GymCat Friday Feature: Skyler Sheppard
09/25/2015 | Gymnastics
Q: Who is your favorite gymnast?
A: Nastia Luikin
Q: What is your favorite event and why?
A: Beam, because when I am up there I feel fearless and it's always been my best event!
Q: What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
The atmosphere and the bond that everyone had on the team. I fell in love the second I walked onto campus.
Q: What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
A: I think the fun part about being on a college team is traveling and getting to experience what it's like to be a part of the Wildcat family. The memories that I will make throughout my four years will be so special and unforgettable.
Q: What club did you used to compete with?
A: I used to compete with World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA).
Q: Who is your celebrity crush?
A: My celebrity crushes are Ryan Gosling and Zac Efron.
Q: If you could travel anywhere in the world where would you want to go and why?
A: Hungary, because I have some family there. Also, I am half Hungarian and I want to learn about the origins where my family came from. I have never been there either!
Q: If you could be any animal what would you be and why?
A: A giraffe, because I am obsessed and I think they are so cute.
Q: What are your hobbies outside of gymnastics?
A: I love to shop, tan, and hang out with my friends.
Q: If you weren't doing gymnastics what sport would you want to play?
A: I would want to play softball.
Q: If you could have any superpower what would it be?
A: I definitely want to be able to read people's minds!
