GymCat Friday Feature: Laura Leigh Horton
09/22/2017 | Gymnastics
How old were you when you started gymnastics?
I was three years old when I started gymnastics.
What is your favorite event and why?
Floor is my favorite event, it comes the most natural and I've always enjoyed learning new skills on it the most.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
I think the team aspect is the most fun and special about collegiate gymnastics.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
The campus felt the most like home and the academics and athletics were a good balance.
Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?
JJ Watt is my favorite professional athlete. He plays in my hometown and has done a lot to help with the hurricane relief. He is also one of the most humble and hardworking athletes.
What is your dream job after college?
My dream job is to work with kids in a hospital.
Do you have any siblings?
I have one older sister, Ellen, and two older brothers, James and Charlie.
Who is your celebrity crush?
My celebrity crush is Liam Hemsworth.
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
A hobby I have outside of gymnastics is riding horses at my family ranch.
What is your favorite GymCat memory thus far?
My favorite Gymcat memory thus far has been shooting the team intro video.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Football
Classes: Math or English?
English
Season: Summer or Winter?
Summer
Food: Tacos or pizza?
Tacos
Music: Pop or country?
Pop
I was three years old when I started gymnastics.
What is your favorite event and why?
Floor is my favorite event, it comes the most natural and I've always enjoyed learning new skills on it the most.
What is fun and special about collegiate gymnastics?
I think the team aspect is the most fun and special about collegiate gymnastics.
What made U of A stand out when you were being recruited?
The campus felt the most like home and the academics and athletics were a good balance.
Who is your favorite professional athlete and why?
JJ Watt is my favorite professional athlete. He plays in my hometown and has done a lot to help with the hurricane relief. He is also one of the most humble and hardworking athletes.
What is your dream job after college?
My dream job is to work with kids in a hospital.
Do you have any siblings?
I have one older sister, Ellen, and two older brothers, James and Charlie.
Who is your celebrity crush?
My celebrity crush is Liam Hemsworth.
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
A hobby I have outside of gymnastics is riding horses at my family ranch.
What is your favorite GymCat memory thus far?
My favorite Gymcat memory thus far has been shooting the team intro video.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Football
Classes: Math or English?
English
Season: Summer or Winter?
Summer
Food: Tacos or pizza?
Tacos
Music: Pop or country?
Pop
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