University of Arizona Athletics

TUCSON, Ariz. - Arizona gymnast Karin Wurm has been named to the CoSIDA Academic All-District VIII at-large second team for her academic and athletic performances in her two seasons as a Wildcat.

Wurm, who just finished her sophomore season, carries a 3.93 grade point average as a pre-business major. She was named to the Pac-10 All-Academic first team this past season, and also earned Pac-10 Gymnast of the Week for March 13-19. Additionally, Wurm earned a berth as an individual competitor in the all-around at the 2006 NCAA National Championships.

A native of Landenberg, Pa., Wurm was a key element to the Wildcats’ success this past season. She was the only member of the squad to compete as an all-arounder in every meet of the season. She shared third-place honors at the NCAA North Central Regional on April 8, qualifying her for nationals. On the year, she placed in the Top-5 32 times, including three vault titles, one on bars, four on floor and one in the all-around.

Wurm is one of two Arizona female athletes to be named to the All-District VIII teams. Whitney Myers, the 2006 Pac-10 Swimmer of the Year, was named to the first team.