GymCat Friday Feature: Lauryn Mattson
10/21/2016 | Gymnastics
How old were you when you started gymnastics?
2 years old. Somewhere my mom has a picture of me doing gymnastics in a diaper!
What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is floor, because it is so fun to compete and engage with the crowd. I love the excitement.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
The fun and special part about collegiate gymnastics is having a team that is also your family and having a support group right on campus. Not many college students can say they have that.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
I love the heat, I love the colors, and I was a wildcat in high school so I wanted to be one forever.
Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?
Laurie Hernandez, because at 16 years old she has already accomplished so much and she is probably the cutest gymnast that has ever been to the Olympics.
What is your dream job after college?
Working with a sports team or fashion industry and doing business related tasks for them.
Do you have any siblings?
Yes, I have an older brother, Ryan, who goes to ASU...
Who is your celebrity crush?
My celebrity crush is Joey Tribiani from Friends.
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
Yoga!
What is your favorite GymCat memory?
When the parents surprised us and decorated our rooms at Pac12s and also the family video they made us before regionals.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or Basketball?
Football
Classes: Math or English?
Math
Celebrities: Justin Bieber or Justin Timberlake?
Justin Timberlake
Food: Tacos or Pizza?
Pizza
Music: Pop or Country?
Both
2 years old. Somewhere my mom has a picture of me doing gymnastics in a diaper!
What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is floor, because it is so fun to compete and engage with the crowd. I love the excitement.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
The fun and special part about collegiate gymnastics is having a team that is also your family and having a support group right on campus. Not many college students can say they have that.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
I love the heat, I love the colors, and I was a wildcat in high school so I wanted to be one forever.
Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?
Laurie Hernandez, because at 16 years old she has already accomplished so much and she is probably the cutest gymnast that has ever been to the Olympics.
What is your dream job after college?
Working with a sports team or fashion industry and doing business related tasks for them.
Do you have any siblings?
Yes, I have an older brother, Ryan, who goes to ASU...
Who is your celebrity crush?
My celebrity crush is Joey Tribiani from Friends.
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
Yoga!
What is your favorite GymCat memory?
When the parents surprised us and decorated our rooms at Pac12s and also the family video they made us before regionals.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or Basketball?
Football
Classes: Math or English?
Math
Celebrities: Justin Bieber or Justin Timberlake?
Justin Timberlake
Food: Tacos or Pizza?
Pizza
Music: Pop or Country?
Both
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