The Gymnastics TikTok was caught by a storm this month when a particular video blew up. Safe to say, the audience on the app was in for a pleasant surprise. A school gymnastics team member was the first to upload it on her TikTok. The girl, Zyia, who goes by the TikTok handle @zyiaalexys, posted her and the team sharpening their skills on the gymnastics mat.

The video featured young gymnasts displaying their skills on the High bar and the mat. The video story quickly blew up on the app, garnering over 200,000 likes and 700,000 views as of Thursday, 18th August.

A viral clip shared by Fisk University

The viral video reached such great lengths that the University, Fisk University, then shared the video on its official Twitter handle. “Oh nothing, just making history!” was the post’s caption. The video got much attention after Fisk University posted it on Twitter.

Both the original TikTok as well the tweet have garnered much love, with the comment section of both flooding with affirmative messages. So far, the tweet has around 23.7k views. Fisk University came to the limelight with its launch of the HCBU Intercollegiate Gymnastics Program. This resulted from a decision to develop the college’s athletic profile. This development would cater to “the growing interested among student-athletes for an elite HBCU experience.” as was announced by the authorities.

The official website of the University shares further thoughts regarding this decision.” Woman’s gymnastics exemplifies the values of Fisk University: determination, excellence, and a commitment to a more just and equitable future,” Furthur added. “These values have consistently been at the forefront of women’s gymnastics, and Fisk could not be more excited to welcome these remarkable student-athletes to the campus starting this coming fall.“

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These changes on the mat have been accompanied by changes in the directorial body of the University as well. For example, the college chose Corrine Trevor, the gymnastics team leader, to be their athletic director last July. Such changes are also indicative of the upliftment of their training quality.

What lies in the future for these athletes? 

College athletes are sure to benefit from these changes soon. The gymnasts will bear their school’s banner in five events this fall. But, till then, they are currently practicing at Nashville Gymnastics Training Center. The girls are all set to compete in matches against Division I, II, and III schools.

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With such significant decisions in place, fans eagerly await more news from this University. What are your views?