A Baltimore gymnast who became an HBCU trailblazer is now inspiring young athletes nationwide after her floor routines went viral twice on social media.
A trailblazer at Talladega College
Kyrstin Johnson began her collegiate gymnastics career at Talladega College, only the second historically Black college or university to establish a gymnastics program.
During her time there, Johnson built an impressive résumé.
“I became a four-time All-American, 2024 USAG Vault Champion. I was the first HBCU gymnast to actually win event titles,” she said…