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The Daily Utah Chronicle

Utah gymnast Maile OKeefe performs her floor routine at the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad at Maverik Center in West Valley City, Utah on Saturday, Jan. 13, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Struggle in Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor January 13, 2024

  Coming off of a win against Boise State, No. 2 University of Utah gymnastics took on the Sprouts Farmers Market Collegiate Quad, ESPN’s first-ever invitational. The event was also Utah’s first...

The Utah Red Rocks light the U after defeating the Boise State Broncos at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 5, 2024. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Dominate Boise State in 2024 Season Opener

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor January 5, 2024

  After another successful Red Rocks Preview, University of Utah gymnastics started the regular season off against Boise State. The Red Rocks are looking strong this season, ranking No. 4 in the...

The Utah Red Rocks at the Red Rocks Preview at Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City on Friday, Dec. 15, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Utah Gymnastics Starts Strong in Red Rocks Preview

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor December 15, 2023

  The Red Rocks kicked their season off tonight with the annual Red Rocks Preview. The team finished third at the NCAA Championships in 2021, 2022 and 2023 and will certainly strive to return to...

Utah gymnast Abby Paulson assistant head coach Carly Dockendorf at the 2023 NCAA Women’s National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships Finals at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, on Saturday, April 15, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Carly Dockendorf Named Next Red Rocks Head Coach

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor December 7, 2023

  After being named interim head coach in November, Carly Dockendorf has officially been named the head coach of the Red Rocks. Dockendorf signed a four-year contract, through 2027. She first began...

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Hufford: College Athletes are in Danger of Systemic Dehumanization

By Olivia Hufford, Opinion Writer November 24, 2023

  Athletes in competitive sports share a common determination to succeed. They know sacrifice and diligence. Unfortunately, not all athletes walk away with the same story. Earlier this fall,...

Utah Red Rocks head coach Tom Farden in the meet versus LSU Tigers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Jan. 6, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Red Rocks Coach Tom Farden and the U ‘agree to part ways’

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor November 21, 2023

  The University of Utah and head gymnastics coach Tom Farden have agreed to mutually part ways, weeks after an independent investigation. After allegations of emotional and verbal abuse, Farden...

University of Utah womens gymnastics head coach Tom Farden talks with senior Kim Tessen before her performance on the floor in a dual meet versus the Stanford Cardinals at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah on March 6, 2020.  (Photo by Kiffer Creveling | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Kim Tessen Speaks Out on U Gymnastics Head Coach Tom Farden

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor October 25, 2023

  Former University of Utah gymnast Kim Tessen posted a statement on Instagram Tuesday night in support of Kara Eaker and condemned the U and its various departments for failing to address abusive...

The University of Utah Guard Inês Vieira  (2) in the game versus Gardner-Webb at the Jon M Huntsman Center on March 17, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Title IX and Sports at the U

By Max Lepore, Sports Writer September 10, 2023

  In June 1972, Title IX of the Civil Rights Act was signed into law. Title IX protects individuals from discrimination based on sex in any sort of school or education program that receives funding...

Utah Red Rocks head coach Tom Farden in the meet versus LSU Tigers at the Jon M. Huntsman Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Jan. 6, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao Axe Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

U Gymnastics Coach Tom Farden Under Investigation for Emotional Abuse Allegations

By Vanessa Hudson, Assistant News Editor August 29, 2023

  The University of Utah gymnastics coach Tom Farden has been accused of emotional and verbal abuse by several former U gymnasts and parents. The U has ordered an investigation into the gymnastics...

The Utah Red Rocks pose for a photo at the 2023 NCAA Womens National Collegiate Gymnastics Championships Finals at Dickies Arena in Fort Worth, TX, on April 15, 2023.

Utah Red Rocks: A Dominant Legacy

By Sean Overton, Sports Editor May 26, 2023

  The Red Rocks had another historic year, moving to their 47th straight NCAA Championship. The Red Rocks finished their season third in the nation and moved to the NCAA Final for the third consecutive...