Gymnastics

Sydney Kraez performs a back flip on the beam during a meet at the Palestra.

Penn Gymnastics vaults into GEC Championships as No. 1 seed

The Quakers, the regular season champions of the GEC, will vie for the inaugural GEC Championship on March 19 against seven other schools.

At a packed Palestra, the Penn men's basketball team takes on Villanova.

Vaccinated fans can return to indoor events on Feb. 1

Spectators ages 12 and above must show proof of vaccination and a valid government- or school-issued photo ID to access any indoor competition facility. All fans must wear a mask that meets current University guidelines.

Natalie Yang performs on the balance beam; sophomore Sara Kenefick performs on the floor.

Fantastic gymnastic duo awarded weekly GEC honors

Senior co-captain Natalie Yang picked up Gymnastics East Conference Performance of the Week and sophomore Sara Kenefick was selected GEC Gymnast of the Week.

On a wooden bench outside of the Palestra, Andrea Wieland sits while wearing a blue vest with the works Penn on it.

Sports psychologist talks athletes and mental health

Andrea Wieland, the associate athletic director for sports performance at Penn Athletics, discusses athletes and mental health, Simone Biles, Ben Simmons, the yips, and the importance of seeing athletes as whole people.

Wearing their white jerseys, Penn's men's basketball team plays a home game at the Palestra in front of a packed crowd.

Penn Athletics prepared to support student-athletes regarding Name, Image, and Likeness

Staff at Penn Athletics has been working for months to prepare for the new legislation, and the Division is well-positioned to meet the needs of Penn student-athletes regarding NIL.

Ivy League cancels winter sports season

In addition, fall sports will not be played during the spring semester, and spring sports are postponed through at least the end of February 2021.

At a meet, Kirsten Becker and members of the gymnastics team huddle up.

Kirsten Becker promoted to head women’s gymnastics coach

Becker has served as the program’s assistant coach for the past five years, helping lead the Quakers to the 2020 Ivy Classic

Members of the gymnastics team high-five and celebrate during a meet.

Quakers catapult to Ivy Classic title

The gymnastics team won the Ivy Classic championship on Sunday for the first time in five years.

McCaleigh Marr, a freshman on the gymnastics team, raises her arms in the air and smiles after finishing an event.

Marr’s high marks net ECAC Rookie of the Week

The freshman placed first on the uneven bars and tied for first on the balance beam against Cornell on Sunday in New York.

During a meet at the Palestra, freshman Rebekah Lashley performs on the beam.

Lashley scores ECAC Rookie of the Week

The freshman gymnast put up high marks on the floor, vault, and beam.

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