11/13/2018 | Gymnastics
Maddi Leydin is a junior from Melbourne, Australia. As a sophomore, Leydin competed in 10 regular season meets and was an all-around competitor in seven of the ten meets. She set career highs of 9.800 on vault, 9.825 on beam, 9.850 on bars, 9.825 on floor, and 39.200 as an all-around competitor during her sophomore season. Leydin is excited to show fans the new skills that she has been working on and to compete in McKale again.
How old were you when you started gymnastics?
I started gymnastics when I was six years old.
What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event to compete is floor because it's fun to perform for the crowd and engage with them. My favorite event to train is bars because I can do more difficult skills on bars and I love the feeling of swinging and flying around.
What is your favorite motivational quote?
"There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going." - Beverly Sills
What is fun and special about Arizona gymnastics?
I love to compete at home in McKale Center in front of our awesome fans. It's my favorite thing about the season!
What is your dream job after college?
I would like to work in sports psychology after college.
What motivates you?
My team motivates me because I know that I'm not just doing this for myself.
What advice do you have for the underclassmen?
Be a student of your sport, know the rules, know what the judges are looking for, pay attention to the details, have fun, and enjoy this time while it lasts.
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
I like to hang out with friends and family, listen to music and go to concerts.
What are you looking forward to most about this season?
I'm really excited to get back out there as an All-Arounder for my second season and show off the upgrades I've been working on and improving the consistency in all of my skills. I'm also excited to see what this new team can do and to show everyone what we've been working on.
What is your favorite GymCat memory thus far?
I loved having the Pac-12 Championships here in Tucson last year. It was awesome to have one of the biggest meets of the season at home.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Basketball
Classes: Math or English?
Math
Season: Summer or Winter?
Summer
Food: Fruits or vegetables?
Fruit
Music: Pop or country?
Alternative Music
Don't miss your chance to see the GymCats in action this competition season! Purchase your 2018-2019 season tickets here!
How old were you when you started gymnastics?
I started gymnastics when I was six years old.
What is your favorite event and why?
My favorite event to compete is floor because it's fun to perform for the crowd and engage with them. My favorite event to train is bars because I can do more difficult skills on bars and I love the feeling of swinging and flying around.
What is your favorite motivational quote?
"There are no shortcuts to anywhere worth going." - Beverly Sills
What is fun and special about Arizona gymnastics?
I love to compete at home in McKale Center in front of our awesome fans. It's my favorite thing about the season!
What is your dream job after college?
I would like to work in sports psychology after college.
What motivates you?
My team motivates me because I know that I'm not just doing this for myself.
What advice do you have for the underclassmen?
Be a student of your sport, know the rules, know what the judges are looking for, pay attention to the details, have fun, and enjoy this time while it lasts.
What is a hobby you have outside of gymnastics?
I like to hang out with friends and family, listen to music and go to concerts.
What are you looking forward to most about this season?
I'm really excited to get back out there as an All-Arounder for my second season and show off the upgrades I've been working on and improving the consistency in all of my skills. I'm also excited to see what this new team can do and to show everyone what we've been working on.
What is your favorite GymCat memory thus far?
I loved having the Pac-12 Championships here in Tucson last year. It was awesome to have one of the biggest meets of the season at home.
Pick one:
Sports: Football or basketball?
Basketball
Classes: Math or English?
Math
Season: Summer or Winter?
Summer
Food: Fruits or vegetables?
Fruit
Music: Pop or country?
Alternative Music
Don't miss your chance to see the GymCats in action this competition season! Purchase your 2018-2019 season tickets here!
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