UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State men’s gymnastics squad announced its 2027 signing class this week. Lincoln Dubin, Tyler Malecki, Keegan Shemluck and Jake Wazolek officially signed with the Nittany Lions during the November signing day period. Each signee is expected to enroll at Penn State in 2027 and compete in Spring 2028.
The group marks the inaugural class as head coach for first-year steward Tony Beck.
“We’re extremely excited to welcome these four young men to the Penn State gymnastics family,” said Beck. “Each brings something unique to our program, both as a gymnast and as a person. This is a talented group with a great combination of experience, ability, and potential across all six events. More importantly, they’re the type of young men we want representing Penn State, and we look forward to what they’ll bring to our team.”
Lincoln Dubin
Bellefonte, Pa. || Bellefonte Area High School || Centre Elite Gymnastics
- 2024 Level 10 Floor State Champion
- 2024 Level 10 Pbar National (Sixth)
- 2025 Level 10 Rings State Champion
- 2025 Level 10 Floor Regional Champion
- Level 10 Floor, Vault, High Bar, AA (Second, Third, Fourth, Eighth)
- 2x Junior US Championship Qualifier, 1x Senior US Championship Qualifier
- 2025-2026 Junior National Team Member
- 2026 Berlin Cup, Floor (Second)
- 2025-2026 Junior National Team Member
Beck on Dubin
“Lincoln’s journey to Penn State is a special one for me personally. I had the opportunity to introduce him to gymnastics and coach him at a young age, so watching him develop into the athlete he is today has been incredibly rewarding. As a State College native with National Team and international experience, it’s exciting to see him return home to represent Penn State.”
Tyler Malecki
Cranford, N.J. || Cranford High School || Surgent’s Elite
- 2026 Men’s Gymnastics Developmental National Championships JE Still Rings, High Bar, Parallel Bars (14th, Fifth, Eighth)
- 2026 AA Men’s Gymnastics Regionals JE Champion
- 2026 AA Men’s Gymnastics NJ States JE Champion
- 2025 AA Men’s Gymnastics Developmental National Championships JO (Fifth)
- 2025 AA Men’s Gymnastics Regionals JO (Third)
- 2025 AA Men’s Gymnastics NJ States JO (Second)
- 2024 AA Eastern National Championships JO Champion
- 2024 AA Men’s Gymnastics Regionals JO (Third)
- 2024 AA Men’s Gymnastics NJ States JO (Second)
- 2026 US Champs Qualifier Still Rings and High Bar (Second, Third)
- 2026 Men’s Gymnastics Region Six Elite Team Member/Elite Team Cup Participant
Beck on Malecki
“Tyler is an impressive gymnast who brings a high level of strength and ability to our program. His work on still rings will be a valuable addition to our lineup, and we believe he has the opportunity to develop into a strong contributor on parallel bars and high bar as well. We’re excited about the impact he can make and the role he will play in our program.”
Keegan Shemluck
Lakewood Ranch, Fla. || Florida Virtual School || Liberty Gymnastics
- 2026 US Champs Horizontal Bar Champion
- 2026 US Champs Parallel Bars (Third)
- 2026 DP Nationals Parallel Bars Champion
- 2024-2025 Academic All American
- 2025-2026 Academic All American
Beck on Shemluck
“Keegan is an extremely talented all-around gymnast who brings a high level of difficulty to our program. His parallel bars work is some of the best in the country, and his abilities on floor, vault, and high bar give him the versatility to contribute across multiple events. We believe he can make an immediate impact and are excited to see what he can accomplish at Penn State.”
Jake Wazolek
New Windsor, N.Y. || Acellus Academy || Kennett School of Gymnastics
- 2025 US Championships AA (Seventh)
- 2026 US Championships AA and Floor (Third, Second)
- 1x National Team Member
Beck on Wazolek
“Jake is an all-around talent and U.S. Junior National Team member who has proven he can compete with the best junior gymnasts in the country. His combination of athleticism, technical ability, and competitive experience makes him a great addition to our program. We’re excited about the impact he can make across all six events and look forward to seeing him continue to grow at Penn State.”
Penn State men's gymnastics will begin the 2027 season on January 9 with the PSU Open in Rec Hall. Visit GoPSUSports.com for the up-to-date information on Penn State men's gymnastics. Fans can follow Penn State men's gymnastics social media on Facebook at /pennstatemensgymnastics, on Twitter @PennStateMGYM and Instagram @PSUGYM.