Three gymnasts removed from Florida Gators team
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 9 Oct, 15:37 · Archive
Three gymnasts have been removed from the University of Florida Gators gymnastics team, with the coach citing accountability and team culture but not specifying reasons.
Three gymnasts—senior Skylar Draser and juniors Ly Bui and Lily Bruce—have been removed from the University of Florida Gators gymnastics team. Head coach Jenny Rowland confirmed the removals this week but declined to specify the reasons, stating that the programme's focus remains on 'supporting our athletes and maintaining a team culture built on accountability, respect and commitment'.
Draser, from Long Island, responded with a statement on social media expressing frustration at online speculation about her departure. She wrote that she was 'heartbroken' to see 'disturbing false narratives' circulating about her removal and stated that whilst she could not control what others believed, she knew 'the truth' and 'what I gave to this program'.
Draser was a regular starter for the Gators on vault and beam during the 2026 season. She earned a career-high score of 9.95 on vault and beam during her junior year and was an SEC Academic Honor Roll member in 2025 and 2026. The University of Florida athletic department has not provided further explanation for the removals, and the Daily Mail reports it has sought information from the department, the gymnasts and USA Gymnastics.
How it is being reported
- Florida dumps three gymnasts off team as one blasts 'false narratives' surrounding their mysterious removalThree highly recruited gymnasts have been mysteriously removed from one of the top college teams in the country, and now one is hitting back at the 'false narratives.'Daily Mail Sport · 9 Oct, 15:13
- Florida removes three gymnasts off team as Long Island native blasts ‘disturbing false narratives’ in wild dramaA collegiate gymnast is hitting out at the rumor mill after she and three other teammates were removed from the University of Florida Gators gymnastics team.New York Post · 9 Oct, 04:22
In this story: Skylar Draser · Ly Bui · Lily Bruce · Jenny Rowland · University of Florida · Florida Gators
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