2026 CGA HALL OF FAME

Deadline to purchase tickets: April 10 at Noon CT

In its third annual celebration, the College Gymnastics Association Hall of Fame proudly continues its mission to recognize and honor the extraordinary achievements and lasting contributions of athletes, coaches, and teams throughout the history of NCAA men’s gymnastics.

Building on the momentum of the first two classes, the 2026 induction celebrates legends whose impact has shaped collegiate gymnastics across generations. From historic competitive performances and transformative coaching careers to championship teams that defined eras of excellence, these honorees represent the very best of our sport.

The CGA Hall of Fame stands as a tribute to excellence, perseverance, leadership, and the enduring spirit of competition. It preserves the rich legacy of NCAA men’s gymnastics while inspiring future generations to strive for greatness.

Inductees include athletes who reached the pinnacle of collegiate success, coaches who built championship cultures and mentored generations of student-athletes, and teams whose dominance cemented their place in history.

Join us as we honor the legacy of NCAA men’s gymnastics — celebrating the past, inspiring the present, and shaping the future of our sport.

2026 CGA HALL OF FAME INDUCTEES

The third class of the CGA Hall of Fame draws from thousands of NCAA men’s gymnastics alumni spanning nearly nine decades of competition. This distinguished group represents championship excellence, Olympic achievement, and transformative leadership within collegiate gymnastics.

We are proud to announce the 2026 CGA Hall of Fame Class:

ATHLETES

• Yul Moldauer – University of Oklahoma (2016–2019)

• Justin Spring – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (2003–2006)

• Jake Dalton – University of Oklahoma (2010–2012)

• Bud Beyer – University of Chicago (1938–1939)

• Clay Strother – University of Minnesota (2001–2004)

• Abie Grossfeld – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1957–1959)

• Makoto Sakamoto – University of Southern California (1967–1968)

• Carlton Rintz – Michigan State University (1953–1955)

COACHES

• Charles Pond – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1949–1973)

• Bill Meade – Southern Illinois University Carbondale (1956–1989)

• Yoshi Hayasaki – University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (1971–2009)

TEAM

• Illinois Fighting Illini men's gymnastics – 1940 NCAA Champions