Imagine being just 23 years old and dealing with something even most veterans haven’t faced. If that sounds harsh, then let us tell you that’s exactly what one Florida Gator is suffering through. Now, this comes as a big shock for the gymnastics community, though, as just a week ago, it was all smiles and celebrations. But while the world just saw the trophies getting piled up for the 4’9″ powerhouse, there was something else that was also piling up. Injuries.
That’s exactly the kind of storm Morgan Hurd is pushing through. And we can’t help but feel bad for her. After all, we just saw her getting a spot in the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame-a moment that immortalized her as a member of Team USA. This comes on the back of her collegiate career, which saw her making her official debut in 2023.
Between sticking to tough routines and hitting the books, Hurd has been chasing two dreams at once — gymnastics glory and an English degree, which she’s set to grab in spring 2025. Oh, and just to add to the resume? She’s already a two-time SEC Academic Honor Roll member. Basically, Morgan’s been out here doing it all. But as graduation inched closer, life threw her one more curveball, and it hit hard.
This week, Morgan shared a gut-punch of a post on X, showing herself lying in a hospital bed, fresh out of surgery. The image said it all: her hospital gown, medical wires, a bandaged hand from an IV, and eyes swollen shut. But right there over it all was her bright blue and orange graduation stole, proudly draped across her.
okay but do you have a grad pic at your tenth surgery? didn’t think so pic.twitter.com/0yXJcHBosc
— morgan hurd (@morgihurd) April 25, 2025
She kept the mood light, captioning it, “okay but do you have a grad pic at your tenth surgery? didn’t think so.” Funny, fierce, and heartbreakingly real — all at once. Fans flooded her with messages of love, healing, and pure awe. After everything she’s battled—10 surgeries, injuries, and setbacks — this gymnastics star, Morgan Hurd, is still standing, still smiling, and still inspiring. And fans can’t stop praising.
Fans flood gymnastics star with love after heartfelt hospital post
Gymnastics fans didn’t hold back their love for Morgan Hurd after her emotional post. One fan wrote, “Get well soon ,” while another added, “You look so cute right here like a baby Get well soon.” Another couldn’t believe what she’s been through, commenting, “10 surgeries??? She’s built different but like, plz no more ,” and someone else chimed in, “Hope this is the last one .“
Even though she looked absolutely adorable in her hospital pic, the reality behind it hit hard — this wasn’t just one bad day. This was years of surgeries, setbacks, and battles she faced while chasing her dreams at Florida. When Morgan first arrived at the University of Florida as a freshman in 2022, she wasn’t even able to compete. She had surgery on January 10 to repair a torn ACL before her college career officially started, sidelining her for the entire season.
But true to her fighting spirit, she made her comeback in 2023, stepping into the spotlight like she never left. Morgan anchored the uneven bars and led off on the balance beam during the season opener, and when her team needed her most, she even jumped into the floor exercise lineup against Auburn, scoring a solid 9.825, despite an out-of-bounds deduction.
Oh, and let’s not forget, she earned SEC Academic Honor Roll honors too, because Morgan doesn’t just win on the mat — she wins in the classroom, too. Fans kept the love coming for Morgan Hurd, who’s been through more than most her age. One fan shared, “We’re all cheering for your recovery!” while another added, “Your health matters most. Sending all the healing vibes your way.”
And honestly, they couldn’t have said it better — health really is wealth. Before even stepping onto Florida’s campus, Hurd was already a gymnastics legend. She was a five-year member of the U.S. Senior National Team, grabbing all-around gold at the 2017 World Championships during her debut year. Simply put, Morgan’s been that girl. Her career-best 9.95 floor routine at Kentucky helped seal the deal for the 2024 SEC regular-season crown, proving once again she’s built differently.
Now, even with injuries forcing her to shift gears, Morgan’s still deeply woven into the Gators’ fabric. Even in the 2025 season, she took a creative role, serving as the team’s photographer and content creator, still showing up, still making an impact. Through every twist, turn, surgery, and triumph, Morgan Hurd’s story keeps reminding every gymnastics fan that real champions don’t just win medals — they inspire people along the way.
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