Two years ago, 2008 Olympian and 2009 World Champion, Bridget Sloan, was training intensely to make yet another Olympic team. Sadly, Sloan injured her elbow and the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials proved to be her last elite gymnastics competition, but not the end of her gymnastics career. 

Last season, Florida became the fifth program EVER to win the NCAA Championship title in the 32-year history of the event. The Gators stormed back from two falls on their opening event – balance beam – to score a NCAA Super Six record of 49.725 on floor. Florida entered the Super Six’s final rotation trailing by 0.025 and had an incredible performance on uneven bars to win the school’s first NCAA Gymnastics team title. Then freshman - Bridget  Sloan became the first American to win a U.S. national title, a world title and an NCAA title in the all-around, 

Beyond the Routine with Florida will be a 3-part series showcasing the life and training of the Gators and coach Rhonda Faehn. Episode one premieres Tuesday, January 14th in Gymnastike Gold. Don't miss it! Click here to sign up for Gymnastike Gold.