Who is Paul Juda's girlfriend? Everything you need to know about former NCAA champion Reyna Guggino

By Riddhi Acharya

Modified Aug 01, 2024 04:11 GMT

Paul Juda’s girlfriend, Reyna Guggino, is a gymnast herself, competing for the University of Michigan. She has garnered the attention of fans worldwide after her heartwarming celebrations for her partner as he won bronze at the 2024 Paris Olympics in the men's gymnastics finals.

At the Games, Guggino, alongside the rest of Juda's family, was spotted in the stands of the Bercy Arena, holding out cutouts of the gymnast's face as they cheered for him in the team finals.

Following the competition, the American spoke to the media about what it meant for him to have his girlfriend and family there to cheer for him, getting emotional as he thanked them for their support.

In light of this sweet moment between Juda and his girlfriend, here is everything you need to know about the latter.

Reyna Guggino’s family and hometown

Reyna Guggino was born on July 25, 2002, in Tampa, Florida. Her parents are Carl and Lynn Guggino. She has two siblings, a brother and a sister named Ysabella and Carl.

Reyna Guggino’s education

Guggino completed her early studies at the H.B. Plant High School, graduating in 2020. She joined the University of Michigan in 2021 and has competed for the Wolverines for four years now, and will be coming back for a final season in 2025. She graduated in 2024 with a degree in biology, health, and society.

When did Reyna Guggino begin gymnastics?

Guggino began gymnastics as a six-year-old. According to the 22-year-old, she fell in love with the sport after flipping through the air made her feel like she was flying.

"I started when I was six years old and what got me hooked would have to be the fact that I could flip through the air, making me feel like I was flying,” she said (via the University of Michigan website)

Reyna Guggino’s gymnastics career

Guggino’s career achievements began rolling in well before her collegiate career. In 2016, she was crowned champion on the vault and balance beam at the Eastern National Championships. She also won three Florida State titles in the same year.

At the University of Michigan, she has excelled in the vault competition, claiming six career titles in the event over four years. In 2021, the gymnast stormed to the national title in the team event. She was also a part of the Michigan women's gymnastics teams that won the 2022 and 2023 Big Ten Championships.