2026 Gymnastics Roster
Azaraya Ra-Akbar
- Position:
- All-Around
- Height:
- 5-3
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Baltimore, Md.
- High School:
- Waterloo Gymnastics
Career Bests
| Event | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Vault | 9.975 | 2x - most recent: March 6, 2026 vs Kentucky |
| Uneven Bars | 10.000 | March 8, 2026 at Illinois |
| Balance Beam | 9.825 | 2x - most recent: January 16, 2026 at Florida |
| Floor Exercise | 9.950 | 3x - most recent: March 13, 2026 vs Georgia |
| All Around | 39.600 | January 16, 2026 at Florida |
2026
- Made a standout collegiate debut at Clemson, scoring 9.975 on uneven bars (event title), 9.875 on vault, 9.850 on floor, and an exhibition 9.850 on beam
- At Florida, scored career highs across three events: 9.925 on vault (event title), 9.825 on beam, 9.900 on floor, and 9.950 on bars (2nd place), winning her first all-around title with 39.600
- Posted solid home meet scores: 9.850 vault, 9.800 bars, 9.700 beam, 9.625 floor
- At Oregon State, hit 9.725 vault, 9.875 bars, and a career-high 9.925 floor
- Key performances in major meets:
- Oklahoma: 9.925 vault, 9.900 bars, 9.950 floor (floor title)
- Power of Pink vs. Arkansas: 9.975 vault (title), 9.950 bars (tie), 9.900 floor
- Auburn: 9.950 bars (tie), 9.875 vault & floor
- LSU: 9.900 vault, 9.850 bars, 9.900 floor
- P&G Challenge: 9.875 vault, 9.975 bars (tie), 9.925 floor
- Kentucky: 9.975 vault, 9.900 bars, 9.950 floor
- Illinois: 9.875 vault & floor, first career perfect 10 on bars
- Georgia: 9.350 vault, 9.950 bars & floor
- Finished SEC Championship with 9.900 vault, 9.900 bars, 9.925 floor
- Named SEC Freshman of the Year
Prep Highlights
- Competed for Jubael Ra-Akbar at Kitchener Waterloo Gymnastics
- 2023 Elite Canada champion - floor exercise
- 2022 Winter Cup bronze medalist - floor exercise
- Captured three top-10 finishes at the 2021 U.S. Gymnastics Championships (bars, floor, all-around)
- Top-three finisher on the balance beam at the 2021 Nastia Liukin Cup
Personal Information
- Daughter of Marcia and Jubael Ra-Akbar
- Sibling: Jadon
- Major: Sport Management
- Born July 1, 2007
NCAA Regional Championships Preview: Ashley Johnston
Monday, March 30
NCAA Regional Championships Preview: Ryan Fuller
Monday, March 30
Georgia Postgame: Chloe Lacoursiere, Coach Ashley Johnston, Ryan Fuller
Friday, March 13
Georgia Preview: Natalia Pawlak
Tuesday, March 10





