Rollison Repeats as Rings Champion, Storm Earn four USAG All-America Honors

Simpson gymnast Brian Rollison wins second consecutive USA Gymnastics still rings title, four teammates earn All-America recognition.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 3:51pm

Brian Rollison of Simpson College captured his second consecutive USA Gymnastics still rings title, while four of his teammates earned All-America honors across two days of competition at the USAG Championships. Rollison led the way on Saturday, winning the rings event with a 13.700 score after posting a 13.950 in Friday's team session to tie his own school record. Braxton Jones, Paul Tiedemann, and Noah Doiron also secured All-America status with top-six finishes in their respective events.

Why it matters

Simpson College's gymnastics program continues to establish itself as a national powerhouse, with Rollison's repeat rings title and multiple All-America honors highlighting the team's strong performance at the prestigious USAG Championships. The Storm's success reflects the program's commitment to excellence and its ability to develop top-tier gymnasts.

The details

In addition to Rollison's rings victory, the Storm had several other standout performances. Braxton Jones finished runner-up on vault with a 13.750, while Paul Tiedemann (high bar, 13.150) and Noah Doiron (all-around, 73.450) each earned All-America recognition with top-six finishes. Kenny Rabe also represented Simpson in event finals on parallel bars, narrowly missing the podium with a 12.350. The team's success was further bolstered by a school record 52.300 on still rings in Friday's team session, with Rollison, Alex Campbell, and Oskar Silverman leading the way.

  • Rollison won the still rings title on Saturday, March 22, 2026.
  • The USAG Championships took place over two days, with the team session on Friday and the event finals on Saturday.

The players

Brian Rollison

A gymnast for Simpson College who captured his second consecutive USA Gymnastics still rings title.

Braxton Jones

A Simpson College gymnast who finished runner-up on vault at the USAG Championships.

Paul Tiedemann

A Simpson College gymnast who earned All-America honors with a top-six finish on high bar.

Noah Doiron

A Simpson College gymnast who secured All-America status with a top-six finish in the all-around competition.

Kenny Rabe

A Simpson College gymnast who represented the team in the parallel bars event finals.

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What’s next

Simpson continues its championship season with the ECAC Championships on April 4 in West Point, New York.

The takeaway

The success of the Simpson College gymnastics team, led by Brian Rollison's repeat rings title and several All-America honors for his teammates, demonstrates the program's commitment to excellence and its ability to develop top-tier gymnasts who can compete at the highest levels of collegiate competition.