Rachel Baumann, the younger sister of Gator All-American Rachel Baumann, transfers to Florida for her fifth season. She led the GymDogs in 2022 with marks of 9.95 (vault) and a 10.0 on floor (above) versus the Gators
Florida Adds a Second Georgia Transfer, Rachel Baumann, to 2023 Roster
Monday, July 25, 2022 | Gymnastics
Rachel Baumann will compete her fifth year at the University of Florida.
GAINESVILLE, Fla. โ There will be a Baumann on the Florida Gymnastics roster for a sixth consecutive season.ย
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Rachel Baumann, the younger sister of Gator All-American Alyssa Baumann, joins the Gators for the 2023 season.
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She joins Georgia teammate Victoria Nguyen as the second transfer to join the Gators for the 2023 season. Baumann competed for the GymDogs in the 2019-22 seasons.
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Baumann earned her bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Georgia in May of 2022. She will begin studies in UF's Warrington Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) program this fall.
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They Said:
"The Gators are extremely excited to welcome Rachel to our family! It makes it all the more special that she has chosen to finish off her gymnastics career as a Gator. She's an accomplished competitor who is determined to help the Gators achieve continued success both on and off the competition floor. We look forward to her veteran experience and competitive "Baumann" spirit and don't doubt that she is going to look great wearing orange and blue in the O'Dome!" โ Florida Head Coach Jenny Rowland
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"I'm very blessed to have the opportunity to pursue my dream graduate program in ISOM at the University of Florida and get one more year to do the sport I love! Hope y'all are ready for another Baumann in the O'Dome! Go Gators!" โ Florida Super Senior Rachel Baumann
ย ย Rachel Baumann โ Plano, Texasย TW: @rachelbaumann_ IG: rach_baumann ย
Alyssa and Rachel Baumann are sisters, fans โ and gymnastics rivals โ ESPN March 30, 2021
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Rachel Baumann, the younger sister of Gator All-American Alyssa Baumann, joins the Gators for the 2023 season.
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She joins Georgia teammate Victoria Nguyen as the second transfer to join the Gators for the 2023 season. Baumann competed for the GymDogs in the 2019-22 seasons.
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Baumann earned her bachelor's degree in Management Information Systems from Georgia in May of 2022. She will begin studies in UF's Warrington Master of Science in Information Systems and Operations Management (ISOM) program this fall.
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They Said:
"The Gators are extremely excited to welcome Rachel to our family! It makes it all the more special that she has chosen to finish off her gymnastics career as a Gator. She's an accomplished competitor who is determined to help the Gators achieve continued success both on and off the competition floor. We look forward to her veteran experience and competitive "Baumann" spirit and don't doubt that she is going to look great wearing orange and blue in the O'Dome!" โ Florida Head Coach Jenny Rowland
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"I'm very blessed to have the opportunity to pursue my dream graduate program in ISOM at the University of Florida and get one more year to do the sport I love! Hope y'all are ready for another Baumann in the O'Dome! Go Gators!" โ Florida Super Senior Rachel Baumann
ย ย Rachel Baumann โ Plano, Texasย TW: @rachelbaumann_ IG: rach_baumann ย
- Led UGA with marks of 10.0 (floor) and vault (9.95) in 2022
- Set collegiate balance beam high of 9.95 in 2019 and equaled mark in 2020 and 2021
- 2019 Southeastern Conference Freshman of the Week (Feb. 12)
- Competed in every possible Georgia meet of last four seasons. Earned UGA season high for vault (9.95 โ 2022), balance beam (9.95 โ 2021, 2020) and floor (2022 -10.0; 2021 โ 9.95)
- Member of the 2016 & 2017 Junior Olympics National Teams. Won beam, second all-around, and sixth on floor in 2017 Senior B competition. In 2016, won Junior E all-around, second on vault and beam.
- SEC Academic Honor Roll in 2019, 2021 and 2022
- Trained at WOGA during club career
Alyssa and Rachel Baumann are sisters, fans โ and gymnastics rivals โ ESPN March 30, 2021
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