LSU Gymnasts Shine with Ten All-American Honors at NCAA Semifinals
Tigers Put Six on Individual Podiums, Earn 10 All-American Honors
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At the NCAA semifinals, LSU gymnasts secured ten All-American honors, with Kailin Chio and Kaliya Lincoln finishing as co-runners-up in their events. Despite not winning individual titles, the team showcased strong performances, setting the stage for the upcoming championship.
- 01LSU earned ten NCAA All-American honors, bringing their total to 367.
- 02Kailin Chio and Kaliya Lincoln finished as co-runners-up with scores of 9.9625.
- 03Amari Drayton tied for fourth on the floor with a score of 9.9375.
- 04Konnor McClain was a co-runner-up on beam with a score of 9.9500.
- 05Kailin Chio achieved first-team All-American status on vault, floor, and all-around.
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At the NCAA semifinals, the LSU gymnastics team did not secure any individual titles for the first time since 2023 but achieved significant recognition with ten All-American honors. Kailin Chio and Kaliya Lincoln both finished as co-runners-up with scores of 9.9625, just behind Oklahoma’s Keira Wells. Konnor McClain also performed admirably, finishing as a co-runner-up on beam with a score of 9.9500. Amari Drayton tied for fourth on the floor with a score of 9.9375, while Kailin Chio was the national runner-up in the all-around with a score of 39.6125. Chio’s achievements included first-team All-American honors on vault, floor, and all-around, marking her 15th All-America honor, ranking seventh in LSU history. The team will compete in the 2026 NCAA women’s gymnastics championship on Saturday at 3:00 PM on ABC.
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The strong performances by LSU gymnasts enhance the team's reputation and may attract more talent and support for the program.
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