Q: Who is your favorite gymnast?

A: Nastia Liukin

Q: What is your favorite event and why?

A: Floor is my favorite event. It's  so much fun to compete, especially in McKale! There's a huge A on the bottom of the jumbotron in McKale, and ever since my freshman year, I've loved being able to look up at it during my floor routine. It pumps me up everytime.

What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?

A: The atmosphere. It just seemed like such a fun and welcoming place (which it is). And of course the weather, it's pretty hard to beat!

Q: What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?

A: Honestly everything... I've had such an amazing experience so far! One thing I really love is just getting to be part of a team and part of the athletic program as a whole.

Q: What club did you used to compete with?

A: Technique Gymnastics 

Q: Who is your celebrity crush?

A: Jesse Williams from Grey's Anatomy (so cute)

Q: What's your dream job after college?

A: I either want to work with a professional sports team as their physical therapist, or neurological physical therapy. I haven't quite decided what I want to do with PT yet, but something in that field for sure!

Q: What's a random fact about you?

A: I love blankets... if I could carry around one at all times, I probably would.

Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you want to go and why?

A: Ever since I was little I've wanted to go to Ireland, it looks so beautiful there!

Q: If you could be any animal what would you be and why?

A: An orangutang. I don't really know why, but they're just so funny and cute.

Q: What are your hobbies outside of gymnastics?

A: I love outdoorsy things! I love hiking and exploring new places, especially ones where I can watch a pretty sunset. I like going to other sporting events, and also just hanging out with family and friends.

Q: If you weren't doing gymnastics what sport would you want to play?

A: I would probably choose track and field because I've always liked running. Plus, I'm not sure how far my hand-eye coordination would get me in other sports.

Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be?

A: Definitely teleportation. How cool would it be to go anywhere you want, whenever you want?? That sounds pretty awesome to me!