A Baltimore native is making history in gymnastics.
Kyrstin Johnson, a Temple University gymnast, became the first gymnast ever to perform during halftime at a National Women's Soccer League professional soccer match, taking the field at NJ/NY Gotham FC in April.
The milestone comes after a standout 2024 season in which Johnson won gold, silver and bronze medals at the USA Gymnastics National Championships. While she was a student at Talladega College, she set the HBCU all-time vault record with a score of 9.925 and became the first HBCU gymnast to earn three medals at a single national meet.
Several of Johnson's routines have also gone viral on social media, with one performance drawing more than 9 million views.
Johnson, who holds a 3.8 GPA, is currently in the NCAA transfer portal with one season of eligibility remaining.
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