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.
Join us in congratulating Kyrstin on her historic achievements!👏
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Despite being only about 3% of all colleges in the U.S., HBCUs are producing:
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~70–80% of Black dentists
~50% of Black lawyers
~50% of Black teachers
~40% of Black engineers
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HBCU Gymnastics "History" from USA Gymnastics Nationals
* Morgan Price (Fisk) the first USAG All-Around National Champion from an HBCU
* Kyrstin Johnson (Talladega) The First HBCU Gymnast To Win A National Vault Title
Thx-Melanin
Today was a tough meet. Every gymnast, no matter what level you are or if you in college, has a poor performance. Today was mine. Stepped out of bounds on Floor and fell on beam. I was bummed out but next week is another opportunity. Let's Go! Have a great weekend! GO TORNADOES!!
Talladega College Gymnastics competing tonight at Alabama
* Talladega College Coach Aja Sims-Fletcher Gymnastics All-American & SEC Champion at Alabama