LSU Gymnastics Senior Haleigh Bryant Named Finalist for Honda Sport Award

LSU Gymnastics Senior Haleigh Bryant Named Finalist for Honda Sport Award

BATON ROUGE – LSU Gymnastics Senior Haleigh Bryant has been named a finalist for the prestigious Honda Sport Award for gymnastics, marking her second consecutive year as a finalist for the honor. Bryant, a 27-time All-American and the 2024 NCAA All-Around Champion, is one of four finalists for this year’s award.

Joining Bryant as finalists are Oklahoma’s Jordan Bowers, Florida’s Leanne Wong, and Oregon State’s Jade Carey. The nominees were selected by a group representing the Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics Association (WCGA).

This marks the second straight year that Bryant has been named a finalist for the Honda Award, with her first nomination coming in her junior season last year. She is the sixth LSU gymnast to be named a finalist for the award, joining a prestigious list of past finalists.

The Honda Award is presented annually by the College Women’s Sports Awards (CWSA) to the top women athletes in 12 NCAA-sanctioned sports, signifying the best of the best in collegiate athletics. The winner of the sport award becomes a finalist for the Collegiate Woman Athlete of the Year and the prestigious Honda Cup.

Bryant, a native of Cornelius, North Carolina, has had a remarkable senior campaign with the Tigers, helping lead LSU to their first team national championship and claiming the NCAA All-Around title. She is only the fourth gymnast in NCAA history to achieve the trifecta of NCAA team title, all-around title, and the AAI Award.

With an impressive career total of 94 titles, Bryant’s accomplishments on the vault, bars, beam, and floor have solidified her as one of the most decorated gymnasts in LSU history. Her outstanding performances have earned her numerous accolades, including SEC Gymnast of the Year and multiple individual SEC Championships.

As Bryant continues to make history in her senior season, she remains a top contender for the Honda Sport Award and a standout athlete in collegiate gymnastics. Stay tuned for updates on her journey and follow LSU Gymnastics on social media for the latest news and updates.