Nebraska’s Gymnastics Phenom Shines | Omaha News

Sixteen-year-old gymnastics phenom Elias Edwards from Nebraska is making national headlines as the only junior athlete from the state to qualify for the Xfinity U.S. Championships in Phoenix — a key stepping stone to the Junior National Team. Trained since age eight by coach Andrew Zymball at ZnZ Gymnastics, Edwards dedicates 20-25 hours a week to training, therapy, and discipline. Beyond his athletic prowess, he’s become a mentor to younger athletes, embodying leadership and resilience. He shares key advice for aspiring competitors: listen to your coach, work hard, and stay focused on your goals. With coverage on NBC Sports and Peacock, watch as this Nebraska standout shines on the national stage — proving that dedication can turn dreams into reality. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/f80fc1dd74d2532d