February 9th 2025.
On February 8th, Junior Fisk University gymnast Morgan Price achieved something truly remarkable. As she competed at Temple University, she recorded a perfect score, making her the first gymnast from an HBCU to ever accomplish such a feat in competition.
The news of Price's incredible accomplishment quickly spread, with Forbes reporting that her perfect score came during the third rotation for the Fisk University Gymnastics team. Her routine on the uneven bars was flawless, and as she executed a clean full-twisting double-back dismount, her teammates cheered her on with excitement.
When Price received her official score of 10.0, a perfect score in the world of gymnastics, her teammates were overjoyed and swarmed her, fully aware of the significance of her achievement. It was a moment that will forever be etched in history.
Twitter also exploded with praise for Price, with the NCAA Gymnastics account tweeting, "HISTORY. MADE. Morgan Price becomes the first to score a PERFECT in HBCU and Fisk University Gymnastics history!!!!!!! #NCAAGYM x ESPN".
The dynamic Fisk gymnast, Morgan Price, had once again made history. This time, she was recognized by HBCU Sports as the first to achieve a perfect score. Not only did Price's score surpass her previous career high of 9.90, but she also dominated the competition with an overall score of 39.500, which was nearly a full point higher than the next best gymnast. In the world of gymnastics, that is considered a significant margin.
Price has been a standout for the young Fisk University Gymnastics program, which was founded in 2022 as the first HBCU gymnastics program in the nation. She burst onto the scene in her freshman year, setting a new career high on the uneven bars and becoming the first HBCU gymnast to win an all-around title at the University of Georgia. She also earned the title of USAG All-American that season.
In her sophomore year, Price continued to shine and eventually became the first National Champion from an HBCU gymnastics program. She even spoke about her historic win on Good Morning America, saying, "I'm very honored to be on such an amazing team, being part of the first-ever HBCU gymnastics team and being the first HBCU gymnast to win [an] all-around national title. It really means everything to me."
Price was initially committed to the University of Arkansas, alongside her sister Frankie, but when she learned that Fisk University was starting a gymnastics program, she changed her mind and decided to attend Fisk instead. In her bio on the Fisk University website, Price expressed that she has no regrets about her decision. She said, "I chose Fisk because it is the first HBCU with a gymnastics team; growing up in gymnastics, I rarely had teammates who looked like me. I wanted to be a part of history and inspire younger girls who want to attend an HBCU as well. I will forever cherish being a part of this team."
Price's journey to becoming a National Champion from an HBCU is truly inspiring and serves as a reminder that representation matters. She has paved the way for future HBCU gymnasts and has made her mark on the sport's history. The entire Fisk University community is proud of her and will continue to celebrate her accomplishments for years to come.
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