GymCat Friday Feature: Courtney Cowles
10/27/2017 | Gymnastics
How old were you when you started gymnastics?
I was 3 years old.
What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is is floor because I love interacting with the crowd and showing off my routine.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
Collegiate gymnastics is fun because I get to go out and compete with my best friends, I know they always have my back and I always have theirs.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
U of A stood out to me because of the beautiful campus, the film school, and the great support staff.
What is your dream job after college?
My dream job after college is directing films abroad.
Do you have any siblings?
I have one sister who was a gymnast at the George Washington and graduated last spring, she is now a math teacher, field hockey coach, and diving coach at a private school in Connecticut.
Who is your celebrity crush?
Christina Berg
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
I like to read, watch movies, and ride my skateboard.
What is your favorite GymCat memory thus far?
My favorite GymCat memory is from last weekend, Saturday practice got cancelled and whole team came to our pool for the day and we had a great time.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Football
Classes: Math or English?
English
Season: Summer or Winter?
Summer
Food: Tacos or pizza?
I love all food equally
Music: Pop or country?
Pop
I was 3 years old.
What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is is floor because I love interacting with the crowd and showing off my routine.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
Collegiate gymnastics is fun because I get to go out and compete with my best friends, I know they always have my back and I always have theirs.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
U of A stood out to me because of the beautiful campus, the film school, and the great support staff.
What is your dream job after college?
My dream job after college is directing films abroad.
Do you have any siblings?
I have one sister who was a gymnast at the George Washington and graduated last spring, she is now a math teacher, field hockey coach, and diving coach at a private school in Connecticut.
Who is your celebrity crush?
Christina Berg
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
I like to read, watch movies, and ride my skateboard.
What is your favorite GymCat memory thus far?
My favorite GymCat memory is from last weekend, Saturday practice got cancelled and whole team came to our pool for the day and we had a great time.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Football
Classes: Math or English?
English
Season: Summer or Winter?
Summer
Food: Tacos or pizza?
I love all food equally
Music: Pop or country?
Pop
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