Alabama Gymnastics Signs Stellar Five for 2024 Signing Class

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – Alabama gymnastics inked five stellar gymnasts for next year's incoming freshman class, Crimson Tide head coach Ashley Johnston announced Thursday.

Love Birt, Brooke Dennis, Ryan Fuller, Kylee Kvamme and Paityn Walker are set to join the Crimson Tide next fall as the signing class features three Developmental Program national champions (Fuller, Kvamme, Walker) and two Junior Olympics national qualifiers (Birt, Dennis).

Head Coach Ashley Johnston Said

"We cannot wait to continue the legacy of the Alabama Gymnastics program with this incredible group of humans and gymnasts. This group will make an immediate impact as soon as they step onto campus. They bring with them a team-first mentality and will help us continue to achieve a high level of excellence. This is a well-rounded signee class that brings both grace and power with them, and we cannot wait to see them join the Alabama Gymnastics family."

Love Birt | 5-0 | Camden, Del. | First State Gymnastics | All-Around

The daughter of Rachel and Teddy Birt
Competes for Slava Glazounov at First State Gymnastics
2019-20 Junior U.S. National Team member
Developmental Program national qualifier
U.S. Championship qualifier

Birt Said

"Personally, I am beyond excited to be a part of the Bama Family because once I met the team, I knew it was a place where I could be myself while having a great community to support me in all aspects as well as being able to continue my passion for the sport. This University also has so many resources and opportunities that will allow me to grow as a student and as an athlete."

Brooke Dennis | 5-7 | Orlando, Fla. | Brandy Johnsons Global Gymnastics | All-Around

The daughter of Michele and Brett Dennis
Competes for Brandy Johnson, Kelly Pitzen and Mary Rice at Brandy Johnsons Global Gymnastics
Fourth-year Level 10 for the 2024 season
2021, 2022 Junior Olympic/Development Program national qualifier
Finished seventh on floor exercise in 2022
Finished second in all-around at 2022 State Championship
Placed seventh in all-around at 2022 Regionals

Dennis Said

"I am beyond excited to join the Bama Family! Ever since I stepped foot on campus, it's been a dream to be a part of a team so special. It feels surreal being able to come into an environment that already feels like home."

Ryan Fuller | 5-5 | Knightsen, Calif. | Head Over Heels | All-Around

The daughter of Kristen and Bryan Fuller
Competes for Michael Ashe at Head Over Heels
2023 Developmental Program national champion – balance beam
2023 Developmental national runner-up – uneven bars, all-around
2023 Region 1 regional runner-up – balance beam, vault
2023 California state champion – uneven bars, floor exercise, all-around
2024 California state runner-up - floor exercise

Fuller Said

"I've looked forward to being a part of the Bama Familly for as long as I could remember. It feels so surreal now that the time has finally come. I can't wait to contribute and see what the future holds for this team."

Kylee Kvamme | 5-1 | Auburn, Wash. | Metropolitan Gymnastics | All-Around

The daughter of Veronica and Brian Kvamme
Competes for Yulia Hancheroff, Guennadi Komissarov and Cathy Sutherland at Metropolitan Gymnastics
2023 Developmental Program national champion – balance beam, vault
Qualified for 2023 World Championships with the Philippines

Kvamme Said

"The first time I was on campus, it felt like home. The energy and atmosphere of the team is something I knew I had to be a part of. I cannot wait for the next four years with the Bama Family."

Paityn Walker | 5-3 | Hercules, Calif. | Head Over Heels | All-Around

The daughter of Tara Nunez-Walker and Mark Walker
Competes for Michael Ashe at Head Over Heels
2023 Developmental Program national champion – uneven bars
2023 Developmental Program state champion: uneven bars, vault, balance beam, floor exercise, all-around
2023 Region 1 regional champion: uneven bars, vault, balance beam, all-around

Walker Said

"I am so beyond excited to be a part of the Bama Family. Not only is gymnastics amazing, but the people and culture make this program unlike any other."

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