GymCat Feature Friday: Maddy Cindric
12/12/2015 | Gymnastics
Q: Who is your favorite gymnast?
A: When I was younger Kim Zmeskal and now Simone Biles
Q: What is your favorite event and why?
A: I've always liked beam since I was little. I just love the rush you get when competing. Also, at away meets beam is always the last event and I love the pressure.
Q: What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
A: I always wanted to compete in the PAC 12 and they were one of the first schools to recruit me. Once I met the team and saw the athletic program I was hooked. Not to mention the campus is beautiful.
Q: What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
A: The family atmosphere it brings. Not only do you have teammates who are there for you, you have a family for life even after you gymnastics career is over.
Q: What club did you used to compete with?
A: Texas Dreams
Q: Who is your celebrity crush?
A: Theo James and Tom Hardy
Q: What's your dream job after college?
A: To work for a professional sports organization
Q: What's a random fact about you?
A: I am deathly afraid of birds. I freak out and scream if one gets near me.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you want to go and why?
A: I would love to go to Italy. My mom is full blooded Italian and we have family that is from east of Rome.
Q: If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
A: A panda because they live low-stress lifestyle.
Q: Outside of gymnastics, what do you you like to do?
A: I like to shop, watch the Steelers, and watch movies.
Q: If you weren't doing gymnastics what sport would you want to play?
A: Diving
Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be?
A: Immortality
