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).