University of North Carolina Athletics
2026 Gymnastics Roster
Molly Neinstein
- Position:
- V, UB, FX
- Height:
- 4-10
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Calabasas, Calif.
- High School:
- deToledo
AS A SOPHOMORE (2025):
AS A FRESHMAN (2024):
PREP:
- Did not compete during the 2025 season
AS A FRESHMAN (2024):
- Did not compete during the 2024 season
- Named a WCGA Scholastic All-American
PREP:
- Trained with Flight School Gymnastics under coaches Chris Kelley, Loana Cruz, Katrina Zuniga and Michel Brito
- Western National vault champion, runner-up on floor and all-around
- Member of Team USA at Pan-American Maccabi Games in Mexico City in 2019, helping the U.S. win gold
- Also won gold medals in all-around as well as on vault and floor, in addition to silver on bars
- Birthday is August 26
- Daughter of Barbra and Paul Neinstein
- Has a twin brother, Jeremy
- Also has two older brothers, Geordan and Adam
- Majoring in exercise & sport science
- On why she chose Carolina: “For the amazing academics and the infectious team energy. I love how supportive and welcoming everyone is. I knew right away that I wanted to be a Tar Heel and rep Carolina Blue.”
MBB: Post-VCU Press Conference
Friday, March 20
WBB: Harris, Nivar, Banghart - Pre-Western Illinois Press Conference - March 19, 2026
Thursday, March 19
UNC Baseball: Heels Earn Midweek W Over Spartans, 8-2
Wednesday, March 18
MBB: Trimble, Veesaar & Davis Pre-VCU Press Conference
Wednesday, March 18
