Olivia Bowsman - 2023 - Women's Gymnastics - University of Illinois Athletics

Olivia Bowsman

Position:
All-Around
Height:
5-1
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Frankfort, Ill.
High School:
Lincoln-Way East

Career-Highs

Event	Career-High Score
Floor Exercise	9.625 \| at Central Michigan \| 1/9/22

Sophomore - 2023

Did not compete

Freshman - 2022

Made her Illini debut at Central Michigan on floor

High School/Club

Coach Kara Kapernekas Reid was a member of the Illinois gymnastics team
State Champion
National qualifier in 2018, 2021

Personal

Born August 8, 2003
Parents are Scott and Paula Bowsman
One brother, Jake and one sister, Kristy
Chose Illinois because of, "it’s amazing academics, and because of the team culture that we have here. This team is truly amazing and I’m so glad to have this opportunity!"

Friday, May 02

Friday, May 02

Monday, April 14

Tuesday, April 08

CHAMPAIGN, IL - March 08, 2026 - Head Coach Josh Nilson during the meet between the Alabama Crimson Tide and the Illinois Fighting Illini at Huff Hall in Champaign, IL. Photo By Ashley Ray/Fighting Illini

Fighting Illini Women's Gymnastics Adds Three to 2026 Signing Class

Saturday, May 30

ILLINI WGYM - Montana Rall Hired

Montana Rall Joins Illinois Women’s Gymnastics Coaching Staff

Wednesday, May 27

CHAMPAIGN, IL - March 20, 2026 - Chloe Cho during the Big Tens Championship at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. Photo By Lucas Sun

Illinois Women's Gymnastics Wraps Up Competition at NCAA Regionals

Friday, April 03

CHAMPAIGN, IL - March 20, 2026 - Eden King during the Big Tens Championship at State Farm Center in Champaign, IL. Photo By Lucas Sun

Four Illini Head to Kentucky for NCAA Regionals

Thursday, April 02