Iona University Athletics

Fukutomi joins the Maroon & Gold following a four-year career with the University of Oregon. She competed in every meet of her collegiate career as a top and tumbler and was named Rookie of the Year during her freshman season.

"I'm so excited to add a coach to our staff who can bring expertise in coaching the top position," said Iona Acrobatics & Tumbling Head Coach Jacquie Eshleman. "Mari's energy and passion are contagious, and I know she'll make a tremendous impact on our athletes. Having her come to us from my alma mater, Oregon, makes this addition even more special."

Fukutomi was an integral part of two national finals runs with the Ducks in 2023 and 2025. During the 2025 season, she helped Oregon post a season-high score of 99.43 in the team event against Baylor University. As a freshman in 2023, she was the only freshman to compete in all nine meets and helped the Ducks earn three ranked victories, including two wins over No. 2 Azusa Pacific and one over No. 3 Gannon.

Fukutomi graduated in March 2026 with a Bachelor of Arts in Family and Human Services and a minor in Sociology. She was a four-time member of the NCATA Academic Honor Roll and was named to the Pac-12 Spring Academic Honor Roll in 2024.