Faith Torrez Claims NCAA All-Around Gymnastics Title.

Oklahoma senior Faith Torrez captured the NCAA all-around gymnastics championship in a surprising and inspiring performance on April 17, 2026, in Fort Worth, Texas. Despite dealing with injuries throughout the season and rarely competing in all four events, Torrez delivered an exceptional showing, finishing with a score of 39.7875 to secure the honor. Torrez’s victory was unexpected, even to herself. She explained that only weeks earlier, she had not anticipated competing in the all-around at all. Earlier in the season, she had been limited primarily to uneven bars and balance beam, making her return to full competition particularly remarkable. Her coach, K.J. Kindler, praised her natural ability and determination, noting that Torrez had only recently resumed training on floor exercise and had completed a full routine just days before the event. Her performance narrowly surpassed LSU’s Kailin Chio, who finished second with a score of 39.6125, while Florida’s eMjae Frazier placed third. Torrez’s success also contributed to Oklahoma’s advancement to the team championship round. The competition overall featured strong performances from several teams. Florida dominated the afternoon session, while LSU fought hard to secure its place in the finals. In the evening session, Oklahoma led from the beginning and posted the highest team score of the day. Minnesota also made history by advancing to its first NCAA championship meet, while UCLA fell short after a series of errors.

Individual event titles were awarded to several athletes as well. Oklahoma’s Keira Wells excelled on vault, and Florida’s Riley McCusker won the uneven bars title with an impressive near-perfect routine. Minnesota’s Brooklyn Rowray earned the balance beam title, marking a significant achievement for her program. UCLA’s Jordan Chiles concluded her collegiate career by winning the floor exercise title, although her team did not advance. Looking ahead, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Florida, and LSU will compete for the team championship. While Oklahoma delivered a dominant performance in the semifinals, Coach Kindler emphasized the importance of staying focused and maintaining consistency as the team prepares for the final competition.