The NCAA Gymnastics Championship is heating up as top contenders like Olivia Dunne and Chloe Widner prepare to face off in the semifinals. The LSU Tigers have been dominating the season with impressive performances, including a record-breaking score of 198.475. Led by gymnasts like Haleigh Bryant and Olivia Dunne, LSU has solidified its reputation as a powerhouse in the gymnastics arena.

However, Stanford University’s Chloe Widner is not backing down. Stanford, considered this year’s Cinderella story, secured a spot in the national stage after a strong finish at the Berkeley Regional Final. Despite trailing by .100 going into the final rotation, Stanford delivered a stellar floor routine, matching their season’s best performance and earning a spot in Fort Worth.

Chloe Widner’s exceptional performance, including a perfect score of 10.0 on the floor exercise, propelled Stanford to nationals and made them the first unseeded team to advance under the new format. Widner’s dedication and competitive spirit, as highlighted by head coach Tabitha Yim, emphasize the importance of fighting for every single tenth in a sport where perfection is paramount.