University of Minnesota Athletics

2025-26 Gymnastics Roster

Gymnastics 2026
Gymnastics Freshmen
Isabella Nguyen

Isabella Nguyen

  • Class:
    Freshman
  • Height:
    5-7
  • High School:
    Hopkins
  • Hometown:
    Minnetonka, Minn.
  • Prev School:
    Legacy Gymnastics
  • Major:
    Undecided
2026 | FRESHMAN SEASON
Competed in exhibitions in Minnesota's first two meets • totaled a 9.600 on vault in an exhibition at Utah (Jan. 2) • wnet 9.725 on vault and 8.900 on bars exhibitions vs. Arkansas (Jan. 10).

HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
Nguyen competed in club at Legacy Gymnastics, coached by Kari and Will Vaughn • at the 2025 state meet, Nguyen placed first in the all-around (37.725), vault (9.600) and bars (9.400) • she took second on beam (9.450) and third on the floor (9.275) • a four-time regionals qualifier, Nguyen tied for fourth on vault and got seventh on floor at regionals last year • in 2022, she earned fifth place on bars at the state meet • her high scores include 9.4 on vault, 9.15 on bars, 9.0 on beam and 9.2 on the floor. 

PERSONAL
The daughter of Tracey and Son Nguyen, Isabella has two older brothers, Jack and Nick, and an older sister, Sophia • both of her parents attended the University of Minnesota for school in addition to Sophia • she's undecided on what her major will be at the 'U.'

WHY MINNESOTA:
"I chose Minnesota because the team atmosphere is so welcoming and the team works so hard," Nguyen said. "I've grown up watching all the Gopher meets and it feels like home."
Isabella Nguyen Season Highs 
Event Vault Bars Beam Floor All-Around
2026 *9.725 8.900 --- ---
*Denotes career high
Highlights: Gophers 196.775, Arkansas 196.700
Saturday, January 10
Special Olympics Clinic
Tuesday, December 23
Level Up - Team Bonding
Thursday, November 06
Signing the Block M
Tuesday, May 20