Jackson Harrison continues to lead the way for queer representation in college gymnastics
Core Hydration Classic in Illinois. Jackson was acrobatic, agile and landed their flips perfectly. Before they left the mat, they waved to the crowd, triumphantly pumping their fists in the process.“[Jackson Harrison] is an icon!,” blared USA Gymnastics’ official Twitter account.We agree!OBSESSED ?@jacksonharrisno is an icon!#CoreClassic is on now! ??
https://t.co/dBfEkRZAUh pic.twitter.com/3hAuKV1wlPLOVE YOU LOVE EVERYONE https://t.co/c3hUCdP3YkYOU DID SO GOOD I ALMOST CRIED LIKE THE MOST SECURE ON LANDINGS OF THE MEETu are such a star bb!!!You did so well!!SLAYYYYYYHarrison also celebrated their big moment on Instagram, earning a “like” from heartthrob Brazilian Olympian Arthur Nory.A post shared by USA Gymnastics (@usagym)Harrison, who turned 21 earlier this summer, is in the midst of an incredible season.
The out, non-binary gymnast won the GymACT team title with Arizona State Men’s Gymnastics back in May. It was a more satisfying ending than the previous season season, when Iowa snapped the Sun Devils’ 14-consecutive winning streak.“Ending this season in a much different position than we did last year,” Harrison wrote on Twitter. “This year, we end with love, gratitude, and as national champions.
Thank to everyone, thank you to my team, and there is still so much gymnastics ahead of us. I cannot wait.”ending this season in a much different position than we did last year.
