In looking forward to NCAA Championships this weekend, check out our list of the top beam routines to watch for during the competition. Let us know who you’re most looking forward to seeing!

10. Chayse Capps (Oklahoma)

Currently the No. 2 ranked beam worker in the country, sophomore Chayse Capps has dominated Oklahoma’s beam lineup, competing in every meet this season and scoring no lower than a 9.85. Her season high is a 9.975 (which she scored a Big 12s), and she averages a 9.917. All of her moves are performed with such precision, from her handstand hold mount to her back handspring, layout stepout combination.

9. Lindsay Mable (Minnesota)

Lindsay Mable, competing at NCAAs as an individual all-arounder, is ranked No. 6 in the country and performs some difficult skills on beam for Minnesota. Her tumbling series is a back handspring, back handspring, layout step out. Her dismount is also a unique - a side aerial connected into a layout full. Lindsay’s season high is a 9.925 and she has averaged a 9.792. She scored a 9.9 at Regionals a few weeks ago.

8. Erica Brewer (Oklahoma)

Erica Brewer earns her spot on this list having scored the only perfect 10 all season on beam. She is capable of performing a very difficult tumbling series - a back handspring, layout step out, layout step out, usually only performed at the elite level. Erica has also performed a double tuck dismount in the past. Her gymnastics is very strong and controlled, so it's not surprising that she's ranked No. 7 in the country on beam.

7. Rebecca Clark (Oklahoma)

Rebecca Clark is a bars and beam specialist, also ranked No. 7 in the country. Rebecca’s routine includes an aerial walkover connected into a back handspring down to the beam. She also competes a side somi as well as one of the most difficult dismounts in NCAA - a 2 ½ twist. Her season high is a 9.95 which she scored at Big 12s.



6. Samantha Peszek (UCLA)

In her elite days, Samantha Peszek was one of the best beam workers in the world. In the collegiate world, she is still one of the best, currently ranked No. 1 in the country. Sam can perform tough skills such as a front aerial connected into a back handspring to layout stepout, and a double twist dismount. She has scored a 9.95 in the past 3 competitions for the Bruins. At Pac 12 Championships, she performed a front aerial into a back tuck, and a back handspring into layout step out into a full twist to dismount.

5. Kari Lee (Utah)

Kari Lee has competed beam for the Utes in every meet this season, with a season high of 9.975 and ranked No. 15 in the country. Kari is on this list because of the tough gymnastics she performs, including her tumbling series - a back handspring, layout stepout, layout stepout. She also competes a double twist dismount. Kari had an unfortunate fall on beam at Regionals, so it will be interesting to see how she does this weekend.

4. Ivana Hong (Stanford)

Ivana Hong has one of the most beautiful beam routines in NCAA, starting at the top with her mount - an amazing handstand hold that shows off both her strength and flexibility. Ivana scored her highest score all year at Regionals with a 9.95, and she matched her season high of 9.925 at Stanford’s last meets of the season. Ivana’s routine also includes a tough connection of an onodi into a back handspring step out, and she also includes a back handspring to layout step out.

3. Peng Peng Lee (UCLA)

Similar to her bar routine, Peng Peng Lee performs some unique skills in her beam routine. Her routine starts off with some breakdancing as her mount, showing off not only her personality but her incredible strength as well. Her tumbling moves include a back handspring to layout stepout and a front tuck. It’s not just her tumbling that is to be admired, however - she also performs a tough double spin. To round everything off, she performs a double twist dismount. Peng Peng is ranked No. 7 in the country and has competed beam for UCLA in every meet this year. Her season high is a 9.975.



2. Rheagan Courville (LSU)

Although not one of the top ranked gymnasts in the nation on beam, Rheagan Courville’s routine is absolutely one to watch due to her beautiful form and tough skills she has planned. Her tumbling on beam is always sky high and includes a very difficult standing arabian. She even makes the standard back handspring into layout stepout look more elegant due to the height she gets off the beam. Similar to Ivana Hong, it’s not just her tumbling that makes Rheagan’s beam routine special - she also performs tough dance skills, such as a full turn with leg raised horizontally, and a sheep jump. Her dismount is a connection series of a front aerial into sissone into a full twisting gainer. Rheagan’s season high on beam is a 9.95.

1. Danusia Francis (UCLA)

Danusia Francis receives the number 1 spot from us both for her difficulty and unique skills in her beam routine. Danusia hugs the beam in a handstand position for her mount. She also performs a tough full Y spin, showing off her flexibility and control. The most impressive moment is her dismount - a side aerial connected into a full twist off of the side of the beam. Danusia is currently ranked No. 3 in the country on beam, and she tied her season high of 9.95 a few weeks ago at Regionals.

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