GymCat Friday Feature: Danielle Spencer
10/28/2016 | Gymnastics
How old were you when you started gymnastics?
I was 4 years old when I started gymnastics.
What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is bars because it is so different from the other three events and it's so much fun to train and compete.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
Collegiate gymnastics is much more team oriented compared to club gymnastics. Additionally, competing on a team as amazing as this makes it even more special.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
What stood out to me about U of A was how family oriented it was. When I walked on campus and into McKale it just felt like home.
Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?
My favorite professional athlete is LeBron James because of how he has used his career in athletics to impact the rest of the world around him and give back to those less fortunate through The LeBron James Family Foundation.
What is your dream job after college?
My dream job would be working as a biomedical engineer and using the new technologies to help people with special needs like my brother.
Do you have any siblings?
Yes! I have a twin brother, James, and a younger sister, Charlotte.
Who is your celebrity crush?
Chris Hemsworth
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
I love hiking!
What is your favorite GymCat memory?
One of my favorite Gymcat memories is when we got to be on College Game Day last year.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Basketball
Classes: Math or English?
Math
Celebrities: Blake Shelton or Adam Levine?
Blake Shelton
Food: Tacos or pizza?
Pizza
Music: Pop or country?
Country
I was 4 years old when I started gymnastics.
What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is bars because it is so different from the other three events and it's so much fun to train and compete.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
Collegiate gymnastics is much more team oriented compared to club gymnastics. Additionally, competing on a team as amazing as this makes it even more special.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
What stood out to me about U of A was how family oriented it was. When I walked on campus and into McKale it just felt like home.
Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?
My favorite professional athlete is LeBron James because of how he has used his career in athletics to impact the rest of the world around him and give back to those less fortunate through The LeBron James Family Foundation.
What is your dream job after college?
My dream job would be working as a biomedical engineer and using the new technologies to help people with special needs like my brother.
Do you have any siblings?
Yes! I have a twin brother, James, and a younger sister, Charlotte.
Who is your celebrity crush?
Chris Hemsworth
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
I love hiking!
What is your favorite GymCat memory?
One of my favorite Gymcat memories is when we got to be on College Game Day last year.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Basketball
Classes: Math or English?
Math
Celebrities: Blake Shelton or Adam Levine?
Blake Shelton
Food: Tacos or pizza?
Pizza
Music: Pop or country?
Country
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