Stanford senior Colt Walker received the 2024 Nissen-Emery Award, making him the seventh recipient in school history. The award, presented by the College Gymnastics Association, is the highest honor in college gymnastics and is given annually to the top senior gymnast in the nation. Walker, a three-time NCAA championship team member and a three-time MPSF conference team champion, has also achieved success individually, including being the 2022 NCAA parallel bars runner-up and the 2023 MPSF individual champion on parallel bars. He is a member of the U.S. Senior National Team and has maintained a 3.45 GPA as a mechanical engineering major at Stanford.

By the Numbers
  • Walker is a two-time USA World Team member (2022-23) and a 2023 World Championship team bronze medalist.
  • He won gold with the United States in the 2023 Pan American Games final and earned an individual silver medal on parallel bars.
State of Play
  • Stanford, ranked No. 1, is aiming to become only the second program in NCAA history to win five consecutive national titles at the 2024 NCAA Men's Gymnastics National Championships in Columbus, Ohio.
  • The competition will consist of two qualifying sessions on Friday, with the finals taking place on Saturday to determine team, all-around, and individual event champions.
Bottom Line

Colt Walker's outstanding achievements both academically and in gymnastics, culminating in the prestigious Nissen-Emery Award, reflect the true champion's pursuit of excellence in various aspects of life. Stanford's quest for a historic fifth consecutive national title also adds immense anticipation to the upcoming NCAA Men's Gymnastics National Championships.