My Profile

Jaylene Gilstrap

Birthdate:
6/3/2002

Program:
Women's Artistic

Level:
Senior

Current Residence:
Salt Lake City, UT

Head Coach:
Gina Logan & Marnie Futch

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Jaylene Gilstrap

Career Highlights

  • 2023 NCAA team bronze medalist (Utah)
  • 2022 NCAA team bronze medalist (Utah)

Personal Information

  • Birthplace: Denton, TX
  • Hometown: Mckinney, TX
  • Instagram: Instagram.com/jaylenegilstrap2020
  • YouTube: YouTube.com/c/jaylenegilstrap2020
  • Name of High School: Texas Connections Academy
  • High School Graduation Year: 2020
  • Name of College: University of Utah
  • College Graduation Year: 2024
  • Year you began gymnastics: 2010
  • Favorite Event: Beam
  • How did you get involved in gymnastics: I was initially a dancer and my instructor wanted me to take gymnastic class to learn 'flips' and when I moved to Texas I enrolled in a class and fell in love with the sport and never went back to dance classes!
  • Favorite thing about gymnastics: That is a hard question for me as I love so much about the sport, but if I had to pick I would say I have two favorites: 1. The amazing friendships I have made throughout my time in gymnastics and 2. Is the feeling of competing in competitions.
  • What are your goals for gymnastics?: It is my dream to represent the U.S. at the Olympics.
  • Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Jeremy & Michelle
  • Names of sibling(s): Older brother Jaydan
  • Family members in sports: Dad played Division 1 football-Brother plays football/basketball

Interests Outside the Gym

  • Favorite school subject: Literature
  • Hobbies or favorite activities: Of course gymnastics but, I also love to draw, read, swim, teach my dog, Java, tricks and of course hang out with my friends.
  • Favorite music: I mostly enjoy pop/country music
  • Favorite book(s): The Fault in our Stars
  • Favorite movie(s): Pitch Perfect
  • Favorite TV show(s): The Office
  • Favorite Food: Italian food
  • Charity Involvement: Allen Community Outreach, Preston Trail, and Special Olympics

National Competition Results

  • 2025 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, Fort Worth, Texas - 4th-Team; 8th-FX(T)
  • 2023 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, Fort Worth, Texas - 3rd-Team
  • 2022 NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships, Fort Worth, Texas - 3rd-Team
  • 2019 GK U.S. Classic, Louisville, Ky. -
  • 2019 American Classic, Salt Lake City, Utah - 3rd-FX; 5th-BB; 7th-VT(T)
  • 2018 U.S. Gymnastics Championships, Boston, Mass. -
  • 2018 GK U.S. Classic, Columbus, Ohio -
  • 2018 American Classic, Salt Lake City, Utah - 4th-BB; 5th-VT(T), FX(T); 9th-AA
  • 2016 P&G Championships, St. Louis, Mo. - (Jr. Div.)
  • 2016 Secret U.S. Classic, Hartford, Conn. - (Jr. Div.)
  • 2015 Secret U.S. Classic, Chicago, Ill. - (Jr. Div.)

International Competition Results

LEGEND

  • Women: AA = All Around | VT = Vault | UB = Uneven Bars | BB = Balance Beam | FX = Floor Exercise | (T) = Tie
  • Men: AA = All Around | FX = Floor Exercise | PH = Pommel Horse | SR = Still Rings | VT = Vault | PB = Parallel Bars | HB = Horizontal Bars | (T) = Tie
  • Rhythmic AA = All Around | RP = Rope | HP = Hoop | BA = Ball | CL = Clubs | RB = Ribbon | (T) = Tie
  • Acrobatic: DY = Dynamic | BL = Balance | AA = All Around | CB = Combined
  • T&T: TR = Trampoline | TU = Tumbling | DM = Double Mini | SY = Synchronized Trampoline | MXSY = Mixed Synchronized Trampoline
  • Parkour: FS - Freestyle | SP = Speed