Syam Buradagunta: Navy Gymnast Named 2024 Nissen-Emery Award Finalist
Navy gymnast Syam Buradagunta has been named a finalist for the 2024 Nissen-Emery Award, recognizing the nation's most outstanding senior collegiate gymnast. He is one of 13 finalists and the fifth Midshipman in program history to achieve this recognition. Buradagunta, a four-year starter, has excelled in multiple disciplines, including floor exercise, pommel horse, rings, and high bar. Notably, he garnered the first NCAA All-American award for the Navy Men's Gymnastics program in 50 years. The award winner will be announced at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships in April.
By the Numbers- Buradagunta has participated in over 40 career competitions for Navy.
- He has achieved top-16 rankings in collegiate gymnastics for three consecutive seasons.
- He stands 11th in collegiate gymnastics for the current season.
- Buradagunta is one of 13 finalists for the 2024 Nissen-Emery Award.
- The winner will be announced at the NCAA Gymnastics Championships in April.
- The award has been presented annually since 1966 to the outstanding senior collegiate gymnast.
Syam Buradagunta's achievement as a finalist for the 2024 Nissen-Emery Award underscores his exceptional contributions to Navy's gymnastics program and his status as one of the top collegiate gymnasts in the nation.
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