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Gymnastics

UNC gymnast Hallie Thompson battling back from second ACL tear ahead of 2023 season

By Riya Jayanthi | Aug. 16

In the first meet of the 2022 season, then-junior UNC gymnast Hallie Thompson stepped up to compete in the bar routine and suffered the second ACL tear of her collegiate athletics career — sidelining her for yet another season. After working hard to get back to the mat and put together an all-around meet her junior year, she’s prepared to work even harder to meet those same goals her senior season.

Christina Chauvenet pursues her love for gymnastics through commentary at UNC

By Kaitlyn Schmidt | Apr. 19

A composite image shows freshman Lali Dekanoidze dismounting from the beam during UNC's meet against West Virginia at Carmichael Arena on Feb. 24, 2022.

Preview: UNC gymnastics heads to first NCAA regional championship since 2017

By Erin Singleton | Mar. 30

Junior Elizabeth Culton First-year competes on uneven bars during UNC gymnastics' home meet at Carmichael Arena on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Culton scored a 9.850, tying her for first on bars.

UNC gymnastics closes out the regular season with narrow defeat to No. 24 Georgia

By Lindsey Ware | Mar. 13

Junior Bri Greenlow does her floor routine during a UNC Gymnastics meet in Carmichael Arena on Saturday, Feb. 12 2022 against Temple University as her teammate, sophomore Jamie Shearer, cheers her on.

UNC gymnastics defeats Long Island University, 196.475-195.075

By Abigail Keller | Mar. 6

Senior Shailyn St. Brice performs her floor routine during the Tar Heels' meet against West Virginia at Carmichael Arena on Feb. 24th, 2022. UNC lost 195.225 - 196.250.

UNC gymnastics senior Shailyn St. Brice displays resiliency throughout college career

By Noah Monroe | Mar. 1

UNC senior Julianna Love performs on the beam during a gymnastics meet against West Virginia on Thursday, Feb. 24, 2022, at Carmichael Arena. UNC lost 195.225 - 196.250.

No. 22 UNC gymnastics celebrates seniors in meet against West Virginia

By Lindsey Ware | Feb. 27

A less than ideal finish for the North Carolina gymnastics team did not stop the Tar Heels from celebrating the accomplishments of their seniors.

Senior Emery Summey twists midflight off the vault during UNC gymnastics' home meet on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Carmichael Arena.

UNC's gymnastics team narrowly defeats N.C. State, 196.625-196.350

By Abigail Keller | Feb. 19

After securing a win at home against Temple University last Saturday, the North Carolina gymnastics team traveled to Raleigh and added another win to their record after defeating the N.C. State Wolfpack 196.625-196.350.

UNC first-year Lali Dekanoidze performs a beam routine during UNC gymnastics' home meet against Temple University on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022.

UNC gymnastics earns a victory over Temple at home on Saturday, 195.600-195.425

By Caroline Yaffa | Feb. 13

The North Carolina gymnastics team returned home to Carmichael arena and defeated Temple University with a final score of 195.600 to 195.425 on Saturday night. After a win and a loss in the Alabama Tri Meet, this victory was exactly what the Tar Heels needed to move forward during the late season.

First-year Lali Dekanoidze celebrates with her teammates after a 9.825 performance on bars during UNC gymnastics' home meet at Carmichael Arena on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022.

UNC collects win over No. 17 Western Michigan at Alabama Tri Meet

By Abigail Keller | Feb. 5

Competing in its second away meet of the season, the No. 25 North Carolina gymnastics team (6-5, 4-1 ACC) finished with a final score of 195.325, which secured second place at the Alabama Tri Meet in Tuscaloosa, Ala. on Saturday night.

First-year gymnasts Julia Knower and Lali Dekanoidze pose in the practice gym on Thursday, Jan. 27, 2022.

First-years Lali Dekanoidze and Julia Knower making their mark for UNC gymnastics

By Kelly Baker | Feb. 1

“They are certainly bringing a lot to this team from a skill-level standpoint and helping us raise the overall level of Carolina gymnastics” UNC gymnastics head coach Danna Durante said. “They continue to get better each week, so it’s really exciting to coach them.”

Thea Weinert, a local gymnastics fan, is an honorary member of the UNC gymnastics team. Photo courtesy of UNC Athletic Communications/Jeffrey A. Camarati.

'I love them': Thea Weinert becomes honorary member of UNC gymnastics team

By Lindsey Ware | Jan. 30

If you were present at last Saturday’s UNC Gymnastics meet, you might have noticed a new face: honorary member Thea Weinert. “They hang out with me so much,” Weinert said about the North Carolina gymnasts. “I love them.”

Junior Hannah Nam warms up on beam during UNC gymnastics' home meet at Carmichael Arena on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022.

Young UNC gymnastics stars lead team to first-place finish at third home meet of season

By Lindsey Ware | Jan. 30

The two highest all-around scores of the UNC Quad Meet belonging to first-year North Carolina gymnasts demonstrates the potential for the future of the program under their new leadership.

First-year Julia Knower competes on uneven bars during UNC gymnastics' home meet at Carmichael Arena on Friday, Jan. 28, 2022. Knower scored a 9.800.

UNC gymnastics notches first first-place finish of the season at UNC quad meet

By Lindsey Ware | Jan. 29

Tonight’s meet was the first for UNC this season to feature only EAGL conference opponents. UNC is currently fifth in EAGL standings, with Towson in second and Pitt right behind the Tar Heels in sixth.

The team celebrates a successful vault by junior Jay Weil during UNC gymnastics' home meet on Saturday, Jan. 22, 2022, at Carmichael Arena.

Team motivation leads UNC gymnastics to best team score in years at UNC Quad Meet

By Lindsey Ware | Jan. 23

“I really focus on my teammates and hyping them up and staying in it for them," junior Elizabeth Culton said. "It really gets me focused for the next three events."

UNC gymnastics picks up second-place finish at UNC Quad Meet

By Lindsey Ware | Jan. 22

On Chapel Hill’s second snow weekend in a row, the Tar Heels escaped the cold weather at Carmichael Arena, where they faced off against No. 8 Missouri, Brown and EAGL conference opponent George Washington in the UNC Quad Meet.

UNC first-year Lali Dekanoidze competes on bars at UNC gymnastic's season opener at Carmichael Arena on Friday, Jan. 7.

UNC gymnastics finishes third at Rutgers Quad Meet

By Hunter Caparelli | Jan. 15

The No. 14 North Carolina gymnastics team (2-3, 1-1 ACC) finished with a final score of 194.225 points and secured a third-place finish at the Rutgers Quad Meet in Piscataway, N.J. on Saturday afternoon.

UNC gymnastics prepare for their floor routine during a meet against George Washington in Carmichael Arena on Friday, Feb. 28, 2020. The Tar Heels placed first against the Colonials.

UNC gymnastics opens season with a record-breaking score at UNC Tri Meet

By Lindsey Ware | Jan. 13

On Jan. 7, at its first meet of the year, the UNC gymnastics team posted its best season-opening score in the history of the program.

Sophomore Cory Shinohara pushes off the vault during UNC gymnastics' home meet in Carmichael Arena on Friday, Jan. 7, 2022.

UNC gymnastics takes second place with strong performances at North Carolina tri meet

By Lindsey Ware | Jan. 8

North Carolina’s second place finish, only .600 points behind first place Auburn, and the all-around champion being a first-year, provides hope for the upcoming season and the future of UNC gymnastics.

UNC sophomore psychology major and Olympian Camilla Feeley poses at the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Photo courtesy of Liza Pletneva.

UNC psychology student heads to Olympics as part of U.S. rhythmic gymnastics team

By Lindsey Ware | Jul. 22, 2021

UNC sophomore Camilla Feeley is ending her rhythmic gymnastics career with a bang as a member of Team USA at the Tokyo Olympics. She and her team hope that they can perform two clean routines in Tokyo to end Feeley’s career before she returns to UNC to study psychology.