Kenlin Announces Return for Fifth Year

IOWA CITY, Iowa – University of Iowa gymnastics senior Adeline Kenlin has announced that she will return for a fifth year for the 2025 season.

“My goal is to be a leader for the next generation of Hawkeye gymnasts,” said Kenlin. “It is time for us to reclaim what it means to be a Hawkeye and what is means for us to represent the next generation of gymnasts. There are things to still to accomplish and records to break.”

Kenlin, a two-time all-American, competed in three meets in 2024 before suffering a season ending injury. In the 2024 opener, Kenlin posted a career-high in the all-around scoring 39.575, tied for eighth in program history. She also matched her career-best on vault, bars and floor in 2024.

The Iowa City, Iowa, native was the NCAA runner-up on beam in 2022. Kenlin has her name in the Iowa record book five different times, including tying the school record on beam in 2021 scoring a 9.975.

“I was born a Hawkeye and have been forever grateful for my time at Iowa. Let’s Go Hawks. I. AM. BACK!!!!”