GymCat Friday Feature: Haylie Hendrickson
11/10/2017 | Gymnastics
How old were you when you started gymnastics?
I was 6 years old when I started gymnastics.
What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is bars because I think it's fun to swing around and have the thrill of doing release moves.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
The most fun and special part about collegiate gymnastics is having the team aspect. Being able to grow, experience new things, and travel together is priceless.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
The team treated me as if I was already a part of the wildcat family and the beautiful campus.
Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?
Serena Williams is my favorite professional athlete because she embraces her body, she is an unbelievable athlete, she gives back, and she has great sportsmanship.
What is your dream job after college?
My dream job after college is a physician assistant.
Do you have any siblings?
I have one younger sister, Lizzie.
Who is your celebrity crush?
My celebrity crush is KJ Apa from the show Riverdale.
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
A hobby I have outside of gymnastics is running.
What is your favorite GymCat memory thus far?
My favorite GymCat memory is when we all got to go to Nightfall at Old Tucson together after practice.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Football
Classes: Math or English?
Math
Season: Summer or Winter?
Summer
Food: Tacos or pizza?
Pizza
Music: Pop or country?
Country
I was 6 years old when I started gymnastics.
What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event is bars because I think it's fun to swing around and have the thrill of doing release moves.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
The most fun and special part about collegiate gymnastics is having the team aspect. Being able to grow, experience new things, and travel together is priceless.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
The team treated me as if I was already a part of the wildcat family and the beautiful campus.
Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?
Serena Williams is my favorite professional athlete because she embraces her body, she is an unbelievable athlete, she gives back, and she has great sportsmanship.
What is your dream job after college?
My dream job after college is a physician assistant.
Do you have any siblings?
I have one younger sister, Lizzie.
Who is your celebrity crush?
My celebrity crush is KJ Apa from the show Riverdale.
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
A hobby I have outside of gymnastics is running.
What is your favorite GymCat memory thus far?
My favorite GymCat memory is when we all got to go to Nightfall at Old Tucson together after practice.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Football
Classes: Math or English?
Math
Season: Summer or Winter?
Summer
Food: Tacos or pizza?
Pizza
Music: Pop or country?
Country
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