Derin Tanriyasükür Set to Join Alabama in the Fall

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. – 2020 European Championship bronze medalist Derin Tanriyasükür is set to join the Alabama gymnastics program in the fall.

Tanriyasükür made history at the European Championships, as her third-place finish on the uneven bars solidified the first medal in Turkish gymnastics history in the women's category. Other noteworthy accomplishments include a trio of top-three finishes at the 2023 and 2024 National Championships with her club team IBB Sports Club. In 2023, Tanriyasükür won an individual bronze medal in the all-around before guiding her team to a third-place, overall finish. A year later, she bettered her all-around performance and captured silver.

The Istanbul, Turkey, native joins an excellent, incoming freshmen class that includes Azaraya Ra-Akbar, Jasmine Cawley and McKenzie Matters.

Head Coach Ashley Johnston Said

"We're incredibly excited to welcome Derin to our team. She brings a contagious passion and love for the sport, a resilient mindset, as well as valuable international experience. What stands out the most is her team-first attitude and her eagerness to grow – qualities that align perfectly with our culture. We're excited to see the impact she will have both in and out of the gym."

Derin Tanriyasükür | 5-5 | Istanbul, Turkey | IBB Sports Club | All-Around

The daughter of Artun and Ozlem Tanriyasükür
Competes for Cem Volkan Yavas at IBB Sports Club
2020 European Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships bronze medalist on the uneven bars
- Won the first medal of Turkish gymnastics history in the women's category
2024 National Championships silver medalist in the all-around
2023 National Championships bronze medalist in the all-around
Was named the 2021 Student-Athlete of the Year at her high school, Ozel Alev Lisesi
2022 regional champion and guided her team to a third-place finish at the ISF World College Championships

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