Gymnastics Adds Former Iowa State Gymnast Haylee Hardin to 2027 Roster
Clemson, S.C. – Clemson gymnastics co-head coaches Justin Howell and Liz Crandall-Howell have announced the addition of former Iowa State gymnast Haylee Hardin to the 2026-27 roster.
“We’re excited to add Haylee Hardin to our program. Her veteran presence, combined with her explosive gymnastics will have an immediate impact in Littlejohn Coliseum and within our team culture. Haylee embodies the mindset and competitive edge we’re continuing to build here in Tiger Town.”
Hardin joins an incoming class of newcomers that includes incoming freshmen, Yuri Dunlap, Helen Geiger, Ella Oprea, Morgan Reihl, Sydney Snyder and Makayla Torres-Melton.
The Wichita Falls, Texas native earned Big 12 honors both years at Iowa State. In the 2026 season, Hardin earned Big 12 Preseason Honors and competed in four out of the five meets for the Cyclones. In her freshman campaign she was one of four Cyclones to individually qualify for the Salt Lake Regional where she competed floor, collected seven event titles and recorded the highest individual score by any Cyclone on any event with a 9.950 on floor, secured four Big 12 Newcomer of the Week awards, the most by an Iowa State gymnast and was named to the All-Big 12 Team (floor) and the All-Freshman Team.
Hardin was a four-star recruit coming out of highschool where she qualified for the Level 10 National Championship in 2021 where she placed third on vault and fourth on floor. She then went on the qualify for the 2023 National Championship where she took first on floor.
