The Florida Gators gymnastics squad had been champing at the bit to start the 2021 season ever since COVID-19 halted what was likely to be a postseason run at a potential fourth national championship in March 2020.
Last Friday, the Gators started their 2021 season with a performance that makes clear that possible national title is still on their minds — and very much possible — by notching their highest ever season-opening score in a walkover win at Auburn.
Trinity Thomas carried the team to a 197.500 team score and picked up another all-around title with her 39.