University of Minnesota Athletics
2020-21 Men's Gymnastics Roster
Duran, Noah
Noah Duran
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Katy, Texas
- High School:
- Cinco Ranch High School
Bio
2021 | FRESHMAN SEASON
Made his collegiate debut for the Gophers on Jan. 30 at home against Iowa • in his first career routine with the team, scored a 12.900 on pommel horse to secure the event title against the Hawkeyes • also recorded a 12.900 in his team and event debut on parallel bars • matched both of his career highs from his first meet by scoring 12.900's on pommel horse and on parallel bars against Ohio State • raised his career high pommel score to 13.600 against Nebraska • set a new career high on parallel bars against Penn State (13.450) • made his event debut on still rings for the team against Michigan (12.800) • matched his career high pommel score of 13.600 against Illinois • competed on pommel horse for the Gophers at the Big Ten Championships, where his score of 12.700 finished 22nd overall • competed on pommel horse for the Gophers at the NCAA Championship Qualifiers and the NCAA Championship Finals.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Graduate of Cinco Ranch High School • Region 3 team member • 2019 JE national qualifier • placed 6th on pommel horse at Nationals • was a 4-time Academic All-American.
PERSONAL
Son of Jason and Julie Duran • has three sisters (Olivia, Hannah, Emma) • enjoys skateboarding, listening to music, and playing Spikeball • intends on majoring in finance.
* denotes career high
Made his collegiate debut for the Gophers on Jan. 30 at home against Iowa • in his first career routine with the team, scored a 12.900 on pommel horse to secure the event title against the Hawkeyes • also recorded a 12.900 in his team and event debut on parallel bars • matched both of his career highs from his first meet by scoring 12.900's on pommel horse and on parallel bars against Ohio State • raised his career high pommel score to 13.600 against Nebraska • set a new career high on parallel bars against Penn State (13.450) • made his event debut on still rings for the team against Michigan (12.800) • matched his career high pommel score of 13.600 against Illinois • competed on pommel horse for the Gophers at the Big Ten Championships, where his score of 12.700 finished 22nd overall • competed on pommel horse for the Gophers at the NCAA Championship Qualifiers and the NCAA Championship Finals.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Graduate of Cinco Ranch High School • Region 3 team member • 2019 JE national qualifier • placed 6th on pommel horse at Nationals • was a 4-time Academic All-American.
PERSONAL
Son of Jason and Julie Duran • has three sisters (Olivia, Hannah, Emma) • enjoys skateboarding, listening to music, and playing Spikeball • intends on majoring in finance.
| Duran's Season High Scores | |||||||
| Event | Floor | Pommel Horse | Rings | Vault | Parallel Bars | High Bar | All-Around |
| 2021 | -- | 13.600* | 12.800* | -- | 13.450* | -- | -- |
* denotes career high
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