eMjae Frazier

eMjae Frazier (born January 29, 2004) is an American artistic gymnast and a member of the United States women's national gymnastics team (2019–Present). She is the younger sister of Margzetta Frazier.

eMjae Frazier
Country represented United States
Born (2004-01-29) January 29, 2004
HometownErial, New Jersey
DisciplineWomen's artistic gymnastics
LevelSenior International Elite
Years on national team2019–present (USA)
ClubParkettes
College teamCalifornia Golden Bears (2023–26)
Head coach(es)Bill and Donna Strauss
Medal record
Representing the  United States

Early life

Frazier was born in New Jersey in 2004. She started gymnastics because of her sister, Margzetta.[1]

Gymnastics career

2018

Frazier qualified as an elite gymnast in early 2018.[2] In early July she competed at the American Classic where she placed 19th in the all-around.[3] Later that month she competed at the 2018 U.S. Classic where she placed 27th in the all-around.[4]

2019

In June Frazier competed at the American Classic where she placed 23rd in the all-around but third on vault.[5] The following month she competed at the U.S. Classic where she placed seventh in the all-around.[6]

In August Frazier competed at her first U.S. National Championships.[7] She placed ninth in the all-around and was named to the junior national team for the first time.[8] In November she tore three ligaments in her right knee.[1]

2020–21

Frazier turned senior in 2020. Most competition were canceled or postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However she was selected to compete at the Friendship and Solidarity Meet where she was part of the gold medal winning Solidarity Team.[9]

Frazier started 2021 competing at the 2021 Winter Cup where she placed 21st on the balance beam.[10] In May she competed at the U.S. Classic where she placed 12th in the all-around. At the National Championships Frazier finished 20th in the all-around and was not selected to compete at the Olympic Trials.[11]

In October Frazier finished second at the World selection trials behind Kayla DiCello; as a result she was selected to compete at the 2021 World Championships and she was re-added to the national team.[12] While there she finished ninth on floor exercise and 40th on uneven bars; she did not advance to any event finals.

Competitive History

Junior

Year Event Team AA VT UB BB FX
2018American Classic1830201524
U.S. Classic2734213221
2019American Classic2326225
U.S. Classic7510195
U.S. National Championships9101868

Senior

Year Event Team AA VT UB BB FX
2020Friendship & Solidarity Meet
2021Winter Cup21
U.S. Classic12212812
U.S. National Championships20241413
World Team Trials

References

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