Dani Nielsen joins the Clemson program beginning with the 2024-25 campaign. Nielsen hails from Gilbert, Ariz., and participated with Arizona Dynamics Gymnastics. She’s been competing as a Level 10 gymnast since 2021 and was a two-time Arizona State Champion (2022, 23), a two-time national championship qualifier (2022, 23) and a 2022 national development camp qualifier. She earned scores on America’s Top 100 as a level 8, level 9 and level 10 gymnast. Nielsen is the daughter of Jamie and Stacey Nielsen and has twin brothers.
On choosing Clemson:
“I chose Clemson because right when I stepped onto the campus, I could feel the strong college community. Everyone around supports one another. Compared to other schools, Clemson felt like home. I am proud to say I am a tiger!”