STANFORD, Calif. – Stanford gymnast Akash Modi was named the Mountain Pacific Sports Federation Gymnast of the Week, as announced by the conference Tuesday.
Modi posted another phenomenal all-around with a combined score of 175.300 to propel him to a second place finish at the Winter Cup in Las Vegas, Nev. With the finish, Modi secured a spot on the U.S. Senior National Team.
On the weekend, Modi placed 2nd in high bar (29.950), 7th in parallel bars (29.100), 10th on pommel horse (29.250) and rings (29.050) and 18th in floor (28.550) and vault (29.400).
Modi has earned 13 individual event victories against NCAA teams this season: all-around (3), parallel bars (3), floor (3), pommel horse (2) and high bar (2).
The award is the second of the season for Modi and his tenth career MPSF Gymnast of the Week honor.
Stanford and Modi will look to keep their momentum going on Saturday, Feb. 27 where the Cardinal will host the International Collegiate Challenge. Competing teams include: Japan, Finland, Canada and California. Meet time is set for 4 p.m. at Burnham Pavilion.