Thursday, June 9, 2011

Alabama Gymnast, Kayla Hoffman, Earns Academic Honors

Alabama gymnast, Kayla Hoffman, tops off her amazing gymnastics career with her latest award, Capital One's Academic All-American of the Year.  She's a great example for future athletes by showcasing the rewards of hard work and dedication both in the classroom and in the gym.  Congratulations Kayla!

Her honors include:

  • National team member (2005-2006, 2006-2007)
  • Perfect 4.0 throughout her collegiate career!
  • 2011 Honda Award presented to the National Collegiate Gymnast of the Year
  • 2011 NCAA National Championship
  • First team All-American honors in the all-around, vault and balance beam for 2011
  • Five-time All-American
  • First student-athlete to be named as SEC Gymnast of the Year and SEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year during the same season
  • NCAA Central Region Gymnast of the Year
  • Received post-graduate scholarships from both the NCAA and SEC
  • Throughout her career, won 55 event titles, posted 78 scores of 9.900 or better
Read more about Kayla Hoffman on Gym Tide.  Highlights taken from the article published by Alabama Athletics on RollTide.com and featured on USA-Gymnastics and Inside Gymnastics.

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