April Burkholder

Sport: Gymnastics

Induction Year: 2025

University: LSU

Competed at LSU from 2003-06, graduating as the school’s most decorated gymnast and still ranking nearly two decades later among the elite in the program’s rich history. A 14-time All-American, she won 108 individual titles to set a school record, including the 2006 NCAA beam title with a score of 9.9125. Recorded eight 10.0 scores in her LSU career: four on floor, two on vault and two on beam. Had a career-best 9.95 on uneven bars. Was the 2003 SEC Freshman of the Year, leading the team with 20 individual titles, including a 39.875 in the all-around in a three-team meet with Centenary and Texas Woman’s University that is still tied for the school record (Haleigh Bryant equaled it in 2023). Was named 2004 SEC Gymnast of the Year, winning 29 individual titles and recording 34 scores of 9.90 or better out of 53 competitive routines. Was also named 2005 SEC Gymnast of the Year, winning 28 individual titles including perfect 10s on vault, beam and floor. Won 31 times in 2006 and finished third in the NCAA all-around. Fan support of the LSU program soared during her career, prompting coach D-D Breaux to say “April was for LSU gymnastics what (2024 LSHOF and Naismith Basketball HOF inductee) Semoine Augustus was for LSU women’s basketball.” Before LSU, Burkholder was a three-time Junior Olympic all-around national champion in 1997, 1999 and 2001. Inducted into the LSU Athletic Hall of Fame in 2015. … Born July 2, 1983 in Harlingen, Texas.