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Gymnastics fans are keen on watching Haleigh Bryant‘s return to the mats this season. After all, she’s one of the most decorated gymnasts in college history. She’s also the star who is at the top of the LSU roster for 2025. Thus, it’s no surprise that her fans would be as excited to know more about her personal life. She’s well on her way to becoming a globally loved sports personality!

Beyond her professional story on the mats, is there an aww-worthy tale in her personal life too? After all, Haleigh Bryant’s fans would love to see her form a ‘power couple’ with the man of her dreams. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here is everything you need to know about the reigning NCAA women’s gymnastics all-around champion’s relationship history.

Who is Gabe Leonards?

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LSU gymnast Haleigh Bryant is said to be dating co-LSU NCAAF player Gabe Leonards. Leonards entered his fourth season with the Tigers in 2024, having first joined the program in 2021 as a walk-on tight end. Academically, he is a two-time member of the SEC Academic Honor Roll and is majoring in kinesiology.

Born in Crowley, LA, Leonards went to the Notre Dame High School, where his aptitude for athletics made him a cut above the rest. He was a multi-sport athlete who dabbled in football, basketball, and track and field. In fact, he ranks number 8th in his school history in javelin throw thanks to his 2021 toss of 144-5. In terms of football, he previously played running back and defensive end for Notre Dame, where he was coached by Louisiana High School Hall of Famer Lewis Cook. And mind you, the team was a football powerhouse back then!

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When it comes to his relationship with Haleigh Bryant, there is little clarity at the moment. But there was a time when the two were quite open about it. Here’s what it looked like then.

Haleigh Bryant and Gabe Leonards’ supposed dating timeline

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Haleigh Bryant could likely have been in a relationship with Leonards in 2021, as hinted at in a playful TikTok video she shared that year. In the clip, she lets out a big sigh of relief alongside the caption, “My boyfriend telling me he loves me 800 times a day.” But then—she dances and jokingly falls over while reacting to her own thoughts, “Me: Do you still love me?”

Also, one of Haleigh Bryant’s Instagram posts from May 2022 features her image with Gabe Leonards among a carousel of other snaps. Caught up in a half hug with him, their adorable post garnered the comment, “My beautiful girl❤️” from Gabe. Whereas, Bryant replied to it with “I love youuuu❤️.” Clearly, the two were head over heels in love!

In May 2023, The US Sun reported that Haleigh Bryant and Gabe Leonards were on a double date night with her LSU teammate, Elena Arenas, and her boyfriend, Garrett Edwards. This postseason double date happened after the women in purple and gold had lifted the 2023 NCAA gymnastics champions trophy. Naturally, the couples wanted to spend some quality time together after a hectic season.

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Moreover, Arenas’ caption on the picture, “Double date makes it out of the chat,” was more than just a hint. It was a confirmation! What’s more, Haleigh Bryant posted another click from the night, cozying up to Gabe as she wrote, “My favorite people ever.” The pictures from that evening had her NCAA fifth-year return partner Olivia Dunne swooning with love, as she commented, “Mama and papa.”

Notably, however, he hasn’t made an appearance on her posts since then. Although there are certainly posts of Haleigh attending the Tigers’ games, one as recently as on November 24. So did the couple encounter trouble in paradise, or are they keeping it hush-hush to ward off the evil eye?

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