**Riley McCusker: The College Woman of the Year Who’s Breaking Barriers in Gymnastics and Mental Health**.
**By Katherine J Igoe**.
Riley McCusker is a force to be reckoned with. The 22-year-old gymnast is a two-time NCAA champion, a two-time Olympian, and the 2022 recipient of the Glamour College Women of the Year Award. But beyond her athletic accomplishments, McCusker is also a vocal advocate for mental health awareness..
McCusker’s journey to becoming a mental health advocate began when she was a teenager. She struggled with anxiety and depression, but she didn’t know how to talk about it. .