NCAA Championships

FILE - Gymnastics coach Cecile Landi talks about coaching reigning Olympic champion gymnast Simone Biles Tuesday, May 11, 2021, in Spring, Texas.

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A resurgent Georgia and a resilient Arkansas are back at the NCAA gymnastics championships

A resurgent Georgia and a resilient Arkansas are back at the NCAA gymnastics championships

Cecile Landi has revitalized Georgia's gymnastics program since leaving elite coaching two years ago. Landi, who coached two-time Olympic champion Simone Biles, and the Bulldogs are making their first appearance at the NCAA championships since 2019 after a strong performance at regionals. The field includes defending national champion Oklahoma along with powerhouses Florida, LSU, and UCLA. Yet the return of Georgia and the resurgence of Arkansas under Olympic gold-medal-winning coach Jordyn Wieber is offering proof that the playing field at the NCAA level may be evening out.