2017,[2] andCourtney Kupets from 2017 to 2024.[3][4]
The women's gymnastics program was started in 1973 with Melinda Airhart as the head coach, and the team competed in theAssociation for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW). After the 1979–80 season, the team began competing in theNational Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) following the dissolution of the AIAW.[5][6]
On July 1, 2009, Suzanne Yoculan retired after 26 years as head coach, and Clark, her assistant coach, took over as head of the program.[7][8][9] In 2012, Clark was replaced by Durante.
As of 2012, the team had won 10 NCAA Women's Gymnastics championships.[10][11] As of 2012, it had also won 16Southeastern Conference titles (1986, '87, '91, '92, '93, '94, '96, '97, '98, '99, 2001, '02, '04, '05, '06, '08)[12][13] and 22 NCAA regional titles.[12][14][15]
| Year | National Champion | Score | Runner-up | Score | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Georgia | 187.900 | Utah Red Rocks | 187.550 | Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| 1989 | Georgia | 192.650 | UCLA Bruins | 192.600 | Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, Georgia |
| 1993 | Georgia | 198.000 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 196.825 | Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Oregon |
| 1998 | Georgia | 197.725 | Florida Gators | 196.350 | Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, California |
| 1999 | Georgia | 196.850 | Michigan Wolverines | 196.550 | Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| 2005 | Georgia | 197.825 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 197.400 | Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum, Auburn, Alabama |
| 2006 | Georgia | 197.750 | Utah Red Rocks | 196.800 | Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Oregon |
| 2007 | Georgia | 197.850 | Utah Red Rocks | 197.250 | Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| 2008 | Georgia | 197.450 | Utah Red Rocks | 197.125 | Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, Georgia |
| 2009 | Georgia | 197.825 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 197.575 | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, Nebraska |
As of the end of the 2016 season, 20 Georgia gymnasts have won a total of 42 individual event championships.[12][16]
| Gymnast | Balance Beam | Vault | Uneven Bars | Floor Exercise | All-Around |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brittany Rogers | 2016 | ||||
| Brandie Jay | 2016 | ||||
| Kat Ding | 2011, 2012 | 2012 | |||
| Courtney McCool | 2008 | ||||
| Grace Taylor | 2008 | ||||
| Courtney Kupets | 2006, 2009 | 2007 | 2006, 2009 | 2009 | 2006, 2007, 2009 |
| Cory Fritzinger | 2001 | ||||
| Suzanne Sears | 2000 | ||||
| Karin Lichey | 1998 | ||||
| Kim Arnold | 1998 | 1997, 1998 | |||
| Jenni Beathard | 1998 | 1997 | |||
| Leah Brown | 1996 | 1997 | |||
| Leslie Angeles | 1995 | ||||
| Lori Strong | 1994 | ||||
| Agina Simpkins | 1993 | ||||
| Heather Stepp | 1992, 1993 | 1993 | |||
| Hope Spivey | 1991 | 1991, 1994 | 1991 | ||
| Kelly Macy | 1991 | ||||
| Corrinne Wright | 1989 | 1989 | |||
| Lucy Wener | 1986, 1987, 1989 |
| Name | Seasons | W-L-T | Win % | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melinda Airhart | 1973–1976 | 14 – 15 – 0 | 0.483 |
| 2 | Andy Long | 1976–1979 | 33 – 12 – 0 | 0.733 |
| 3 | Terri Parsons Richie | 1979–1981 | 28 – 6 – 0 | 0.823 |
| 4 | Rick Walton | 1981–1983 | 45 – 31 – 0 | 0.592 |
| 5 | Suzanne Yoculan | 1983–2009 | 831 – 117 – 7 | 0.870 |
| 6 | Jay Clark | 2009–2012 | 6 – 7 – 0 | 0.462 |
| 7 | Danna Durante | 2012 – 2017 | 6 – 5 – 1 | 0.545 |
| 8 | Courtney Kupets Carter | 2018 – 2024 | 38 – 60 – 0 | 0.388 |
| 9 | Cécile Canqueteau-Landi & Ryan Roberts | 2025 – | 5 – 9 – 1 | 0.333 |
| Name | Height | Year | Hometown | Club |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nyla Aquino | 5'0 | FR | Boston, MA | Elite Gymnastics Academy |
| Csenge Bácskay | 5'2 | JR | Budapest, Hungary | Postás SE |
| Jaydah Battle | 5'1 | SO | Hampton, VA | World Class Gymnastics |
| Sadie Jane Berry | 5'9 | FR | Mooresville, NC | Southeastern Gymnastics |
| Alexis Czarrunchick | 5'4 | FR | Howell, NJ | MG Elite |
| Kara Eaker | 5'4 | JR | Grain Valley, MO | GAGE |
| Sidney Fitzgerald | 5'2 | JR | Evans, GA | C&C Gymnastics |
| Brooke Gleichowski | 5'4 | FR | Gainesville, FL | Brandy Johnson's Gymnastics |
| Naya Howard | 5'6 | JR | Chesapeake, VA | Ocean Tumblers |
| Nicole King | 5'5 | JR | Johns Creek, GA | BIO Gymnastics |
| Kelsey Lee | 5'6 | SO | Bradenton, FL | Lakewood Ranch Gymnastics |
| Emma Mason | 5'5 | FR | Scott Depot, WV | Revolution Gymnastics |
| Zora Morgan | 5'5 | SO | Atlanta, GA | Orlando Metro Gymnastics |
| Aberdeen O'Driscoll | 5'9 | FR | Léglise, Belgium | Topsportschool Gent |
| JaFree Scott | 5'3 | JR | Kansas City, MO | Great American Gymnastics Express |
| Anaya Smith | 5'6 | GS | Laurel, MD | Docksiders Gymnastics |
| Lily Smith | 5'2 | SO | Limerick, PA | Silvia's Gymnastics |
| Holly Snyder | 5'3 | SO | Annapolis, MD | Docksiders Gymnastics |
| Harley Tomlin | 5'3 | FR | Pittsburgh, PA | Xquisite Gymnastics |
| Anya Turner | 5'0 | SO | Highlands Ranch, CO | Colorado Gymnastics Institute |
| Ady Wahl | 5'3 | SO | Zanesville, OH | Zanesville Gymnastics |
| Eryn Williams | 5'1 | JR | Knoxville, TN | Premier Athletics |
| Year | Country | Name | Medal(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 |  United States | Hope Spivey | |
| 1992 |  Canada | Lori Strong | |
| 2004 | United States | Courtney Kupets |  team uneven bars |
| Courtney McCool | team | ||
| 2012 | Canada | Brittany Rogers | |
| 2024 |  Hungary | Csenge Bácskay |
| Year | Country | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Canada | Megan Roberts |
| 2020 | United States | Kara Eaker |
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