Having gymnasts finish on the podium in an event is a strong indicator of team success. And when a single team sweeps the podium, it’s even better.
After finishing as the NCAA Championship runner-up for the past two years, the No. 2 Michigan men’s gymnastics team (1-0) opened its season with a victory, posting 310.900 over No. 14 Greenville’s (0-1) 299.450 and No. 15 Simpson’s (0-1) 287.400, while 13 Wolverines gymnasts secured podium finishes.
Competing this year is different with NCAA rule modifications, though. One reduces event lineups to four gymnasts from the previous five. With as much talent as Michigan displayed during their intrasquad meet, it makes it difficult to identify the top gymnasts to compete in each event…