Paul Juda
USA
Paul Juda started gymnastics at the age of five after friends of his parents suggested it to help him burn off his extra energy. He was fortunate to live near the Buffalo Grove Gymnastics Center, where he trained with renowned coaches Leo Krivitsky and Yevhen Vovkiv. These coaches played a key role in both his gymnastics and personal development. After high school, Paul received a full scholarship to the University of Michigan, where he has been studying since the fall of 2019. He completed a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, earned a Certification in Sales and Marketing from the Ross Business School, finished a graduate program in Real Estate Development, and is now working on a Master’s in Accounting, also from the Ross Business School. Paul’s career goals focus on entrepreneurship. Paul is currently the captain of the Michigan Men’s Gymnastics Team. He is a three-time NCAA Champion, a World Championship Medalist, and the winner of the prestigious Nissen Emery Award, which is the top honor in collegiate men’s gymnastics and equivalent to the Heisman Trophy.
Career Highlights
- 2024: Olympic Team Member
- 2023: World Team Bronze Medalist; Vault and High Bar Finals (5th place finishes in both)
- 2023: USA Championships Floor Champion
- 2023: NCAA Floor Champion; Team and Vault Silver Medalist (Michigan)
- 2023: Nissen Emery Award Winner (Men’s Gymnastics equivalent of Heisman Trophy)
- 2022-2025: Michigan Men’s Gymnastics Team Captain
- 2-Time NCAA MVP
- 2-Time B1G Ten Men’s Gymnast of the Year