UCLA Bruin and former U.S. National Team member, Mattie Larson, has retired from gymnastics. As a freshman, Larson helped the Bruins to the 2012 Pac 12 Team title and closed out that season by helping the Bruins clinch a 3rd place finish at the 2012 NCAA Championships, posting a 9.90 on beam in the final rotation. As a sophmore, Larson competed during the regular season for the Bruins but was forced to miss the postseason with a knee injury. 

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During her elite career, Larson was a standout from AOGC known for her clean lines and beautiful artistry.  As a first year senior in 2008, Larson placed 7th in the All-Around at 2008 Olympic Trials but suffered an injury during the Olympic selection camp, derailing her hopes of making the team.  She spent most of 2009 rehabbing injuries. Larson came back stronger than ever in 2010 to win the American Classic and followed that up with a 2nd place finish in the All-Around at 2010 Visa Championships along with a gold medal on floor and bronze on beam. She was also a member of the silver medal winning team at the 2010 World Championships. Larson remained in elite gymnastics until the summer of 2011 when she ultimately decided to move on to the collegiate level. 

Larson's gymnastics will truly be missed. 

After the 2014 UCLA season opener on Saturday, Larson tweeted: 

Thanks for all the messages and support everyone! I had so much fun watching my team kill it out there and I had a great ride in this sport

— Mattie Larson (@Mattie_Larson) January 12, 2014

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