Who is Reyna Guggino? All we know as Olympic Gymnast Paul Juda proposes to girlfriend after NCAA championship win

Olympic gymnast Paul Juda has now got an engagement ring — and who do you think the lucky fiancée is? Apparently, Reyna Guggino, a fellow gymnast, NCAA champion, and woman Juda has called “the love of my life.”

Their success story, based on mutual goal, athletic proficiency, and relentless support, took a moment to be celebrated at the NCAA gymnastics championships, where Juda first dropped to his knees after helping the Michigan Wolverines secure the title.

So, what do we know about Reyna Guggino? This lady is an Olympian’s wife-to-be, but she is indeed much more than that. Guggino is also a highly awarded gymnast, a star at the University of Michigan, and someone who always supports Juda in his sports efforts.

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She is a star gymnast for the University of Michigan

Reyna Guggino is a well-accomplished collegiate gymnast at the University of Michigan. Having been born and raised in Tampa Bay, Florida, Guggino not only left H.B. Plant High School in 2020 as a graduate but also dashed to prominence in the NCAA Gymnastics Hall of Fame history.

Her influence on Michigan's crew enabled them to become national champions in 2021 and win Big Ten titles in 2022 and 2023. During a particular high moment in her career, she was the second gymnast to achieve a perfect 10.0 score by opening a rotation in NCAA history.

She got her undergraduate degree in Biology, Health, and Society in 2024 but went back to Michigan to finish her fifth year and compete in the 2025 season.

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Relationship with Paul Juda

Guggino and Juda met while they were students at the University of Michigan. Juda, in a 2024 interview with PEOPLE, mentioned that he spotted Guggino for the first time when he came to see the team that she was going to join.

"She was wearing this really cute outfit in Timberland boots, a beanie, jeans and a Michigan crew neck, and I was like, 'I'm going to marry that girl for sure,'" he said. "I don't know when, but I'm going to marry that girl."

The couple started dating in September 2020 and have kept a public relationship during their sports careers thus far.

They were a common entry in social posts and interviews, with Juda acknowledging that Guggino was sending out positive energy during his preparation for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Her role during Juda’s Olympic journey

Paul Juda took part in the 2024 Summer Olympics, acting for the United States in the men's team that won a bronze medal in the team all-around – a medal of this kind for the USA men's gymnastics team was for the first time in 16 years.

"I was telling her we could do all these fun things and move on with our lives, and she really had a stern talking-to with me," Juda told PEOPLE. "She said, 'I don’t think you’re going to like to hear this, but I came to one of your practices and you just kind of looked like you were giving up, and I know that’s not you.’"

Regarding the same interview with PEOPLE, Juda shared that Guggino was there for him during his doubts and inspired him to never give up. Juda mentioned the words Guggino had told him for the first time about his commitment to training as the moment of his Olympic preparation that had turned the tide.

"If she didn’t have that stern talking-to with me, I probably would've spiraled out and maybe not even made a real push for it," Juda admitted.

Guggino made it to the Paris Olympics, where she got the chance to join Juda and his family in cheering him on in person.

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The proposal after NCAA Championship win

On April 20, 2025, just a little while after the boys from Michigan had won the NCAA gymnastics title, Juda proposed to Guggino, and she said yes. Juda took advantage of the celebration after the championship game to pop the question, but nothing more about the moment has been disclosed.

The engagement was later confirmed by Juda via social media, where he shared photos and a caption reflecting on their relationship.

What’s next for Reyna Guggino?

In April 2025, Guggino wrapped up her fifth and final season on the University of Michigan gymnastics team while simultaneously finalizing her academic coursework in Biology, Health, and Society. It is not yet clear if she will seek opportunities in elite gymnastics, coaching, or a different professional field after graduating.

Her betrothal to Juda opens a new chapter, but neither athlete has publicly revealed plans for a wedding or a timeline for the next steps in their personal or professional lives.