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Utah gymnast Avery Neff thought her season was over. Here’s how she completed her improbable comeback.
Avery Neff was still using a walker. Utah’s star freshman gymnast struggled to put weight on her two sprained ankles. She felt like her season was over. Her mannerisms reflected it, too. Neff was sulking,
Could Utah gymnastics’ Avery Neff be back this season?
According to Utah head coach Carly Dockendorf, Neff’s recovery is going well. Better than many may have thought possible with how severe her injuries appeared. “She is making really good progress,” Dockendorf said. “... I’m not going to put a date on it, but I will tell you she is going to be back pretty soon.”
Avery Neff returns, Grace McCallum dazzles as Red Rocks roll to victory over Arizona
The nearly capacity crowd in attendance at the Huntsman Center held their collective breath as freshman Avery Neff competed on uneven bars Friday night.
Utah's Avery Neff returns from injury vs. Arizona
Before her injury, Neff had already earned Big 12 Newcomer of the Week honors twice, showcasing her immense talent. Utah is expected to ease her back into other rotations as the s
A Utah gymnastics star nears a return from injury
Neff sustained her injury against Iowa State on Jan. 17 and has been out ever since. She was on her final tumbling pass of her floor routine before she landed awkwardly on both ankles. Now she’s expected to be back soon, according to Utah head coach Carly Dockendorf.
Utah Red Rocks’ star freshman Avery Neff set to officially return from injury vs. Arizona
Avery Neff’s return is official. The Utah star freshman and former No. 1 recruit will participate in the Red Rocks’ uneven ...
Utah gymnastics is beginning to put things together
Utah’s vault rotation had had its good moments — Smith and McCallum, especially — but overall Utah had underwhelmed to start ...
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The Utah Checkdown podcast: Gianna Kneepkens, Avery Neff highlight Utes sports
The women's basketball team continue to pile up wins, with Gianna Kneepkens scoring at a career-best in nearly every game. The Red Rocks also celebrated 50 years of dominance, with Avery Neff coming ...
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Grace McCallum Shines as No. 4 Utah Gymnastics Overwhelms No. 19 Arizona in 50th Anniversary Meet
Utah's Red Rocks gymnastics team defeated Arizona, with Grace McCallum's all-around win leading to a high score.
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Neff, McCallum stand out for fourth-ranked Red Rocks at Sprouts Quad in OKC
Despite falling short of their goals, the team found several bright spots to build on. Freshman Avery Neff delivered a standout performance, underscoring her reputation as the nation’s top recruit.
Fourth-ranked Utah posts highest score in 2025 with win over Arizona
The fourth-ranked Utah gymnastics team delivered a stellar performance at the Huntsman Center, securing a dominant ...
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Avery Neff suffers devastating injury in Utah's win over Iowa State
The night was a mixture of triumph and tragedy for the Utah Red Rocks gymnastics team, as their victory over Iowa State was overshadowed by the devastating injury to freshman Avery Neff. While the ...