University of Pennsylvania Gymnastics Secures Third Consecutive GEC Championship with Record-Breaking Performance
Penn gymnastics secures a remarkable three-peat by winning the Gymnastics East Conference (GEC) Championship with a season-high score of 196.275, defeating seven other schools at Yale's John J. Lee Amphitheater. Sophomore Skyelar Kerico clinched two individual titles on the balance beam and the all-around, marking a historic moment as the program's first two-time GEC individual champion.
The Big PicturePenn's victory solidifies their dominance in gymnastics, sealing the 'treble' by winning the Ivy Classic, GEC regular season, and GEC championship titles in 2024.
By the Numbers- Penn's total score at the GEC Championship: 196.275
- Sophomore Skyelar Kerico's score on the balance beam: 9.900
- Sophia Paris's score on uneven bars: 9.875
- The Quakers scored a season-high 49.175 on bars.
- Penn secures its seventh conference title, the third consecutive under Head Coach Kirsten Becker.
- Kerico's outstanding performance marks several firsts in the program's history, including being the first two-time GEC individual champion.
- The team awaits the NCAA Championships selection show for further opportunities.
Penn gymnastics anticipates the NCAA Championships selection show to determine their future in both team and individual competitions.
Bottom LinePenn gymnastics achieves a historic milestone with a three-peat victory at the GEC Championship, cementing their dominance in the sport and signaling a bright future as they await NCAA Championships selections.
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