Program Timeline

Program Timeline


June 17, 2021

Clemson Director of Athletics Dan Radakovich announces the addition of the gymnastics program

January 26, 2022

Clemson announces Women’s Sports Facility Plan

April 26, 2022

Amy Smith named first Clemson Gymnastics Head Coach

May 12, 2022

Erik Lewis hired as Associate Head Coach

May 24, 2022

Clemson announces inaugural signing class

October 4, 2022

Maddy Hargrave hired as Director of Operations

November 10, 2022

Clemson signs three to 2023 roster

April 6, 2023

Clemson signs four

May 1, 2023

Season tickets go on sale

June 7, 2023

Clemson signs three, completes inaugural roster

September 29, 2023

Clemson holds first practice in new facility

October 12, 2023

Inaugural home schedule announced

October 17, 2023

Clemson hold first practice in Littlejohn Coliseum

November 1, 2023

Full inaugural schedule announced

December 8, 2023

First Gymnastics 101 event held in Littlejohn Coliseum

January 12, 2024

First meet held at Clemson. Tigers win, 196.325 - 190.050; attendance 8108

January 21, 2024

First sellout in school history (vs. Pitt); attendance 8631

January 26, 2024

First road meet, held at North Carolina. Tigers win, 196.500 - 194.2500

February 23, 2024

First 197 score in program history (vs UNC; 197.350)

March 23, 2024

Competed in first ACC Champioinships (2nd/4; 196.425)
Amy Smith Named ACC Coach of the Year
Lilly Lippeatt Named ACC Newcomer of the Year

March 25, 2024

Selected to first NCAA Championships (Gainesville Regional; first round play-in)

January 10, 2025

Brie Clark becomes first collegiate gymnast to attempt the Biles 1 on floor.

February 28, 2025

Clemson hosts program’s first-ever tri-meet vs UNH/TWU. Clemson wins (195.825 - 193.975 - 192.325)

February 28, 2025

Brie Clark becomes first collegiate gymnast to successfully complete the Biles 1 on floor.

February 28, 2025

Clemson gymnastics and Clemson Corps of Cadets establish the Lance Corporal Noah Lippeatt “Esprit de Corps” award - Lilly Lippeatt becomes first recipient.

March 24, 2025

Selected to second-consecutive NCAA Championships (Tuscaloosa Regional; first round play-in).