Rani Nigam - Gymnastics - Kent State Golden Flashes

head shot of a Kent State gymnastics student-athlete smiling wearing a navy blue jacket on a white backdrop

Rani Nigam

Class:
Freshman
Position:
AA
Hometown:
Cincinnati, Ohio
Prev School:
Green City Gymnastics
High School:
Turpin HS

Prior to Kent State

Recorded personal bests of 9.650 (vault), 9.675 (bars), 9.700 (beam), 9.525 (floor), and 38.150 (all-around) in level 10
Competed in DP Nationals four times, and claimed a Region 5 Beam title in 2026

Thursday, May 28

Monday, March 30

Sunday, March 15

Sunday, March 15

Emma Masse Named Kent State Gymnastics Assistant Coach

Tuesday, June 09

Austyn Fobes head gymnastics coach sits at table with microphone for interview. She is wearing a sweatshirt that says Kent State. A 2026 MAC women'ts golf hat is in the background with other kent state giveaways

Austyn Fobes First Interview as Kent State Gymnastics Head Coach (WATCH)

Monday, June 01

Three Kent State Golden Flashes gymnasts in navy, white, and gold rhinestone-embellished leotards hang side by side from the uneven bars, smiling, with the word 'Gymnastics' visible on the wall behind them and the Kent State lightning bolt, Golden Flashes, and Under Armour logos in the corner.

Kent State Gymnastics Tied for Most Academic All-MAC Honorees with 11

Friday, April 24

A Kent State gymnastics coach in a white blouse leans against the balance beam on the competition floor, smiling warmly as she watches her athletes during a meet. Gymnasts are visible in the blurred foreground and background, with the arena's blue and gold signage visible behind her.

Kent State Named Austyn Fobes as Women’s Gymnastics Head Coach

Friday, April 17