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University of Illinois Athletics

2021 Women's Gymnastics Roster

Jaylen Spence

  • Position All-Around
  • Height 5-4
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Suwanee, Ga.
  • High School North Gwinnett High School

Biography

Collegiate Honors

  • 2020 Acaedmic All-Big Ten
  • 2019 Academic All-Big Ten  

Junior - 2020

  • Competed bars in two meets
  • Made her collegiate debut on 2/14 vs. Western Michigan

Sophomore - 2019

  • Did not compete 

Freshman - 2018  

  • Did not compete 

Club Gymnastics 

  • 2015 Level 9 National Bars Champion 

Personal 

  • Born on March 25, 2000 
  • Parents are Jeff and Erin Spence 
  • Has one sister, Taylor, and one brother, Kyle 
  • Majoring in Communications
  • Chose Illinois because: “the University of Illinois’ reputation for strong academics and athletics. UI really emphasizes on developing their athletes into great students and people. I fell in love with the beautiful campus and the family feel of the team and coaches.”

Historical Player Information

  • 2018Freshman

    All-Around

  • 2019Sophomore

    All-Around
    5'4"

  • 2020Junior

    All-Around
    5'4"

  • 2021Senior

    All-Around
    5'4"