Jordan Chiles Inches Away From Highest NCAA Award Before UCLA Farewell

Jordan Chiles Inches Away From Highest NCAA Award Before UCLA Farewell

It’s Jordan Chiles’ final year at UCLA, and she’s making every moment count. The Olympic medalist opened the 2026 season with a dominant all-around victory at the Best of the West Quad Meet, and she hasn’t looked back since. Week after week, Chiles has collected Big Ten Gymnast of the Week honors and now stands among the nation’s elite after being named a finalist for the NCAA’s highest individual award, cementing her place as one of the top sen…

Bauman Named Finalist for AAI Award, Honoring Nation's Top Senior

Graduate student Carly Bauman of the University of Michigan women's gymnastics team has been named one of seven finalists for the AAI Award, as announced Wednesday (March 18).

UCLA’s Jordan Chiles Named AAI Award Finalist

Bruin senior has scored six perfect 10s and has won the all-around in nine consecutive meets.

Nikki Smith Named Finalist for Prestigious AAI Award

Michigan State gymnastics senior Nikki Smith has been named a finalist for the 2026 American Athletic Inc. (AAI) Award, given to the most outstanding senior gymnast in the country. Smith is one of seven finalists, announced Wednesday by the organization.

2026 AAI Award finalists announced

The 2026 AAI Award finalists have been announced, featuring seven collegiate gymnasts vying for the prestigious accolade. The finalists include Carly Bauman (Michigan), Jordan Chiles (UCLA), Gabby Gladieux (Alabama), Morgan Price (Arkansas), Anna Roberts (Stanford), Nikki Smith (Michigan State), and Faith Torrez (Oklahoma). Normally, there are six finalists, but a tie in voting led to an extra contender this year. This award honors the most outs…

Torrez Named Finalist for Prestigious AAI Award

NORMAN — Oklahoma's Faith Torrez has been named one of seven finalists for the prestigious AAI Award, recognizing the most outstanding senior female gymnast in the country. The honor is voted on by NCAA women's gymnastics head coaches and sponsored by American Athletic, Inc. (AAI).