2027 Women's Gymnastics Roster
Paige Thaxton
- Height:
- 5-2
- Class:
- Graduate Student
- Hometown:
- Westland, Mich.
- High School:
- John Glenn High School
- Prev School:
- Michigan
PRIOR TO ILLINOIS
- Spent the last four seasons at Michigan
- Was part of Michigan's Big Ten championship-winning team in 2023
- Competed primarily on floor and vault for the Wolverines
- Holds career-highs of 9.875 on floor and 9.825 on vault
- Three-time Academic All-Big Ten (2024-26) and three-time WCGA Scholastic All-American (2023-25)
HIGH SCHOOL/CLUB
- Won 2021 uneven bars titles at the national and regional championships
- Finished sixth on beam at nationals in 2021
- Two-time Region 5 All-Star
- Selected for Junior Olympic National Team in 2019
- Competed at Junior Olympic Nationals three times
PERSONAL
- Born on March 27, 2004
- Parents are Jeff and Kerry Thaxton
- Has one sibling, Allison, who plays volleyball at Henry Ford College
- Intends to pursue a master's degree in business management
- Chose Illinois "for the opportunity to better myself in every aspect of life, from pushing myself academically in one of the best business schools in the country to participating in their strong athletics. I also want to be part of a program that will help me develop into a better person and pave the way for future female athletes."
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