Ryan Jacobsen

Ryan Jacobsen led the Falcons out during team introductions at the 2026 USAG Collegiate Nationals.

Photo by: Ray Bahner.

Photo by: Trevor Cokley

Class:
Sophomore
Squadron:
15 War Eagle
Hometown:
Elk Grove, Calif.
Height:
5-3
High School:
Elk Grove
Club Team:
Elevate Gymnastics Academy

SOPHOMORE YEAR | 2026: Competed on the pommel horse and still rings in seven meets…recorded career-best scores in both events (12.850 pommel horse, 13.100 still rings) during the team finals of the USAG Collegiate Nationals…won the still rings in the home meet against the Rocky Mountain Mavericks…NCAA alternate on the still rings…MPSF All-Conference Scholar-Athlete…became the first Air Force gymnast to earn Academic All-District honors from the College Sports Communicators

FRESHMAN YEAR | 2025: Did not compete.

BEFORE USAFA: Graduated from Elk Grove High School…named to the Honor Roll every year…ranked among the top five-percent of graduating class…named AP Scholar, with Distinction…competed at the club level for Elevate Gymnastics Academy (Elk Grove, California)…coached by Ron Howard…placed third on the pommel horse at the 2022 U.S. Classic…two-time Junior Elite qualifier (2022, 2024)…four-year Academic All-American.

PERSONAL: Full name is Ryan Allensworth Jacobsen…son of Johan and Amy Jacobsen…father served in the Marine Corps…has one older sister…majoring in data science…future plans include becoming an operations research analyst…named to the Dean’s List and Athletic Director’s List…hobbies include baking, traveling, and music…favorite event is the still rings…traveled to Keesler AFB, Miss., over the summer for Operation Air Force…shadowed operations research and cyber training squadrons while on Ops…member of Cadet Squadron 15.