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Giles, Kriley Named 2022 Nissen-Emery Finalists

Lincoln, Neb.- Nebraska men's gymnasts Charlie Giles and Evan Kriley were named one of eight finalists for the 2022 Nissen-Emery Award, announced this past week by the College Gymnastics Association.

The Nissen-Emery Award has been presented annually since 1966 to an outstanding senior collegiate gymnast based on gymnastic achievement, sportsmanship and academic excellence. Also known as the "Heisman" of gymnastics, this is the highest honor one can obtain in collegiate gymnastics.

The award is presented annually at the NCAA Championships which is set to take place in Norman, Oklahoma Friday, April 15 and Saturday, April 16, 2022.