Sophomore Transfer Natalia Pawlak to Join Alabama Gymnastics

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – The Alabama gymnastics program has announced the addition of sophomore Natalia Pawlak to its 2023-24 roster, joining the Crimson Tide after a notable rookie campaign at Pittsburgh.

Pawlak is coming off an impressive freshman season as a collegiate gymnast, which included a debut performance at the 2023 NCAA Regional Championships. The Melissa, Texas, native racked up East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) First Team All-Tournament accolades, as well as All-EAGL First Team honors.

Additional Career/International Highlights

Matched the Panthers' high bars program record (9.950)
Earned a pair of first-place finishes on bars
Named EAGL Rookie of the Week (Jan. 23)
Tied for second place in bars at the 2023 EAGL Championships
Earned All-EAGL First Team honors and EAGL First Team All-Tournament recognition
Poland Gymnastics National Team member (2017-20)
Competed at the 2018 European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships
2021 USA Gymnastics' Development Program Level 10 national champion on the uneven bars

From Natalia Pawlak

"I am so thrilled to be joining Alabama gymnastics. Stepping on campus for the first time felt like home and it's so exciting to get to be a part of a team with such amazing people and an amazing legacy."

From Alabama Head Coach Ashley Johnston

"We are so excited to welcome Natalia to our Alabama family. She immediately impressed us with her passion for the sport and her steady composure in competition. She is a seasoned competitor both in the club ranks and in the NCAA. We cannot wait for her to experience the best environment in collegiate gymnastics when she marches out in Coleman Coliseum for the first time in January."

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