University of Minnesota Athletics
2026-27 Gymnastics Roster
Daelin Diaz-Luong
- Class:
- Freshman
- Height:
- 5-3
- High School:
- North Carolina Cyber Academy
- Hometown:
- Cornelius, N.C.
- Prev School:
- Sonshine Gymnastics
2027 | FRESHMAN SEASON
Diaz-Luong will enroll at Minnesota in September of 2026.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
A Cornelius, N.C., native, Diaz-Luong competed at Sonshine Gymnastics under coaches Milan and Heidi Stanovich during her club career • she was a four-time Development Program National Championships qualifier and a two-time top six finisher in the All-Around at DP Nationals • she also was a two-time top three finisher on Bars • her honors include making the 2025 Region Eight All Star Team and being a two-time Level 10 Regional Bars Champion • Diaz-Luong earned two Regional Beam Championships and was a three-time Level 10 Regional All-Around Champion • her high scores are 38.675 on All-Around, 9.825 on Vault and 9.850 on Bars.
PERSONAL
The daughter of Kelly and Daniel Diaz-Luong, Daelin has a younger brother, Landen, and a younger sister, Sabrina • her mother was a diver and her father did gymnastics at the University of Michigan • she graduated high school with a 4.382 GPA and was the class Salutatorian • she plans to study psychology at the 'U'.
WHY MINNESOTA
"I chose Minnesota because everything about the school aligned with who I am and who I want to be as a student, an athlete, and a person. The culture at Minnesota is so inspiring, and I felt like I was surrounded by the best role models that would push me to better myself inside and outside of the gym. Minnesota also has all of the resources I need for my studies and career goals. The support that student-athletes receive is top tier, and I cannot wait to pursue my dreams here at Minnesota!"
Diaz-Luong will enroll at Minnesota in September of 2026.
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
A Cornelius, N.C., native, Diaz-Luong competed at Sonshine Gymnastics under coaches Milan and Heidi Stanovich during her club career • she was a four-time Development Program National Championships qualifier and a two-time top six finisher in the All-Around at DP Nationals • she also was a two-time top three finisher on Bars • her honors include making the 2025 Region Eight All Star Team and being a two-time Level 10 Regional Bars Champion • Diaz-Luong earned two Regional Beam Championships and was a three-time Level 10 Regional All-Around Champion • her high scores are 38.675 on All-Around, 9.825 on Vault and 9.850 on Bars.
PERSONAL
The daughter of Kelly and Daniel Diaz-Luong, Daelin has a younger brother, Landen, and a younger sister, Sabrina • her mother was a diver and her father did gymnastics at the University of Michigan • she graduated high school with a 4.382 GPA and was the class Salutatorian • she plans to study psychology at the 'U'.
WHY MINNESOTA
"I chose Minnesota because everything about the school aligned with who I am and who I want to be as a student, an athlete, and a person. The culture at Minnesota is so inspiring, and I felt like I was surrounded by the best role models that would push me to better myself inside and outside of the gym. Minnesota also has all of the resources I need for my studies and career goals. The support that student-athletes receive is top tier, and I cannot wait to pursue my dreams here at Minnesota!"
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