2026 Men's Gymnastics Roster
Biography
Career Highs
Event |
Score |
Parallel Bars |
14.050 | vs. Army and Greenville | March 1, 2025 |
High Bar |
13.400 | 2x, last at No. 7 Michigan | Feb. 8, 2025 |
Vault |
14.250 | vs. No. 6 Penn State | March 8, 2025 |
Individual Titles
Event |
Titles |
Vault |
1 |
Parallel Bars |
1 |
Total |
2 |
Freshman - 2025
- Competed in seven meets, primarily on vault, parallel bars, and high bar
- Named Big Ten Freshman of the Week on March 4
- Made his Illini debut at the Windy City Invitational (Jan. 18) on parallel bars and high bar
- Set a new career high on parallel bars and took home the event title (14.050) vs. Army and Greenville on March 1
- Set a new career high and event title on vault (14.250) vs. No. 6 Penn State on March 8
- Big Ten All-Freshman Team honoree
High School/Club
- Placed first on pommel horse, seventh on parallel bars, and third on high bar at the 2023 Elite Team Cup
Personal
- Born May 10, 2004
- Parents are Tony and Nikki Nguyen
- Six siblings; Steffanny, Kristofer, Cody, Victoria, Brooklynne, and London
- Pursuing his bachelor's in Computer Science
- Chose Illinois "for their extraordinary gymnastics and academic programs, the amazing coaches and support staff, and the great team dynamic."
Historical Player Information
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2025Freshman
All-Around
5'7"
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2026Sophomore
All-Around
5'7"