Gym Dogs win fourth straight national title

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Gym Dogs win fourth straight national title

Georgia has won its fourth straight NCAA women's gymnastics title. The Gym Dogs closed the Super Six finals Friday night with a strong balance beam performance to win the NCAA championship on their home floor. Georgia has won nine titles overall under coach Suzanne Yoculan, who plans to retire after the 2009 season.

Gym Dogs coach Suzanne Yoculan hugs senior Katie Heenan after she completes her floor exercise routine Friday. Georgia won its fourth straight NCAA women's gymnastic title.

Senior Katie Heenan, Georgia's all-time leading scorer in gymnastics history, warms up on the uneven bar.

Freshman Cassidy McComb flies through the air as she exits the beam. The Gym Dogs sealed their fourth straight NCAA title with strong performances on the balance beam.

Friday's title win is the ninth under coach Yoculan's reign. She plans to retire next season.

Cassidy McComb cracks a huge smile after nailing her landing on the vault.

Sophomore Marcia Newby hangs in the air during her turn on the vault.

Junior Tiffany Tolnay performs during the floor exercise.

Tiffany Tolnay hangs in the air as she performs a flip on the balance beam.

Sophomore Courtney McCool takes her turn on the balance beam. The Gym Dogs wrapped up the title with a 9.95 from senior Katie Heenan on the beam. McCool put a bow on that with a 9.9 on beam.

Members of the Georgia women's gymnastics team celebrate after capturing their fourth straight national title.

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Gym Dogs coach Suzanne Yoculan hugs senior Katie Heenan after she completes her floor exercise routine Friday. Georgia won its fourth straight NCAA women's gymnastic title.

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